Need some ideas on how to stay connected during the duration of the Coronavirus? Check out the links below.
COVID-19 Assistance
- Starting Your Church’s PPP Loan Forgiveness Process
- Payroll Protection Act Application
- U.S. Treasury website (Financial assistance for churches info)
- LouisianaBaptists.org/how-churches-pastors-are-eligible-for-relief-in-stimulus-package/
- BaptistMessage.com/churches-urged-to-apply-quickly-for-loans-provided-in-2t-coronavirus-relief-bill/
Phase 1
- Govenor’s Proclamation (PDF)
To view the section related to churches, open the PDF, and scroll down to Section 2, Letter G, Number 4 (on page 4)
Phase 2
Coronavirus Preparation and Response
Online Giving/Church
Streaming Your Services
Online Meetings
Helpful Blog Posts
Re-Gathering
- [NEW ITEM] ReThink Sunday School Small Groups (PDF)
- Checklist Packet
Contains 5 checklists for your church to use. - Re-gathering Guide for Next Generation Ministries
- OpenSafely.la.gov
- LouisianaBaptists.org/re-gathering-ready-webinars/
- LouisianaBaptists.org/re-gathering-the-church/
- LouisianaBaptists.org/re-entry/
- BaptistMessage.com/churches-given-more-leeway-on-worship-assembly/
- BaptistMessage.com/state-fire-marshal-issues-specifics-regarding-in-person-outdoor-worship-services/
- ReopeningChurch.com
- Until legislation is passed extending liability protections to churches from COVID-related lawsuits, a notice may be advisable to post at your church. Here is an option available for download.
For Students
Chaplains
Louisiana Baptists / Dr. Steve Horn’s Updates
Children’s Missions
For Preschool and Children’s Lessons
- Go to digitalpass.lifeway.com
- Log in or create an account (free)
- Click the LifeWay Kids (or Preschool) at Home icon on the main page of Digital Pass
New sessions will be updated weekly at midnight on Thursday nights so that families can have fresh content every weekend.
