Friday, June 05, 2020

Friday's Catch: The Masked Singers and BYO Communion? And More


The Masked Singers and BYO Communion?

Wherever two or more gather, illness can spread. So as a biologist, I'm rethinking hygiene at church. Read More

Church Pulse Weekly: Disruption vs Interruption: The Impact and Response to Reopening Churches [Podcast]

More and more church leaders report resounding disappointment about in-person attendance numbers. Listen Now
In Thursday's Cnurch Answers webinar, Thom Rainer drew attention to a finding of which church leaders should take note. While church members are talking a lot about returning to church, they are choosing in actual practice not to do so.
Rebound: Five Steps to Lead Your to Bounce Back and Move Forward

Church Fuel's Michael Lukaszewski hosted a webinar yesterday on the steps that churches will need to take to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a very informative webinar. Michael also provides details about a series of videos and other resources that Church Fuel has developed to help churches rebound and explains the services that come with Church Fuel membership. I definitely believe that church leaders will benefit from watching the webinar replay.Watch Webinar Replay

How to Plan a Sunday Morning Service Outdoor Gathering

If you are planning an outdoor gathering, here are ten things to consider. Read More
While this article contains some good advice, it also contains some bad advice such making wearing face masks optional. I refer readers to my comments after the article for my concerns. In the article Dave Russell also mentions that there was singing and the platform was too small for the church's musicians and vocalists. This suggests that the elders of Dave's church ignored the growing body of evidence that singing is a "super-emitter" of COVID-19 virus particles and the earlier advice that churches limit the number of musicians and vocalists on the platform.
American Bible Society Responds to Trump Photo Op: Scripture Is ‘More than a Symbol’

Ministry launches free Bible giveaway to encourage the country to open the Word. Read More
A mature, Bible-believing follower of Jesus Christ doesn't not need to pack a Bible with him to show other people that he is a Christian. His life and his speech is testimony to that fact. They are long on "the fruit of the Spirit" and short on "the works of the flesh."
10 Songs Churches Gravitated Toward During COVID-19

FaithLife found certain songs grew in popularity among the churches using their service. Here are the 10 most popular worship songs during COVID-19 that saw a significant jump in usage. Read More

Southern Baptist Face the Largest Membership Decline in 100 Years

A growing number of Southern Baptist churches are home to a shrinking number of Southern Baptists. Read More
Also see "Southern Baptists See Biggest Drop in 100 Years."

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