ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
Two years ago this fall many of us were making strategic plans for our churches’ ministries in 2020. Scheduling, budgeting, and staffing figured prominently in those plans as we focused on the goal of reaching more people for Jesus.
COVID came instead and ripped our plans to shreds. Lockdowns and quarantines prevented us from meeting in person. Out with the planned schedule! With limited or no in-person meetings, some congregations saw giving decline. Out with the planned budget! Without a stable budget, we took a hit financially and some staff members lost their jobs. Out with staffing plans!
Overnight, we scrambled to come up with Plan B for effective ministry under difficult conditions. In-person meetings moved online. We passed the plate on smartphone apps. Volunteers found alternative ways to serve.
In short, we innovated.
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COVID came instead and ripped our plans to shreds. Lockdowns and quarantines prevented us from meeting in person. Out with the planned schedule! With limited or no in-person meetings, some congregations saw giving decline. Out with the planned budget! Without a stable budget, we took a hit financially and some staff members lost their jobs. Out with staffing plans!
Overnight, we scrambled to come up with Plan B for effective ministry under difficult conditions. In-person meetings moved online. We passed the plate on smartphone apps. Volunteers found alternative ways to serve.
In short, we innovated.
Read More
Hispanic Relations Staff