COVID-19 Resources
This page contains a selection of resources that we believe might be of help to our BGCA churches and leadership in their attempts to continue the mission that they are called to in the season of COVID-19.
See the links below as well as tools to be downloaded.
Re-Opening Church Post COVID
Re-Opening Resources from our Converge Friends at BGC-US--Many Resource Links on Page
ReOpening Church: Leading After COVID-19--Vanderbloemen Group
Reopening Church After COVID-19: Seven Principals from the Bible--Tithe.ly
GUIDE TO REOPENING CHURCH SERVICES--Church of Christ
Re-Opening Considerations for Communities of Faith--CDC
Important Updates
Faith-based and Cultural Facility Relaunch Grant From Alberta Government
Fact Sheet on This Grant is in the Downloads at the Bottom of This Page
General Church Resources for COVID-19
Covid-19 Crisis Resources for the Canadian Church
Covid-19 Resources for Churches, the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
Corona Virus and the Church, The Billy Graham Association and The Peace Plan
"Leading Beyond the Blizzard: Why Every Organization Is Now a Startup”
The Art of Neighbouring Covid-l9 Tool Kit
COVID-19 AND THE CANADIAN NONPROFIT SECTOR
Ed Stetzer Leadership Podcast and Covid-19 Resources
Leadership in Crisis: Ed Stetzer
Waybase Survey Results
Worship resources from Calvin Institute for COVID-19
Holding an AGM Virtually in Alberta
Tech Tips For Ministering Virtually
Bryce Ashlin-Mayo: Digital Mission
Video Pastor Quick Tips (on camera use, lighting, audio and more!)
Brady Shearer’s video: Cheapest Livesteam Setup for Churches (that still looks awesome)
Practical tips for starting home groups online. You could try Zoom, Google Hangouts, Talky, Skype or Slack.
3 simple ways your church can start livestreaming
Instagram tips for livestream (click on small arrows to advance slides for instructions)
Other paid options: Faithlife // Online Church Platform // Zoom Webinar
Governmental Health Agencies
Enhanced public health measures: Mandatory restrictions are in effect to protect the health system and slow the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Guidance for Places of Worship (Nov. 16, 2020)
AB Health Services COVID-19 Info
WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dashboard
Public Health Agency of Canada
COVID subsidies and relief from the Canadian Government
COVID-19 SUBSIDIES AND RELIEF PROGRAMS
10% Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers (TWSE)
75% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Canada Emergency Business Account
Below are Downloadable Resources
Faith-based and Cultural Facility Relaunch Grant F
Faith-based and Cultural Facility Relaunch Grant Document |
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COVID Response from the BGC Canada
This document gives the Baptist General Conference Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to the gathering restrictions set by the Federal and Provincial authorities. |
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AGMs During a Pandemic
This document give helpful guidelines on how to hold a virtual AGM in the season of COVID-19. |
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Post COVID-19 Facility Utilization
A great resource from the folks at Smart Church Solutions |