Episode 26 - Leading through a crisis - church new norm

Healthy Church Growth Show

What is this Episode all about?

Pastor Paul Ilo was in Episode 5 of the Healthy Church Growth Show podcast back in May 2020. He spoke eloquently about leading through crisis. We wanted to see what happened next 7 months in. This time he is with his wife Pastor Debi. They will share what they have learnt and offer insightful tips and advice to other pastors.

Transcript – Timestamp

4.00 How can they be excited about the opportunities the pandemic presents?

5.00 Percentage of congregation who’ve returned to the place of worship since lockdown. The procedures used to control the attendance of the congregation. Test and trace UK and encouraging attendees to ‘check-in’. Hygiene procedures. Risk assessments for place of worship. Contingency plans for every risk. Working closely with the hired venue to ensure everyone’s safety.

10.00 Surveying the congregation for opinions on in-person worship services. The hybrid model – an increase of platforms where online services are streamed from with the in-person service. Multiple ways of keeping in touch with the membership base and followers online. The importance of doing online well and to a standard. Whether online or in-person, people are treated the same. The mission field just got bigger. The danger of being ‘building centric’.

14.30 Couples in ministry – how does it work. Knowing where the boundaries are, strengths and division of responsibilities.

17.00 Core Ministry team leaders, communications and training.

19.00 The challenges faced for example; adjusting to a new normal; faith journeys of individuals in the pandemic. Managing the faith journey of those who’ve made a decision for Christ with social restrictions still in place. Financial challenges.

22.30 Overcoming church financial barriers, during a pandemic. The importance of not depending on congregants and members to contribute to the coffers. Applying for funding from outside bodies. Raising funds from supporters. The hands and feet of Jesus. The Church and the potential to be a social change agent.

27.00 The hybrid model of Church. The importance of rethinking the model of ministry and doing church.

30.00 Advice for church leaders. Stay FOCUSED – drawing reference from Elijah on Mount Carmel and the remnant God has preserved. 1st King 19: 10-15 2nd Kings 6 – an encouragement for Church leaders not to be afraid of the times we are in. The importance of keeping one’s mind open.

LINKS

The Higher Place UK - https://www.thehigherplaceuk.com/

EPISODE 5 Healthy Church Growth Show podcast – How church leaders can lead in a crisis

EPISODE 11 How-to-fund-raise-for-local churches mission Part 1

EPISODE 11 Part 2 How to fund raise for local churches mission

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