COVID-19
COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES
Board of General Superintendent's Message to the church
22 May 2020 - We are in this together
15 May 2020 - Hope for restoration and transformation
08 May 2020 - Peace be with you
01 May 2020 - Lessons Learned in the Wilderness
24 Apr 2020 - There is Nothing to Fear
17 Apr 2020 - Shifting Our Focus
08 Apr 2020 - Sing a New Song
03 Apr 2020 - The Prince of Peace arrives
27 Mar 2020 - Hope and Prayer
20 Mar 2020 - A pastoral letter to our global Nazarene family
13 Mar 2020 - Board of General Superintendent's statement on coronavirus
Resources
Letter to Pastors and Leaders 08 May 2020
(Español, Français, 한국어 , Portuguès)
Letter to Pastors and Leaders 01 May 2020
(Español, Français, 한국어 , Portuguès)
Letter to Pastors and Leaders 24 Apr 2020
(Español, Français, 한국어 , Portuguès)
Letter to Pastors and Leaders 17 Apr 2020
(Español, Français, 한국어 , Portuguès)
Letter to Pastors and Leaders 03 Apr 2020
(Español, Français, 한국어 , Portuguès)
Letter to Pastors and Leaders 27 Mar 2020
BGS message to pastors 20 Mar 2020
Guidelines for CARES Applications (USA churches)
Hope in the Midst - 14-Day devotional videos
"Hope in the Midst of a Pandemic" - Chic Shaver
Coronavirus recommendations for churches
NCM guidelines for safe relief distribution
NCM guidelines for safe relief distribution (presentation)
Digital Resources to Help Your Church Connect (TFP)
Preparing your church for Coronavirus (HDI)
Coronavirus Church Planning Template (HDI)
Communicating with your Church About COVID-19 (HDI)
COVID-19 Spiritual First Aid (HDI)
How to Talk to Your Kids about COVID-19 (HDI)
Ministering in a Time of COVID-19 (HDI)
Caring for Wellbeing of Older Adults During COVID-19 (HDI)
ECFA COVID-19 Resources
PBUSA Financial Information for Pastors and Churches
*NCM - Nazarene Compassionate Ministries
*TFP - The Foundry Publishing
*HDI - Humanitarian Disaster Institute
*ECFA - Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
*PBUSA - Pensions and Benefits USA
Government Recommendations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization
National Institutes of Health
Sowing Hope: Chile church supports community through kitchen ministry
Baskets of Love 'overflow' during times of crisis in Costa Rica
Nazarene churches in India serve during pandemic surge
Philippines TEACH program helps students with educational needs
Mesoamerica Region shares gospel through Missions without Limits
Guyana church distributes food baskets to elderly for Christmas
West Virginia camp hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Global Missions team works hard to support missionaries during pandemic
Ohio church doubles yearly food distribution amid pandemic
Ohio church turns food distribution lines into prayer lines
Washington church opens learning pod to connect with community
Mexico church sees growth despite COVID-19 pandemic
Enjoy good health
Boxed in: Herndons persevere during Romania lockdown
Love and appreciation
Mexico Oaxaca District reports giving increase despite pandemic
Mexico church feeds those in need during pandemic
Philippines pastoral family uses garden to disciple children during COVID-19
Sheltered: Missionary couple dependent on others during pandemic lockdown
Missionary to Bulgaria sees God's hand amid crisis
Dominican Church receives aid to help those struggling in its community
Nicaragua church aids at-risk congregation, community members during COVID-19
Michigan church expands daycare to help children with distance learning
Learning through the storm
Panama church supports community during pandemic
Colombia churches experience revival amid COVID-19 pandemic
Back to basics
Maine church's COVID-19 impact fueled by tradition of compassion
Peru church supports Venezuelan immigrants displaced by pandemic
Costa Rica youth sells artwork to help others affected by COVID-19
Missouri church thrives during COVID-19 thanks to multi-generational efforts
NCM mobile clinic serves migrants at Guatemala border
South America educators receive training in virtual education
Costa Rica family gives back after receiving COVID-19 aid
Nazarene universities adjust academic calendars due to COVID-19
North Central Ohio District makes surprise WEF donation
England woman leads armchair exercises for elderly during COVID-19
Nazarene doctor helps battle COVID-19 in Guatemala
Spain church offers daily online devotions, services amid pandemic
Mexico border district continues ministry to migrants amid COVID-19
Perú Norte District NYI creates mental health resources
Oklahoma District churches stay connected through virtual VBS
Russian YouTube show opens more doors for online outreach
Virginia church opens parking lot for AA group during pandemic
United together in the mission of God
Thailand school reaches out to neighbors amid COVID-19
The right time: Paraguay residents grateful for food assistance
Kentucky church finds opportunity amid pandemic
Nazarene missionary doctor aids COVID-19 response in New York
NTC–Manchester students serve neighbors affected by pandemic
Oaxaca churches impacting community during COVID-19
Ohio church uses canceled missions trip to benefit community
Kenmore Community Church of the Nazarene should be on a missions trip to Nicaragua this week.
The purpose of Pentecost
Nazarene evangelists receive support through 'evange-stimulus'
Dominican churches aid government in meal delivery
Florida church continues to reach marginalized during COVID-19 pandemic
Guatemala youth celebrates quinceñera by providing food for those in need
Virtual missions event helps many confirm calling
Eurasia JESUS Film teams adapt ministry to meet community needs
North Carolina church continues veterans ministry amid COVID-19
Statesville Church of the Nazarene has ministered to local veterans in a variety of ways over the past 20 years, and Pastor Frank Turner has sought
DRC team works to feed community during COVID-19
Trevecca to offer free training in remote instruction for educators
Nazarenes in Belarus provide supplies for children’s cancer hospital
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a Nazarene couple in Belarus is exploring new ministry outlets, including outreach to a children’s cancer hospital.
Churches help with blood shortage amid COVID-19 pandemic
Mexico families make masks for local healthcare workers
A group of women in northern Mexico joined together to make face shields and mouth covers for medical personnel from clinics experiencing shortages
Myanmar church provides masks to villages
Bresee Church of the Nazarene in Myanmar was able to give over 2,000 masks to children and adults to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Ohio church serves senior adults during COVID-19
Mexico churches join forces to aid community's most vulnerable
Churches in Hungary find success in streaming services
MVNU alum builds barriers against COVID-19
Colombia church supports community with food during COVID-19
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Nazarenes from the Casa de Oración Church of the Nazarene in Cali, Colombia, decided to gather food and p
Oklahoma church keeps focus on community amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has not changed the focus of Guymon Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma.
PNG hospital increases services during COVID-19 pandemic
Eurasia Region reaches vulnerable groups
Florida church gives away thousands of pounds of donated food to community
Highland Park Church of the Nazarene distributed 30,000 pounds of fresh produce to its community on Good Friday thanks to donations from several fa
Nazarene couple in Mexico make masks for local healthcare workers
Shifting our focus
The COVID-19 lockdown, as well as restrictions on travel, has had some unexpected consequences, including a decrease in pollution around the globe.
Olivet opens dorm rooms to local healthcare workers, first responders
Olivet Nazarene University is offering its on-campus housing to first responders and essential health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Western Mediterranean churches use social media to stay active, united
Across the Western Mediterranean Field, social media has proven to be the most effective method to keep Nazarene churches connected and united in p
Mozambique churches featured weekly on national TV, radio
The Church of the Nazarene in Mozambique, like in most places, has had to get creative to reach its members amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jordan Nazarenes reach out to families in need during COVID-19 pandemic
As the Church of the Nazarene finds ways to respond during the COVID-19 pandemic, the church in Jordan is teaming up with Nazarene Compassionate Mi
Dominican Republic church provides hope for community
The Iglesia del Nazareno Casa de Bendición is helping hundreds of local families by delivering food bags during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guatemala pastors serve security forces, hospital staff during coronavirus lockdowns
The Nazarene Church in Cobán, Alto Verapaz, Guatemala has been bringing food to the city’s security workers and hospital staff while the country is
Kansas church helps community face challenges amid coronavirus
Pleasant Hill Church of the Nazarene stepped up to the plate when the state government closed schools for the rest of the academic year due to the
Rwanda church donates food, soap to community members
Members of Gisenyi Bridge Church of the Nazarene have raised Rwf 1.2 million ($1,280 USD) to support the most vulnerable members of the society dur
Tennessee church holding drive-in services to help preserve community
Gallatin First Church of the Nazarene is getting creative with its services during the COVID-19 pandemic by hosting a drive-in church service in it
Florida church taking food donations for children amid coronavirus school closures
For many low-income families, school breakfasts and lunches are often the only meals these children receive.
Tennessee food ministry serves one thousand weekly
Tullahoma, Tennessee – Westside Church of the Nazarene’s Family Food Ministry has been open since February 2019.