Recommending all gatherings to be suspended until further notice.
In view of President Trump’s recent recommendations, supported by the Executive Leadership of the PCG, we would encourage that all services, events, and activities in your church facilities be suspended until further notification.
Even though you may not be able to meet as a congregation, please stay connected as a church family. As a way to support our districts, leaders, and pastors, we are providing the following resources. Please share these with as many pastors and leaders as possible.
1) Constant Communication
One of the most important areas during this unprecedented time is providing encouraging communication to church congregants. For over two years, the PCG has been using a communication tool produced by ViewSpark for optimized texts and emails. To help with congregational communication and to provide an online giving option, the leaders of ViewSpark will be hosting a short webinar demo via Zoom next Tuesday, March 24 at 3 pm EST. If you would like to register for this free webinar, simply click the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
2) Live Video-streaming
Currently, the U.S. government is recommending“social distancing” and not holding gatherings of more than 10people. What does that mean for our churches and especially for our smaller churches currently without this capability? We have provided a short article to assist church leaders as they consider the implications of live video-streaming for the strengthening and encouragement of their church families.
3) Online Giving
Currently, many Millennials born from 1981-1996 (ages 24-39) don’t use a checkbook for bill-pay or giving, and the need for online giving will only increase over the coming weeks because of COVID-19. Especially in light of our current circumstances, online giving options are certainly the wave of the future, so we would recommend that you consider various online giving options. Though there are many options available, the PCG is currently working with GiveCloud by Prolific, a faith-based organization that has guaranteed financial remuneration to the PCG for every local church or district that chooses to use it. If you would like more information about GiveCloud, simply click the link below.