The novel coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic continues to transform how United Methodists are doing church. Technology-based worship, learning, giving, caring, meeting and much more have become the main way of doing ministry in this time.
Check back often for more resources from across the connection and beyond as you continue to serve.
Technology
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Digital Ministry
Pastor builds bridges using Rock ‘N’ Roll combined with scripture
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Digital Ministry
Connecting with young adults through online ministry
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Digital Ministry
Churches provide space for virtual learning
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Digital Ministry
Creatively built teleprompter enhances connection with online viewers
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Web Ministry and Social Media
Churches use Amplify to stay connected, share resources
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Technology
Using phones to worship remotely
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Web Ministry and Social Media
Stop Zoombombing! Keep trolls out of your gathering
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Web Ministry and Social Media
Tools for broadcasting live video online
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Training
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Communications
Fast-track training to use technology
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Communications
Fast-track training: iMovie
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Communications
Fast-track training: Adobe Rush
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Administration
Webinar series explores 'Now and next: How the church is changing for good'
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Stewardship
Webinars address talking money, stewardship in future
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Higher Education & Ministry
Online resources to keep your ministry connected
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Communications
Local church learning sessions: Technology for worship, small groups and giving
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Communications
Fast-track training: Ministry through Facebook Groups
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Communications
Fast-track training: ZOOM for churches
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Finance and Administration
GCFA providing training, resources for local churches
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Virtual Worship
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Administration
Online attendance tips
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Responding to the coronavirus
Churches offer drive in ministries during transition
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Church & Society
Peace with Justice worship service
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Discipleship Ministries
12 hopeful signs from worship leaders during quarantine
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Archives & History
Celebrating United Methodist Heritage Sunday
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Web Ministry and Social Media
More than a viewer: 10 tips for engaging in online worship
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The United Methodist Publishing House
Updated: UMPH expands Book of Worship, CE Bible permissions; offers free resources
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Web Ministry and Social Media
Standing in the pulpit: 10 tips for online worship leaders
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Responding to the coronavirus
Christian worship and devotion during social distancing
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Responding to the coronavirus
Remembering while apart: Online communion and love feasts
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Web Ministry and Social Media
5 important tweaks to make to your online church service this Sunday
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Responding to the coronavirus
Pandemic worship resources from The Fellowship
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Giving and Finances
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Stewardship
3 ways to encourage giving during the pandemic
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Finance and Administration
Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness Q&A
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Finance and Administration
Coronavirus Aid Relief Economic Security ("CARES") Act
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Administration
Keeping church property safe while closed
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Responding to the coronavirus
Keeping donations flowing during the COVID-19 crisis
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Finance and Administration
Paycheck Protection Program guidance
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Finance and Administration
Paycheck Protecion Program
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Finance and Administration
Paycheck Protection Program and The United Methodist Church
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Administration
Informational resources on the CARES Act
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Administration
Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ
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Administration
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
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Higher Education & Ministry
GBHEM Loans and Scholarships to offer financial relief measures
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Stewardship
Adding donations option to a church's Facebook page
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Stewardship
Reducing administrative costs
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Stewardship
Raise money and awareness on Facebook
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Stewardship
Understanding electronic giving
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Inspiration and Learning
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Leadership
Annual conference support videos
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Specialized Ministries
A summer without church camps? Not exactly
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Responding to the coronavirus
Find daily, weekly devotions online
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Global Ministries
Global mission during a pandemic: Conversations with Thomas Kemper
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Higher Education & Ministry
Coronavirus at the crossroads of faith and science
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Leadership
10 thoughts on leading through the COVID-19 crisis
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Creation Care
Backyard scavenger hunt for Earth Day
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Ethnic Ministries
Movies and books for intercultural learning
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Responding to the coronavirus
Growing in your faith in a time of social distancing
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Responding to the coronavirus
A prayer for a world facing the coronavirus
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Congregational Care
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Responding to the coronavirus
Resources to support learning at home
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Congregational Care
Comfort in connecting
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Responding to the coronavirus
Back-to-school during COVID-19
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Congregational Care
Ministering with families in the ongoing pandemic
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Congregational Care
'Mac Packs' helps Memorial UMC seniors stay in touch
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Congregational Care
Family dinners serve as the cornerstone for one church’s online ministries
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Responding to the coronavirus
Safe summertime activities while social distancing
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The United Methodist Publishing House
Cokesbury offers virtual vacation Bible school option during COVID-19
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Responding to the coronavirus
A pandemic changes everything, even grief
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Specialized Ministries
Supporting high school seniors during COVID-19
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Specialized Ministries
Pastoral care for kids in a socially distant world
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Health and Wholeness
Caring for older adults from a distance
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Health and Wholeness
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Health and Wholeness
Mental health and care webinar series
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Health and Wholeness
Ministering to persons with substance abuse during a pandemic
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Health and Wholeness
Spreading love, not germs with COVID-19 care packages
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Health and Wholeness
A labor of love at Rehoboth UMC
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Responding to the coronavirus
Protective Face Masks For United Methodist Churches
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United Methodist Men
Success at staying unstuck
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The United Methodist Publishing House
Human contact
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Responding to the coronavirus
United Methodists connected — in hope and healing
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