This resource page provides updates on the impact of COVID-19 and resources for the response of local churches.. More information about COVID-19 is available on the CDC website at cdc.gov/covid19.
The District Office is committed to do all we can to help churches remain faithful to their mission, continue to be witnesses in their communities, make wise decisions, and stand with the vulnerable as conditions continue to evolve. We encourage you to stay connected to your county public health department and follow any recommendations or mandates given by health professionals. Below you will find various resources, & district cancellations.
**Pastors: Want to share questions, ideas, best practices, concerns, etc. with other Pastors? Please join and get involved at the North/East Texas District Church of the Nazarene Pastors page on Facebook !
RESOURCES
Click on the links below for helpful resources / documents.
– Official Advisories & Announcements
NEW – DS Email to District Family: Cancellation of 2020 District Assembly 03-30-2020
BGS Letter to Pastors and Leaders (English) 03-27-2020
BGS Letter to Pastors and Leaders (Spanish) 03-27-2020
BGS (Board of General Superintendents) Statement 03-13-2020
BGS Coronavirus Recommendations for Churches 03-13-2020
BGS Letter to Local Nazarene Pastors 03-20-2020
COVID-19 Advice For Day Care & Preschools
COVID-19 Advice For Schools (3/18/20)
Fifteen Days To Slow The Spread (White House handout)
CDC Guidance On Large Events & Mass Gatherings -3-15-2020
– Articles, Options, Resources
What A Pastor Should Be Doing Now
Sample Letter to Congregation: End of Church Year Giving – Coming Soon
Free Adult Sunday School Curriculum from The Foundry Publishing
Digital Resources and Ideas to Help Your Church Connect (The Foundry)
Coronavirus Guide For Churches (Christianity Today)
10 Things The Church Can Do In Response To The Coronavirus (PureFlix Ministries)
Coronavirus And The Church (Tons of great resources for the Church)
Resources For Gathering Remotely (Streaming & Facebook Options)
– Other Nazarene Auxiliaries / Organizations
Global Mission Protocol Update
Southern Nazarene University (COV-19 campus updates & FAQ’s)
CANCELLATIONS (North/East TX EVENTS)
- March 20-21: Board of Ministry Weekend for Ministry Candidates
- March 28: NazSafe Training in Tyler
- April 25: Men’s Connection Conference
- May 8-9: NYI Youth Worker Retreat
- May 22-24: SNU Regional Extravaganza
- May 22-25: LifeFest Family Camp