COVID-19 Resources

Updated May 8, 2020

Articles:
No every organization is NOT a startup by Ted Esler
Funding fall out from COVID-19 by Ted Esler
History of Pandemics
How will you go to a world in self isolation? by Matthew Watts
How to pray during COVID-19 by Prayercast
Leaders, Pace Yourself During the Quarantine by David Gunderson
Planning a Missions Trip During COVID-19? Ask These 25
Questions First by Glen Volkhardt

Research:
COVID-19 Senior Leader Survey Report
This report overviews information that was provided through a Missio Nexus initiated survey from March 23-29, 2020. Sixty-three organizations of varying sizes from across North America contributed.

COVID-19 Church Mission Leader Survey Report
This report overviews information that was provided through a Mission Nexus initiated survey from April 1-7, 2020. Thirty-five churches of varying sizes from across North America contributed.

COVID-19 Short-Term Agency Survey Report
This report overviews information that was provided through a Mission Nexus initiated survey in partnership with SOE from April 27 – May 5, 2020. Thirty-six short-term focused mission agencies contributed.

Mission Organization Contingency Planning Tool:
This multi-page tool is designed for senior level scenario planning related to the present and future impact of COVID-19. It is designed mostly for mission sending organizations but the rubric is scalable and helpful for any size or focused mission agency. We now have the tool in color, B&W for easier printing, and an Excel worksheet for planning. Organization Contingency Planning Tool

Local Church Global Missions Contingency Planning Tool:
This multi-page tool is designed for church missions leaders and missions teams for planning related to the present and future impact of COVID-19. We now have the tool in multiple formats, and an Excel worksheet for planning.
Church Contingency Planning Tool

Collaboration:
Yammer:
In order to facilitate collaboration among mission organizations, Missio Nexus has created an online Yammer group for your organization point person for COVID-19. To join the group contact Mary Kay at mkpalguta@missionexus.org.

Shared Contingency Plans:
Organization are making their contingency plans available to help the community. If you would be willing to share your plan email a .pdf to mvanhuis@missionexus.org.

Shared Plans:
SEND International
Navigators
SAMS (Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders)
The Christian and Missionary Alliance

Nonprofit Resources:
Council for Nonprofits – Information for dealing with the Coronavirus
COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits compiled by The Bridgespan Group
COVID-19 Stats
National Association of Evangelicals COVID-19 Resource Page

Payroll Protection and the Federal Stimulus Bill:
ECFA
Vanderbloemen
Capin Crouse
Treasury Department Fact Sheet

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