EFCA ReachGlobal Crisis Response Updates
What happens when the stay at home orders or lockdowns in your country or area end? What restrictions will be in required for churches to return to in-person worship services, small groups, and other meetings? This post outlines an illustrative set of restrictions in line with guidelines published by or … Read more
While governments around the world are still fighting COVID-19 and many regions have not yet reached the apex of the virus, it is time to think about what comes next. The goal is for each country is to start moving back towards its pre-virus state as soon as possible. How close an individual country will … Read more
Wow, what a start to March and the year. Everything has changed! What is the New Normal? Who would have thought just a few weeks ago that we would have to deal with a Pandemic? God did. He knew. No matter how the earth shakes, He is in control and His plan is moving forward. … Read more
In times of uncertainty, Christians have a hope that overcomes the darkness. The Bible provides a great number of scriptures that talk about our hope in Christ and who we are in Christ. The following table uses the ESV version of the Bible. I hope these scriptures help remind you of our great hope. Feel … Read more
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) Christian, Government, Medical and other Authoritative sources related to COVID-19, the Coronavirus disease. Updates and additional resources will be … Read more
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isa. 41:10) This year may not have started out the way many of us thought it might. Yet, these events have … Read more
How would you answer the questions, “What defines you”? What is my life purpose? Is it work, sports, your spouse or significant other? Or perhaps it is your children. Are you a “cause” person? What is your passion? What are your dreams and aspirations? What do you value? Is it money or your position? Or … Read more
Crisis Event Trends We live in a time where major Crisis Events happen all too often. Responding to Crisis Events effectively requires a prayerful, coordinated and “people over projects” approach. As seen from this chart, the number of Crisis Events has grown significantly since 1980 to the present. We have seen massive, 1,000-year events from … Read more
One of my key roles includes raising awareness of the Crisis Response ministry amongst churches and church members. Many churches are not aware of the ministry or have a limited view of the ministry and its capabilities. In California, there are over 200 EFCA churches and over 400 EFCA churches in the western US. My … Read more
I love Christmas. It is a time of family and sharing special moments with friends. I love Christmas music, the decorations we have in our home and the ones we see around our neighborhoods. It is a time of giving and thinking of others before ourselves. But most of all, it is a time to … Read more