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Episode 0103: Leading Through COVID-19: Fellowship Church Reopening

In this episode, we are joined by our friends from Fellowship Church in Dallas, Texas. Pastor Ed Young and Dr. John Cross just reopened their church service after months of closure from the coronavirus. Many churches are starting to think about reopening but are unsure of the right approach and what to expect when they open their doors again. Our guests share why they reopened their church; the strategies they implemented to create a safe, spacious, and sanitized environment; and what they’ve learned. Church of all sizes, if you are thinking about reopening, this episode help tremendously and offer helpful resources for planning your reopening.

Key Points From This Episode:

  • Learn about the C3 Global network.
  • The importance of being the church while not underestimating the value of gathering.
  • Details about reopening strategies.
  • The need for clear direction and communication.
  • A pastor’s perspective on preaching to an audience in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis.
  • The feedback they received following their reopening service.
  • What the Fellowship Church team is hoping to roll out in the coming weeks.
It was truly like a homecoming.The emotion—there were people in tears because they could worship again in person and they needed that connectivity. Click To Tweet

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

John on Twitter

Ed on Twitter

Fellowship Church

C3 Global

Jimmy on Twitter

Leslee on Twitter

Carly on LinkedIn

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