Covid-19 Resources
Equipping & Encouraging Advancing Faith, Work and Leadership for “such a time as this.”
Illusion? I look up to the mountains; does my strength come from mountains?
This page is a rapid response work in progress, as we collect resources, encouragement, inspiration and critical information to multiply positive, constructive impact in these extraordinary times. We welcome your feedback and help in crafting a valuable toolbox to help love our neighbors, bless and minister to many in need of hope and do business that makes an eternal difference.
Don’t miss this great FCCI Advance webinar recorded on 5/15/20! [see below] FCCI’s own Greg Latimer explains how his business has positively blown up since Covid-19, requiring 24-7 operations just to keep up …and how he is literally, giving his business to God. KOLO TV 8 News stories follow.
Equipping
Understanding the Times | Critical Counsel to Chart Your Course | Webinars with Q & A
- Responding as a leader with agility & purpose in challenging times–Avoiding CEO Blindspots | Great Podcast resource with Birgit Kamps & Lee Truax
- The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act–11 page downloadable PDF summarizing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act for small businesses, non-profits & other employers.
- Critical Update for busineses under 500 employees $377 Billion Stimulus Package
- The official Center for Disease Control website: https://www.cdc.gov
- Official overview, practical information and advisories: The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America
- Summary of the Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act PDF from a Portland based HR Service company. This is critical information for any company under 500 employees. As always, seek guidance on FFCRA’s impact on your organization.
- Chicago Doctor’s concise compassionate & factual briefing on practical things we should all be doing and why
- The Christian Emergency Network with some wisdom on preparedness: http://www.christianemergencynetwork.org has some wise preparedness articles & an inspiring post: Christians Bring Calm to COVID-19 Chaos.
- National Christian Foundation article on a restaurant that completely re-engineered their business in response to changes prompted by Covid-19
For more Equipping resources, feedback & a place to tell us your story→
Can we pray for you? Prayer Requests for Intercession
Encouraging
Online ministries report: Multitudes turning to Christ for hope in the midst of pandemic! Click for details
What is God doing in this season of pain and loss? How do we respond with Encouragement?
- Creative short video from our friends at RonBlue Trust, Clint Park & Chris Allen with Biblical wisdom for this time
- Chicago Doctor’s concise compassionate & factual briefing on practical things we should all be doing and why
- The Christian Emergency Network wisdom on preparedness: http://www.christianemergencynetwork.org
- An inspiring post: Christians Bring Calm to COVID-19 Chaos.
- Inspiring Peer Leadership! Sally Fabre steps up to lead in her city with no mayor
For more Encouraging resources & a place to tell us your story→
Can we pray for you? Prayer Requests for Intercession
Leading in Chaotic Times.
Understanding the Times
- State of Emergency: Plan A, B or F? When plans fail, what is your best strategy [approach]? | Podcast
- Harvard Business Review [HBR] |Avoiding the 10 Most Common Digital Communication Mistakes for Remote Workforces
- Colossians 3:17-24 establishes that Purpose in business is vital to everthing. Harvard Business Review pragmatically validates Purpose
Biblical Wisdom-ESV
- Psa 33:10-11 The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.
- Pro 15:22 Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.
- Pro 16:3 Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established.
- Pro 16:9 The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.
- Pro 19:21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.
- Pro 20:18 Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.
- Pro 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.