State Convention COVID-19 Resource Pages
The following websites offer a wealth of helpful information for your churches.
BGCT Resource Page: https://texasbaptists.org/response/covid-19
SBTC Resource Page: https://sbtexas.com/covid19/
Revising Bylaws for Online Meetings
These suggestions were developed by Cecil Deadman to help churches revise their bylaws.
Conducting Online Business Meetings
A webinar hosted by ChurchLaw & Tax. This is not just for virtual meetings but contains some good reminders for how we are to entertain, discuss, and vote on motions in any business meeting.
"Making Sure Your Church Virtual Meeting is Legally Valid"(Webinar Replay)
Power Point Slides (Webinar Notes)
The following links are for those who want to go deeper into the topic.
Roberts Rules of Order (Special Rules Suggestions)
Financial Advice
This website offers financial designed specifically developed for non-profits.
Non-Profit Financial Resources
Payroll Protection Program (CARES Act)
Webinar for churches who applied for payroll protection.
Preaching To a Camera
This is a helpful presentation by Dr. Ronnie Floyd on how to maximize your preaching through a camera.
Congregational Survey
This survey will help you assess the 'pulse' of your congregation as you make plans to regather. It is customizable. Replace the Lifeway logo with your church's logo. Replace the blue text with words and phrases unique to your church.
[Lifeway Congregational Survey]
NOTE: The link to the survey is at the bottom of the article: (Lifeway Research COVID-19 Congregational Survey)
Regathering Checklist
This checklist is provided by the State of Texas for churches to use in planning their regathering. These guidelines were updated on April 27.
Guidelines for Houses of Worship
These are the guidelines established by the State of Texas for churches.
Open Texas Manual
This is the manual/guidelines published by the State of Texas with specific guidelines for individuals and churches.
