What is the most sought after resource during the coronavirus pandemic?
Not toilet paper
Not hand sanitizer
Information.
In fact, people are searching Google so much for information about COVID-19, that Google took the remarkable step of redesigning COVID-19-related search results pages with a new sidebars on the right and left sides with the most commonly sought after information.
But Google doesn’t know everything about COVID-19, especially when it comes to local resources in your community.
This presents an opportunity for churches to become a hub for local COVID-19 resources.
Create a “[Your City] COVID-19 Resources” Page on Your Website
Add a page on your website that lists links local resources such as:
- Local places that have toilet paper and hand sanitizer in stock (updated regularly)
- Local food banks and Little Free Pantries
- How to file for unemployment
- How to file for small business loans
- Local COVID-19 statistics
- Local businesses or restaurants that are doing something special to help during the pandemic
- Things to do during stay-at-home orders
Connecting Help with Needs
You might also be able to create a forum or use social media in a way that allows people in your church and community to post what they need and others to post what they have to share or can do to help. This might include:
- People making masks
- People offering to shop for those who older or have underlying heath issues
- People who have toilet paper or hand sanitizer to share
- People offering to pray, call or video chat with others
Listen to people, and be that connection point.
When you search for me with all your heart, you will find me. -Jeremiah 29:13
Creating a resources page is not only good for your church and your community, but it’s also good church SEO.
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Comment and discuss… How is your church helping to connect people to resources? If you have a COVID-19 resources page on your website, post a link.
Co-founder & CEO, OurChurch.Com
Paul has been the CEO of OurChurch.Com since its founding in 1996, combining his passion for faith and technology to lead the organization.
An accomplished writer, Paul has authored over 2,000 articles on faith and technology, featured on platforms like ChurchLeaders.com, The JoyFM, and his personal blog, LiveIntentionally.org.
Beyond his professional achievements, Paul serves as an elder at Journey Community Church and is deeply engaged in his community through his involvement with the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch and the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce. He is a contributing author of the book Outspoken! Conversations on Church Communication.