Essential resources for mission agencies & mission partners

We are very aware that the mission sector is not exempt from the Covid-19 situation and we know mission agencies and mission partners have been impacted physically, emotionally, financially and mentally. We are so thankful that in times like this we can lean on Jesus, and staff here at Global Connections are continually praying for our members and the Covid-19 crisis that has hit our world. We are also thankful for the abundance of useful advice, resources and thought-provoking articles that have cropped up since coronavirus hit our shores. We have collated some of this information below and we hope that you find this page useful. Do remember to check back periodically as we will be adding to this page as and when we come across new useful content.

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• Serve from your Sofa 

Podcast series made for those who want to serve and help those in need during and after lockdown.

• Resources from Lausanne Leaders

Lausanne leaders from across the world are responding to the pandemic, producing helpful resources and sharing valuable insights from their unique perspectives.

• Finding God in Disturbing Times - online retreat by Global Connections

An online retreat for those who have returned suddenly or prematurely from their place of mission service.

• How to Help Guides from SIL:

• Staff Wellbeing - a guide promoting the wellbeing of staff 
• Staff Care - a guide to connecting well to your staff during Covid-19
• Mental Health - a page with a set of resources with basic mental health principles and links
• TCK Resources - care resources for families

• Covid-19 hygiene guide and training resources for community development

The Community Development Network share resources they are piloting in Zambia and Malawi.

• Reimagining Church and Mission 

Webinar recordings and resources from All Nations Christian College. These sessions wrestle with important questions and seek God’s guidance to prepare and direct us in the paradigm shift we are entering.

• Global Transmission. Global Mission by Jason Mandryk.

Operation World share their findings on the impact and implications of the Covid-19 pandemic in this free ebook.

• Covid-19 and the majority world

A video webinar from the Lausanne movement exploring how the world can help the poor and most vulnerable cope with the devastating effects of the pandemic.

• HealthLink360 services during lockdown
  
  • A world on pause: mental health during lockdown (a reflective article)

Our members HealthLink360 are still able to offer medical and psychological support during this time of ‘lockdown’. For those who were due to come back to the UK on home leave and are having to defer this, remote support may be needed. Alternatively, those who have returned early due to the pandemic may be having a difficult time adjusting in the midst of social distancing and self-isolation. HealthLink360 can help. 

• Talent Trust Consultants for International Medical Insurance

Talent Trust is committed to providing coverage for missionaries during the coronavirus outbreak and beyond.

• Government guidance:
  
  • Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance for the charity sector
  • Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidance for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations
  • Safeguarding and DBS FAQ leaflet

• Articles by Eddie Arthur:

• Where to now? Explores some of the potential issues mission agencies may find themselves facing as a result of coronavirus.
• Global or Local Dealing with the current pandemic will take global cooperation, but it will need to be applied at a local level.
• The Future of Mission in one minute  A one minute video that outlines the impact of Coronavirus on mission.
• Lessons for Lockdown from Cross-Cultural Work Some tips in thie guest blog from Eddie Arthur.

• Advice from our members Thrive Worldwide: 

• Stay or leave during Covid-19? How to make and cope with your decision
• Supporting your team to thrive while working remotely
• Ten tips for remote learning

• Articles from The Gospel Coalition:
  
  • Leaders, pace yourself during quarantine - A pastor shares his own experience of how over exertion can affect leadership.
  • Fundraising in a financial crisis - worried about how you are going to keep your missionary support or fund your non-profit during this crisis? Here are five steps to help you navigate this season of financial uncertainty. 
  • How forced withdrawal might further mission - An article exploring how church planters can steward this time effectively.

• Advice from Christian Vocations:
  
  • Working Remotely - advice to help you cope when working away from the office.
  • Recruiting Remotely - advice on how to carry on recruiting during this time of social distancing.

• Evangelism tips

Hope 15:13 shares some helpful ideas for evangelism during this time.

• Short videos and articles from GC members Forge Leadership Consultancy:
  
  • Response. Recovery. Reconstruction - what we can learn from Disaster Relief to inform our response to the coronavirus over the next 18 months.
  • Persevere. Pivot. Pioneer - three strategic questions every leader needs to be asking right now.
  • Leaders - what next? - Simon Barrington explores what we can learn from decades of emergency responses to prepare for recovery and reconstruction after COVID-19.

• A selection of articles, podcasts and webinars from doctor, author, speaker and research scientist, John Wyatt

• Creating and running an online conference via Zoom

Master this new skill of yours by following this helpful advice.

• Advice from GC members Anthony Collins Solicitors:
  
  • Covid-19 and data protection
  • Covid-19 Briefing for charities

• Coronavirus: Your questions answered

Our members Arukah Network have composed an article where Global Health expert Dr. Ted Lankester answers your questions.

• Articles from GC members OMF:
  
  • Lessons from lockdown
  • What culture shock can teach us during Covid-19
  • Thriving in lockdown: 8 tips from missionaries who keep in contact with loved ones across the world

• Violence against children: a hidden crisis of the covid-19 pandemic

Leaders of organisations committed to ending violence against children come together in solidarity to share deep concern, call for action and pledge support to protect children from violence and reduce the impact of Covid-19 on children in every country and community.

• Directory of resources for churches, charities and Christian workers

Stewardship has created a directory of resources to help charities through the Coronavirus Pandemic.

• Informative videos and advice from Action Planning:
  

  • How can Boards best support their charities through this crisis?

  • Leading through crisis: look at it through three lenses

  • Releasing funds in an emergency: what are your options?

  • Leading in a crisis – Mark’s story - Mark Goldring (former CEO of Oxfam, Mencap and VSO) shares his experience of leading in difficult times.

  • Leadership in the time of corona – David’s story - This article from David Bull, a Management Consultant and Mentor with 32 years’ experience as an international charity CEO, shares five things that are worth thinking about during this time of corona.

  • Feeling helpless – Claire’s story - Claire’s story encourages charities to think creatively during this time.

  • How can virtual meetings help your charity remain effective? - Tips for holding meetings online.

If you have a resource you’d like to share, please email it to khodge@globalconnections.org.uk.

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