Insights and resources for churches and nonprofits.
Observations on COVID and Humility
My favorite definition of humility comes from C.S. Lewis - “Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself less.” But there is another aspect of humility that I believe the current pandemic has exposed.
The Fruit of Strategic Partnerships: MNA Portal
Auxilio is committed to building strategic partnerships for the benefit of our clients. We are regularly exploring areas of best practices, healthcare, payroll and new technology platforms. As part of this on-going endeavor, Auxilio is excited to announce the MNA Church Planter & Staff Portal, a new tool for church planters raising support through the PCA’s Mission to North America.
Race, Regathering & PPP
Race, Regathering and PPP - - three topics impacting most, if not all, of us, but with very different levels of intensity. Let me cover them in reverse order, based on simplicity…
This is Personal
Today’s post is personal. Two recent events have shaken me and, hopefully, changed and energized me.
COVID Resources: CDC Guidelines and Family Ministry Discussion
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new interim guidelines for communities of faith.
Have you ever truly seen the righteous forsaken?
This particular piece was written after a weekly Auxilio staff team prayer call. Being entrenched in the hard, we sometimes feel like we cannot see the end. It’s good to know that older, wiser, and more mature followers of Jesus have yet to see the righteous forsaken. Especially when it feels like they have been.
Navigating Church Life in COVID-19
Reopening continues to dominate the news cycle nationally & locally as churches and nonprofits grapple with the details. Here are some overarching themes that are helpful.
PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Paycheck Protection Program released the first draft of its “Loan Forgiveness Application” Saturday, even as Congress is under pressure to adjust the forgiveness period and formula.
Re-gathering Your Church
Resources for your church as you consider when and how to gather your congregation.
Step Off the Line: Budgeting
Sometimes leadership requires us to take a step back to see the whole picture in order to make the best decision and plans. This principle can be applied to many aspects of church leadership. In this post, we apply it to budgeting.
More Resources on Reopening
Auxilio continues to gather resources to share with you as your church and organization consider what reopening will look like. This post contains several resources that you may find helpful.
What Does Re-opening Look Like?
With the release this past Thursday of the reopening guidelines from the White House & CDC, we now have some framework from which to evaluate the future of worship and ministry. The disappointing reality is that many churches, depending on context and cases in their area may not be able to worship publicly before the Fall.
Budgeting in a Time of Uncertainty
Many of our church clients are grappling with the financial implications of COVID-19. It’s hard to know or predict just how long we’ll be under Stay-at-Home and/or limited-sized gathering orders due to the coronavirus pandemic. So how do you plan in a time of uncertainty? Auxilio provides some guidance.
Resources for Pastoral Care & Counsel
We are all in unfamiliar territory. As the quarantine and social distancing extends into a second month with the likelihood of lasting through May, we experience a wide variety of personal responses. For some who are experiencing emotionally and/or physically unsafe situations, this time is one of increased concern. Cynthia Lamb, staff counselor at Grace DC, highlights some key resources for those in need of help or wisdom in helping others.
Financial Assistance Updates
We will update this post regularly with news about financial assistance and relief for churches and nonprofits.
COVID-19 Update: Sick leave, loans, & more
Last week saw passage of the $2 trillion dollar stimulus bill to help combat the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. What does that mean for churches and nonprofits? Here’s what we know…
Personnel questions related to COVID-19
There is a frenetic level of legislative activity related to COVID-19 as Congress, state and local officials grapple with the employment fallout. Churches and nonprofits, often excluded from legislative requirements, are being included this time around...
Does my church need to pay rent when we can’t meet in our building?
If we are unable to use our leased property as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, do we have an obligation to pay rent? The answer? It depends.