There is no need to panic, but there is a need to plan well and wisely-- protecting our church family and serving the community in Jesus' name..
In the last 24 hours, Americans have seen that the coronavirus COVID-19 is not the seasonal flu that some had dismissed online. It’s serious. It’s life threatening. It’s spreading.
And, it will change our way of life, at least for a while.
There is no need to panic, but there is a need to plan well and wisely. That’s not just the NBA or your local college, but also your church, your family, and you.
So, what can you do? Or, better yet, what should you do?
Seek expertise, not personality
It is not surprising that in the midst of growing panic about the virus there has been a flood of misinformation. One of the most glaring flaws in our society is how we frequently turn to celebrities and media personalities for wisdom and insight, people who often have little wisdom or expertise but might have a broad platform.
Social media is not your friend here—your uncle’s Facebook post is no more useful in this situation than when he posted about that last conspiracy theory. Yesterday.
But, now it’s deadly serious.
In essence, we are reaping the rewards of decades of media polarization and celebrity worship.
This is part why we’ve launched www.coronavirusandthechurch.com. We want to elevate experts and professionals to help bring accurate information to Christians and church leaders in the midst of confusion.
When there is confusion and uncertainty, look for experts who have dedicated their lives to help. In this case it means the doctors and health care professionals who are courageously fighting and preparing to fight this virus across the country and the globe. Through modeling this effort, church leaders can play a vital role in helping their people cut through the morass of misinformation to ...
from Christianity Today Magazine https://ift.tt/2QquUCX
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