First Baptist Church’s Five-Stage COVID-19 Response Plan

 

STAGE ONE

 
 
 
FBC’s Stage 1 is behind us (March 15, 2020 to May 10, 2020*), but we must be able to return to this stage if circumstances deem it necessary in in the future. This is how we have functioned over these last 2 months. It is possible, based on models from the Spanish Flu a century ago and some theoretical projection models for COVID-19, that a second “peak” could necessitate steps backward, up to and including stage 1.

The emphasis is on keeping everyone out of danger. [*We understand that the Governor stated stage 2 would begin on May 4 and that churches can open on May 8. We made the decision to extend FBC’s Stage 1 for one week to ensure all planning, communications, and preparations are of God and are done properly.

Thank you for trusting us to do this right and true, not rushing anything. We believe this is a good partnership decision as the Governor prefers for churches to continue asking people to stay home in these early transition days because how we respond today will determine how we can move forward in the coming days.]

DURING STAGE ONE:

  • Building closed to all activities except for essential leadership & staff functioning and community partnership to bring thriving to our community. Exceptions must be approved by the Elders.
  • Staff is asked to work remotely. Any exceptions will be made by Office Director in partnership with Lead Pastor.
  • Online/virtual as the only means of participating in weekly programs.
 

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