{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"SG² Steve Gladen on Small Groups","title":"7 COVID Re-entry Musts for the Small Group Point Person","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1879,"description":"Align: Learning Small Group Ministry Essentials - this new online training course is now open for enrollment!  7 COVID re-entry Musts for the Small Group Point Person 1. Reflect on the COVID season a. What loses—needs to stop b. What was temporary—was good for COVID c. What got discovered—part of the new normal d. What is Core—welcome back 2. What’s the Vision—it can’t be just virtual to physical 3. Clarify success—end in mind 4. Expect high emotion—racial, political, COVID—don’t explain away what’s going on. Presence is more important.  Psalm 27:13 5. Understand your governmental rules—CDC, Fed, State, County 6. Think through your guidelines 7. Pray—read Ephesian 6:10-12 Saddleback's Guidelines for Small Group Gatherings During COVID 19 Group Size—Limit group gatherings to no more than 10 Larger groups should sub-group and meet in different places or at different times. Location—Meet only in places where you can safely distance Meeting outside is encouraged when possible. Hosts should be prepared to clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched both before and after group (Door handles, chairs, restrooms, etc.). Protection—Wear masks This is especially important when people are arriving and socializing. Once group members are safely distanced, masks may be removed at the discretion of the leader and participants. Greetings—Greet from a distance As much as we may want to greet each other with hugs and handshakes, for now the loving thing to do is to avoid physical contact. Snacks—Bring your own snacks We are big proponents of food at small group gatherings, but during this season we are recommending that groups not eat together. If you do choose to eat, encourage members to bring their own beverage and snack. Digital Option—Offer a digital option Not everyone will feel comfortable attending in person at first so consider setting up a computer in your meeting area and using Zoom or some other application so that all group members...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uAtv0zHBzgbCLLeewi1iCzhs7OXKuDoPGaihQiM636g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI3MTA3LzE2NTE4/NTkyNDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}