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This is a little different. This episode I am just sharing some of the thoughts that have crashed around in my head over the past week. There is a great deal going on in the world, and whether we want to or not, we all have a part to play. If you are needing encouragement or someone to connect with, please reach out to us at either [email protected] or to me directly at [email protected]. We would love to hear from you. Remember to check out our Facebook group (Church Facility Management Solutions) and check out our website for resources and access to additional content. 

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This week we are happy to share our conversation with William Vanderbloemen regarding churches, staffing and life in general. Join us as we explore this new chapter we all will be writing as we begin to emerge post-COVID-19. In addition to the great conversation, there are a myriad of great resources for you to check out and utilize found here and here. William and the team at Vanderbloemen are the experts at Church Staffing and Christian Nonprofit Executive placement. Be sure to check out their blogs, social media, and their team at https://www.vanderbloemen.com. We hope yo enjoy the conversation, and remember to check us out at www.smartchurchsolutions.com for new content and resources. 

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As promised from last week, we have a great resource for you. This week we connect with Glenn Burnside, Executive Vice-President: Operations and Strategy, of Headspring. They developed a tool to assist in their intentional return to the workplace. Fortunately for us,  Headspring decided to make it available to everyone. In this episode we will be introduced to the analyzer and discover how you can use it, as well as get to know Glenn a bit better through our three questions. You can connect with Glen and Headspring on Twitter (@headspring and @glennburnside ) find the analyzer here, and for some great leadership blogs navigate to Glenn's website here. 

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Lucky episode 13! Woo hoo! Join us this week as we touch on what we do know regarding prepping for the return to operations in light of Covid-19 concerns, and how to be ready for the time down the road when the pressure to act (on this) reduces. It is about making the best decisions for your situation, and reality is that there is no "one size fits all" answer. Be sure to check out the resources we have for you at www.smartchurchsolutions.com, and if there is anything we can do for you, even f it is just to listen, [email protected] or [email protected]. We are in this together!

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This week we focus on being intentional with connecting with those around us. If you find yourself needing to reach out and talk, we are here for you. We can be reached at [email protected] or [email protected]. You are not alone. We hope you check out two of our most recent resources: Our Post Covid-19 Facility Re-Opening Checklist, and our new Post COVID-19 Facility Utilization Guide. We focus on your facility, so you can focus on your mission. 

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We invite you into the conversation this week with Adam Stephens, Marketing Content Creator at Church Community Builder. Adam is the author of a great eBook "Building a Digital Community in Times of Crisis". You can download your copy here. While there you can explore the other great resources Church Community Builder is making available. In this episode we talk a bit about the return to services that will begin occurring in some areas across the nation. In preparation, we have made a free checklist available to assist in helping you think through all that needs to occur to open your facility back up. We are glad you are here, and stay tuned for more resources coming your way!

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Join us this week as we chat with our friend Chris Kehayis, CEO of Ministry Platform. We talk about how technology can and is being leveraged during this time, and may even preview a new feature!? Ministry Platform has also teamed up with the Church IT Network to produce a series of training webinars and guides that have been made free for any church to learn from. You can find all the training webinars here. Also, look for a special resource we at Smart Church Solutions are making available, more information can be found here. 

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Join us this week as we have a conversation with Jonathan Smith. Jonathan Smith is an author, conference speaker, and the Director of Technology at Faith Ministries in Lafayette, IN.  You can reach Jonathan at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @JonathanESmith. Like most of us Jonathan and his team are experiencing a different work and personal environment every day. However, that does not mean we cannot thrive and even laugh and grow. We discuss several things, including being prepared for the new operational reality, what things may remain after this is settles, and how we are keeping positive both at home and work. We would love to hear your thoughts as well, let us know at [email protected], and be on the lookout for some new facility readiness resources soon. 

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Join us this week as we look at what every facility steward needs to know today about Covid-19 and what the "Temporary Normal" is. If you haven't yet, check out our main solutions expert Tim Cool and his blog regarding the temporary normal here. Additionally, sign up for the free webinar featuring Tim and other industry leaders brought to you by the team at Blueline. Here is an informational video, and here is where to sign up for the free webinar on April 14th. May your Easter weekend be filled with joy. 

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We are taking a break...sort of. This episode we are taking it down an notch and taking a positive mental health moment. Of course , that does not mean we are not productive...we just are doing it to a nice slow groove. We hope that you are taking advantage of the moment and exploring your online training and learning opportunities. We offer custom options in all the services we offer, and like many companies we are offering it at a reduced rate. Shelter in place does not mean the learning has to stop. We are here for you, even if it is just us giving you a call to check in and say hi.