Larger churches urged to help smaller ones survive COVID-19 pandemic
National Christian groups are urging larger and more stable churches to financially help small churches that could potentially close in their communities due to a steep decline in offerings in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Through the Churches Helping Churches Initiative, a relief fund has been set up to provide $3,000 grants to churches at risk of closing this spring due to a decrease in financial giving. The initiative is led by the AND Campaign, with support from other organizations like the National Latino Evangelical Coalition and the Pinetops Foundation.
Organizers hope to raise at least $500,000 through help from Christian donors, foundations, and large churches. More than 20 donors have already contributed more than $160,000. The National Christian Foundation will be administering the grants.
