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Best Practices for Church Reopening During the Pandemic
Religious Real Estate has researched best practices to assure the highest level of safety for churches to reopen. It is important to be prepared, as Michigan plans to allow for in-person church services. We know the safety of your congregation is top priority!
Initially, we were researching the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other reliable sources to gather the most useful information we could find for our clients. However, we discovered many useful plans and guidelines from other organizations that we found to very well done.
Therefore, we have come to the conclusion to provide you with direct links to those resources rather than re-creating the proverbial wheel.
During our search we found a great outline by the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. This 10-page document starts with preparing the physical building and then moves all the way to staffing needed to reopen. Download the Guidelines for Reopening and Returning to Church.
We found that the church staffing company, Vanderbloeman, has a good deal of resources on their website. For links to helpful videos and blogs on reopening churches click here.
The Jesuit Review discusses important considerations in an article called, U.S. Catholic Dioceses Release Plans for Reopening Churches, which has useful information.
We found an interesting article in the New York Times, After Weeks on Zoom, Churches Consider Plans to Reopen, as a good read.
Covid-19 List of Approved Disinfectants
The CDC refers the EPA’s publication that lists disinfectants approved use against the coronavirus and other pathogens. This list can be seen here.
State of Michigan Covid 19 Executive Orders
The State of Michigan posts the executive orders from the Governor. Here is the link to the State of Michigan’s executive order.
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We enjoyed our time with Religious Real Estate and we have used them with two other properties since our land purchase.
We chose Religious Real Estate to market our property in Battle Creek after the buyer defaulted on the land contract. We are very pleased with Religious Real Estate’s efforts and would recommend them in the future.
Without hesitation, I would recommend Religious Real Estate to any lending organization that has the unfortunate experience of foreclosing on a property and then the disposition sale.
The leadership of our church felt that we were treated fairly and honestly. We would recommend Religious Real Estate for any real estate needs your church may have in the future.
Religious Real Estate was there for us throughout the entire process. The sale began in June 2004 with a closing in November 2004. We recommend Religious Real Estate for your real estate needs.
Bill Skubik of Religious Real Estate handled the sale of our church. He created and implemented a multi-faceted sales program for the property. We would use Religious Real Estate again if the need arouse.
We relied on Religious Real Estate for their expertise and advice and found them exceptionally professional and greatly helpful. Needless to say, we are enjoying our new church home.
Religious Real Estate created a detailed marketing package for our property and implemented a thorough marketing program, contact the churches, charter schools and other charitable organizations. Religious Real Estate has done a competent job and we would recommend their services.
Religious Real Estate was relentless in finding a buyer for our property. They negotiated a land contract that was the best outcome in the current market conditions. In this challenging environment, they rose to the occasion. We would use Religious Real Estate in the future.
Bill Skubik receives my hearty recommendation as a church real estate representative. He did an excellent job of marketing our church property, always presenting himself in a very professional manner as well as being a skilled negotiator.
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