Bible study series for COVID-19

Updated: Aug. 13, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many hardships, even to those in the church: fear, guilt, financial strain, anger, exhaustion.

As part of its Making Disciples for Life initiative, this Bible study series from The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod addresses these various trials in light of God’s Word and promises for us.

Make use of these studies with your congregation or small group, or use them for individual study.

Topics:

Guilt & Fear

Stress & Resilience

General Topics

Looking Forward

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Guilt and Fear

“Coping With Fear” — By Rev. Lance O’Donnell

• Bible study: Leader’s guide

• Bible study: Participant’s guide

• Introductory video

“Finding Balance and Perspective in the Ministry” — By Rev. Dr. Tyler Arnold

• Bible study: Leader’s guide

• Bible study: Participant’s guide

• Introductory video

“The Worker is Worthy of His Hire” — By Rev. Heath Curtis

• Bible study

• Introductory video

“Serving Justified” — By Rev. Sean Daenzer

• Video Bible study

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Stress & Resilience

“Church Workers and Father Confessors” — By Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders

• Bible study

• Introductory video

“Anger: A Biblical Perspective” — By Rev. Dr. Steven Hokana

• Bible study

• Introductory video

“Caring for Those With Depression” — By Rev. Todd Peperkorn

• Bible study

• Introductory video

“Compassion Fatigue: Serving Our Lord Faithfully Without Burning Out” — By Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs

• Bible study

• Introductory video

“Leadership Through Conflict” — By By Rev. Michael Moreno

• Bible study: Leader’s guide

• Bible study: Participant’s guide

• Introductory video

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General Topics

“Where is My Church?” — By Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy

• Bible study

• Introductory video

“Courage in A Time of Crisis” — By Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz

• Bible study

• Introductory video

“Making Critical Decision as a Congregation” — By Rev. David Fleming

• Bible study

• Introductory video

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Looking Forward

“Ministry After Pandemic” — By Rev. Dr. Steven Schave

• Bible study

• Introductory video

“Witnessing After COVID-19: Ending the Isolation” — By Rev. Dr. Mark Wood

• Bible study

• Introductory video

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Learn more

Reporter — New ‘Making Disciples for Life’ Bible studies to address wide range of topics

To find more resources related to the pandemic, visit the ever-expanding Making Disciples for Life Internet Resource Center at makingdisciples.lcms.org.