For use by all Seventh-day Adventist Churches

Pastors and Elders may use these guidelines as they lead their churches in various countries as well as in radio and television interviews and social media. They can also serve as sermon guidelines for Pastors preaching to congregations and in communications to members.

Summary of Key Messages:

1. COVID-19 is not a punishment from God
2. No group or person is to blame
3. COVID-19 does not discriminate. Christians are not immune
4. Faith and sound medical advice are not enemies
5. Wise faith calls us to be prepared as an act of discipleship
6. Physical isolation does not mean spiritual isolation: care for those most vulnerable
7. God is with us in our suffering