Assisting Faith-Based Organizations Increase Sense of Belonging during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected the three basic needs of individuals. Faith-based organization leaders are carrying the additional weight of stewardship of members during these challenging times. Many Faith-based organization leaders feel a sense of responsibility to create environments where members feel a sense of belonging. Five considerations for Faith-based organization leaders hoping to increase belonging are discussed below. Specifically, low-cost options are presented that could be implemented in small-to-large Faith-based organizations.