--- title: "Changing church: re-entry" date: 2021-03-11T09:04:00+00:00 author: Jo Frost canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry" section: Pages --- Churches have continued to meet in a variety of forms and following different guidance across the UK. However, in the coming weeks and months almost all churches will look to gather in person. If the statistics are correct, some will be welcoming new Christians who have encountered Jesus for the first time online while others will struggle with dwindling attendance. Many will offer hybrid services and look for new ways to innovate, while others may never re-open. Re-entry could prove to be the most challenging part of the whole journey for churches. Pastors and leaders are tired and there is no ​‘one size fits all’ approach. Each church is different and the community and context within which they operate is unique. Church may not be rocket science — it is far more complicated than that some of you are thinking — but it is challenging, and so we at the Evangelical Alliance will be continuing to offer a suite of resources to help the changing church in this new season. [ ![Reflect and Reset - part 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Reflect and Reset part 2 card](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Reflect-and-Reset-part-2-card.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/reflect-and-reset) [#### Reflect and Reset - part 2 ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/reflect-and-reset) Reflect and Reset is a leadership resource to support you on your journey as a church [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/reflect-and-reset) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/reflect-and-reset) [ ![Reflect and Reset - part 1](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Woman looking into distance](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/pexels-thirdman-6945646.jpeg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/reflect-and-reset-part-1) [#### Reflect and Reset - part 1 ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/reflect-and-reset-part-1) Reflect and Reset is a leadership resource to support you on your journey towards change [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/reflect-and-reset-part-1) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/reflect-and-reset-part-1) [ ![Five key questions on process](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Process 5 key questions](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Process-5-key-questions.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/five-key-questions-on-process) [#### Five key questions on process ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/five-key-questions-on-process) Some brief questions to get you started as you look to regather as a church community [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/five-key-questions-on-process) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/five-key-questions-on-process) [ ![10 top tips on process](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Process 10 top tips](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Process-10-top-tips.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/10-top-tips-on-process) [#### 10 top tips on process ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/10-top-tips-on-process) Some brief ideas to help you think through how and when to re-gather as a church community [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/10-top-tips-on-process) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/10-top-tips-on-process) [ ![Changing church resources](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Church people](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/church-people.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/changing-church-resources) [#### Changing church resources ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/changing-church-resources) Find all our reports and resources on the landscape of our changing church [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/changing-church-resources) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/changing-church-resources) [ ![Mission in a Hybrid World](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Mission in a hybrid world webinar](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Mission-in-a-hybrid-world-webinar.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/mission-in-a-hybrid-world) [#### Mission in a Hybrid World ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/mission-in-a-hybrid-world) The third of our Hybrid Church Webinars is now live. Join the discussion on digital mission and how to benefit your growing congregation and church. [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/mission-in-a-hybrid-world) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/mission-in-a-hybrid-world) [ ![Edging into Hybrid Church - part 2](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Edging into hybrid church part 2](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/edging-into-hybrid-church-part-2.png) ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/edging-into-hybrid-church-part-2) [#### Edging into Hybrid Church - part 2 ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/edging-into-hybrid-church-part-2) Join the discussion on how to go digital post lockdown to benefit your growing congregation and church. [ Watch now ](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/edging-into-hybrid-church-part-2) [](https://www.eauk.org/resources/our-resources/videos-and-podcasts/edging-into-hybrid-church-part-2) [ ![A roadmap for resuming in-person church meetings?](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Christoph krichenbauer j Npv V Rv Fcr I unsplash](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/christoph-krichenbauer-jNpvVRvFcrI-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-roadmap-for-resuming-in-person-church-meetings) [#### A roadmap for resuming in-person church meetings? ](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-roadmap-for-resuming-in-person-church-meetings) What does the roadmap out of lockdown in England mean for churches? [ ![Danny Webster](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ](/author/danny-webster) [ Danny Webster ](/author/danny-webster) 23 February 2021 [](https://www.eauk.org/news-and-views/a-roadmap-for-resuming-in-person-church-meetings) [ ![Lament – a spoken word](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271%27%20height%3D%271%27%20style%3D%27background%3Atransparent%27%2F%3E) ![Lament video](https://eauk.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,quality=90,width=400,fit=cover/https://cdn.eauk.org/Lament-video.jpg) ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/changing-church-pain/lament-a-spoken-word) [#### Lament – a spoken word ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/changing-church-pain/lament-a-spoken-word) A short film addressing the grief and challenges caused by the pandemic, and in sharing the message of hope found in Jesus Christ [ Find out more ](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/changing-church-pain/lament-a-spoken-word) [](https://www.eauk.org/what-we-do/initiatives/changing-church/changing-church-re-entry/changing-church-pain/lament-a-spoken-word)