Recommended Reading On Outbreaks In Church History

As we try to make sense of the changes to our lives brought about by COVID-19, brothers and sisters have been writing articles that offer a helpful historical perspective. While what we’re experiencing is unique for us, it’s not unique in the history of the church.

Below are three well-written articles to remind us that Jesus preserves his church through pandemics. Read them and let the example of other Christians inspire courage to honor God by trusting our leaders and loving our neighbors in the midst of a public health crisis.

How DC Churches Responded When the Government Banned Public Gatherings During the Spanish Flu of 1918

5 Lessons from Spurgeon’s Ministry in a Cholera Outbreak

Respond to Pandemics: 4 Lessons from Church History

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