Topics
Building a Foundation for Health Ministry
- Medical Model Toward Whole-Person Health
- Review of current Medical Model -- crisis intervention
- Definition of health to include the “whole” person
- Discussion of leading causes of illness and whole-person health as solution
- Give examples of important preventative health measures
- Recognize the congregation’s role in health
- Compare the pastors’ and physicians’ roles in whole-person health
- Describe role of hospitals in faith and health partnerships
Health Belief Model
- Introduction of change in model - progressive stages for health
- Differentiate between health information topics vs. lifestyle change programs
- Discussion of adult learner and retention techniques
Health Ministry Leader Job Description
- Establish rapport with Pastor and Hospital Coordinator
- Understand health ministry and its components
- Develop relationships with health and other professionals
- Identify, organize and utilize community resources
- Function within congregation’s health ministry team
- Understand program logistics and importance of accurate record keeping
- Value individuals’ rights of confidentiality
Building Rapport with Clergy
- Initial points for introducing health and faith
- Understand vision of the clergy
- Identify ongoing health related ministries
- Define steps to start Health Ministry within the congregation
- Discuss with the pastor elements of planning and developing the Health Ministry Team
Getting Started
Congregational Surveys
- Health Ministry Inventory -- identify and affirm ongoing health ministries to avoid duplication
- Health surveys, screenings and techniques
- Prioritize and plan program
Community Resources
- Identify community resources
- Organize resources by topic, type of health program, and age group
Program Coordination
- Discuss elements of successful topic presentations
- Select dates, times, and sites
- Utilize technology in learning
- Develop “Plan B” because life happens
- Hospitality, hospitality, hospitality
Putting it all together
Workshop Planning
- Return for support session
Ongoing Support
- Consult with Florida Hospital Center for Community Health Ministry
- Attend monthly Health Ministry Team Building support sessions
