TRAINING TRAINING MANUALMANUAL

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MULTI-HOUSING MULTI-HOUSING MINISTRYMINISTRY

BRIDGING THE GAP BRIDGING THE GAP WITH MULTI-WITH MULTI-

HOUSING HOUSING COMMUNITIESCOMMUNITIES

Jesus Is The Ultimate Jesus Is The Ultimate Example Of Example Of

ServiceServiceJesus said, “Whoever will be Jesus said, “Whoever will be

great among you, let him be your great among you, let him be your minister . . . minister . . .

Even as the Son of man came Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.”ransom for many.”

Matthew 20:26, 28Matthew 20:26, 28

Apartment CommunitiesApartment Communities

CondominiumsCondominiums

Mobile Home – RV Mobile Home – RV CommunitiesCommunities

Retirement – Assisted Care – Retirement – Assisted Care – Nursing Home Nursing Home CommunitiesCommunities

Dedicated, committed volunteersDedicated, committed volunteers

Organized program or activityOrganized program or activity

Verbal support from the pastor and Verbal support from the pastor and staffstaff

Commitment to ongoing activitiesCommitment to ongoing activities

HHas Desire To Help Someoneas Desire To Help Someone

EExcited About Ministry Opportunitiesxcited About Ministry Opportunities

LLove For Residents of All Walks of Lifeove For Residents of All Walks of Life

PPeople out of The Peweople out of The Pew

P rayer Support for Manager, Residents rayer Support for Manager, Residents and Workersand Workers

P rovide Workersrovide Workers

P repare to Meet Felt Needs repare to Meet Felt Needs

P romote Ministryromote Ministry P rocure Finances When Neededrocure Finances When Needed

VISIT RESIDENT VISIT RESIDENT MANAGERMANAGERo Be BriefBe Brief

o Give Give ReferencesReferences

o Present Introductory LetterPresent Introductory Letter

o Respect Their PositionRespect Their Position

HOW TO HANDLE

persuade people to persuade people to come to your churchcome to your church

o don’t be concerned don’t be concerned with them comingwith them coming

surprisessurprises o updated calendarsupdated calendars care of propertycare of property o respect propertyrespect property final “say so”final “say so” o know guidelinesknow guidelines

CLOWNS

Face painting

GamesGamesMake it first classMake it first class

Pass Out FliersPass Out Fliers

Train Your Train Your VolunteersVolunteers

Introduce the ChaplainIntroduce the Chaplain

CHAPLAINCY

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

PEER PRESSURE

FINANCIAL

PLANNING

T U T O R I N G

PARENTING CLASSES

Chaplain Finds The Right TimeChaplain Finds The Right Time

Check Meeting Place With ManagerCheck Meeting Place With Manager

Set Day and TimeSet Day and Time

Select Bible Study LeaderSelect Bible Study Leader

Be ConsistentBe Consistent

Get Permission From Manager *****Get Permission From Manager *****

Screen and Train Volunteer Screen and Train Volunteer WorkersWorkers

Verify Insurance CoverageVerify Insurance Coverage

Have Signed Permission SlipsHave Signed Permission Slips

Keep Manager Informed Keep Manager Informed

Have Document of Have Document of UnderstandingUnderstanding

For More Information

Contact:

Gerry Beauvais, PresidentMulti-Housing Ministries, Inc

3710 E. La Salle Street- Apt. # 3202Colorado Springs, CO 80909

(719) 358 - 9754