TRAINING MANUAL FOR MULTI-HOUSING MINISTRY BRIDGING THE GAP WITH MULTI-HOUSING COMMUNITIES

Jesus Is The Ultimate Example Of Service Jesus said, “Whoever will be great among you, let him be your minister... Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:26, 28

Apartment Communities  Apartment Communities  Condominiums  Mobile Home – RV Communities  Retirement – Assisted Care – Nursing Home Communities

Dedicated, committed volunteers Organized program or activity Organized program or activity Verbal support from the pastor and staff Verbal support from the pastor and staff Commitment to ongoing activities Commitment to ongoing activities

H HH H as Desire To Help Someone E EE E xcited About Ministry Opportunities L LL L ove For Residents of All Walks of Life P PP P eople out of The Pew

 P P rayer Support for Manager, Residents and Workers  P P rovide Workers  P P repare to Meet Felt Needs  P P romote Ministry  P P rocure Finances When Needed

VISIT RESIDENT MANAGER Be Brief o Be Brief Give References o Give References Present Introductory Letter o Present Introductory Letter Respect Their Position o Respect Their Position

HOW TO HANDLE persuade people to come to your church  persuade people to come to your church don’t be concerned with them coming o don’t be concerned with them coming surprises  surprises updated calendars o updated calendars care of property  care of property respect property o respect property final “say so”  final “say so” know guidelines o know guidelines

CLOWNS Face painting Games Make it first class Pass Out Fliers Train Your Volunteers Introduce the Chaplain

CHAPLAINCY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS PEER PRESSURE FINANCIAL PLANNING TUTORINGTUTORING PARENTING CLASSES

Chaplain Finds The Right Time  Chaplain Finds The Right Time  Check Meeting Place With Manager  Set Day and Time  Select Bible Study Leader  Be Consistent  Get Permission From Manager *****

Screen and Train Volunteer Workers  Screen and Train Volunteer Workers  Verify Insurance Coverage  Have Signed Permission Slips  Keep Manager Informed  Have Document of Understanding

For More Information Contact: Gerry Beauvais, President Multi-Housing Ministries, Inc 3710 E. La Salle Street- Apt. # 3202 Colorado Springs, CO (719)