Each partnering congregation will form a Healthcare Ministry Committee. This means you will identify 3-5 people in your congregation who will work with your pastor and the FHM organizer to coordinate consciousness-raising issues concerning public health. African-American health disparities and biblical teaching concerning faith in God and stewardship of one's personal health and that of others. Your committee and the others from area chruches will constitute a Community Health Council who will help with the logistics on the day of each event and serve as a health support network in the community.
The Healthcare Ministry Committee will identify specific healthcare needs and potential community partners.
The Healthcare Ministry will partner with FHM of Life and Liberty, Inc., to help determine which health needs can be addressed in the community. HIV/AIDS prevention and education will be presented at every event along with others such as: mammograms, high blood pressure, immunizations, smoking, diabetes, nutrition, exercise, heart disease, substance abuse, violence, depression, etc.
Work with FHM organizers and staff on planning, publicity, logistics, and time line. FHM Inititive of Life and Liberty, Inc., will provide planning suppport, publicity and all promotional materials, signage, and logistical support. We will also provide host churches a stipend to defray the cost of food and other materials associated with the event.
The planned FHM event will need to include: parking, signage, load-in, set-up, food, restrooms, and private areas for screenings. Space and tables will need to be provided for educational materials, surveys and signups, education, and training sessions.
