First Baptist Church
310 West Taylor
Kokomo, IN  46901
(765) 452-5451
fbc@fbckokomo.org

The Congregational Health Ministry consists of a Coordinator, Health Committee, and Team Members.  The Coordinator is a qualified Registered Nurse who has completed a basic Parish Nurse Training course and has been formally dedicated by the Pastor(s), Elders, and Deacons of FBC.  The Coordinator reports to the Pastor and an assigned Deacon, and is guided by a health committee.

 The CHM Health Committee consists of 6-8 individuals of varying ages who may or may not be in a health care profession, but have a strong interest in promoting wellness (physically, mentally, and spiritually) within the congregation of the church.  The Pastor and CHM Coordinator(s) are automatically members of this Committee.  The Health Committee develops, plans, and implements the Health Ministry.  The mission of the committee is to be a strong influence on the congregation to the end that stewardship of health is expressed in all areas of church life including worship, education, support, and recreation.

 The CHM Team Members consist of Registered nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals.  Their various roles and responsibilities within the ministry are limited to their professional training and experience.  The role of the CHM Team will be to promote health care not to provide health care.  She/he will not practice primary “hands on” health care on members of the congregation, dispense medication, or do invasive procedures.

 Lay Volunteers interested in using their spiritual gifts and talents are encouraged to participate in this ministry.  Opportunities of service could be, but not limited to: visitations, providing meals, respite care for caregivers, praying with someone, providing transportation, running errands, sharing similar experiences and offering helpful resources, designing bulletin boards or bulletin inserts, and administrative and secretarial/computer services.

 PURPOSE: Brings to the members of the congregation health services and educational opportunities that focus on the holistic integration of the body, mind, and spirit.