OVERVIEW Ensuring the safety of every church member, including seniors, is an essential part of every church’s ministry. This download focuses on the basics of keeping seniors safe when they come to church. Understand the mobility needs of the senior members of your church so you can make your church more accessible to them. Use checklists to conduct a facilities assessment and notice any obstacles that may hinder seniors at your church. Then take a look at security systems that will give your elderly members a peace of mind about their security at church and legal ramifications related to accidents that seniors could be at a greater risk of encountering. On a positive note you’ll discover how the un-harvested knowledge of your senior members could enrich your staff. CONTENTS OVERVIEW Senior Priority Put caring for your elderly members at the top of your list. By Jeff Hanna ASSESSMENT Senior Safety Are you equipped to serve your seniors? by Jeff Hanna HOW TO Keep Seniors Coming to Church Is your building prepared to welcome these golden-agers? by John Stahlman HOW TO Making Access for All Do barriers keep disabled seniors away from your church? By John R. Throop BUILDING & GROUNDS A System for Security Give seniors greater security, safety, and peace of mind. By John R. Throop THE LEGAL SIDE Ten Deadly Lawsuits You may be more vulnerable than you think. By Stephen Chawaga FOR SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY LEADERS Senior Enlisted Troops Myth-busting truth about the seniors you serve. By Robert Warren, Jared Gerig, and John Cottone FOR PASTORS Experience Counts How older workers can enrich your church staff. By William L. Smith LEADER’S GUIDE Resource Center Quick tips and recommended resources ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type:Download Pages:26 RELATED PRODUCTS Medical Emergency Preparation Protect Your Congregation |
