Overview

The need for volunteers for ministry is essential to a healthy, growing church. Scripture teaches that every believer has been equipped by God for ministry in, or through, the church. When everyone in the church is doing his or her part, the church normally grows spiritually and numerically (Ephesians 4:16). Therefore, a healthy church utilizes a large number of volunteers in a variety of ways both within and outside the church. The children’s programs receive a large benefit in the use of volunteers. In most churches, the children’s program is not possible without these dedicated people. But how do you insure that the volunteers have the right spirit need to tend for our smallest charges? The following sample policy lay the groundwork for providing a safe place for our children. Read More…

If you notice one or more of these signs, don’t wait. Stroke is a medical emergency. Call 9-1-1 or your emergency medical services. Get to a hospital right away!

The the warning signs of a stroke include:

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

Be prepared for an emergency.

• Keep a list of emergency rescue service numbers next to the telephone and in your pocket, wallet or purse.
• Find out which area hospitals are primary stroke centers that have 24-hour emergency stroke care.
• Know (in advance) which hospital or medical facility is nearest your home or office.

Take action in an emergency.

• Not all the warning signs occur in every stroke. Don’t ignore signs of stroke, even if they go away!
• Check the time. When did the first warning sign or symptom start? You’ll be asked this important question later.
• If you have one or more stroke symptoms that last more than a few minutes, don’t delay! Immediately call 9-1-1 or the emergency medical service (EMS) number so an ambulance (ideally with advanced life support) can quickly be sent for you.
• If you’re with someone who may be having stroke symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1 or the EMS. Expect the person to protest — denial is common. Don’t take “no” for an answer. Insist on taking prompt action.

For stroke information, call the American Stroke Association at 1-888-4-STROKE or visit their Web site.

Heart Attack Symptoms and Warning Signs

If you think you’re having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 or your emergency medical system immediately.

Some heart attacks are sudden and intense — the “movie heart attack,” where no one doubts what’s happening. But most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren’t sure what’s wrong and wait too long before getting help. Here are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening: Read More…

Your first-aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid. First-aid kits contain a variety of equipment that may include bandages for controlling bleeding, personal protective equipment such as gloves, a breathing barrier for performing EAR (expired air resuscitation) and CPR, and sometimes instructions on how to perform first aid.

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Automated External Defibrillators

If your church has not yet put an AED into service, please read the following information and then consider if placing an AED into your church is the correct solution for your facility. The prompt treatment of a heart attach with the AED in the first five minutes provides a much better chance of survival.

According to 2007 American Red Cross statistics, sudden cardiac arrest claims more than 200,000 lives in the United States annually. Read More…

Here is a initial interest form to use at church job/ministry days to gather the basic information on interested volunteers. Free free to down load and use as is or modify ir for your specific needs. Read More…

Here is a very simple but effective Medical Incident Report Form.

Feel free to download it as is or modify it for your church needs.
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The Physical Building Security Plan needs to provide todays churches and faith based facilities with the ability to put as many layers of protection between them and the defined risks to the church, members and visitors. Todays’ criminal will take advantage of the traditional church that is open for prayer and worship at all times. Churches may be surrounded by low walls, trees or hedges, which assists the thief in avoiding detection. Criminals have decided that the church, with their computers, music systems, AV systems, and money are a soft target that provides “low risk” high value opportunity. Read More…

Choosing a Physical Restraint (Handcuffs).

What Type? What to look for?

The decision to use a physical restraint must conform to the church policy. However, if your church has decided to permit the members of the security team to carry a restraint such as a handcuff or disposable cuffs, here is some information to assist you in choosing a quality restraint that meets the standard for local law enforcement.

There are a wide number of styles and makers in the market. Which is the best for you? Read More…

Why I decided to CCW with Appendix Carry

By John Czeiszperger

Chief of Security

Dayton Area Church

Getting Started in CCW

Like many of you, my gun handling progression went something like this; firing from the low ready position, a 4 count draw stroke from an outside the waistband Kydex range holster that came with my pistol with no concealment and then drawing from my Kydex holster with concealment. After that I tried an inside the waistband (iwb) strong side carry which offered better concealment.

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