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Autumn Years Ministries
Purpose
Our goal is to win the lost and to disciple the saved in nursing homes where we minister. Our approach includes the use of pastors, church teams and seniors for evangelizing, one-on-one visitations, church services, Bible teaching, encouraging, and comforting the residents.
Regional Focus
Northern New York State-Canadian border
Other Activities
We publish a ministry newsletter.
Resources/Training Available
Training is available for local church teams and pastors. We also establish senior ministries where we teach seniors to reach seniors.
Contact Information
Pastor Chuck Mosher
2164 State Route 11B
West Bangor, NY 12966
Church Office: 518 483 0462
Parsonage: 518 483 9592
www.ay-ministries.org
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Care Team of Dayton
Contact Information
Rod Thorpe
2045 Fox Run Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
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Christian Concourse Ministries, Inc.
Purpose
Our purpose is to share the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to promote the unity of the Body of Christ. As a practical expression of this purpose, we encourage and enable believers to minister to others in three definite ways: 1) extensive ministry in the care facility arena; 2) the publication of Christian poetry; and 3) small-group, seminar-style, inductive Bible study and prayer.
Regional Focus
Local activities are concentrated in the Hampton Roads area of Southeastern Virginia. Our materials are distributed internationally, especially among the English speaking nations of the world.
Other Activities
We facilitate an ongoing "care package" ministry and maintain a "computer lending program" for care center residents. Church services are conducted in several facilities in the Hampton Roads area. We maintain an intensive one-on-one visitation and chaplaincy program.
Resources/Training Available
We offer A Handbook for Nursing Home Ministry, Our Hymn Book (large print, 36 songs) and an accompanying instrumental CD. These materials are provided upon request without charge to care facility volunteers and staff. We also publish a monthly ministry letter. When asked, we provide nursing home training classes tailored to the need.
Contact Information
Jerry and Dar Johnson
1543 Norcova Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: 757-714-3133
www.christianconcourse.org
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Desert Ministries, Inc.
Purpose
To bring Christ's hope and love to the elderly and their caregivers in nursing homes.
Regional Focus
Midwest
Other Activities
In addition to reaching into nursing homes, we are advocates for the care of the frail elderly at the local, state, and federal levels.
Resources/Training Available
Resources are available at our website. We also encourage people to visit our website for ministry events and news. A monthly e-news is also available upon request. Contact us for our onsite and/or online training programs, including resident, family, and professional care staff issues.
Contact Information
Rev. Paul Falkowski, Executive Director
PO Box 3301
Omaha, NE 68103
Phone: 402-556-8032
FAX: 402-551-8581
www.desertministries.org
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Elder Source Senior Ministry
Purpose
As a free service to elder care facilities in the U.S. and Canada, Elder Source partners with facility activity directors and chaplains to develop effective volunteer-based one-on-one and group ministries, featuring a Resource Pack of Christian-based audio/visual materials.
Regional Focus
U.S. and Canada
Resources/Training Available
Resource material is available. We also publish a newsletter.
Contact Information
Stan Means, Ministry Director
Elder Source Senior Ministry
PO Box 4848
Greenville, SC 29608
www.eldersourceinfo.org
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Faithful Friends Nursing Home Ministry
Purpose
To spread the love and message of Jesus Christ in the nursing home environment by training, encouraging, providing resources, and assisting teams and individuals in the development of nursing home ministries.
Regional Focus
North Carolina is our focus for on-site services. Resources are provided worldwide thru our web site.
Other Activities
An extensive web site provides a range of downloadable resources and links to other ministries and resources.
We assist in start up and development of nursing homes ministries in North America by email and telephone.
A newsletter is emailed monthly
Resources/Training Available
We train other ministries in North Carolina. Resources are available through our web site
Contact Information
Larry Wasserman, Ministry Director
4160 Ivy Blossom Lane
Raleigh, NC 27604
www.faithfulfriends.org
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Forgotten Treasures. Inc
Purpose
To bring the touch of Jesus to many forgotten, lonely, elderly and that Jesus still loves them and has not forgotten them.
Regional Focus
Colorado
Activities
Forgotten Treasures Ministry Volunteers lead church services, Bible studies, one-on-one visits, pet visits, music, Bible stories with flannel graph.
Resources/Training Available
Background music CD's or tapes
Large print song sheets
Teaching material from SonShine
Karaoke machines and microphones when needed
Prayer encouragement when needed
Contact Information
Marilyn Thomas, Executive Director
P.O. BOX 140475
Edgewater, CO. 80214
www.ftco.org
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Gentle Shepherd Ministries
Purpose
The mission of Gentle Shepherd Ministries is to partner with care facilities and churches in establishing effective ministries in care centers and county jails. These ministries will seek to evangelize, disciple, and demonstrate compassion and care for those in need.
Regional Focus
South-central Minnesota
Other Activities
We are associated with American Missionary Fellowship and we publish a ministry newsletter.
Resources/Training Available
We are committed to development and training of care teams from churches for ministry in care facilities and jails.
Contact Information
Jerry David, Director
119 W. Lewis St.
Mankato, MN 56001
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God Cares Ministry
Purpose
To recruit, train, and support Christians for ministry in long term care facilities.
Regional Focus
We recruit and support teams throughout northeast Ohio; however, our training programs are shared nationally.
Resources/Training Available
We have a 250-page nursing home ministry handbook, a guidebook for developing a nursing home ministry care team, an eight-session DVD training series, and a bimonthly newsletter. We also provide half-day and full-day training workshops for beginners and experienced volunteers.
Contact Information
Chaplain Bill Goodrich, Ministry Director
33399 Walker Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012
www.Godcaresministry.com
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Home Free Ministries
Purpose
To enrich the lives of residents living in care facilities and bring hope to seniors though the gospel of Jesus Christ. We do this by recruiting, training, equipping, and connecting volunteers with care centers to provide fellowship, spiritual nurturing and growth, and life-enriching programs.
Regional Focus
Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area
Other Activities
Home Free Ministries offers worship services, Bible studies, one-on-one fellowship, music programs, the Alpha Course, prayer ministries, and other activities.
Resources/Training Available
We support our volunteers with equipment, material, and training to deliver their programs and services.
Contact Information
Rev. Jerry L. Fagerland, Executive Director
181 Egret Lane
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
www.homefreeministries.com
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Love Thy Neighbor Ministries
Purpose
To show the love of God to those who live in adult long-term care facilities by providing loving, caring, helpful, and neighborly one-on-one visits.
Regional Focus
Pima County, Arizona
Other Information
Some volunteers do group activities, such as Bible studies, crafts or personal grooming for the residents but most visits are one-on-one. We also publish a newsletter.
Resources/Training Available
Training is available to our volunteers.
Contact Information
Stephen E. Kacprzak, Ministry Director
P.O. Box 68830
Tucson, AZ 85737
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Love Your Neighbor Ministries
Purpose
Our purpose is demonstrated through building relationships and bringing hope to the lost, lonely and forgotten people in health-related crisis and long-term
care. A fellowship of chaplains and volunteers motivated by our love for Christ, reaching out in compassion, assisting the church in equipping God's people for
visitation.
Regional Focus
Pacific Northwest
Other Information
We publish a newsletter.
Resources/Training Available
We offer training to our volunteers.
Contact Information
David Compton, Ministry Director
PO Box 1886
Gresham, OR 97030
www.lyn.org
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Mountaineer Ministries
Purpose
To provide Worship services and pastoral care to shut-ins in care centers and to offer training and support for individuals, churches and other ministries to develop more skill in this mission field.
Regional Focus
Western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina
Other Information
We specialize in music ministry and emphasize preaching and teaching of God's Word.
Resources/Training Available
Training manuals from Christian Concourse, a sister ministry
Contact Information
Patrick R. Ballard
P.O. box 524
Edneyville, NC 28727
828-685-1070
ballard.stott@juno.com
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Nursing Home Ministries, Inc.
Purpose
NHM recruits, trains and commissions chaplains to serve the residents of adult care facilities. Chaplains conduct weekly chapel services, Bible studies, hymn sings, and one-on-one room visitations. Our goal is to bring hope and purpose to the residents and the staff of the facilities that we serve.
Regional Focus
Current focus includes 155 chaplains serving in nine states. (OR, WA, CA, ID, MT, AZ, MO, SC, TX)
Resources/Training Available
New chaplains are trained by experienced chaplains. In our training we are using materials from The SonShine Society, God Cares Ministry, and Community Chaplain Service.
Contact Information
Don DeBoer, Ministry Director
PO Box 22246
Portland, OR 97269-2246
www.nursinghomeministries.com
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Outreach for Christ to the Nursing Home Ministries
Purpose
OCNH Ministries is dedicated to developing, training and inspiring individuals to form teams of volunteers from area churches to bring the love of our Lord to care center residents.
Regional Focus
Northern Metropolitan Detroit
Other Information
Most teams focus on providing a regularly scheduled worship service at their adopted care center. However, some individuals and teams provide one-on-one ministry. We publish a quarterly newsletter.
Resources/Training Available
Training is provided to our volunteers.
Contact Information
Chaplain Doug Lee, President
PO Box 226
Clarkston, MI 48347
www.ocnhministries.org
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PARCHE
(Pastoral Action in Residential Care Center Homes for the Elderly)
Purpose
To envision and train church teams and individuals to meet the spiritual needs of every care home resident.
Regional Focus
Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
Other Activites
Locally: To provide mini-bus outings and a Christian video lending library.
Nationally: To share our vision, training and resources for replication in other cities and areas. A newsletter is posted on our web site.
Resources/Training Available
Training is provided for teams and individuals ministering at homes for the elderly.
Special training is also provided for those ministering at EMI homes (Elderly mentally infirm). In addition, training is provided to care staff to assist in their meeting the spiritual needs of the elderly in their care.
See our web site for resources available and for addition training detail.
Contact Information
Mrs. Buddy Reeve, Director,
St. Elisabeth's Church Centre,
268 Victoria Drive,
Eastbourne,
BN20 8QX
England
www.parche.org.uk
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Sharing Jesus Ministry
Purpose
To share Jesus with those captive by age or other circumstances, in nursing homes.
Regional Focus
Florida
Contact Information
Rev. Terrance Wilson, Ministry Director
561 Montego Lane South
Ellenton, FL 34222
Sharing Jesus Ministry
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Sharing the Care
Purpose
Through Sharing the Care, family members will learn how to achieve and maintain quality visits, balance care giving with the rest of life, and get rid of stress. They will also learn the advantages of working as a team with staff, retain their loved one's dignity in a congregate living setting, and much more.
Regional Focus
Northeastern and Southeastern USA
Other Activities
We seek to provide wisdom, insight, and inspiration regarding caring for the elderly in a care facility. We offer churches and care facilities the tools and skills necessary to establish their own internal support groups.
Resources/Training Available
Both resources and training are available
Contact Information
Bill and Lyn Roche, Ministry Directors
3540 E. Saint Andrews Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825-6066
www.sharingthecarethebook.com
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Seasoned Saints Ministry
834 W. 47th Street
Hibbing, MN 55746
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Senior Adult Ministry and Special People
Purpose
To meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our Senior Adults and Special People by providing Christ-centered activities; spiritual growth; and fellowship. "We center on the person, not the program".…Love Never Fails
Regional Focus
Phoenix and surrounding communities
Other Activities
Our compassionate ministries provide medical equipment lending, care center ministry, advocacy for the elderly as well as the mentally and physically challenged. We also provide a way to church and special events with our wheelchair buses.
Resources/Training Available
We have on-going volunteer training for our various ministries and many resources are available by visiting our website.
Contact Information
Pastor Sharon Henning
Phoenix First Assembly of God
13613 Cave Creek Road
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 404-7415
www.pfaseniors.org
www.phoenixfirst.org
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SonShine Society
Purpose
The purpose of the Sonshine Society is to present a Christian witness in the care centers of our land. To do this, we recruit, train, and equip volunteers to do individual and group ministry in care centers in their local areas.
Regional Focus
United States and Canada
Other Activities
We publish a bi-monthly newsletter, "Bits of Sonshine", which helps to tie together those serving with Sonshine around the USA and Canada. It also serves to instruct and encourage those involved in the ministry.
Resources/Training Available
Sonshine offers over 30 resources for this ministry. Most of the resources are in large print for use by the elderly and confined. These include song books, tracts, and Scriptures. We also offer a variety of resources for ministry workers. These include our training guide, "All the Days of My Life", books that have devotional ideas and helps geared for presenting to the aged and/or confined, Bible study guides, and music resources. Detailed information about our resources as well as a downloadable order sheet is available at our website listed below.
Contact Information
Sharon Haakenson, President
Sonshine Society
P.O. Box 327
Lynnwood, Washington, 98046
(425) 353-4732
www.sonshinesociety.org
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Sounds of Joy
Purpose
To promote and spread the love and gospel of Jesus Christ through conducting regular worship services in nursing homes and striving to meet the pastoral needs of the residents, the staff, and visiting family members and friends.
Regional Focus
Currently the Jacksonville, FL area with hope to expand as God wills and provides.
Other Activities
Other companion ministries include Pastoral, Adopt a Resident Program, and Prayer Pal Month. We also publish a newsletter.
Resources/Training Available
Resources and volunteer training are available
Contact Information
Dave Tack, Ministry Director
446 Halsema Rd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32220-1610
Phone: 904-318-9468
www.soundsofjoy.net
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We Care Ministries, Inc.
Purpose
We Care was founded in 1991, primarily to encourage, assist, and enable Christ-centered ministries to the elderly, others needing care, and their care-givers for the purpose of fulfilling their spiritual and other needs.
Regional Focus
“Hands on” ministry is provided in the Greater Kansas City Area.
Other Activities
Christian in-home care assessment and assistance is available as needed on a limited basis. Pastoral Care programs are available.
Resources/Training Available
Workshops related to eldercare awareness, and pastoral care training encourage ministry to the homebound and their caregivers, and to care facility clients and their staff. A newsletter is available upon request.
Contact Information
Rev. Gary L. Barnes
Carol A. Barnes, RN
We Care Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 13353
Overland Park, KS 66282-3353
Phone/fax 913-381-8356
www.wecareministries.org
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