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TCN eJournal - December
The Church Network

DECEMBER 2020

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Emergency Evacuation Maps: Seven Tips

 

Increasingly, churches are implementing security plans and teams to protect members, visitors, and facilities. An important aspect of any Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is the posting of emergency evacuation maps in hallways and rooms.

 

While there are no specific OSHA guidelines on evacuation map design, there are a number of basic tenants that, when followed, will compliment a well-developed EAP.

 

• Posted evacuation maps inform staff, volunteers, and visitors of your EAP and show you’re serious about safety.

• First word in evacuation maps is “Clarity”!

• “You Are Here” notations, two egress paths per map (minimum), AED and fire extinguisher locations, etc.

• 8.5” X 11” is a very workable size

• Place near emergency lighting and where access to exits is not readily apparent.

• Provide digital copies to first responders

• Inform your insurance carrier

 

Michael Sawyer

Marketing Manager

3:5-6 Maps

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Employers Cut Costs but Give Better Healthcare

 

Medical expenses are the #1 leading cause of bankruptcies in the U.S. Yet, businesses continue to resort to traditional group plans that allow astronomical costs to pile up. It’s clear that healthcare needs to be rethought.

 

Employers around the U.S. are switching to high deductible health plans (HDHPs) in an effort to rethink employee health benefits, cut costs, and improve the quality of healthcare they provide their employees.

 

1. Calculate premium savings between copay plan vs. high deductible plan

 

2. Provide some of the savings back to the employees

• Health Savings Account (HSA) dollars can be spent on medical expenses

• Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) can be used for medical expenses

• Employees’ out of pocket expenses and maximum exposure drop

This model of reorganizing healthcare spending has promoted better consumerism and stewardship, saving money for the organization but also helping to provide the resources needed by employees for medical costs.

 

 

 

John Staub

Brand Development Manager

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Articles

By Susan Beaumont

We are one team! Except, the administrative team often feels like a lesser partner in ministry. We do our best to honor and incorporate all voices in communication and decision-making, but somehow the administrative members of the team feel undervalued and marginalized.

By Jason Chesnut

I was serving as associate pastor to a small church in southern Wisconsin, just a year out of seminary, and I couldn't get out of bed. I slept all the time. I couldn't eat. I couldn't see any future ahead of me. I was filled with despair I couldn’t put into words.

By Nancy Lawson

Recently, NCS Services surveyed more than 8,000 churches regarding their current stewardship needs. There was an overwhelming response that increasing the generosity of the individuals in their congregation was by far the most important. You will not believe how simple it can be to accomplish!

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