PUBLIC POLICY

COMMUNITY

ORGANIZATIONAL

INTERPERSONAL

INDIVIDUAL

Social-Ecological Model

Logic Model for Kansas UMC Healthy Congregations in Action

Inputs Strategies Outputs Outcomes

Healthy People 2010 Outcomes, Insurance Usage Data, Needs Assessment & Survey Data

Kansas Area United Methodist

Healthy Lifestyles

Committee

Community Capacity• Shared faith and traditions• Human Resources: core expertise, diversity, sensitivity

• Facilities• Communication systems

• Administrative capacity

Evaluation

Relationships with Partners

• United Methodist Health Ministry Fund

• Community Partners

• Medical School Partners

• Medical Community Partners

• Business Partners

Contextual Conditions ( Differences in size, ethnic makeup, socio-economic conditions, resources, experience, and clergy support)

Short Term Outcomes:

• Greater acceptance by laity of church’s role in health

• Increased acceptance & support of the practice of healthy lifestyles

• Increased knowledge, attitudes & skills relative to healthy lifestyles

• Increased availability of health programs & activities in response to identified needs

• Increased awareness & acceptance of confidential health support resources for clergy, congregations & conference leadership

• Increased commitment within the church regarding health

• Increased numbers of clergy & laity with personal health covenants

• Clergy & laity become advocates & role models for healthy lifestylesIntermediate Outcomes:

• Lifestyle activities that support physical, mental/emotional, social and spiritual health are integrated into the life of the church•Increased wellness ministry leadership roles exist for clergy, staff & laity

• Increased practice of healthy lifestyle behaviors in all four facets of health: physical, mental/emotions, social & spiritual

Long-Term Outcome

Healthier clergy, congregants & community partners

• “Safe Places” for clergy to access personal health support resources

• Place-based tailored programs & interventions

• Church-specific health behavior data

• Partnerships for health outcomes

• Training & resources for personal health covenants

Training & resources for health leadership development

Environmental & policy change resources relative to health outcomes

• Create & adopt a communications plan to support development & implementation of the Healthy Congregations in Action initiative

• Identify & develop leadership for initiative• Provide multi-faceted health education/skill development programs & activities

• Model & promote healthy lifestyles• Create environments that encourage health & well-being• Develop & implement a multi-level evaluation plan to assess processes & outcomes

Physical HealthNutrition, Fat, Fruits &

Vegetables, Physical Activity, Water, Sleep, Appropriate

Calories, Calcium

Individual Interpersonal Organizational

Mental/Emotional Health

Learning Styles, Stress Management,Coping

Strategies, Relaxation Techniques

Social HealthRespect Self Value People (RSVP), Social Networking,

Time management, Individual Social Support

Spiritual HealthPrayer, meditation, fasting,

Shared Learning

Individual Self-AssessmentsSelf-Care CovenantNutrition EducationPhysically Active Games1-2-3-4 Life/Walking LogsFood Pyramid DataPortion Size Cards

Individual Self-AssessmentsSelf-Care CovenantEmotional Intelligence Stress Management Time ManagementCommunication Skills Balancing Work & Family

Individual Self-AssessmentsSelf-Care CovenantStress Management TipsSocial Capital Benchmark SurveySocial Support Questionnaire

Individual Self-AssessmentsSelf-Care CovenantDaily JournalsPrayer MemorizationWhisper PrayerMeditation

Walking GroupsSupport Groups  Physically Active Games

Healthy Food PoliciesParking PoliciesTobacco Use PoliciesChanges in Meeting Agendas to include PAMandatory Days OffVacation Policies  

Parenting ClassesSector-Specific Groups       

Mandatory Days OffVacation Policies

Stress Management Support GroupSocial Support GroupLeadership Skills ClassLearning StylesFinancial Management ToolsManners & Etiquette

Food PantriesClothing Exchanges  

Bible Study GroupsMeditation GroupsStewardship Teams Bible Study groups for specific populations, ex. Bible study group for young mothers

Meeting Structure Policies to include prayer & reflection

Healthy Congregations in Action

18-month pilot

DRAFT