Opening Day Announced...

The Body of Christ Community Clinic is scheduled to open June 10. “We are in the final stages of construction which involves renovating a portion of the Helping Hands facility,” said Executive Director Carolyn Insall. “We are in the process of applying for grants, writing policies and procedures, obtaining routine business operating items … and soliciting volunteers.” The clinic began developing two years ago after...

Progress continues with community clinic...

Progress continues with little visibility and few meetings as we are working to establish the legal foundational documents, etc. Legal documents The drafting team met again on June 4 and came to consensus on the key elements of the Constitution and Bylaws. Filing of Certificate of Formation is temporarily delayed to resolve a name conflict with Body of Christ Ministries in San Antonio. Construction The construction team met...

Team Sign-up...

We are in the process of forming teams to further the development of the clinic. If you would be interested in volunteering to be on one of the teams, please sign-up using the form below. Legal Documents ( writing of constitution and by-laws, development and filing of 501c3) Building Design/Construction (design, construction and upkeep of the physical plant) Equipment (pick-up & transportation, storage, inventory...

April Newsletter...

The Body of Christ Community Clinic April newsletter has been posted.  Please click here to download the newsletter. We have had great success in our initial planning.  Our clinic leadership team will begin work on the submission of the 501(c)3 non-profit status, forming the board of directors, writing the constitution and by-laws, and forming sub-committees to work on the logistics of the clinic.  Stay tuned to this Web...

Early Planning Activities Update...

Belton Free Clinic Early Planning Activities Update As Of 2/27/09 The following are some activities that might typically occur in the beginning of a clinic planning process, perhaps during months 1-3: Pray to discern God’s will for the clinic – Ongoing FBCB Prayer Ministry and Prayers Chain Missions Committee Request and receive official endorsement of church or FBO – submitted Missions Committee – Endorsed via...

Second Informational & Planning Meeting Sched...

Momentum continues to build for the opening of a community free clinic in Belton. Since the informational meeting on February 4, we have approved the agreement with ECHO and are proceeding with efforts to enlist community support to open the free clinic in Belton. This agreement cleared the way for our ECHO consultant, John Mills, to return for a second open meeting on March 2 at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at First...

Characteristics of ECHO-Facilitated Clinics...

Characteristics of ECHO-Facilitated Clinics I. PURPOSE, STRUCTURE, AND IDENTITY A. The clinic will have a vision and mission to provide healthcare services to persons who are financially struggling and who are sick or in need of an essential health service (e.g. physicals for job applicants, immunizations, etc.). B. The clinic will operate under the auspices of a nonprofit organization incorporated in the state where it...