Build Your Expertise

As your church enters into Phase 2 of a Healthy 100 Church, we provide the training and organizational development to get you started.

About Faith Community Nursing

With roots in the nineteenth century, Faith Community Nursing has emerged as one of the fastest growing movements in nursing today. The term “parish” has its origin from a root word which means “to walk beside”, and was chosen initially to describe the type of nursing paradigm where the nurse functions within a congregational setting.

Fundamentals of Faith Community Nursing

Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Curriculum introduces the registered nurse to this specialty of Faith Community Nursing. Spirituality is a content thread woven through out each module. The modules are divided into the units of spirituality, professionalism, wholistic health and community. Topics included in the training include: prayer, self-care, ethical issues, documentation, health promotion, life issues of violence, suffering and grief, assessment and care coordination. This course is currently being revised and will be actively taught starting Fall 2012.

About Health Ministry Teams

Congregations with Health Ministry Teams truly become “centers” for health and wholeness as they coordinate health information and lifestyle applications within the framework of spiritual care. The goal of health ministry is healthy behavior for all ages and an improved, sustainable quality of life.

Health Ministry Team Building

Congregations with Health Ministry Teams truly become centers for health and wholeness as they coordinate health information and lifestyle applications within the framework of spiritual care. Health Ministry Teams are composed of members of the congregation who have a love for God, an interest in health and a desire to help others. These teams are representative of the demographics of the congregations and include people of all ages, cultures, backgrounds and spiritual gifts. This curriculum will be available by May 2012, with a special online version for training and a refresher by Fall 2012.