Throughout scripture, God calls people of faith to healing. Faith Community Outreach cultivates relationships with individuals and congregations to encourage, educate and equip people to build and sustain healing ministries.
In support of this, we:
Build congregational relationships and coalitions.
People of faith are instructed to care for one another. We help build healthier communities by creating opportunities for people to learn together and share ideas. From prayer shawls to workshops, we build relationships with congregations and help by supporting and encouraging their ministries.
Develop clergy health initiatives
Healthy clergy can lead healthy congregations, but recent studies have shown that many clergy members struggle with their health. By engaging them in both individual and collective programs, we help clergy address the stress and isolation that can affect their overall health and well-being. .
Provide congregational health ministry training and support.
We train individuals to establish and support health ministries in their congregations. These lay people, health professionals and clergy members share a special commitment to care for the health and wellness of their congregations and communities. More information...
Publish Church Health Reader, our online and print magazine.
Church Health Reader is an online and print publication for you and your church. These publications offer ideas and tips for health ministry, worship and lectionary resources, models of successful church programs, and more. To find out more or to subscribe, visit www.chreader.org.
Create resources and curriculum.
Faith Community Outreach produces original curricula to educate people, small groups and congregations on how to live healthier lives. We focus on topics such as eating healthy foods, walking as a spiritual practice and the biblical basis for healing. E-mail curriculum@ChurchHealthCenter.org for more information.
Offer service learning programs for undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students.
Through programs for undergraduates, graduate school students and post-grads, the Church Health Center offers meaningful, instructive service opportunities that foster a growing community of young leaders.
For more information about our outreach programs, e-mail fco@churchhealthcenter.org