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This is also presented as an Online Seminar, which includes a reflective peer group dialogue for sharing resources and learning from others, for 12 contact hours. See the upcoming seminar schedule for the next offering.

 
Developing Congregational
Health Ministries

SELF STUDY LEARNING MODULE

CEU Credit: 3.0 contact hours

Health ministries provide vital new ministry opportunities for congregations and communities. "Health ministries promote self-knowledge, personal responsibility, and interdependence among God's people," writes Dr. Maggie Miller. "In today's climate of uncertain availability of total health care, parish nurses and the church can play a significant role." This is the first of a 2-part seminar on developing health ministry approaches in the congregation. This Learning Module explores developing health ministry approaches within congregational settings.

 

Presentations:

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  • "Weaving the Effective Congregational Health Ministry"
    by Renae Schumann, Ph.D., R.N.,
    Director of Congregational Outreach in the Division of Spiritual Development and Community Outreach
    for the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in Houston, Texas.
    and Dale Mannon, Ed.D., L.P.C., N.C.C.
    Minister at the Green Lawn Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas,
    and an Adjunct Professor at Lubbock Christian University

 

Learning Objectives:

    Following this learning module one should be able to

    1. Develop a personal definition of Health Ministry.
    2. Utilize the history of: nursing, parish nursing, the International Parish Nurse Resource Center, and the Health Ministries Association in order to provide a context for congregational health ministries.
    3. Recognize the educational grounding that is important for one to lead health ministries in a congregational setting.
    4. Identify a clinical and theological framework for approaching health ministries.
    5. Articulate a holistic understanding of health and wellness that can guide a congregation's vision for health ministries.
    6. Communicate ways that a congregational health ministries program connects with a congregation's mission and can benefit a congregation.
    7. Distinguish the benefits of a congregational health ministries program for the larger community beyond a local congregation.
    8. Recognize the relationships and organizational structure within a congregation that can work in partnership with a health ministry program.

Continuing Professional Education:

    Approved for:
  • Certified Counselors and Social Workers (NBCC Approved)
  • Integrative Care CEUs (WEOI)
    CEU Requirements:

  1. Read through each of the presentations listed above.

  2. Reflect on each in light of your own experience and context.

  3. Write a 300-500 word summary of this self-reflection for each presentation responding to two of the following questions:
    a) From your professional perspective, what are the most relevant issues addressed in this presentation?
    b) Do you agree with this presenter’s perspective? Please use your professional experience to document why you do or do not agree.
    c) Discuss ways that you might implement the ideas in this presentation within your professional setting.
    d) Discuss how you might collaborate with professionals from fields other than your own, to address the issues discussed in this presentation?

  4. Submit the CEU application with the written reflections.

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