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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.

 
Issues in 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 second of a series of learning modules on developing health ministry approaches in the congregation. This Learning Module addresses the future of health care and the opportunities for congregational health ministries to promote health and speak to the issue of human dignity and health.

 

Presentations:

Access to presentations requires WEOI membership or Learning Module registration. (Click here to register)

  • "The Transforming Power of Christian Community to Promote Health"
    by Dr. Mary Chase-Ziolek, North Park Theological Seminary

  • "The Future of Health Care"
    by Dr. Paul Simmons from the University of Louisville's
    Department of Family Medicine

  • "Human Dignity and Health: Realities and Possibilities for the Poor"
    by Dr. Kay Roberts from the University of Louisville School of Nursing
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Learning Objectives:

    Following this learning module one should be able to:

    1. Articulate the meaning of health from a holistic and theological perspective.
    2. Guide a congregation in the process of formulating a vision for promoting health as part of individual and community well-being.
    3. Promote a congregational dialogue on issues related to the future of health care; including the issues of healthcare reform, allocation of resources, and the role of moral communities in the provision of health care.
    4. Lead a congregation or group in formulating responses to the challenge of meeting health care needs among the poor based on the use of a values clarification exercise.

     

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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