1. Lisa M. Wallace, RN Faith Community Nurse Implementing Congregational Health Ministry

2. What is Health Ministry? Intersection or integration of faith and health A purpose or mission to promote optimal holistic health An outreach ministry in the church and of the church A functioning ministry or committee like other ministries or committees within the church

3. A Little History Rev. Granger Westberg, Hospital Chaplain, College Professor The First Health Cabinet The International Parish Nurse Resource Center Parish Nurse Programs Congregational Health Promoter Programs Community Outreach: Hospital systems, school systems, insurance companies, businesses

4. Why Health Ministry? Social Implications – Changes in health care – Changes in economy – Cultural diversity Spiritual Implications – Biblical directives – Interdependence of holistic health

5. Sobering Regional Statistics 75%/$1 spent on healthcare in the US is for chronic disease management (Medicare-99% & Medicaid-83%) Smokers-20.3% NC high schoolers: obesity-72%; alcohol-35% Adult exercise-46.4; 5>fruits/vegies daily-20.6 Unintended pregnancy-39.8% Poverty-16.9%; 47% children <5y.o.-Medicaid

6. Unhealthy Living in America

7. Biblical Perspectives Americans take better care of their cars/homes/cell phones/pets than their bodies: (1 Cor. 6: 19-20) Daniel: cared for his body (1:8) and his spirit (6:10) Jesus practiced self-care: rest, prayer, fasting; retreat Stress: positive or negative

8. Benefits of Health Ministry for the Congregation Continuing education in an historical learning environment Prevention, early detection, & early treatment of health issues vs. treatment alone Assist with chronic disease management Meet the diverse needs of the elderly Better access to resources

9. Benefits to Congregation Continued… Built in support system Promotes holistic health for the individual and families Encourage social justice; can impact poverty, homelessness, hunger, prejudice, and other community needs Reach diverse ages and stages of life

10. Benefits of Health Ministry for Clergy/Ministry Personnel Accountability: “Do as I do…” Holistically healthier staff Physically, mentally, & spiritually healthier congregants Increased outreach Increased discipleship Prevention and early intervention vs. triage More effective function of the church: “Teach a man to fish…”

13. Implementation Enlist Church Leadership Develop a Health Committee Survey the Congregation Develop a plan – Include all ages – Include all groups – Include all gatherings

14. Health Ministry Models Parish Nurse Model (affiliated/non-affiliated) – Paid model – Volunteer Model (some compensation) Congregational Health Promoter Model Health Cabinet Model – Can include healthcare personnel…or not

15. Resources International Parish Nurse Resource Center Health Ministry Association Health Care Systems – Moses Cone – Novant – Carolinas Healthcare NC Council of Churches City, County, State, and Federal Resources/Agencies: (Sr. services, CDC, FDA)

16. References Congregational Resource Guide. (2010). http://www.congregationalresources.org http://www.congregationalresources.org Health Ministry Association. (2011). http://www.hmassoc.orghttp://www.hmassoc.org Healthy North Carolina 2020: A Better State of Health. (2011). http://www.ncdhhs.gov http://www.ncdhhs.gov International Parish Nurse Resource Center. (2011). http://www.parishnurses.org http://www.parishnurses.org Patterson, D. L. (2003). The essential parish nurse. Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press. Westberg, G. E. & McNamara, J. W. (1990). The parish nurse: Providing a minister of health for your congregation. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress Yeager, Rev. C. (personal communication, September 13, 2011)