Welcome to Health Ministry

If you enjoy caring for the physical needs of others, considering it a ministry to their spiritual needs as well, then join the Health Ministries team.

The Health Ministry is a Christ-centered ministry devoted to the promotion of health and wellness. Based on the concept of parish nursing, the Health Ministry has been integrated into our church to give us the opportunity to expand our healing ministry as well as a chance for health professionals to utilize their individualized spiritual gifts, knowledge, and strong commitment to the Christian faith.

The mission is to serve Christ and promote wellness of body, mind, and spirit by using as our focus the healing power of Jesus. "... the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings." Malachi 4:2

• A board made up of professionals that are concerned about the whole body
• A medically-trained crisis team that goes into action when there is a medical emergency during services
• A group of parish nurses that serve as health educators

What is a Parish Nurse?

Parish nurses serve as health educators, personal health counselors, facilitators of volunteers, liaison with community health organizations and local hospitals, integrators of faith and health, developers of support groups, and health advocates.

Where do Parish Nurses serve?

Parish nurses visit expectant mothers in their homes and provide newborn follow-up. They visit in homes, hospitals, and nursing homes. They are actively providing services in the church.

When do Parish Nurses serve?

The parish nurses are volunteers and serve whenever there is a need.

Current Activities

* Blood pressure screenings
* Expectant mother visits
* Newborn follow-up
* Health Ministries bulletin board
* Monthly health focus
* Home and hospital visits
* Health counseling
* Annual CPR class
* Blood drives

 Questions?

Contact Jan Billups, 317.888.6024, x250, or by EMAIL.