The Methodist Hospitals, Inc.: Congregational Nurse

Congregational Nurse Program
Contact the Chaplaincy at (219) 886-4522.

A COMMITMENT TO THE HEALING MISSION OF THE CHURCH

BRING BACK THE SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY

The Congregational Nurse Program helps members live full, abundant, and healthy lives. This planned and coordinated ministry provides the healing Jesus offered - the unity of body, mind, and soul.

Certified, licensed professionals are thus committed to meeting the congregation's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

In the loving Spirit of Christ, church members and all for whom there is a feeling of obligation, are brought into the harmony and state of health which is possible and essential for human life.

The Congregational Nurse is a member of the congregation, using professional skills to serve as a health advocate.

Each congregation creates a program according to needs and the mission of its healing ministry. Typically, the Congregational Nurse acts as a

Health Educator - providing information on health-related topics (disease prevention, screening for early detection, emotions in illness, the connection of body and soul)

Personal Health Counselor - available to assess problems, make referrals to doctors or support agencies, offer care advice/instruction

Volunteer Coordinator - expanding the healing ministry by providing additional training to compassionate church members as they visit the sick home-bound or provide other services

Support Group Organizer - assuring that whether started within the Church, or coordinated with other resources, the ministry expands to offer this healing opportunity.

The Methodist Hospitals is committed to providing the orientation and education that is specific to the Congregational Nurse role.

This is wholistic healthcare - connecting mind, body and spirit. It is essential to health and healing. This wholistic approach is the link to the hospital's mission . . . to enhance the health status of its communities.

Orientation for Congregational Nurses is held regularly. For more information, contact the Chaplaincy at (219) 886-4522.

Go to: COMMUNITY HEALTH PAGE