Health Ministry
Formed in 2000, the Health Ministry Program currently works with 35 congregations in communities served by Fisher-Titus.
FTMC Health Ministry Mission Statement
To enable, encourage and support the formation of a health and wellness ministry by working collaboratively with congregations in communities served by FTMC, while respecting the uniqueness and needs of each congregation or faith community.
Bringing health and wellness to your congregation
Health Ministry can be approached in a variety of ways depending on a congregation's needs.
A Health Ministry program might be...
- An interested member or pastor who requests that health and wellness programs be brought into the church.
- A Health Ministry Committee whose members are interested in bringing health and wellness into the congregation. They do so by planning activities with the guidance of FTMC's Health Ministry Coordinator.
- A health-care professional within the congregation (preferably a registered nurse) who volunteers to address health and wellness issues through non-invasive screenings, education and referrals.
Fisher-Titus Medical Center will assist congregations in the following ways
- Serve as a resource on health and well-being matters for congregations of all denominations in the community. There is no cost to participating churches.
- Consultation and help in forming a Health Ministry.
- Resource materials and program ideas.
- Networking with other health ministries in the community.
- Lending library of information.
- Periodic health ministry newsletter.
- Help to identify and contact health resources and agencies.
- Continuing-health-education offerings.
- Provide some health screenings.
Examples of typical Health Ministry projects:
- Conduct non-invasive health screenings.
- Visit the sick.
- Connect church members with health resources.
- Teach congregation members good health practices.
- Conduct hospital visits.
- Act as referral agents.
Benefits to Congregation:
- A visible example of the integration of body, mind and spirit.
- Enhanced vitality of congregational life.
- A more caring community.
- A holistic approach to helping the community of God's people.
- Improved access to shared church and community resources.
- Congregation members empowered to assume a proactive stance in promoting healthy lifestyles.
For more information contact Fisher-Titus Medical Center's Health Ministry Coordinator 419-668-8101 or 800-589-FTMC ext. 6467