How can I invest in something that will help churches make a difference in their communities?
So they need to think about how health and faith come together both for themselves and for the people who live and work around them.
Over 40 Congregations of all denominations have recently appointed a registered nurse with community experience to their ministry teams.
These nurses often work in the NHS but volunteer a few hours a week to promote whole-person health and self-care with and through their congregations.
They have their professional background in health care and, if they also have faith, can help the church to make these connections.
You can partner with us to provide training, resources and regional support for these nurses and promote the idea more widely. We will provide you with regular stories of what is happening as a result of your investment.
Average statistics show that a volunteer Parish nurse can have significant conversations with 400 clients in a year. One third of these will include prayer.
Christians believe that God cares for everyone, whether or not they come to church, in a way that includes their physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing.Quote from a business consultant:
“Parish Nursing enables congregations to love their neighbour through practical and prayerful support. It has transformed churches and the communities they serve.”
So they need to think about how health and faith come together both for themselves and for the people who live and work around them.
Over 40 Congregations of all denominations have recently appointed a registered nurse with community experience to their ministry teams.
These nurses often work in the NHS but volunteer a few hours a week to promote whole-person health and self-care with and through their congregations.
They have their professional background in health care and, if they also have faith, can help the church to make these connections.
You can partner with us to provide training, resources and regional support for these nurses and promote the idea more widely. We will provide you with regular stories of what is happening as a result of your investment.
- Encourage everyone towards healthy lifestyles
- Give personal health advice and help someone to get the most appropriate treatment or care
- Support and work with those engaged in pastoral care
- Liaise with the local GP surgery and staff
- Make visits, listen to spiritual needs as well as physical needs; offer prayer with patients when asked
- Introduce people to appropriate voluntary agencies, health facilities or support groups
- Offer training and opportunities for volunteering in the local community
- Talk to community groups about health issues
- Accompany someone to a stressful medical appointment
- Help someone to stay on their own at home for as long as possible
- Attend and help with services for healing
- Work within the Code of Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Council) including attention to confidentiality, record-keeping and teamwork
Average statistics show that a volunteer Parish nurse can have significant conversations with 400 clients in a year. One third of these will include prayer.
