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The Unique Ministry of the Parish Nurse

Marilyn Fleming explains how the responsibility to strive for high-level wellness in all areas of our lives—responsibility to God, to our families, to ourselves, to the work in the Kingdom, and to society—is the core around all that the Parish Nurse does in her ministry. (July 2006)

Reducing Holiday Stress

Elaine Irons gives tips for reducing the stress of holiday activities. (November, 2005)

The Art of Listening

Mary Hanke talks about pealing back the layers of selfand the guilt that can result.

Awakenings

Eileen Altenhofer writes about what she learned from interactions with those who were facing the end of life.

The Changing Face of Parish Nursing

Parish nursing is evolving into "faith community nursing." Carol Story discusses what this shift means for parish nurses, clergy, and faith communities. (Aug-2005)

Congregations and the Age Wave

What will be the impact of increased numbers of older persons on the life of your congregation? Sybil Smith suggests some issues that congregations should ponder.

Measuring Outcomes in Parish Nursing

Carol Story shares current research on measuring outcomes in parish nursing practice and discuss the importance of program evaluation.

Ten Options for Congregational Healing Practices

Rev. David F. Carlson describes ten practical options a congregation can practice in order to understand and experience more of the fullness of healing ministries.

A Tribute to Mothers

Deacon Stan Franco tells the story of Mother Marianne and her many "yeses" to Jesus. (Aug-2005)

Vitamin 'H' Promotes Health

Lynda W. Miller explains what a true sense of humor is and why it's so important for good health.

White Hair Absenteeism

Sybil Smith considers how the aging of the silent generation and baby boomers can affect congregations.

     

 

 

Being healed doesn’t always mean being cured of an illness.
from Awakenings

 

 

 

 

 

A true sense of humor is the ability to laugh at yourself.
from Vitamin 'H' Promotes Health  

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