CEC 0325 Congregational Health Ministries: Mentoring

Congregational Health Ministries: Mentoring “To equip His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” – Ephesians 4:12

This 3-month mentoring course is designed for registered nurses and other healthcare professionals who have completed an introductory course in parish nursing or congregational health ministries. Offered through Concordia University, the course provides participants with hands-on, practical experience within a church setting.

Through guided mentorship, students will:

• Unit 1: Introduce the concept of congregational health ministries to clergy, church staff, and the congregation.

• Unit 2: Conduct a health assessment by gathering and analyzing data to identify the congregation's health needs.

• Unit 3: Build and strengthen a team of volunteers to support the ministry’s initiatives.

• Final Unit: Collaborate with at least two volunteers to plan and implement two targeted health-related activities within the congregation.

This course empowers participants to actively integrate faith and health while fostering a culture of wellness and service within their church communities.

Schedule :

This is cohort based, online asynchronous with virtual meeting dates once a month. 2nd Tuesday of each month (approximately: 1/13/26, 2/10/26, 3/10/26, 4/14/26) from 3-4 pm CST

Instructor Bio:

Carol A. Lueders Bolwerk, RN, Phd has served parish nurses since 1987. She is a national leader in congregational health ministries and has a passion for faith community/parish nursing. Since 1995, Carol has been chairperson of the annual national parish nurse conference for 100 attendees from over 20 states. She has conducted parish nurse research and has published and presented her materials and research to many groups across the nation.