Faithful and Fractured is written by Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell, PhD, and Jason Byassee, PhD. Ray Jean is a researcher at Duke University and Jason is the senior pastor of Boone United Methodist Church in Boone, NC. This book answers the question, ‘Why are pastors in such poor … [Read more...]
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Clergy Health Intervention Program Reduces Risk Factors
Here's some results of 2-year intervention to improve the health of clergy, a critical concern. If our pastors are not well, this impacts negatively on how well they are able to lead their congregations. An intervention program for more than 1,100 United Methodist clergy in … [Read more...]
Clergy and Pastor Health
Learn and Grow Join us for one of our live online workshops, Understanding the Faith and Health Link - Connecting the Dots Between the Christian Faith and Your Health. You'll be inspired to better care for your health and also gain a deeper appreciation for the connection … [Read more...]
Research on Religion, Spirituality and Health – Duke’s April Newsletter
For those interested in the research aspects of religion/faith and health, the April, 2017 issue of the following newsletter is out: CROSSROADS...exploring research on religion, spirituality and health - a publication of Duke University's Center for Spirituality, Theology … [Read more...]
Whole Person Care in the Local Church – A New Paradigm
This guest blog post was written by Dr Mike Soderling. Dr Soderling is Director for the Centre for Health in Mission(HIM) and co-Catalyst for the Lausanne Health in Mission Issue Network. His passion is seeing the global Church embrace Her full calling to ministries of health, … [Read more...]
A Gathering for Christians in Healthcare – Duke Divinity School
Many of you are employed in heathcare-related professions so I want to pass this along for your benefit. Duke Divinity School is hosting a special conference in May - A Gathering for Christians in Healthcare. Are you a Christian in healthcare who longs to experience your … [Read more...]
