“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20
I know that many of you share my passion about the intersection between the Christian faith and health. You desire that people be free from their addictions and unhealthy behaviors and that they be all Christ desires for them to be.
After months of course development work, I’m very close to finishing a training program that will equip people who will called Faith and Health Ambassadors to be advocates in their churches and communities in the arena of faith and health. It’s my hope to roll out a beta version of this training early this Fall, starting in late September or early October. The course will be 12 weeks long. I’d like to have 12 people in the program. So far I have 8 individuals who have indicated they plan to participate.
Who Would Be an Ideal Participant?
- Parish Nurses/Faith Community Nurses
- Health Ministry Leaders
- Pastors
- Seminary Staff Members
- Personal Trainers
- Health Educators
- Life Coaches
- Counselors
The Purpose of the Course is as follows: The Faith and Health Ambassador training program equips people to make a difference for the Kingdom of God by living a more abundant life – which favors health and well being – and by leading participants of a ‘PathWay 2 Wholeness Bible Study’ to experience the same.
This beta course was conducted in late 2011. To learn more about this initiative please visit this link – Faith and Health Ambassador Course.
Hey Dale!
I was actually visiting your site to possibly quote you in my latest research paper for school, and I stumbled across this information.
Wow!
This sounds amazing! Considering my fall schedule, I doubt I would be able to participate this go ’round; however, I would love to receive more information. As you may remember, I have a passion for wholeness in soul, spirit and body.
It was such a pleasure to see you over the weekend.
Blessings to you in this new endeavor! : )
To each person who commented, I want you to know that I intend to send out a communication on Monday with all the details for the beta training program with dates and costs. Look for an email if you completed a form and sent it to me. Enjoy your weekend.
Sounds great Dale. I am a Nutritional Cleansing Coach for the world leader in this arena; my team has helped thousands achieve better health and FAT loss. Always love to take my knowledge to another level. As a Christian I am committed to helping people to get well, and live LARGER LIVES (with little fat!) for the Kingdom. As we are living in these end times; I want everyone to stay around to usher in the King of Kings!
Dale, I pray all is well with you. I thank and praise God for the opportunity to become a Faith and Health Ambassador. It is always my desire to become more effective as a servant. Therefore, I plan to participate in the course.
Please take care and have a Blessed Day.
Florence
Florence, I’m glad to hear that you want to join in on this training. I ;look forward to reading the information you provide by completing the form at the link below the blog entry. This is going to be a special training opportunity for all of us, me included. I look forward to learning from each of you that participate in the training. Dale
Dale,
Your Faith and Health Ambassador Program sounds wonderful … something that is definitely needed!! Unfortunately, I won’t be able to participate since I have many other pressing commitments at this time. My husband is also a candidate for Pastor at a church in VA and,if the Lord opens that door, we will be needing to get things in order so we can relocate.
May God continue to bless you and your ministry!!
Thanks Carol. Perhaps some time down the road it may fit into God’s plan for you. If I can help you in any way, just let me know.
I am very interested in the Faith and Health Ambassader program. I just tried to send the information regarding my interest and not sure it actually sent. Would you check and let me know? If not I will re-send. Thanks!
Thanks for your interest in this training Kathy. Try to send the form again because it did not come through. Thanks so much.
this is awesome … i am always trying to learn more in this area. it BREAKS my heart that christians are so sick, any one for that matter. thanks for your sharing your passion and gifting. i would love to learn from what God has showed you. i filled out an application.
Hi Zina. Thanks for your interest in this program. I look forward to sharing with you all what God has put on my heart. It will be wonderful to get us all together in our virtual classroom. Dale
Dale,
It is time to re-establish the church with its responsibility to influence the provision of health care as a means “to reap the harvest”. This course plays a tactical role to do just that.
May God richly bless you for your commitment to the development and implementation of this program.
I’m in.
Clint Fleming, BSN,RN,FCN
Dale,
Wow, sounds like an awesome program! If I wasn’t juggling dissertation and work next semester I would definitely participate. Blessing to you as you press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called you!
This is going to be a special program I do believe Monica. Good to hear from you. Hope that your dissertation is going well. There will be other opportunities for you to participate. Thanks for your words of encouragement!
Yes, I would love to be a faith and fitness ambassador. I am 58 but still love jesus and staying fit. What must I do?
Thanks Steve. You figured it out… By completing the form at the link. I’m looking forward to getting to know you and your story. Thanks for your interest.