2024 Conference Registration Is Open
Dates: October 16, 17, 23, 24
What is HMA?
A convergence of health promotion and religious beliefs.
The Health Ministries Association (HMA) encourages, supports and empowers leaders who integrate faith with the promotion of health and wholeness in local communities.
Our membership is made up of health ministers, faith community nurses, clergy, chaplains, faculty, and program leaders who have developed and provide health ministries in diverse faith communities. . . . read more . . .
People of Faith Working Together for Healthier Communities.
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Online Fall 2024 Health Minister Certificate Course
Wesley Theological Seminary
The Certificate allows participants to understand the basic foundations of health ministry – a ministry which integrates body, mind, and spirit.
Online orientation (60-90 minutes): Online orientation: Sept. 1st – Sept. 7th, 2024
Online Learning Modules: Sept. 8th- Nov. 30th, 2024
LEARNING FORMAT
· 12 Online Learning modules
· Each module is 1 ½ hours – 2 ½ hours
· 30 contact hours for entire certificate
· Zoom meetings offered for enhanced, integrated learning
TUITION COST
$575 per person (maximum of 30 people)
$25 Non-refundable registration fee
A limited number of scholarships are available (see below for details)
Email Tom Pruski with any questions. Registration deadline is 8/28/2024.
Latest HMA Posts
HEALTH MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION
SCOPE AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE 2023-24 REVISION
4TH EDITION
HMA Southeast Regional Update
August 19, 2024
The draft of the Faith Community Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, 4 th Edition,
was scheduled to move forward for scheduling by the American Nurses Association
(ANA) Board of Directors(BOD) the first week in July.
Due to summer vacations and travel schedules, I have not yet re-connected with our MA
contact, Carol Bickford/ Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Nursing Practice & Work
Environment of the ANA Carol in the month of August.
I can tell you that the several month publication processes will officially begin upon the
ANA BOD approval decision.
Carol has not yet confirmed their decision but will let me know as soon as it is released.
She has stated, however, that the “announcement should be available to be shared at
the upcoming HMA conference.
Nancy Romanchek, MPH, BSN, RN-C, CHPN
Faith Community Nurse
Lead Editor, FCN SSP Work Group,
Director of Education and Practice,
Health Ministries Association
Mobile: (847)239-4077
Email: nromanchek@gmail.com
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