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2024 Conference Registration Is Open

Title: Awaken Your Heart; Be Empowered, Encouraged and Energized.
Dates: October 16, 17, 23, 24
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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

Announcements

Group Memberships

Group Memberships are available. Visit our Become a Member page for more information!

Regional Meetings

For more information about HMA regional meetings in your area please email
Cari Moodie carijomoodie@gmail.com

  • Pacific Mountain West Region
    WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, AK, ID, MT, WY, ND, SD, UT, CO, HI
    Deb Fell-Carlson BSN, RN, MSPH & Cari Moodie BSN, RN
    Meets  5:30 p.m. Pacific Time, first Monday: May, Aug, Nov, Feb

  • Southwest Great Plains Region
    NE, IA, KS, OK, TX, NM, AZ
    Nicole Ayer MSN, RN-BC
    Meets 6:30 p.m. Central Time, first Tuesday: June, Sept, Dec, Mar
    Meeting date may change, notification will be sent in advance

  • Midwestern Region
    MN, WI, MI, MO, IL, IN, OH, KY, AR
    Liz Collins MSN, RN & Cathey Sloane RN, BSN
    Meets 2nd Monday of Jan, April, July and Oct. at 6:00 p.m. Central Time

  • Southeastern Region
    TN, NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, LA
    Helen Bhagwandin Ed.D, DMin(hon), MSN, RN-BC
    Meets 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, May, Aug, Nov, Feb

  • Northeast Region
    ME, VT, NY, PA, WV, VA, DC, MD, DE, NJ, CT, RI, MA, NH
    Coordinator:  Kathleen Zagata at  kathleenzag@gmail.com
    Meets at noon Eastern Time mid-month April, July, October, Jan
    Look for invite via email or contact Cari Moodie at carijomoodie@gmail.com