"To have perfect health, our hearts must be filled with love, hope, and joy in the Lord" (RH April 9, 1901, par. 11).
Comprehensive health ministry points people to God. The goal of the health message is not health – it is salvation. The scope of comprehensive health ministry is outlined in the precious words of the prophet Isaiah 61:1-4, “'The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me, To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.' And they shall rebuild the old ruins, They shall raise up the former desolations, And they shall repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations."
It is a ministry of Good News, comfort, freedom, hope, joy and restoration!
The NEC Health Ministries department aims to provide education, resources and activities which reflect a holistic approach to one's well-being. Holistic health and wholeness comprises physical, mental, and spiritual health. Based on biblical principles, health ministry emphasises the role of lifestyle in promoting health, happiness, and enhanced spirituality.
Health Ministries is a dynamic, vibrant and exciting work, with education programmes being advanced hand-in-hand with scientific advancements and evidence-based medicine. Ellen White wrote, "The health reform is an important part of the third angel's message; and as a people professing this reform, we should not retrograde, but make continual advancement" (Counsels on Health, pg. 49).
Health Ministries has a special duty of care towards people with health conditions or impairments. Empowerment and inclusivity are top priorities in this respect. The Bible prompts us to imitate God's love. Therefore, our programmes aim for accessibility to all.
Director
Health, Community Services and Possibilities Ministries
Director's role
As Health Ministries Director, my role is to empower churches to practice health evangelism.
The primary duties are preaching, teaching and praying – resulting in preaching appointments, special health Sabbaths, health expos, health programmes, and health presentations. I seek out colleagues, brothers and sisters who have a passion for health evangelism to present and work with me to proclaim the gospel message and the health message as the right arm of the Third Angel's Message.
Accessibility Questionnaire
The Accessibility Questionnaire is designed to assist leaders in making their church more receptive to those who live with a disability or those who have experienced a loss, such as the widowed and orphans. Each member and visitor should not only feel accepted but also have a sense of belonging. Attitudes and the physical building itself can help convey a message of inclusion. Feel free to add other questions that pertain to building inclusion for all.
Please take a few minutes and complete the following questionnaire:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT10kdp2RDmHrqlCKhdmH4Rk2M9LQFf2GhuoDe03JGmr08Vg/viewform