"Empowering Ministries of Health" Conference Set

A conference focusing on the creation of a culture that makes wellness a priority in the United Methodist Church has been scheduled for September 21-23, 2010 at Hilton Salt Lake City Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.  The event is sponsored by the General Boards of Global Ministries and Pension and Health Benefits of the United Methodist Church.

Those encouraged to attend are:

• Benefits Officers
• Church leadership
• Clergy
• Health educators and advocates
• Parish Nurses

Some conference topic highlights include: Starting a Formal Health Ministries Program; Writing and Developing a Health Ministries Plan; Facilitating Effective Conversations between a Congregation and Its Pastor; Prioritizing Your Personal Health; Funding Sources - Grant Writing; Evaluating Results; Setting and Managing Personal Boundaries; Coping with Stress through Spiritual Journaling; Creating Wellness Ministries for Children.

To register or learn more about how Conference teams can earn grants, click on the blog title, above and select "Events and Education".