Presbyterian Healthcare 
Pastoral Care
Congregational Health Promoter Training Program
| The Congregational Health Promoter Training Program prepares natural leaders to educate and motivate the church in health and wellness, and to improve access to health resources. |
Congregational Health Promoter (CHP) training prepares volunteers to focus on health promotion and disease prevention. Participants learn about how to develop a health ministry according to their congregation's unique needs. Access to community resources is facilitated. Bimonthly education and fellowship times will be provided for all graduating CHPs. This program is also offered in Spanish.
A CHP works with the Pastor and Wellness Committee to:
A CHP works with the Pastor and Wellness Committee to:
- Identify congregational health needs and plan and promote whole person health
- Provide educational classes to enable wellness and prevent illness
- Provide personal health counseling (RN), health screening and member referrals as needed
Who can be a CHP?
Anyone in a faith community who commits to and completes the training can be a CHP. No medical background is necessary!
What will I learn in the training?
- How to start a health ministry
- How to survey a congregation
- How to develop a health committee
- Program planning
- Available resources
For more information
Please call us at 704-384-4176 if you have any questions or would like to register. For our program in Spanish, Promotores de Salud en las Iglesias Latino, call 704-384-4192.
