LCMS Health Ministry helps congregations care for one another by attaining, maintaining and/or regaining the best possible whole person health — wellness of body, mind and spirit — that can be experienced. The parish nurse is a registered nurse who is committed to this concept of health ministry.
The parish nurse is a registered nurse who is committed to — and, on a broad level, is an integral part of — this concept of health ministries. He/she works with the members of the health ministry committee or health cabinet, helping and enabling people of the congregation and the community attain, maintain and/or regain optimal health.
Parish nursing is a unique blending of professional nursing and spiritual caregiving. We recommend that the parish nurse attend a special preparation program for parish nursing. Opportunities for basic preparation and continuing education are available within the LCMS.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep6. Mental Health First Aid | Kelly Menke
Kelly Menke joins Tiffany and Steph to talk about being trained in Mental Health First Aid and ...
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep5. Can Unforgiveness Affect Mental Health? | Rev. Dr. Mark Rockenbach
Is there a link between forgiveness and mental well-being? Join Steph and Dr. Mark Rockenbach for a ...
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep4. Mental Health & Our Youth | Julianna Shults
Steph is joined by guest Julianna Shults to give a “state of the union” on the mental ...
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep.3 Building Resilient Minds | Dr. Belinda Karge & Dr. Kara Bratton
Dr. Karge and Dr. Bratton join Steph to talk about building mental resiliency in ourselves and in our young ...
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep2. 10 Top Tips to Improve Mental Health | Sarah Gulseth
Join Steph and guest Trevor Sutton as they discuss emerging advances in the world of biotechnology.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S5Ep1. The Church Cares about Mental Health
Join Steph and guest Trevor Sutton as they discuss emerging advances in the world of biotechnology.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep8. The Important Place of Elders within the Family | Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Robinson
Amidst a culture that disdains aging, how can the Christian family embrace the Scriptural call to honor the older generations and revere their wisdom? How can older people serve and mentor young people in both faith and life? Listen in as guest Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Robinson shares why old and young need each other.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep.7 Single ≠ Invisible | Rachel Morton – KFUO Radio
Where’s the place for singles when it seems the church is filled with families? How do single adults fit in to the larger family of faith? Join Steph and guest Rachel Morton as they talk about singleness, the propensity to feel invisible, and the family that exists beyond what is visible.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep6. Pro Tips for Parenting | Rev. Dr. Randy Schroeder
Parenting is hard…ever wish you had a guidebook for it? Dr. Randy Schroeder joins us to share the top takeaways from his book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting. You won’t want to miss this!
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep5. Motherhood Matters | Kelly Liefer
A lot of motherhood involves learning from other mothers. Join Steph and her friend Kelly as they talk about the unique role that moms play in the family and why every part of motherhood – even the mundane, monotonous, and messy – matters.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep4. Fatherhood Matters | Rev. Aaron Neugebauer
Fathers are vital to families. Good fathers are an irreplaceable part of thriving societies. Looking for some tips on fatherhood? Want to know how you can encourage the dads in your life? Then listen in as family members Steph and Aaron talk about fatherhood.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: S3Ep3. The State of the Family Estate | Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller
Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller talks about the archaic notion of the family as “estate” and how it has real bearing on modern families and civil society today.
