Chaplains - Church Health Reader

	Resources on Church Health Reader

	A Ministry of Presence Amy Wilson reflects on the emphasis on presence in Jesus’ own ministry.

	Prayer Shawl Ministry A resource list of articles, websites, books, and videos to aid you in your prayer shawl ministry.

	Faith-based Health Care Resources Resources on faith-based clinics and hospitals.

	Garden Ministry Resources for a garden ministry.

	Around the Web

	Congregation rallies around ill minister From The Tennessean. Church provides prayers and "saftey net" for parishioners suffering from breast cancer.

	Healthy Congregations nourishing body, spirit From DeSoto Times Tribue. Hundreds of pastors and lay people converge to learn about body and spirit.

	Shawls feel like an angel's hug From Fredericksburg.com. Shawl crocheters offer a prayer in every stitch for those who need help.

	Morning Prayers for Health From the World Council of Churches. Prayers and scripture focusing on health workers and the congregations’ role in providing health and healing.

	Christian group to open its first free community clinic From Times-Georgian. “God nudged me in this ministry after my life experiences with medical missionary work ... I felt God was telling me this was something I needed to do.”

	Areas of Interest

	Clergy Health Encouragement for pastors and the congregations who support them.

	Parenting Resources on pregnancy, infertility, family life, miscarriage and more

	Parish Nursing Caring for the health needs of a congregation.

	Recovery Conversations and resources about addiction and recovery.