Wellness - Church Health Reader

	Foundations for Wellness

	What is Wellness? Wellness is the act of trust and faith in our well-being, no matter what happens to our body or our loved ones.

	Loving God with Your Body When we turn to unhealthy things to deal with our emotions or stress, it's like honoring a false god.

	Faith and Food The Bible provides a broad range of perspectives on the relation of faith and food.

	Walking as a Focal Practice Arthur Paul Boers encourages all Christians to begin walking - for physical fitness and spiritual health.

	Abide in Me Dale Fletcher connects scripture to health and wellness.

	Fair Weather Runner Running has taught me this: my daily practice of faith (and wellness) is a journey.

	Ideas for Wellness

	Model for Healthy Living The Church Health Center uses this model as their approach to total wellness.

	Flyer: Heart Healthy Lifestyle (PDF download) Download this flyer and share these tips with your congregation!

	Fruits and Veggies Flyer (PDF Download) Gives ideas for adding fruits and vegetables to every meal.

	Walking & Running Resources A complete listing of our walking and running resources.

	Walk & Talk The first month of a year-long walking Bible study. Organized by week, this month's topic is "New Beginnings."

	Camping Camping as a church is a way to connect with our five senses, with each other and with God.

	Prayerful Running Rev. Roger Joslin talks about he has made the normal practice of running a sacred practice

	Ten Alternatives to a Bake Sale There are more ways to raise money for a church mission trip or the youth group besides unhealthy, baked goods.

	Your Church Building From church kitchens to those extra classrooms, there are many way to emphasize health throughout your church facility.

	Areas of Interest

	Worship Devotions, Liturgy resources, and slideshows

	Food Recipes and reflections on healthier eating.

	Recommended Reading Book reviews and recommendations from notable people.

	Walking & Running Programs and reflections on walking and running.

	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.