Edwin H. Hamilton, M.D., D.Min., writes this provocative book introducing and establishing throughout the Black Church a program of Preventive Health Education through a Health and Wellness Ministry. Riggins R. Earl, Jr., Ph.D., noted theologian/philosopher, writes an insightful introduction based on Booker T. Washington?s teachings.The prevailing spiritual thought embodies I Corinthians 6:19: ?Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit??A three-part Model-in-Ministry design comprises the Minister of Health and Wellness?Preventive Health Education and Community Health Outreach. These are explained for Health Ministers and laity alike. The ministry?s theological foundation is presented succinctly. The planning of the Ministry and The Community Health Fair is clearly explained. The summary and conclusions give precise points regarding the ministry. Empowering course outlines for the Health and Wellness Ministry give concise pathways for any church to use for Health Ministry establishment. A chapter on Water and two of the author?s sermons from the Hampton University Ministers? Conference are included in this new edition.

Empowering Pathways is a unique guidebook that outlines a holistic faith based approach to congregational health and wellness. The book provides interventional strategies, helpful tools, and techniques that are designed to assist Christian churches with practical methods to establish or transform a congregational health and wellness ministry. A ten step process for establishing a ministry, the composition and characteristics of the wellness team, and the strategic planning process is presented with graphic illustrations and examples. Other relevant health data on many chronic diseases is provided in an easy to follow format. Detailed guidelines on acquiring knowledge of health-care support services that are designed to prevent, detect, and treat illness are included. Also, the book is a useful personal health reference guide for parishioner and their families in pursuing advocacy, empowerment, and support for one another. Strategies and methods to take control of your health while making appropriate lifestyle changes are discussed. The book discusses the importance of preparing for health care visits and the advantages of forming a partnership with your health-care. Other practical information to optimize your health experience is outlined. Empowering Pathways emphasizes that preserving our health and faith are high priorities. As Christians, we often concentrate on our spiritual needs and neglect the condition of our mind and body. It is important to acknowledge Gods concern for the whole being of the Christian. God desires us to be strong in mind, body, and spirit; therefore, protecting and preserving our health and well-being is an act of appreciation to Him. The Christian church plays a significant role in connection our faith, health, and engagement. This book is a helpful and concise reference guidebook that will inspire and encourage Christians individually and collectively. The author has used her knowledge of congregational health and wellness and other ministry responses to reflect on the love Jesus demonstrated in His ministry of healing.

Black Americans are more likely than Whites to die of cancer and heart disease, more likely to get diabetes and asthma, and less likely to get preventive care and screening. Some of this greater morbidity results from education, income level, and environment as well as access to health care. But the traditional medical model does not always allow for a more holistic approach that takes into account the body, the mind, the spirit, the family, and the community. This book offers a better understanding of the varieties of religiously-based approaches to healing and alternative models of healing and health found in Black communities in the United States. Contributors address the communal aspects of faith and health and explore the contexts in which individuals make choices about their health, the roles that institutions play in shaping these decisions, and the practices individuals engage in seeking better health or coping with the health they have. By paying attention to the role of faith, spirit, and health, this book offers a fuller sense of the varieties of ways Black health and health care are perceived and addressed from an inter-religious perspective. Community and religion-based initiatives have emerged as one key way to address the health challenges found in the African American community. In cities such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, and Oakland, residents organize exercise groups, teach one another how to cook with healthy ingredients, and encourage neighbors to get regular checkups. Churches have become key sites for health education, screening, and testing. Another set of responses to the challenge of Black health and healthcare in the United States comes from those who emphasize the body as a whole—body, mind, soul, and spirit, often drawing on religious traditions such as Islam and African-based religions such as Spiritism, Santeria, Vodun (aka Voodoo), Candomblé, and others. Understanding the issues and the various approaches is essential to combating the problems, and this unique volume sheds light on areas often overlooked when considering the issues.

The African American community is facing a health crisis. We are in a predicament in which excessive eating is the order of the day. This overindulgence of food has caused obesity, infant mortality, hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, kidney disease/failure, cardiovascular disease, and eventual death. The purpose of this book is to build public awareness of the health crisis facing the black community, develop a health education model suitable for use in large and small groups that would serve to improve diet and exercise in at-risk individuals and promote the establishment of Faith and Health initiates in the local church.

Ministry of Wellness, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) federally recognized nonprofit organization (incorporated under Missouri State statutes) established February 2nd, 2017. ALL donations are tax-deductible. "...whoever sows generously will also reap generously." - II Corinthians 9:6If you're able to donate more than $20 towards this ministry, please do so. This ministry is severely lacking in the funds needed to promote this information to others in desperate need. I trust that Yahweh will touch your heart to give one of the higher amounts ($25, $30, or $35) if you are able to. Thank you in advance, for helping me spread the TRUTH about health. May Yahweh richly bless you, for your generosity.FEATURES:100 In 100: The Minister of Wellness Lose 100 Pounds in 100 Days Nutrition and Lifestyle Program Includes:Exact Daily Lifestyle and Exercise Plan for RAPID weight loss35 delicious Nutritarian recipesThe Minister of Wellness DIRECT contact information for help and supportOverview of the Nutritarian DietStraight to the point information to EDUCATE and MOTIVATE you in your health journeyDetails of what NOT to eat and what TO EAT, and WHYAn entire chapter dedicated to stress managementA guide to understanding why diets don't workA detailed summary of key points you need to memorize for success in your health journeyDETAILSWhen it comes to losing weight, good intentions and willpower are nice - but it's results that matter. That's why 100 in 100: The Minister of Wellness Lose 100 Pounds in 100 Days Nutrition and Lifestyle Program is so effective. In 16 weeks, OR LESS, you'll see dramatic weight loss results, you'll feel better and more energized than ever, and you'll reset your palate to prefer the taste of healthy, whole foods. And the best part is, you won't regain the weight you've lost. Say goodbye to yo-yo dieting forever.The 100 in 100 Nutrition and Lifestyle Program is a delicious, easy-to-follow plan that has been specially designed by Minister Jordan to achieve sustainable weight loss while maximizing health. Once you see how great you look and feel after eating this way, you'll never want to go back to your old way of eating!Because support is a key in helping you reach your health and weight loss goals, the 100 in 100 Nutrition and Lifestyle Program includes direct contact information for Minister Jordan. Whatever questions, comments, or concerns you have about the program, Minster Jordan will be readily available to give you the help and support you need.The 100 in 100 Nutrition and Lifestyle Program features an overview of the Nutritarian diet, plus a guide to defeating food addiction and dangerous lifestyle habits ONCE AND FOR ALL. The e-book details everything you need to do on a daily basis, including workout plans and 35 daily meal recipes - all in a bright, easy-to-read format.Minister Jordan provided the EXACT plan in this e-book to one of his clients, which enabled him to lose 100 pounds in just 16 weeks. He has also used the guidelines in this book to maintain his personal weight loss of 100 pounds. If you want to get off the dieting merry-go-round and drop that excess weight once and for good, the 100 in 100 Nutrition and Lifestyle Program is the plan for you.

According to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, a demographic study of the religious landscape in the United States reported that African Americans have the greatest degree of religious belief among all the racial-ethic groups (Pew Research Center 2015). Specifically, 97% of all African Americans reported belief in God, with 83% reporting belief in God with absolute certainty, and 75% of African Americans reported religion was very important in their lives, compared with 53% of people in the general population. While African American families may assist family members faced with psychiatric problems, this data suggests that Black churches are valuable places to implement mental health interventions for their population. Despite high rates of religious attendance and importance, African Americans fail to fully utilize professional mental health services relative to their White counterparts (Hankerson et al. 2011). Factors that contribute to these racial treatment disparities include distrust of providers, limited access to care, financial constraints, high attrition rates, and stigma of mental illness (Hankerson et al., 2015). African Americans who do seek professional treatment are more likely to receive lower-quality care and significantly less likely to receive guideline-concordant care (Gonzalez et al., 2010). Given the enormous individual and societal cost associated with mental disorders (Murray and Lopez 1997), exploring the role of African American faith-based organizations is an essential component of Black mental health.