Church Health Reader

	Columns

	Hoarding This week, Deborah offers advice for offering support to those who struggle with hoarding.

	Eight Words Susan Palwick reflects on the choice between compassion and vengeance.

	In Season and Out Dr. Scott Morris encourages us to understand the meaning of contentment.

	The One Who Walks Alongside Bill Holmes discusses concrete and very real ways we may be the very presence of Jesus to others.

	Hummin’ for Jesus Larry Kinard reflects on the home that he and Marty have found in their church.

	Ani Speaks English in Armenia Judy B. Smith reflects on the doors of acceptance that are opened by a common language.

	Recently Featured

	Spring 2013: The Model for Healthy Living Explore the current print issue of Church Health Reader.

	A Banquet of Our Own Kevin Coyle reflects on his experience overcoming the stigma surrounding mental illness.

	What is Integrated Health? Deffenbaugh discusses the ideas of integrated health and Christian spirituality.

	The Good Earth of Good Friday Stacy Smith encourages readers to remember that even from the darkest of soil, a seed of hope will sprout.

	Congregational Health Promoters Kendra Hotz and Matt Mathews discuss the work of Congregational Health Promoters in caring for the body and the spirit.

	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.

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

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

	Faith Community Nursing Caring for the health needs of a congregation.

	Recovery Conversations and resources about addiction and recovery.

	Model for Healthy Living Stacy Smith and Laura Todd discuss ways to introduce the Model for Healthy Living to your congregation.

	Print Issue Archives

	Winter 2012: Mindful of Grace Matthew S. Stanford, Marja Bergen, Robert St. Hilaire, Stacy Smith and others discuss mental illness and the church.

	Fall 2012: Faithful Healthcare Karl Watts, Kendra Hotz, Jim Wallis, Ruth Syre, Scott Morris, Janet Dileo Wade and others discuss the church's role in health care.

	Summer 2012: When Movement Matters Gary Thomas, Darian Duckworth, Reggie Weaver, and many more explore the importance of movement.

	Spring 2012: Serving the Underserved Featuring reflections on Matthew 25 from Jim Lemons, P. Ann Solari-Twadell, John Winton, Ellen Bermudez, Bob Donovan, and Kara Kilpatrick.

	Winter 2011: HIV/AIDS and the Church Marvin McMickle, Kimberly Vrudny, and John Bartlett discuss the relevance of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

	Fall 2011: Dying Well Tom Long, Martha R. Jacobs, Carole and Hal Stoneking, Stanley Hauerwas and many more discuss death.

	Summer 2011: Food and Faith Featuring Daniel G. Deffenbaugh, Timothy Goldman, Fred Bahnson, Barbara Wheeler and much more.

	Around the Web

	Become a Faith and Health Ambassador From Faith and Health Connection. Lead a PathWay 2 Wholenesss Study at your church. Webinars begin on January 17, 2013.

	Fit for Ministry From The Christian Century. Addressing the crisis in clergy health.

	Rev. Anthony Lee Gets Tested For HIV In The Pulpit To Promote AIDS Awareness From The Huffington Post. A pastor discusses his church's work to educate people about HIV/AIDS.

	NAACP Issues HIV-Aids Manual For Black Churches From NPR. The NAACP wants to use the Black Church to address the high HIV/AIDS rates among African Americans.