Welcome To NPNM
2008 Annual Report – PDF 1.4 Mb
MISSION
Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries educates, networks and nurtures faith community nurses and health ministers to promote wellness through faith communities.
VISION
Faith communities partnering for wellness.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries exemplifies the principle of…
SERVICE by
Promoting healthy communities in the Northwest; and
Nurturing and networking with faith communities.
FAITH by
Upholding ecumenical spiritual principles and theological traditions; and
Exploring the theological foundations for health and wellness.
STEWARDSHIP by
Developing resources to grow the ministry; and
Wisely managing resources to accomplish our mission.
VALUES
Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries values…
- Respect
- Trust
- Integrity
- Hope
- Excellence
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Education – offers classes through out the Pacific Northwest in basic and advanced faith community nurse/health ministry studies approved by the International Parish Nurse Center and sponsors leadership training for caregiver classes.
Consultation / Support – responds to individual, congregational and organizational requests for assistance in establishing and sustaining a health ministry program.
Conference / Retreats – hosts a conference every other year, participates in regional retreats on alternate years, and hosts coordinator retreats during the year.
Resource Center – Provides information and links to resources and best practices relating to health ministry, in addition to interactive forums.
BASIC FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE/HEALTH MINISTER CLASSES
Simpson University,Redding, CA
February 12-14 & 19-21, 2010
St. Charles Medical Center, Bend, OR
April 14-17, 2010
University of Portland Class
May 6-7 & 10-11, 2010
University of Portland – 2010 Brochure
COORDINATOR CLASS
Westside Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA
March 18-20, 2010
SPECIAL EVENTS
Humor and Health Fest V – Making Health a Laughing Matter
Save the Date – October 23, 2010
PARTNERSHIPS
Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries is a partner of CaringBridge, a nonprofit service that provides fee websites to patients and families when someone is facing a serious medical condition, treatment or recovery. Click on the following to reach the website…
