Christ the King’s Health Ministry grew out of a missional emphasis proposed by the Church Council in 2000. Building upon the work of the Congregational Care Team, a member-to-member support ministry, the Health Ministry Team explored ways to integrate faith and health. In December, 2001, Linda Schoene was commissioned as CTK’s Congregational Nurse, a licensed registered nurse committed to the healing mission of the church. The Congregational Nurse coordinates the work of the Health Ministry Team and serves the congregation through health education, support and advocacy. The Congregational Care Team serves as an important adjunct to health ministry by meeting the needs of church members through meals, prayer notes, visits, phone calls and transportation.

Faith Community Nursing, often referred to as parish nursing, is a specialty nursing role that reclaims the historic roots of health and healing found in many religious traditions. Its mission is an intentional integration of faith and the practice of nursing, designed to serve people in the context of a faith community. Its purpose is to embrace the concept of holistic care for individuals and, in doing so, recognizes the importance of the spiritual dimension in health and healing. Spiritual health is essential to well-being and, in the presence of illness, spiritual well-being can bring healing, even in the absence of a cure. For more information about, see nursing specialty.

Congregational nursing services are available to all members by contacting Linda Schoene or through the church office at 713-523-2864. The Congregational Nurse is available for home and/or hospital visits, phone consultation, health education and advocacy. In addition, look for Nurse Notes in each Banner. Blood pressure screenings occur on the last Sunday of every month after worship services.

The following website categories are presented as sources of health information. Please remember that all health information should be applied according to individual needs and situations. Consultation with a health care provider is encouraged.