WHAT WE DO
The Healthcare Ministry at FBC St Pete main priority is COMMUNICATION with our congregation through personal talk, announcements, E-news, and our Health Ministry Web Page. See our options below:
- FALL 2020 SPEAKER EVENT: An exciting special Guest.
- HEALTH EDUCATION: Health Education Topics and Resources.
SIDS: Safe Sleeping Tips for your Baby.
Fight the Flu: Precautions are fabulous but getting vaccinated is the definitive key to protecting yourself and others.
Downs Syndrome Facts: Be in the know as Downs affects all races and economic levels!
Domestic Violence: Let's Be Real: Learn how to identify healthy, unhealthy relationships for ALL ages.
Bullying: Students, children and teens - Read how to stand up against bullying and get help when needed. - HEALTH SURVEY: Open Now! Take the Survey to identify desired health topics that will assist the Health Ministry in planning events for year 2021.
- MONTHLY BLOOD PRESSURE: (Closed due to Covid-19 until further notice)
- VISITATION: With Covid-19 visitation is mostly verbal calls, send a card, limited in person contact.
ABOUT US:
The Healthcare Ministry at FBC St Pete team members include Faith Community Nurses (FCN) and Congregational Health Promoters (CHPS) working as a team. An FCN is a volunteer registered nurse licensed in Florida and has completed the FCN course sponsored through St. Anthony’s Hospital. A CHP is a volunteer, non-licensed health worker who has completed St. Anthony’s training course and works with the FCNs in our ministry. Our program is a community, and faith-based ministry offered to individuals of all ages who are associated with our congregation.
***The Faith Community Nurse or Congregational Health Promoter does NOT perform clinical or invasive procedures with the EXCEPTION of blood pressure monitoring.
OUR MISSION:
The Healthcare Ministry at FBC St Pete is supported by and functions under church leadership and collaborates with the Faith Community Nurses at St. Anthony’s Hospital. Our mission is to identify, respond, and meet the health and spiritual needs of our congregation with a whole person non-invasive approach.
OUR VISION:
The Healthcare Ministry at FBC St Pete is to apply the whole person wellness with emphasis on health promotion, education, advocacy, and referrals to community healthcare resources.
OUR VALUES:
The values of the Healthcare Ministry at FBC St Pete are Trust, Respect, Dignity, and Excellence of care with our responsibility to meet the healthcare and spiritual needs of our congregational members individually or, in a group setting.
RECRUITMENT:
If you are interested in being part of this dynamic Health Ministry team as an FCN or CHP, please contact the church office (727) 576-5508 to leave a message or, email Pastor John Rice. We will contact you to answer any questions that you may have about becoming involved in our Health Ministry.