Health and Wholeness

As United Methodists, we are committed to creating abundant health — spiritual, mental and physical well-being — for all. Learn about outreach health ministries; parish nursing, support groups and other ways to promote congregational health; and how to be part of lifesaving health ministries enriching the lives of people around the world. To find more health and wellness resources visit our Wespath Benefits and Investments page.

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Many congregations and annual conferences are beginning to offer mental health first aid training. Photo by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications.

United Methodist churches and annual conferences have begun offering mental health first aid courses to train people in how to detect signs of mental illness and provide proper support.

Michael Baughman, Executive Director Of Strategic Funding for Higher Education and Ministry. Photo courtesy of Wespath.

Higher Education and Ministry has partnered with Wespath to gather feedback from clergy and create resources on prioritizing social connection and community for clergy. Watch GBHEM's Mike Baughman discuss ways to improve clergy social well-being.

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