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The Report from the National Council of Churches USA Congregational Health Ministry Survey is available here after September 18, 2007.
Congregations Engaged in Health-related Ministry
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NCC chosen for faith-based health care surveyThis survey represents the first nationwide,
in-depth, systematic study of health services provided by religious communities.
The project is being undertaken by the National Council of Churches USA with
instrumental support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
“Much recent discussion has centered around the question of how much health care our faith communities are providing,” said Dr. Lindner, “but there is little quantitative and qualitative data about these valuable health assets. This study will give us the first real snapshot of just what faith-based activities there are in the health care arena.” “This
inventory will provide national church leaders with detailed information about
the various health care ministries carried out in diverse types of
congregations in faithfulness to Jesus whose own ministry was so often one of
healing,” said Lindner.
The project focused on what faith communities are currently doing in the area of health care education, direct service and advocacy around issues of health care. A comprehensive report will be released at the conclusion of the study. It will help faith leaders and health care providers determine, for the first time, what role the religious congregation is playing, or not, in the delivery of health-related services to communities across the country.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation focuses on the pressing health care issues facing our country. As the nation’s largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to improving the health and health care of all Americans, the Foundation works with a diverse group of organizations and individuals to identify solutions and achieve comprehensive, meaningful and timely change. For more than 30 years the Foundation has brought experience, commitment, and a rigorous, balanced approach to the problems that affect the health and health care of those it serves. When it comes to helping Americans lead healthier lives and get the care they need, the Foundation expects to make a difference in the lifetime of all Americans. For more information, visit www.rwjf.org. The National Council of Churches [www.councilofchurches.org] is the ecumenical voice of 35 member denominations from Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican, and historic African American and peace churches comprising 45 million Christians in 100,000 congregations.
Contact InformationNational Council of Churches USA
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This project was made possible with help from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation:
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