The New Zealand Faith Community Nurses Association will be looking at ways to keep the ministry sustainable at its annual conference in September this year.
NZ Faith Community Nursing National Liaison Coordinator, Diane Webster, says the conference is a chance for nurses from different Christian backgrounds to come together in support of one another and to help the ministry grow in New Zealand.
“Across all denominations there is a common belief that prayer, healing and support go together. This conference has been designed to give nurses the confidence to stand with their church leadership and help support those who are unwell in their congregation through practical support and advice, as well as through prayer and believing for healing.”
The organisation, which started more than a decade ago and links church leadership with the practical skills of nursing, provides support and education for people across Christian faith communities. Continue reading