An initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches

For PHW Liaisons

Thank you for accepting the call to lead your congregation into better health through the Partners in Health and Wholeness Initiative.  You were selected by your pastor to fulfill this important mission because you:

  • Are an active and highly respected member of your church.
  • Support the concept of health as a faith issue and acknowledge that our bodies are God’s temple.
  • Possess a clear understanding of different health-related issues, such as nutrition and physical fitness.

As a health professional or someone who is generally interested in the health field, you understand that individual behavior change – for example, eating more fruits and vegetables – is only part of the solution and that in order to create lasting change, we must create environments and policies that support individuals in their efforts to lead healthier lives.  

Through Partners in Health and Wholeness, we will work together to:

  • Raise awareness about the connection between health and faith.
  • Create and implement strong policies and environments that promote physical activity, healthy eating and tobacco use prevention and cessation.
  • Reduce the isolation of congregants to improve their overall health.

Thank you again for joining this statewide movement to improve the health of God’s people through increased physical activity, proper nutrition and tobacco use prevention and cessation.  Please click here to find health promotion ideas and resources to assist you in your efforts.  Finally, to further demonstrate your commitment to health as a practice of your faith, please click here to read and sign the PHW Endorsement Resolution.  We look forward to working with you!