Medical EvangelisM Program
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Each year millions of people in the United States are dying from heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and other lifestyle related diseases. Truly, many are perishing for a lack of simple and practical health education. To meet this specific need, Garden Valley Missionary College has implemented the Certified Medical Evangelist online training course. This course aims to bring practical health training to those wanting to become more effective medical missionaries/ health evangelists - all from a completely Biblical perspective.
Classes include: 1) Disease, it’s Causes, Prevention and Cure (Anatomy & Physiology; Pathophysiology) Class Description: Discover what makes you tick! Emphasis is given to understanding how the body functions in health and disease, as well as how to prevent and aid in the resolution of common diseases/ ailments using natural means. Guest Lecturer: Various 2) Knowing & Showing Health (Health Promotion/ Wellness) Class Description: Find out how to effectively obtain and share Simply Amazing Health from the primary contributing author of the Amazing Health Facts Magazine. Instructor: Ron Meinhardt 3) Simply Natural Remedies Discover the place of Herbs, Hydrotherapy, Basic Massage, etc., in rational physiologic treatment. Emphasis is also given to subjects such as the harvest, preservation, and extraction methods in the preparation of herbal remedies. Instructor: Various 4) Marketing the Message (Business/ Entrepreneurship Class) Class Description: When the course is finished... what will you do? Unsure? Well, this particular class will help you develop a business plan and learn how to make your health ministry an economically viable success! Guest Lecturer: Tatiana Meinhardt 5) Public Evangelism (Public Speaking/ Seminar Development) Class Description: Polish your presentation skills and learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls in health evangelism. Taught by a seasoned health educator. Instructor: Ron Meinhardt 6) Principles of Christian Health Education Class Description: Explore the biblical foundations and amazing early-to-modern history of our Health Message. This class is sure to be a real eye-opener! Instructor: Ron Meinhardt 7) Nutrition (Dietetics and healthy food preparation) Class Description: You've heard the expression "you are what you eat," right? Well, during this class you will discover why good nutrition is, in fact, more than just a good idea. Guest Lecturer: Various 8) Practicum (4 weeks of practical health evangelism experience) |
Certifications offered upon course completion:
1) Certified Fitness Trainer (additional fee/ testing required) 2) Certified Herbalist 3) Certified Health Coach 
Course Costs:
TBA 
Mentor-ship Entitlement: Mentor-ship support will be offered for personal health ministry development (including but not limited to the following: continuing education, marketing materials and media, seminar development, and help with ministry placement). Course Dates: Now offering enrollment for upcoming session (start date TBA) 
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