Certified Medical Evangelist - Online Program

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.

Coursework includes:
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: Dr. John Clark, MD

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, RN (retired), BSN, Health Educator

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, BS - Marketing

5) Speak Out & Speak Up
(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, RN (retired), BSN, Health Educator

6) Health Reform & Earth's Final Warning
(Principles of Christian Health Evangelism)

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, RN (retired), BSN, Health Educator

7) iEAT: The Intelligent Diet
(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: Dr. Diane Burnett, MD

8) Practicum (2 weeks of applied learning & medical missionary evangelism at designated location*)
*to be arranged based upon student location and availability

Course Requirements:
- Minimum 3 hours per week commitment for viewing classes

- Weekly one-on-one personal correspondence with staff for progress evaluation/ guidance

-Commitment to study to "show thyself approved unto God" & to carry out practical assignments as directed (time commitment varies based upon weekly assignments and topics of study)

-2 week practicum scheduled during Health Ministry Mentor-ship Program (to be initiated after completion of online course)

Course Costs:
Application Fee - $20.00
Online Course Cost - $799.00
Practicum/ Mission Trip Fee - variable depending upon location
Books and Materials (estimated) - $200

Mentor-ship Entitlement:
Upon completion of online course and 2 week practicum participants will receive a Certificate in Medical Evangelism (CME) from Garden Valley Missionary College. After completion of online program trainee is also entitled to ongoing mentor-ship support for personal health ministry development (including but not limited to the following: continuing education, marketing materials and media, seminar development, help with building a comprehensive product portfolio, and, of course, step-by-step encouragement and support :).


Course Dates:
Now offering enrollment for September, 2015 start date

CLICK HERE TO APPLY TODAY!