Our staff is committed to providing you with the resources and trainings you need to enhance your ministry. By promoting whole-person health principles we demonstrate the love of God, who’s desire is “that all is well with you and that you enjoy good health in the same way that you prosper spiritually” (3 John 2, CEB). By linking biblical spirituality with practical health principles, we help each other find healing for our afflictions and hope for our future.
Health Ministry is the gospel of Christ illustrated; the message of God practiced. Without it, the gospel witness is muted; it is merely a theory, an idea.
By connecting, we can be more effective in promoting the health, healing, and wholeness of the community. We can bring healing to individuals in our own churches, our schools, and our homes. Together, we can fulfill God’s plan to restore hope in Christ to a world that is hurting in body, mind, and soul.
Dr. Joshua Deonarine, Director
How we serve
- Serves as a resource for information and counsel on health and temperance affairs, and advises the church and its departments and agencies, in the development and administration of health and/or temperance policies and programs
- Promotes a healthful lifestyle among church members through literature, programs such as NEWSTART, Daniel’s 10 Day Health Challenge, and Sabbath services
- Promotes a wholesome plant-based diet for optimal health and wellness.
- Provides, through publications, services, and programs, an ongoing witness to the world concerning the physical, mental, and soul-destroying effects of tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful substances
- Sponsors and/or organizes societies to effectively involve church and non-church organizations in united endeavors to promote the non-use of tobacco, alcohol, and other harmful substances
- Encourages involvement in the evangelistic thrust of the church by developing resources that support renewal of mission
- Maintains liaison with Seventh-day Adventist® health professional organizations such as dentists, dietitians, nurses, optometrists, and physicians
- Promotes and/or sponsors health seminars and workshops aimed at equipping Health Ministries Leaders, Gospel Medical Missionaries, Pastors and Health Professionals for service
- Fosters partnerships with other ministries, health institutions and organizations with similar goals.
Meet the NEC Health Ministries Team
FOR BEST WELLNESS
Avery Dawson
2279
Phone: (718) 291-8006
[email protected]
Dr. Joshua Deonarine, Director
Ext. 2232
Phone: (718) 291– 8006
[email protected]
Pastor Debeddo Brown
