Complete the Faith Community Nursing Foundations Course on your own schedule and at your own pace. This comprehensive online course introduces Faith Community Nursing as a specialized area of professional nursing practice, emphasizing foundational concepts and vocational calling within a Christian congregational setting.

Participants receive 40 hours of online instruction, engage in guided reflective journaling activities, and enjoy 12 months of access to course materials, offering maximum learning flexibility. Throughout the course, learners have access to Ask Granger, an interactive AI-powered learning assistant designed to support exam preparation, reinforce key concepts, and clarify course content. Participants may also connect with the course's lead faculty through email and a discussion forum for additional guidance and support.

Upon successful completion of the course and final examination, participants will earn 40 continuing nursing education credits accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation.

Texas Health Resources Faith Community Nursing program is offering a hybrid virtual webinar/on-line course which will provide registered nurses with specialized knowledge and skills for professional practice in a faith community setting.

• Registration Fee: $395

• Participants must purchase the course participant manual (available HERE - approximate cost $55 + shipping)

• All other course materials are included in the course fee

• Pre-course materials will be mailed to you 7-10 days before the start of the course.

• Deadline for Registration June 25, 2026

Holistic Nursing Care conintuing professional development course at the West Virginia University School of Nursing. 

Register now to attend the Fall 2026 course offered virtually!

Registered nurses of all faith backgrounds are invited to participate in the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Training Course. Faith Community Nurses help bridge the connection between faith communities and healthcare by serving as health educators, counselors, and advocates. Their work often includes supporting homebound individuals and visiting members in nursing homes or hospitals.

Through this nondenominational program, participating nurses receive continuing education hours along with the resources and guidance needed to establish or strengthen a Faith Community Nursing program within their own faith community.

Established in 1997 by Carle Health, the program has trained more than 600 nurses, many of whom have found deep fulfillment in serving their congregations through this unique blend of faith and nursing practice.

• 36 contact hours
• Must be a Registered Nurse
• Hybrid Course Offered August - September 2026
• Initial in person meeting August 8th from 12-4PM
• Three weekly Zoom meetings 6-9:30 PM
• Culminating in weekend in-person retreat September 11th - 13th 

     Fri starts 5 PM to Sun 5 PM.

• Attendance for entire program required
• Minimum 6, maximum 20 students
• Retreat at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center – 1300 US-1 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 – Friday eve to Sunday afternoon

$850 cost includes room, meals and materials

$550 cost for commuter

Scholarships are available for all who will be starting a ministry

 Free Parking

• Daily devotions prepared and led by students
• Dedication Service at the last class

This course can be taken independently of other course work or as a part of the Master of Theology Degree in Spiritual Care Nursing. 

http://www.capstoneuniversity.org/

RN required. 3 Credit Hours will be earned.

The Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course awards 36.5 CNEs.

Contact Dr. Deborah Ziebarth at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information and registration. 

Faith Community Nursing imparts close attention to an individual’s spirit, where
praying and addressing spiritual needs are also supported. Individuals, groups, and the surrounding community come to this ministry, at times, feeling hopeless and helpless. The RN who accepts the call is caring, compassionate, and a servant-leader with a strong sense of faith and hope. In return, they receive “…the most rewarding job that God has given me. I feel… like I’m fulfilling my purpose, and the reason I became a nurse.” (MF-2016)

Highly rated VIRTUAL Foundations of Faith Community Course offered Fall, 2026.

Our Foundations Course is based on the Westberg Institute Curriculum and we've enhanced the course by adding information on health care directives, trauma and opioid misuse. The course is highly interactice and our graduates evaluate both content and teaching in the 95th percentile.  "Excellent instructors!"  "Life Changing Course." Course dates:   Sundays, October 4 and 18 and November 11 and 15 from 1:30-6:00 p.m. Central AND Friday,October 23 and Monday, 11/9 from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Central Time. 

 Students have asked us to increase our time together because they want more time to discuss and integrate concepts. This is why we've added a half day of class to our usual schedule!

This course can be taken independently of other course work or as a part of the Master of Theology Degree in Spiritual Care Nursing. 

http://www.capstoneuniversity.org/

RN required. 3 Credit Hours will be earned.