This course introduces Faith Community Nursing as a specialized area of practice, focusing on foundational principles, professional role development, spiritual growth, critical reasoning, and vocational calling within a Christian congregational context.

The course includes 40 hours of online instruction with self-guided reflective journal activities and 12 months of access for flexible, self-paced learning. Participants will have access to Ask Granger, an interactive chatbot that supports exam preparation, concept review, and clarification throughout the course. Content is delivered across 10 modules with four lessons each and concludes with a comprehensive exam. Upon completion, participants earn 40 CEUs provided by the ANCC's Commission on Accreditation. 

Want to blend your nursing skills with your faith?  Our Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course will help prepare you to be a faith community nurse and incorporate spiritual care into your practice. This virtual course with 15 modules includes interaction with faculty and other students as well as self-paced learning activities. 

This course is ANCC approved for 37.5 contact hours for nurses in all 50 states!

Our students say:  "This course changed my life."  "Excellent instructors!"  "Your case studies helped us apply the learning to real life situations!"   "Outstanding course!"

Check our our website for details and contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

https://www.fcnntc.org/education/foundations-course/

This course is based on the 2024 Revised Curriculum from the Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing owned by the Spiritual Care Association, New York, NY>

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)

The Concordia College Parish Nurse Ministry Program will be offering the Foundations in Faith Community Nursing educational program using a hybrid format. The schedule is as noted: 3 sessions via ZOOM (March 5, 12, and 19, 2026) from 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm CT, and 3 sessions in person (April 9, 10, and 11, 2026) from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm CT on Th/Fr and 7:30 am to 2:30 pm CT on Sat. We are working on the approval process for 36.5 ANCC contact hours. For more information please see the website or contact Dr. Jean Bokinskie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This course provides the basic knowledge and skills needed to initiate a faith community nursing ministry. It combines classroom teaching, as well as online self-instructional modules and exercises. Participants will explore the history, philosophy, and ethical practice of faith community nursing, as well as legal issues, accountability, and documentation. In addition, the course will provide tools and resources that faith community nurses and ministries of health can use to initiate disease prevention and health promotion programs. Participants will recognize their role in facilitating prayer, worship, and functioning within a ministerial team.

Target Audience: The major focus of the course is related to the role of the faith community nurse. Anyone interested in developing a health ministry team within their church is welcome to attend. All participants who complete the course requirements will be eligible to graduate and receive a certificate of completion and 50 CNEs.

Live class times: 8am-5pm

Has it been more than 5 years since you've attended the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course?  

Did you know that both the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Faith Community Nurses and the Foundations Curriculum have been updated in 2024/2025?

It's our professional responsibility to stay up-to-date!  If you can't attend the full Foundations Course again, consider this popular VIRTUAL FCN REFRESHER COURSE!!

This is a 3 session course, April 23, May 21, June 18, 2026 from 9:00-3:00 p.m. Central.

Check out our flyer at: https://www.fcnntc.org/education/refresher-foundations-course/

More information?  Contact Sondra Weinzierl at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.