History

The World Forum for Parish Nursing Ministries began as an outgrowth of the 2004 Westberg Symposium Preconference, “Parish Nursing Outside of North America.” The presenters and participants of the pre-conference felt there was increasing interest in international Parish Nursing, and all attendees of the Westberg Symposium were invited to a meeting to discuss global Faith Community/Parish Nursing. There, work groups were formed to research and develop data and resources that would establish a foundation for international Parish Nurse practice.

To date, the World Forum for Parish Nursing Ministries has met each year during the Westberg Symposium, enabling any international faith community or parish nurse to meet or share reports emailed to the convener, with other Faith Community Nurses to discuss global activities and interest in Faith Community/Parish Nursing practice.

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Mission

The work of the World Forum includes development of the structure of Regional Parish Nurse Resource Centers that cover the globe regions, key documents to guide the practice of international Faith Community/Parish Nursing.

Objective

One
To provide a mechanism for sharing Faith Community/Parish Nursing ideas, best practices, education, theology and ministry development.
Two
To support those who advocate Faith Community/Parish Nursing locally, nationally and internationally.