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Essentials of Health Evangelism (Online Training) The Essentials of Health Evangelism is a 125-hour online certification course designed to train lay with the knowledge and practical experience necessary in order to minister to the needs of communities and individuals physically, mentally and spiritually. This course is especially for those with busy schedules seeking to improve their personal health and spiritual life to become a brighter light to both home and community. Learn preventive medicine through the principles

Receive step-by-step instruction of our most practical

of health and natural healing.

classes

in

hydrotherapy,

massage

and

vegetarian

cooking. Learn how to bring health to your community

Learn the specific roles and opportunities of lay

through a variety of outreach methods.

to spread the gospel through various types of health ministries.

All classes are recorded in high definition and available to view on smart phones and tablets as well as your home computer or laptop. Certificates Upon completion of all elements within the Essentials of

Graduates will be qualified to help lead out and organize the

Health Evangelism online course, students will be mailed a

health evangelistic activities of their local churches. They will

certificate in the “Essentials of Health Evangelism” from the

also be given the opportunity of going on a LIGHT mission trip

Lay Institute for Global Health Training (LIGHT).

to one of our foreign mission centers.

Essentials

of

Health

Evangelism

Course) - Total Cost: $475*

(Full Shorter Track Options Lifestyle Medicine $249

Health Classes Include: Principles of Health and

Classes Include: Principles of Health & Natural Healing,

Healing, Hydrotherapy, Massage, Health Evangelism, Health

Common Diseases, Nutrition, and Vegetarian Cooking.

Talks, Nutrition, Vegetarian Cooking, and Common Diseases

Natural Remedies $199 Spiritual Classes Include: Spirit of Prophecy, Daniel,

Classes Include: Principles of Health & Natural Healing,

Coming Events, Finishing the Work, Christian Living, Christian

Hydrotherapy, and Massage.

Home, Sanctuary, Evangelism and Soul Winning, and Knowing

Health Evangelism $179

God's Will.

Classes * International Scholarships Available

Include:

Health

Evangelism,

Health

Talks,

Evangelism & Soul-winning, and Finishing the Work

Course Descriptions God’s Healing Program

Ministry of Healing

This class surveys God’s original plan for mankind, how sin

Study the life of the great Physician as He mingled among

corrupted it, and the heavenly plan for restoration of body,

men. Learn His methods of soul-winning as recorded in that

mind,

on

beautiful masterpiece by Ellen White, “The Ministry of

distinguishing between true and false remedies from both

Healing.” Through a contextual study of this book, learn to

Revelation and science.

use the right arm of the gospel to reach all classes of people.

and

spirit.

Included

will

be

a

discussion

Nutrition

Health Talks

The student studies how protein, carbohydrates, lipids, and

The student will learn how to prepare brief health talks and

the major vitamins and minerals contribute to the human

present them in a way that will be interesting and informative

body. The health advantages and possible deficiencies of a

to the public. Each student will give 2 short talks with visuals

vegetarian diet are explored. Students will also learn when to

to teenagers in the public school system of Chattanooga

use supplements and how to achieve a good nutritionally

and/or in a church setting.

balanced diet are also studied.

Exclusive CHE Resources:

Diseases and Treatment

Your 238 page CHE Syllabus for Common Diseases includes

This course introduces the student to common diseases and

25 pages of numbered references validating how lifestyle

its

arthritis,

practices and natural remedies can help to prevent and treat

atherosclerosis, cancer, cognitive decline, diabetes, diarrhea,

disease. A companion e-book, “Disease Protection”, includes

hypertension, influenza, hepatitis, HIV and Aids, and Sexual

chapters that contain additional information and topics.

processes:

inflammation,

anemia,

Transmitted Diseases. Causes, risk factors, basic disease processes, and appropriate applications of natural remedies

Health Evangelism

in their prevention and treatment are discussed.

Learn the role of the health message as an entering wedge for public and personal evangelism, endeavoring to pattern after

Objectives: The student will be able to:

Christ’s method of reaching souls. Practicum includes helping in several health expos.

verbalize the definition, risk factors, preventive measures, and appropriate use of natural remedies for common

Lifestyle Physiology

degenerative diseases.

In lifestyle physiology you will receive an overview of the various cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the body, how

express understanding of common infectious diseases, the

they work, and what lifestyle factors decrease and increase

definition, risk factors, and appropriate applications of

their health and efficiency. The aim of this class is to give

natural remedies in their prevention and treatment.

each student an appreciation for the creative power and wisdom of God and a basic working knowledge of the human

Massage The course covers the anatomy of skeletal muscles, the

body.

indications, benefits, and contraindications of therapeutic

Objectives: Upon completion of the class, the student will

massage. Students will learn the procedure of Swedish

be able to:

massage. In this course students receive instruction on how to apply the foundational Swedish massage modality. Such

describe the location, the anatomy, and the physiological

techniques include effleurage, gliding, stretching, jostling,

processes of the major organs of each system in the body.

shaking, rocking, petrissage, kneading, compression, friction, tapotement, percussion, and vibration.

incorporate needful lifestyle changes into his own life.

Mental Health

demonstrate modest cause-to-effect reasoning regarding

This Biblical-based course describes how the mind works, the laws governing mental health, stress management, thought processes,

interpersonal

communication

skills,

and

lifestyle factors, physiology, and health.

Exclusive CHE Resources:

forgiveness.

Our new Lifestyle Physiology Syllabus contains over 300

Mission Medicine

Together, the syllabus and its companion book, “Keys to

pages of specific outlines and many practical health articles.

This class covers the theory and lab on basic patient care in a

Optimal Health and Happiness”, provide over 1200 total

home setting or on the mission field. The student will learn

numbered references detailing our lifestyle and natural

about

remedies that impact our organs.

vital

signs,

handling

situations,

basic

suturing,

injections, wound care, cleanliness, medications vs. herbs, and infection control.

Total Vegetarian Cooking

Herbs

Learn the art and science of making delicious vegetarian

Instruction is given into the use of natural herbs as

dishes.

preventatives and cures for various ailments, from the common cold to serious disorders. Cultivation, preservation,

Christian Home

and preparation of herbs are examined.

A thorough discussion is given to the principled guidelines as revealed in the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy regarding steps toward courtship, marriage, and a happy home.

Hydrotherapy Hydrotherapy is the branch of physical therapy that uses

Christian Living

water-based treatments for disease and trauma. This course

This class uses the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy to reveal God’s

describes the therapeutic effects of water treatments and the

plan for a happy, thriving walk with Him. It exposes the

indications,

devices that Satan uses to weaken God’s people especially in

procedures. Upon learning the material, students will practice

these last days. Practical topics for study and discussion

18 of the most common hydrotherapy treatments on each

include: the prayer life, how to know God’s will, recreation,

other”.

physiologic

effects,

contraindications,

and

social life, music & worship, diet, dress, and stewardship.

Objectives:

Daniel This is a careful study of the prophetic book of Daniel covering

Students will know the indications, physiological effects,

its fulfillment in history. Special emphasis is placed on the

and contraindication of the most common hydrotherapy

prophetic heritage which stands behind the origin and

treatments.

purpose of the Seventh-day Adventist church. This class explores the prophecies related to current and soon coming

They will be proficient in giving these treatments in a

events, drawing out lessons that will help us prepare for these

home setting.

last days.

Exclusive CHE Resource: Our new book, Hydrotherapy

Prophetic Guidance

for Health & Healing, provides scientific documentation

This is an investigation of the role of the gift of prophecy as

regarding hydrotherapy, heliotherapy, charcoal, herb ethics,

demonstrated in the life and ministry of Ellen G. White.

and

Emphasis will be given to her role in the development of the

fibromyalgia. Specific emphasis is given on how hydrotherapy

SDA church, and the miracles that testify to her work.

affects the skin and the circulatory system and what lifestyle

natural

practices

Sanctuary Studies

remedies

improve

or

for

influenza,

compromise

insomnia,

its

and

effectiveness.

Hydrotherapy procedures are described simply and in detail.

The importance and uniqueness of the Sanctuary Message to the SDA church is taught. It includes a study of the work of

Personal Evangelism

Christ in the Heavenly Sanctuary and how it applies to

This short class covers the “how to” of personal evangelism.

Christian life today.

You

will

learn

the

cycle

of

harvest,

how

to

initiate

conversations, how to prepare Bible studies, how to answer

True Education Discuss God’s plan

objections, and encourage decision. of education. See its preservation

throughout history and contrast it with the world’s system of

Philosophy of Missionary

education. Discover the dynamic relationship of education

Study

and redemption, while illustrating ways and means by which

individuals and as a remnant people. How do we strategically

Christian principles may pervade every facet of education.

finish the work of God on this earth in this generation? Find

the

comprehensive

blueprint

of

our

calling

as

out the real understanding of, “every church member a

Plan of Salvation This course is designed to help develop the true principles of Christ in the life of the students and prepare them to lead others to the Kingdom through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

medical missionary”.

FAQ 1. Are there any prerequisites for the online course? Yes. But only a few: Internet access, Command of the English language, Basic understanding of high school or equivalent sciences, Parent/guardian approval if applicant is under 18 years of age.

2. Does the course have a time limit? Students have one year to complete the course, though most students finish between 2-4 months. After one year, if you are not finished you may add another year to your online school for a $100 fee.

3. How many hours per week will I need to devote to completing this course? If you spend only one hour per day you will finish the course in 4 months, if you spend an average of two hours per day you will finish the course in two months.

4. How can I learn hydrotherapy and massage online? Our hydrotherapy and massage classes are video recorded so you can see each treatment step-by-step. In addition, we offer a one-week intensive training at Wildwood Lifestyle Center & Hospital.

5. Is the one-week intensive required? No, it is optional but highly recommended.

6. What is the cost of the one-week intensive? It is $600, which includes accommodations, delicious vegetarian meals, and all materials needed for the classes.

7. Do I need to buy any books for this online course? No, all class manuals are able in PDF format. If you would like a printed copy of our Essentials of Health Evangelism Training Manual you can have it sent to you for $30.

8. How is the testing conducted? Most of the classes have a test or quiz at the end of each lesson. There are no final exams for this course.

9. What can I do with my training after I’m finished? Graduates will be able to first apply what they have learned in their own personal and home life. Next, this course trains our graduates to get involved in health ministries at their local church and community. This would include leading out in community health expos, cooking classes, health seminars and door-to-door health ministry. Finally, we challenge our graduates to contribute to the needs of foreign mission field. LIGHT has several international projects that we work with and , and can arrange for our online graduates to visit one of these projects for a one-month mission trip. Further opportunities with LIGHT ministry can open up following this mission trip experience!

10. Is it possible to continue my course if I travel or move? The beauty of an online course is that a person can take it wherever they are as long as there is internet access.

11. Is there a particular time in which the online course starts? Our online course starts at any time. Simply fill out the application, make payment, and start as soon as possible!

12. Is each student assigned a specific instructor during the course? We do not assign a specific instructor for each student, but rather for each class. Each teacher is happy to communicate with individual students as often as they need.

13. What if I decide this course is not for me? Can I get a refund? If the course does not meet your expectations for whatever reason, you can request a full refund within 7 days.