The Christian Wellness Association (CWA) is a
non-denominational, not-for-profit
501(c)3 organization*, established to serve as
a voice and ministry for Christian professionals working
in the health, fitness & wellness industry. Formed in 2004, CWA
provides programs and services supporting a mission of "Optimal Health, Fitness & Wellness
Through A Christ-Centered Foundation.” CWA coordinates a network of
Christian health, fitness & wellness professionals for fellowship and
professional growth; distributes educational and inspirational resources;
and provides support services for the Christian professional.
CWA is governed by
an Advisory Board. Policies of CWA are interpreted and applied by
the Executive Committee in consultation with the Advisory Board, which also establishes the guidelines for the
Executive Director and his/her staff. The association is solely
supported by membership donations,
gifting programs,
advertising opportunities and support of
a few affiliate resources displayed throughout the website..
CWA provides its association members the following
services, resources and opportunities:
Services
Conferences & Continuing Education
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CWA offers a variety of educational opportunities each year - two
major conference events are planned annually.
As the association grows, regional meetings and fellowship opportunities will be
organized. CWA, through its affiliated associations, are committed to
providing continuing education and credits for various educational
opportunities throughout the year.
Health, Fitness, Wellness Resources
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CWA and its affiliates review many Christian books, tapes,
videos and other resources to find materials relevant to current issues
in health, fitness and wellness. CWA will recommend faith-based Christian resources of best-selling books and
auto-tapes
selected for their ability to help disciple Christians in their walk of
faith. The CWA website provides a wealth of relevant and current
information, resources, content and commentary to assist your
professional and spiritual growth.
Note: After the
Charter membership is closed, certain sections of the CWA website will be password
protected, and available to CWA
members only.
Placement Service
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CWA provides professional, committed specialists skilled in all
aspects of recruiting and placement.
Assessment of one’s values, vision and personal desire to seek God’s
Will for their lives will be taken into consideration. The aim will be
to insure a harmonious and productive fit when matching health, fitness
and wellness professionals with job and other associated opportunities,
insuring a harmonious and productive match for both.
Industry News & Views
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The CWA News & Views is an e-mail news brief and analysis on the
latest faith-based health, fitness & wellness practice issues for the industry. The News & Views will
be available online at www.christianwellness.org. With links to various research and news
articles...CWA News & Views enables readers to delve into further
information on pertinent issues affecting our health, fitness and
wellness industry.
Speaker's Bureau
- The CWA Speakers' Bureau has been created to provide the finest in
Christ-centered, faith-based health, fitness & wellness communicators.
The speakers are selected on their ability to address issues of health,
fitness & wellness concern with special emphasis on the integration of
faith-based strategies.
Legal Defense
- Through Christian legal defense affiliates, CWA assists the health,
fitness & wellness professional in defense issues pertaining to the
right to freely exercise one's faith in the marketplace.
CWA Educational Institute-
The
CWA Educational Institute (through it's affiliates), is devoted to
providing the professional and
layman
with the tools and information they need
to effectively integrate faith with health/fitness/wellness. CE
credits will be available through Phoenix University of Theology, an
accredited distance-learning University.
Salt & Light Solution
The Salt & Light Solution curriculum is designed to train and challenge
Christian
health, fitness & wellness professionals to appropriately and effectively share Christ
within their workplace. The seminar teaches participants how to enhance the
opportunity
to impact the physical and spiritual health of their associates,
patients,
members and clients, encouraging
them to take one step closer to a relationship
with God. Known for being practical,
effective and easy to apply, the training is
available either via live conferences or by a
video tape series through CWA affiliate
Resources.
CWA
Publications
CWA is in the
process of developing a co-publishing agreement with a major
publisher to produce a series
of quality health, fitness & wellness resources from
a Christian perspective.
Bible study and topical books are available.
Prayer
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Prayer
is one of the more important aspects of our ministry to
our members. CWA's has an active prayer forum, where staff and members
routinely intercede for the prayer requests of members. The member
Prayer Forum may be found on the CWA website along with the Praise Forum
and a Discussion Forum.
Note: The CWA services above are in varying
stages of development and completion...initially
certain services may
be directed through alliances with other Christian organizations.
Join CWA!
*CWA is a wholly-operated ministry of Healthy Initiative Ministries,
Inc.
Optimal Health,
Fitness & Wellness Through A Christ-Centered Foundation
