Central Brazilian Union Emphasizes Lifestyle Coaching in Outreach
Source: The Health Connection Newsletter | 3rd Quarter 2024
The Sao Paulo Adventist University (UNASP-EC) hosted a Lifestyle Coaching Skills workshop on May 24-26, 2024 for health professionals, pastors, church leaders, and students to equip people to develop trusting relationships with people interested in improving their health. Co-sponsored by the Central Brazilian Union and the University in Sao Paulo, the goal was to teach listening skills well and reflectively, asking powerful questions that lead the participants to evaluate their health and wellness and design a lifestyle change plan. The course included critical time for practicing coaching skills challenging participants to integrate Christ’s model and method of ministry into their approach to reaching people. Plans were set in motion to use the new skills in health programs across and other ministries at the local church.
