Center for Urban Education Ministries

The Center for Urban Education Ministries connects leaders of Lutheran congregations, schools and agencies with resources to help them provide effective educational opportunities for children, youth and families who live in urban environments. To learn more about the Center for Urban Education Ministries click here.

Ministry Sabbatical Resource Center

Wheat Ridge Ministries believes that sabbatical leave for rest and renewal is a primary way that congregations can support church worker health and hope.  Ministry Sabbaticals can help workers stay healthy in the midst of the pressures and complexities of ministry.  One way we hope to do this is to provide resources for sabbatical rest and renewal to those in professional ministry.

Conflict and Change Management Toolbox

Conflict and Change Management Toolbox is meant to address conflict and manage changes that may be present in your congregation. This toolbox includes: the Peaceful Christians -- Peaceful Congregations presentation which outlines resources and concepts for managing church conflict and nuturing health; coaching services; and helpful links and resources.

Bones, Breath and Blessings Devotional Resource

In October 2008, Wheat Ridge Ministries hosted its National Symposium on Health and Hope, a gathering designed to resource and renew leaders of health and human care ministries. The theme, “The Body Language of Faith,” was explored from many angles, with a central scriptural focus on “bones, breath and blessings” based on Ezekiel 37. Special thanks to our video presenters listed below for their exceptional work as members of the “Body Builders” team. Their collective, creative energies were a source of inspiration to the Symposium attendees through the creation of this ministry resource. It is our hope that this DVD and devotional study guide, Bones, Breath and Blessings, will be an excellent ministry resource for you. Find out more and order...

Wholeness Wheel

Wellness means maintaining balance in all aspects of life — spiritual, physical, emotional, social, intellectual, vocational, and financial.  The Wholeness Wheel provides a picture of this process.  It reminds us that being well is about being in balance and that wellness begins as you are claimed by Christ through the waters of Baptism.  Click here to learn more.

Health Ministry Self Study

The Health Ministry Self-Study for Congregations is a process to help congregations assess their involvement in intentional health ministry.

Healthy Teams Workshops

The Healthy Teams Workshops are one-day workshops designed to help congregation-based ministry teams improve their effectiveness. A unique feature of the workshops is a six-month follow-up process that provides opportunity for the team to continue to develop effective team ministry skills and practices.  To learn more about the workshops click here.

Planning a Congregational Health Fair

Wheat Ridge Ministries Area Representative, Margaret Hinchey, has put together a suggested scheduled to help congregations plan a health fair.  Click here to see Margaret's suggested schedule.

Serving Families of Returning Military Personnel

Click here to read a synopsis of comments received regarding support for families of returning military personnel.

Links to Other Helpful Websites

The staff of Wheat Ridge Ministries have selected several internet sites under several categories as references for those interested in health and healing ministry.  To find these helpful links click here.