Our mission is to promote abundant life and wholeness for individuals by offering care of the body, mind, and spirit; Our vision is to broaden the scope of our parish nurse program, offering convenient personal access to wholistic health care and information. Roles of a Parish Nurse Health is viewed as not only the absence of disease, but (also as)... harmony with self, others, the environment, and with God. (ANA 1998)   Health Counselor: Discusses personal and health issues. Advises individuals to seek medical care when necessary.   Educator: Provides current and accurate health related information that focuses on disease prevention.   Advocate: Identifies and assists congregation members who need support in making health care decisions.   Liaison: Serves as the referral source between individuals and community agencies.   Trainer: Recruits volunteer and support groups to broaden the source of help in the church.   Healer: Shares presence, knowledge, and prayers during times of crisis and celebration.