Wellness in Action

Read and be inspired by success stories demonstrating what has worked for other United Methodist clergy and laity on their quest to improve their own health and well-being.

Blueprint for Wellness Makes a Difference: The Rev. Dr. Clayton Oliphint's Story The Rev. Dr. Clayton Oliphint shares his story about how a Blueprint for Wellness biometric screening led to him seeking treatment for a previously undiagnosed medical condition.

Clergy Health: a Priority in Mississippi
A look at how United Methodist clergy are getting healthier one step at a time in Mississippi. This article first appeared in Church Health Reader 2.2, (2012): 12-13. www.chreader.org

Ironman pastor shows ‘Anything is Possible’
The Reverend Scott Sharp from Central United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, N.M., competed in an Ironman Triathlon in May. This profile examines how he overcame illness to compete in this high endurance event. The article also contains links to stories about the Center for Health's annual clergy health survey and tips for improving clergy health.

Additional personal stories are currently available on the In the News page of our website. More stories will be added here in the near future.

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