Your body is not your own—it was bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body. (1 Cor 6:19–20)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Graduate with a Masters of Christian Holistic Wellness degree and as a Certified Christian Holistic Wellness Practitioner to launch your wellness coaching business or equip the Body of Christ for peak health.
FEATURED SAMPLE OF COURSES
GOD’S MARVELOUS SELF-HEALING BODY
An introduction to the components of health, enemies of our health, and practical ways to incorporate a healthy lifestyle in our busy world.
INTRODUCTION TO FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
An overview of a functional medicine approach to health and disease management. Learn principles to apply to each of the major diseases plaguing our world. We review concepts such as cellular repair, mitochondrial health, microbiome interactions, and hormone health.
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT EMOTIONS AND THE BODY
This course teaches how God gave us emotions as a tool for us to connect with the Trinity at greater levels. As we learn to transform our emotions and body chemistry to be in full alignment with God’s truth, then our bodies will heal. Healing and miracles happen when our body, soul, and spirit are aligned with the triune God.
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AND HOLISTIC HEALING MODALITIES
A study of the benefits of both feasting and fasting from a Biblical perspective. Course will cover various types of fasts and their impact on both physical and spiritual health. Students will be encouraged to experiment with some of the fasts.
FASTING AND FEASTING
A study of the benefits of both feasting and fasting from a Biblical perspective. Course will cover various types of fasts and their impact on both physical and spiritual health. Students will be encouraged to experiment with some of the fasts.
BRAIN AND COGNITIVE HEALTH
Learn how to apply functional medicine principles to optimize brain function, slow cognitive decline, and prevent dementia. Course will focus on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, brain exercises, toxins and supplements.
BIBLICAL MEDITATION FOR STRESS AND PAIN
A look at the effects of stress and pain on the body. Course will cover how meditation and mindfulness can help mitigate these effects and teach students how to practice techniques such as focused breathing, contemplating on scripture, etc.
INTEGRATIVE COACHING TECHNIQUES: A BIBLICAL AND HOLISTIC APPROACH TO TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE
Explores evidence-based coaching methodologies through the lens of the Bible, integrating motivational interviewing, behavior change theory, and biblically aligned principles of stewardship & healing. Students will develop practical skills in nutrition coaching, client-centered communication, and goal setting, grounded in both science and biblical wisdom. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of mind-body-spirit alignment, health literacy, and a Kingdom-based approach to facilitating sustainable, Christ-centered transformation.
NATURAL ELEMENTS OF HEALING
A look at the elements of sun, rest, laughter, worship and more and their effects on the body. Course will dive into the components of the Blue Zones where the most disability-free centenarians live.
A DEEP DIVE INTO THE HEALING POWER OF MOVEMENT
Our identity in Christ, as God’s image-bearers and temples of the Holy Spirit, calls us to steward our bodies through movement, glorifying God in every action. A deep look at how exercise offers profound physiological benefits, enhancing our ability to fulfill God’s purpose. Course will dive into the spiritual impact of movement as well.
DETOXING IN THE MODERN WORLD
A look at the importance of detoxing in the modern world. Course will cover sources of toxicity including home cleaning products, personal care products, food, and more. Will teach how to avoid toxins and cleanse them from the body.
MASTER THESIS AND PROJECT
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS: 36
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Ministerial and Kingdom Impact
- Confidently lead biblically grounded health and wholeness ministries in your church or parachurch organization (support groups, wellness classes, prayer and healing rooms, discipleship tracks focused on stewarding the body).
- Integrate holistic wellness into pastoral care, preaching, small groups, women’s/men’s ministries, youth programs, and missions—equipping the Body of Christ to “glorify God in their bodies.”
- Disciple believers to break free from chronic health struggles, emotional strongholds, and spiritual burnout through Scripture-based, Spirit-led lifestyle change.
- Serve as a recognized Health and Wholeness Pastor, Christian Wellness Director, or Faith-Community Health Minister.
- Launch or expand Kingdom-minded wellness retreats, coaching practices, podcasts, books, or online ministries that reach both churched and unchurched audiences.
Professional and Marketplace Credentials
- Qualify to become a Board-Certified Christian Holistic Health Coach (via certifying bodies that accept our curriculum).
- Offer fee-based Christian wellness coaching, functional nutrition consulting, stress-resiliency training, or faith-based corporate wellness programs with professional legitimacy.
- Add a high-demand specialization for counselors, therapists, pastors, or fitness professionals seeking to incorporate biblically integrated holistic protocols.
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Position yourself in the rapidly growing $4.5 trillion global wellness industry as a distinctly Christian voice with academic and clinical excellence.
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Earn the CCHWP – Certified Christian Holistic Wellness Practitioner – which gives you credibility in the marketplace.
CERTIFIED CHRISTIAN HOLISTIC WELLNESS PRACTITIONER
Earn the CCHWP credential with completion of your program.
Dr. Deb HarreLl, ND, PhD
Program Director, Naturopathic Doctor and Author
LEARN. GROW. COACH.
Contact
1-888-985-6467
1000 Savage Ct. Ste. #1010C Longwood, FL 32750
Monday-Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Next Steps
Let our team help you design a degree path that fits your calling, schedule, and goals—all rooted in the truth of God’s Word.