OUR MISSION
It is God’s desire that each of us may have an abundant life (John 10:10), and that means abundance of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. These areas of our lives are all interconnected and cannot be neglected if we want to experience whole person health. Our God has lovingly given us divine principles to follow in order to achieve optimal health, and we are called to receive the many benefits of living by these principles. We believe our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and we must care for it intelligently so we can fully experience God’s presence and discern His will in our lives.
By adopting the most healthful lifestyle with adequate exercise, rest, and a healthy diet, by abstaining from things that harm our mind and body, by nurturing healthy interpersonal relationships, by maintaining a positive outlook and hopeful attitude, and by seeking to know God deeply and trusting in His leading of our lives, we can begin to experience an abundant life today while also making a positive impact in the lives of those around us.
OUR TEAM
Adventist WholeHealth, a ministry supporting the work of the Pennsylvania Conference, oversees our Health Ministries. Dr. Erwin Hein is interim director. You can contact AHWN at 610.685.9900 to learn how they can resource and support your outreach ministries.
Kermit Netteburg is the Executive Director of AWHN. He brings a wealth of experience in management and leadership to the position, as well as a passion for helping churches – and thus their communities – develop healthier physical, emotional, and spiritual lifestyles.
Dr. Netteburg’s diverse background includes managing a Christian retail bookstore and overseeing a television and radio media center. He has taught Communication at Andrews University and pastored two large congregations in Maryland. Additionally, he has guided strategic planning processes for more than 30 Christian organizations and served as Assistant to the President of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Under his leadership, AWHN aims to become a dynamic resource and trusted partner for Adventist churches across Pennsylvania, supporting them in creating impactful health initiatives that enrich the lives of their members and neighbors alike.