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DeWitt Williams
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Web Site: www.nadhealthministries.org
Ministry Description
The most important objective of Health Ministry is to help men and women reach their full potential, mentally, spiritually and physically. To reach full potential, health principles must be practiced.
Health Ministry is the gospel of Christ illustrated, the message of God practiced. Without it, the gospel witness is muted; it is merely a theory, an idea.
The more closely these principles are followed, the better health the person enjoys. The more active a church is in public health education, the more effective will be its public evangelism. For health is the most universal entering wedge.
The local church Health Ministry leader is the coordinator of health education and promotion in the congregation. He or she works closely with the pastor and the health ministries committee. This committee should plan and implement health activities. Every church should have a copy of the book, Ministries of Health and Healing which has been prepared by a group of Adventist health professionals and gives the latest methods of impacting the church and community with our health message. To order a copy, contact Health Connection at (800) 548-8700. Every year in February, the department sponsors a certification training program in Orlando, Florida.
Bio
DeWitt Stanton Williams was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earned his Doctor of Education degree from Indiana University and his Master of Public Health from Loma Linda University.
Elder Williams served as a missionary in French speaking Africa for nearly nine years. He lectures, writes articles about the importance of good health and talks to young people about the dangers of drugs. He has co-authored several books. Despite his busy work schedule, Dr. Williams still finds time to stay fit. He is an avid exerciser and has run in several marathons. He has traveled to over 100 countries lecturing against drugs and highlighting the advantages of healthful living.
Dr. Williams is married to the former Margaret Norman of Dallas, Texas, an English teacher and has two daughters; Deitrice Chapman, a family practice physician in Dayton, Ohio; and Darnella Williams, a teacher in Washington, D.C.
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