Why Use Health Ministries as a Part of Your Church’s Cycle of Evangelism
Wholistic Health
Empowering fitness for eternity through promotion of a balanced life that integrates body, mind and spirit.
Giving People a Sense of Worth
Recognizing the value and dignity of every person as one created in the image of God and for whom Christ gave His life to redeem.
Community Collaboration
Inviting and affirming individuals and community organizations from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to collaborate with us in wellness outreach that extends the healing ministry of Christ.
Inclusive Service
Embracing service to people of every religion, ethnicity, culture, gender, and socio-economic status within our community.
Stewardship of Resources
Honoring the sacred trust of our God, constituents, community, and those we serve through the judicious use of our time, talent, human, and financial resources.
Revealing Christ
Showing through every word and action, Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Meet Our Team
Kermit Netteburg
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORKermit 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 has managed a retail Christian bookstore and a television and radio media center. He also has taught Communication at Andrews University and pastored two large churches in Maryland. He has led strategic planning processes for 30 or more Christian organizations, and served as Assistant to the President of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
He wants to lead AWHN to become a vibrant resource partner with Adventist churches throughout Pennsylvania as they develop health initiatives that bless their members and their communities.
Cari Haus
CORPORATE TREASURERCari Haus graduated with a B.B.A. in Accounting from Andrews University in 1982 and became a C.P.A. in 1984. From 2015 through 2021, Cari served as an auditor for the Michigan Conference. Prior to that her career journey took her on a number of multi-year stops, including Project Manager for Nedley Publishing and Director of Student Industries for Great Lakes Adventist Academy. In addition to being an accountant and writer, Cari is a wife, Mom, and dedicated “Grandma.”
Dinalyn Arguelles
CHURCH HEALTH MINISTRY PROGRAMS COORDINATORDinalyn Arguelles serves as the Church Health Ministry Programs Coordinator for AWHN. She has served as the Health Ministry Director at Hamburg SDA Church and has conducted three successful Health Expos in the community in partnership with local officials. She is passionate about the health message and eager to share this with the church community and the public.
Prior to that, she worked as a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist, ensuring accurate patient medical record. She spent a large part of her career as a Cardiac Intensive Care unit nurse and fulfilled roles as Nursing Supervisor, ICU Charge Nurse, and Clinical Nurse III in her clinical practice. She obtained her Master’s of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Executive Leadership with Honors from Purdue University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Adventist University of the Philippines.