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
Dr. Eddie Ramirez
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDr. Eddie Ramirez is a medical doctor, research scientist, published author and international speaker. He has 27 years of experience working in lifestyle centers worldwide applying therapeutic modalities to different medical problems. He has more than 120 published studies in the scientific literature documenting the effects of lifestyle changes on different pathologies and the effects of Dr. Neil Nedley’s depression program. His work has been featured on NBC’s Texoma , Icelandic National TV and Ecuavision. He is a co-author of the 3rd edition of the textbook Lifestyle Medicine, and the book Rethink Food, together with Neal Barnard, Michael Greger, Hans Diehl, Joel Furhman and other lifestyle medicine leaders. He enjoys traveling and serving others with his family.
Cari Haus
TREASURER & WRITERCari Haus graduated with a B.B.A. in Accounting from Andrews University in 1982 and became a C.P.A. in 1984. For the past 5 years, 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. Over the past 35+ years, Cari has also authored, co-authored, or ghost-written more than 30 published books. Some of the more recent projects she was involved with include “The Lost Art of Thinking” by Dr. Neil Nedley and “Faith-building Stories for Kids” (with herself as author). In addition to being an accountant and writer, Cari is a wife, Mom, and dedicated “Grandma.”
Lynette Duman, LPN
OFFICE & PROGRAM ASSISTANTLynette’s organizational skills keeps the office and staff running smoothly. She has been at AWHN for 12 years. She enjoys reading, camping and visiting her grand kids!
Mauro Gutiérrez
HISPANIC HEALTH MINISTRIES COORDINATORMauro Gutiérrez has a BA in Religion and Public Health. Presently he is completing an MA in Public Health. He has collaborated in the organization of health symposiums and seminars in several countries like Paraguay, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, Spain and the USA. He has also been a presenter in many of them. He is passionate about sharing with people strategies and methods to improve their lifestyle and become health promoters in their communities.
Joyce Christman
VOLUNTEER BEREAVEMENT COORDINATORJoyce’s passion for care among those experiencing loss and grief has led her into coordinating bereavement support services as a chaplain in three different hospitals. Her scope of expertise includes general loss and grief, perinatal loss, and divorce. She offers seminars and training in bereavement support for churches. In her free time, Joyce enjoys nature walks, playing the organ, and spending quality time with family.