Source: The Health Connection Newsletter | 1St Quarter 2026
Sydney, Australia | South Pacific Division (SPD)
Nearly 150 pastors, church leaders, health professionals, and other lay members passionate about extending Christ’s healing in urban areas gathered from February 8 to 15 to learn effective ways to minister health and healing. On February 8, they attended the health expo training on the grounds of the South Pacific Division, with all-day workshops on various topics, sharing best practices and resources. From February 9 to 12, they attended an addiction recovery training to become better Equipped in ministering to people struggling with dependence and compulsions.
From February 13 to 15, participants attended a Lifestyle Coaching Skills workshop, learned why coaching is important for ministry and discipleship, and how it aligns with biblical values, and practiced skills for listening well and assisting people in becoming self-motivated to grow in
whole-person health by designing a lifestyle change plan. “Sydney has identified mental health as a major need for its population, and we will focus our ministry on meeting mental health needs in a practical way,” said Christiana Leimena, Health Ministries director for the Greater Sydney Conference.
Participants left inspired and enthusiastic about building positive relationships, extending healing, and having spiritual conversations with those interested.
