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Keith Dow explores the vital role of parish nurses in supporting accessibility within Christian communities. He highlights an upcoming conference focused on improving care and inclusion for people with disabilities. The post underscores how churches can foster belonging through practical health ministries.

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Upcoming Parish Nursing Conference

In only a few weeks, from June 5th-8th, the Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry is holding their 16th Annual AGM and Conference at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, ON.

Please take a moment to view the poster: CAPNM 2014 Conference Poster

Details on Conference Speakers

It promises to be an excellent event. My understanding is that the guest speakers listed below will be presenting on the Saturday, June the 8th.

Connect with melody@faithgospelchurch.ca for more information.

 

CAPN Conference Speakers

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Keith Dow

Keith Dow lives near Ottawa, serving as Manager of Organizational and Spiritual Life with Karis Disability Services. He holds his PhD in caregiving ethics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is the author of Formed Together: Mystery, Narrative, and Virtue in Christian Caregiving (Baylor, 2021). Keith Dow is a credentialed Pastor with BIC Canada for his role with Karis Disability Services, where he supports the spiritual health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and equips churches to be more accessible and hospitable.

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Keith Dow explores the vital role of parish nurses in supporting accessibility within Christian communities. He highlights an upcoming conference focused on improving care and inclusion for people with disabilities. The post underscores how churches can foster belonging through practical health ministries.

CAPNM Logo

Upcoming Parish Nursing Conference

In only a few weeks, from June 5th-8th, the Canadian Association for Parish Nursing Ministry is holding their 16th Annual AGM and Conference at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, ON.

Please take a moment to view the poster: CAPNM 2014 Conference Poster

Details on Conference Speakers

It promises to be an excellent event. My understanding is that the guest speakers listed below will be presenting on the Saturday, June the 8th.

Connect with melody@faithgospelchurch.ca for more information.

 

CAPN Conference Speakers

About Keith Dow

Keith Dow lives near Ottawa, serving as Manager of Organizational and Spiritual Life with Karis Disability Services. He holds his PhD in caregiving ethics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is the author of Formed Together: Mystery, Narrative, and Virtue in Christian Caregiving (Baylor, 2021). Keith Dow is a credentialed Pastor with BIC Canada for his role with Karis Disability Services, where he supports the spiritual health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and equips churches to be more accessible and hospitable.

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