About Us

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HSHC is a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of theological students, clergy, and faith communities.

Through education, research, and advocacy, we bridge the gap between theology and holistic health — transforming the wellbeing of individuals, families, and the world.

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Who We Are

Rooted in the belief that “those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit” (John 15:5b), HSHC cultivates communities of wholeness by equipping theological students, clergy, and people of faith to grow in body, mind, and spirit. We believe that bearing fruit includes every stage of life’s journey — seedling and harvest, beauty and blemishes, rest and regrowth. Through theological and scientific grounding, we embrace the imperfect, sacred process of health and transformation — for individuals, institutions, and the wider Church.

“Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit.”

John 15:5b (NRSVUE)

Our Vision and Values

At HSHC, we recognize that theological students and clergy often face significant challenges to their health (physically, mentally, spiritually, relationally, and beyond).  We seek to raise awareness by offering practical tools and equipping church leaders to become agents of transformation within their communities.  In all things — curricula, culture, and ethos — HSHC prioritizes health both pedagogically and practically, cultivating habits of wholeness at every level.

We do this by:

  • Consulting with and educating seminary and faith communities on how to model theologically-grounded wholeness;
  • Developing and sharing practical, accessible resources;
  • Modeling and promoting healthier habits; and
  • Advocating for institutional change within seminaries, divinity schools, and denominations.

Guided by both theological and scientific understandings of wellness, we are committed to:

  • Honoring the sacred interconnectedness of all creation;
  • Creating welcoming, non-judgmental spaces for all participants, regardless of where they are in their wellness journey;
  • Practicing integrity and authenticity in our personal health and organizational life;
  • Promoting whole-food, plant-based, sustainable, and zero-waste living;
  • Partnering with mission-aligned organizations to amplify our impact; and
  • Building a sustainable future for our work and our world.

Guided by our 2022–2026 Strategic Plan, HSHC is finishing this cycle with strong momentum. Explore our current priorities as we begin laying the groundwork for the next chapter of our mission.