Promoting the FCN Role

Tools to help others understand your role

This page provides Faith Community Nurses (FCNs) with practical resources to share the vision of faith-based nursing and promote their role within their congregation. Whether you’re seeking support or endorsement from your faith leader, educating congregants and the community about your work, or building trust and understanding, these tools help you communicate clearly, highlight your impact, and strengthen relationships as you serve.

What other resources do you need? Let us know by emailing us at indianafcn@outlook.com.

Resource Library

Quick Reference Guide: FCN Role
A handy guide for Faith Community Nurses outlining their key responsibilities, the populations they serve, boundaries of their practice, and tips for clearly explaining their role to leaders, congregants, and the community.

Why Consider a Faith Community Nurse?
This document explains the vital role of Faith Community Nurses (FCNs) in congregational health ministry. It highlights how FCNs combine professional nursing expertise with compassionate, spiritually integrated care, serving individuals, families, and the broader community. It covers what sets FCNs apart—their community connection, whole-person approach, specialized training, and ability to guide members through complex health needs—while showing how they support faith leaders, strengthen outreach, and enhance overall congregational well-being.