A Christ Centered Path to Wellness

Discover hope and transformation through our holistic approach to spiritual, emotional, physical, and nutritional balance.

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Start your wellness journey with our Christ-centered approach to lasting change.

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Connect with others on the same journey through local or virtual groups.

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Explore our library of articles, videos, recipes, and wellness tools.

Real people, real results, real faith-based transformation

Stories of Hope & Transformation

I am a truly thankful person for the First Place program. As a pastor’s wife who had stayed at the 200-pound (and over) mark for seven years, I can now say that I am 135 pounds, a size 8, and I have maintained that for a year and a half.

Abby Meloy

I persisted because First Place 4 Health made sense scientifically, emotionally, and spiritually. Logic coupled with caring support and accountability brought me to the day the scale registered forty pounds gone forever.

Cynthia Ruchti

what makes us different

The First Place for Health Framework

First Place for Health groups are built on a Christ centered framework that nurtures the whole person spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Each meeting follows a life giving rhythm

Renew Our Minds 

Minds  Focus on God’s Word and allow His truth to transform our thinking.

Learn Wellness Tips

Gain practical tools for nutrition, movement, rest, and balance paired with accountability to support lasting change.

Pursue God

Grow deeper in faith through Bible study, prayer, and spiritual disciplines.

Encourage One Another

Build up one another with grace, support, and Christ centered encouragement.

Serve

Share responsibilities within the group and join in serving the wider church and community.

The Four Sided Approach to Wellness

First Place for Health addresses the whole person through four essential areas of life.

Spiritual

Deepen your relationship with Christ as the foundation of lasting change

Emotional

Develop healthy coping strategies and emotional resilience

Physical

Embrace movement and fitness that fits your lifestyle and learn sustainable eating habits based on biblical principle

Mental

The battle for wellness starts in the mind and there is nothing more powerful than the Word of God and its ability to change our way of thinking.

Proven Results

Over 30 years of helping people achieve lasting transformation through Christ centered wellness.

Donate the Next Step in a Health Journey

Thousands have found hope, health, and community through First Place for Health. Your support makes it possible.