Health Ministries Association

What Health Ministries Association does

Health Ministries Association (HMA), legally Health Ministries Association, Inc., is a 501(c)-style nonprofit professional membership organization founded on September 28, 1989, in Chicago, Illinois, and headquartered at 2001 Henley Street, Glenview, Illinois. HMA exists to encourage, support, and empower leaders who integrate faith with the promotion of health and wholeness in local communities. Its members are faith community nurses (FCNs), health ministers, program leaders, and spiritual leaders (chaplains, rabbis, pastors, priests, imams, denominational leaders), organized into four constituency groups and served across five U.S. regional networks (Pacific Mountain West, Southwest Great Plains, Midwestern, Southeastern, Northeast).

HMA's core products are non-software offerings: an annual membership subscription with tiered individual ($70–$105) and group ($55–$85 per person) pricing; the co-authored Faith Community Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition (2024, $38.95) published with the American Nurses Association; the Journal of Christian Nursing subscription at a discounted member rate; recurring programs (FAN — Faith, Activity, and Nutrition; the FCN Mentor Program; HMA Book Club; Lenten spiritual practices); and the annual conference, now in its 36th iteration in 2026. Underlying infrastructure is conventional: a WordPress-hosted website (hmassoc.org), a member portal, Zoom for virtual programming, and email newsletters (HMA Today).

HMA's revenue model combines subscription-style recurring membership dues, one-time publication sales, affiliate-style corporate sponsorships (CommonSpirit, Always Best Care, JCN, FOF), and tax-deductible donations. Distribution is community-led, relying on regional meetings, word-of-mouth among faith and health professionals, the annual conference, content marketing, and social channels. As an ANA Organizational Affiliate since May 2017, HMA holds two voting seats at the ANA House of Delegates and is the recognized professional body for faith community nursing in the United States.

Name

Health Ministries Association

Legal name

Health Ministries Association, Inc.

Website

https://hmassoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Health Ministries Association is a U.S. nonprofit professional membership organization, founded in 1989 and based in Glenview, Illinois, serving faith community nurses, health ministers, program leaders, and spiritual leaders through membership dues, publications, conferences, and regional networks.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Membership Association for Faith and Health

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Faith community nursing
• Health ministry
• Professional membership association
• Congregational health programs
• Nursing practice standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Statesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from individual members (Standard $105/year, Student $70/year, Senior $70/year) and group memberships ($85-$55 per person depending on group size). Membership provides access to resources, networking, discounted products, ongoing learning, FCN mentor program, and regional meeting access.
2. Publication Sales: Sales of HMA publications including the Faith Community Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition (2024) at $38.95. Additional publications and discounted products available to members.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from organizations like CommonSpirit, Always Best Care, JCN, and FOF. Sponsors receive access to target audience through hosting HMA Today editions, attending member events, and hosting conference panels.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to support the work of HMA, which can recognize the life/ministry of a person, event/celebration, or project/ministry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Health Ministries Association is a professional membership association that encourages, supports, and empowers faith community nurses, health ministers, program leaders, and spiritual leaders to integrate faith with the promotion of health and wholeness in local communities. It delivers annual memberships, publications, educational programs (such as the FAN program and FCN Mentor Program), regional meetings, an annual conference, and advocacy through its ANA Organizational Affiliate status.

Product overview

Health Ministries Association (HMA) is a professional membership organization, not a software product company. Its offerings consist of membership services, publications, educational programs, and events. The core product is HMA Membership providing access to resources, networking, and professional development for faith community nurses, health ministers, program leaders, and spiritual leaders. Key programs include FAN (Faith, Activity, and Nutrition) - a free Christian-based health program, the FCN Mentor Program, HMA Book Club, and Lenten spiritual practices programs. Publications include the Faith Community Nursing Scope and Standards (4th Edition, 2024) and Journal of Christian Nursing subscriptions. Annual conferences and regional meetings provide networking and education. All offerings integrate around the mission of encouraging, supporting, and empowering leaders in the integration of faith and health in local communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HMA Membership Annual membership for faith community nurses, health ministers, program leaders, and spiritual leaders that provides access to resources, networking, discounted products, FCN Mentor Program participation, and ongoing learning. Tiered as Student ($70/year), Standard ($105/year), and Senior ($70/year for 65+), with group memberships available at $55-$85 per person.
• Faith Community Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, 4th Edition Professional nursing specialty publication co-authored with ANA that defines standards for faith community nursing practice, sold to nurses and healthcare professionals through nursingworld.org.
• Journal of Christian Nursing Subscription Professional nursing journal subscription offered through Lippincott with an HMA member discount (promo code WMK028AA) that reduces the 1-year print/online subscription from $86 to $68.
• FAN (Faith, Activity, and Nutrition) Program FREE Christian-based health program that helps congregations create healthier environments by addressing heart disease, diabetes, and obesity through healthy eating and physical activity initiatives, including 8 online training modules and 2 years of resource materials.
• Faith Community Nursing Mentor Program One-year mentorship program that links novice Faith Community Nurses who have completed Foundational FCN Curriculum with experienced HMA FCN leaders to share knowledge and support practice development.
• HMA Book Club Virtual spiritual book discussion group meeting via Zoom, facilitated by professional group facilitators and faith community nurses, including 8 weekly sessions with readings and journaling components.
• HMA Lenten Opportunity

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Nurses Association (ANA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2017HMA is an ANA Organizational Affiliate since May 2017, holding organizational-level membership. This gives HMA two seats at the ANA House of Delegates, with one official representative having voting privileges. HMA representatives network with ANA and 38 other Organizational Affiliates, attend two half-day meetings per year, and participate in programmatic discussions and conference calls on practice and policy issues.
• Westberg Institute for Faith Community NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Westberg Institute (part of the Spiritual Care Association) is a key partner for faith community nursing resources and professional development, complementing HMA's mission in the specialty practice.
• CommonSpirit HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of HMA. Sponsorship provides access to HMA's target audience of faith community nurses and health ministers through hosting HMA Today editions, attending member events, and hosting conference panels.
• Always Best CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of HMA. Sponsorship provides access to HMA's target audience through various engagement opportunities.
• JCN (Journal of Christian Nursing)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJournal of Christian Nursing is a sponsor of HMA. HMA promotes JCN subscription with promo code WMK028AA reducing annual subscription from $86 to $68.
• FOFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of HMA. Sponsorship provides visibility and access to HMA's network of faith and health professionals.
• Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization partnership sought by HMA's Spiritual Leadership constituency group to develop relationships and networking opportunities.
• American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization partnership sought by HMA's Spiritual Leadership constituency group to develop relationships and networking opportunities.
• Network on Ministry in Specialized Settings (COMISS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization partnership sought by HMA's Spiritual Leadership constituency group for networking and professional development.
• Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization partnership sought by HMA's Spiritual Leadership constituency group for professional collaboration.
• Spiritual Directors International (SDI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization partnership sought by HMA's Spiritual Leadership constituency group for spiritual leadership development.
• HHS - Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood PartnershipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partnership for faith-based health initiatives and community health promotion.
• SAMHSA - Faith-Based Coalitions and Collaborative PartnershipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partnership for substance abuse and mental health services with faith-based coalitions.
• Wesley Theological Seminary Heal the Sick ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership offering Health Minister Certificate program for training health ministers.
• Emory University Interfaith Health ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing resources and training for interfaith health ministry.
• The Center for Faith and Community Health TransformationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with center focused on transforming faith and community health through collaborative initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spiritual Care Association: The parent organization of the Westberg Institute, providing chaplaincy and faith community nursing credentials, education, and advocacy. Overlaps with HMA's spiritual leadership and FCN constituencies in professional development, standards, and certification.
• Association of Professional Chaplains (APC): National professional association for chaplains serving in healthcare, correctional, and other settings. HMA's Spiritual Leadership constituency group specifically pursues partnership with APC, reflecting overlapping membership and professional identity in spiritual care.
• National Association of Catholic Chaplains: Faith-specific membership association for chaplains and spiritual care providers, overlapping with HMA's spiritual leadership and program leadership segments. Competes for the same Catholic health ministry professionals that HMA serves.
• Health Ministries Network: Regional faith-based health ministry support organization offering networking, education, and resources to volunteer health ministers and parish nurses, directly parallel to HMA's membership and programming model at a smaller geographic scope.
• Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing (Spiritual Care Association): Operates the foundational FCN curriculum and ANCC portfolio review process for faith community nursing, serving the same specialty audience as HMA. HMA explicitly lists the Westberg Institute as a core strategic partner, making it both collaborator and direct competitor for training, certification, and standards authority.

Broad incumbents

• American Nurses Association (ANA): The national professional association for registered nurses, of which HMA is an Organizational Affiliate since May 2017. ANA provides overarching nursing standards and policy that shape the FCN specialty in which HMA operates.

Emerging players

• Church Health: Memphis-based faith-based health nonprofit providing whole-person care through clinics, programs, and community partnerships. Comparable mission of integrating faith and health, though operating as a direct care provider rather than a membership association.
• Wesley Theological Seminary - Heal the Sick Program: Offers the Health Minister Certificate program, an academic partner of HMA that trains health ministers in faith-based community health. Competes for the health minister training audience that HMA serves through its resources and constituency group.
• Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE): Accrediting and standards body for clinical pastoral education and spiritual care training. HMA's Spiritual Leadership constituency explicitly seeks partnership with ACPE, reflecting overlapping scope in faith-based spiritual care professional development.
• Emory University Interfaith Health Program: Academic and programmatic organization developing interfaith health ministry models and resources, identified by HMA as a partner. Overlaps with HMA's multifaith health ministry mission and competes for grant funding and practitioner mindshare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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