This is great! I found a site for Christian fellowship and a place to chat about natural health issues. I have been trying to get together a group to study a master herbalist self study program, it is Bible based, there is no pagan nature worship involved if you know what I mean. I've had no luck finding people in the places I've tried. Anyone interested?
I don't want to post the program name on here as it may conflict with some ownership/copyright law or something. On their website they approve of group study, but only one person would receive the certificate. Anyone does not need a certificate to be/practice as an Herbalist, all can benefit from the class personally and can use to benefit others as well through counselling, advice, etc. I've been praying about this program and would like to use it within a church ministry.
I am a recovering cancer patient, 2 years in remission. Without the use of herbs and supplements I don't think I'd be here today. God's herbs are medicine! I believe he intended them for our use to aid and heal our illnesses. I also believe that Christians (and others) have no confidence where herbal healing is concerned, maybe mainly because all that we may see is the pagans and wiccans (same, same) misusing what God created for us. It's a shame that they worship created things rather than the Creator.
What I was thinking is to share the modules via email, and then as a group discuss material, either on facebook or google+ maybe. I was thinking of keeping it simple, but could always do something else. The course itself is $1500, the cost per person would be determined by number joining. Books are extra about $300, but they could be bought as needed online. It would be an affordable way to learn, I can't afford full price. Though the program could be had with payments, which is what I may do if no one wants to do this. PM's welcome.