Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference Building Healthy Congregations, Families and Communities
**12th Annual Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference to Empower African American Communities Toward Healthy Behavior Change**
*RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 27, 2025* — The 12th Annual Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference is set to take place November 17–19, 2025. This three-day event is dedicated to educating, empowering, and advocating for healthy behavior change and improved health outcomes within African American communities.
Presented by The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a non-profit organization with a 38-year legacy of addressing health disparities through faith-based initiatives globally, the conference promises a robust program designed for anyone seeking positive transformation in their wellness journey.
**Conference Mission and Focus**
“A key component of the conference is to provide faith-based organizations with the education and strategies needed to deliver vital programs and services within their congregations and communities,” said Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, founder of The Balm In Gilead. “Faith communities have an essential role to play in heightening awareness about chronic diseases, treatment innovations, clinical trials, and overall wellness.”
The Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference is built on the principles of Healthy People 2030, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services initiative. It addresses systemic and cultural barriers that lead to poor health outcomes, leveraging faith institutions as anchors in their communities. Given their pivotal roles as employers, educators, and caregivers, faith institutions are uniquely positioned to influence the health of their members and the wider community.
**Conference Highlights**
Participants will have access to plenaries, symposiums, and panel discussions featuring faith leaders, medical experts, public health professionals, community advocates, and more. Topics include:
– Cancer treatment and diagnosis
– Alzheimer’s Disease
– Mental health
– Men’s health
– Women’s health
– Clinical trials
– HIV treatment and prevention
– Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis (hATTR)
– Sexual health
– Fitness and nutrition
– And other vital health concerns
**About Dr. Pernessa C. Seele**
Dr. Seele, a native of Lincolnville, South Carolina, has been a pioneer in linking public health with the faith community for over 38 years. Her impact has been widely recognized, including being named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” and one of Essence Magazine’s “35 Most Remarkable Women in the World.” Her visionary leadership continues to power this national movement rooted in community health.
**Registration Details**
Registration for the conference is $37 per person and includes:
– Access to all three virtual days
– On-demand access to all sessions for six months following the conference
Faith institutions can become partners to support congregation members attending the conference at a discounted rate of $15 per person.
For more information, to view the speaker lineup, or to register, please visit [HC2030.org](http://HC2030.org).
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**Media Contact:**
Jasmine Roberts Duncan
The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Phone: 1-757-816-8916
Email: [email protected]
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*Source: The Balm In Gilead, Inc.*
https://www.prweb.com/releases/healthy-churches-2030-virtual-conference-building-healthy-congregations-families-and-communities-302593603.html
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