Program areas at Uchee Pines Institute
Lifestyle Center: Provides 5-, 10-, and 17-day residential sessions in health education and lifestyle change. Our goal is to educate and empower individuals to live lifestyles for optimal physical, mental, and spiritual health. Conducted 17 sessions in 2022, with 263 guests.
Medical Missionary Training Programs: A religious work/study program to train individuals how to help others promote a healthy lifestyle, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Participants learn how to train and educate others to promote health, reduce disease, and to live a higher quality lifestyle through biblical lifestyle principles. We had 23 trainees participate in 2022. Training and outreach included 14 health events consisting of health emphasis weekends, cooking schools, and virtual health presentations. Also over 60 hours of evangelistic activities and Christian help work was done. Practical work experience also provided in a number of areas, including farm, kitchen/dining room, housekeeping, maintenance, and grounds.
Country Life Store & Restaurant: Offers health foods, materials, and supplies that promote a healthy lifestyle based on Biblical principles. The restaurant provides meals as a demonstration consistent with this objective. Conducted 38 health programs, cooking demonstrations, and additional lectures on a variety of topics, with attendance of around 350. Also weekly Bible studies held with attendance for the year of 250. Hundreds of free consultations, both physical and spiritual, were given by doctors and lifestyle counselors.