The Bible says that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19). Taking care of the body God has given us is essential to doing ministry. Our 10,000 “health credit” goal comes in two parts.

Weight Loss Goal: Our first goal is to make a joint effort to lose 1,000 lbs as a congregation with healthy diets, activities and encouragement.

Exercise Goal: Our second goal is to condition our bodies with a joint effort to accumulate 9,000 “exercise credits.” There’s lots of room for creativity here—walking, running, biking, team sports, exercise machines, weight lifting. Every 5 minutes spent in any exercise activity will be considered as one credit (12/hour).

Always keep in mind that any diet or exercise routine should be something you discuss with your doctor.