Christian Science Practitioners
- Offer spiritually-based Christian Science treatment – a specific kind of prayer explained in the book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, which has resulted for many in physical healing and the resolution of a variety of life problems.
- Are available to help anyone. You do not need to be a Christian Scientist or attend church to ask them for help.
- Can answer questions about Christian Science and the benefits of this practical system of living and healing based on the Bible.
- Are lay members of this lay Church. There is no clergy.
- May be contacted in person or by phone, email, or written correspondence. Additional services may include office visits as well as in-home or care facility visits.
- Are not counselors nor do they advise those calling upon them. They provide treatment through prayer, which strengthens an individual’s understanding of his or her relationship to God.
- Are self-employed. Fees and payment are determined by the individual practitioner and should be discussed prior to engaging their services.
You can read testimonies of healing resulting from Christian Science treatment which have appeared in The Christian Science Journal and the Christian Science Sentinel, including testimonies relating to arthritis, cancer, child developmental delay, and malaria.
How do I find a practitioner?
- Full-time practitioners advertise their services in The Christian Science Journal and The Herald of Christian Science.
- Some of these full-time practitioners also advertise online in the Journal Directory.
- You can contact practitioners in your community or region or in other areas to work with you.
Guidance for advertising as a Christian Science practitioner
Learn more about advertising as a full-time practitioner in the Church publications:
