International (MNN) ― A strategy being used by ReachGlobal in eight countries is called "Community Health Evangelism" or CHE. It's a Christian health and evangelism ministry promoting community development, partnering with nationals, and ministering to the whole person.
Partnering with the developer, LifeWind (formerly Medical Ambassadors), the team is hosting the LifeWind Strategic Alliance meetings this week. They're working with leaders from a number of mission organizations, discussing new and developing ways to use CHE.
Through CHE, the focus is on what people can become, rather than what they lack. Instead of giving handouts, teams give a hand up. They provide training in practical skills so communities can make positive improvements in their living conditions.
Teams train to help prevent disease, protect clean water sources, devise sanitation systems, and increase agricultural productivity. They also assist in micro-enterprise development.
Most importantly, they walk side-by-side with people, bringing encouragement and hope. They help communities become stronger in body, mind and spirit, not weak and dependent.
Pray that many will come to know the Lord through the effectiveness of the CHE strategy in nearly 100 countries.
