Community Health Evangelism (CHE) Dr. Tom Alley Director of Medical Services FAME “Partnering in Medical Evangelism”

Foundational Principles “Medical care is the doorway for evangelism…”

Prevention Greater emphasis on prevention instead of curative medicine Recognizes there will still be a need for curative medical care

Development Long term development instead of recurring acute relief Communities learn to develop long-term solutions rather than receiving short- term and short-lasting relief

Community Ownership Enhances dignity of people created in God’s image and ensures lasting results Help the local citizens identify their own problems and possible solutions Help them identify resources they have available in their community, as well as how to access outside resources which they do not have

Community Ownership Train and engage the local citizens at the “grassroots” in teaching people in their community and meeting community needs Active participation by the people of the community and use of participatory learning methods Mentor mature Christian leadership

Integration Integration of spiritual and physical ministry Addressing needs of the individual and the community holistically promotes well being of the individual physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and socially

Multiplication Principles which are transferable and thus result in multiplication into other communities, with the initiative coming from the people of the local community

Enduring Ministry The progress in a community becomes sustainable long- term without endless funding and people resources from the outside

Enduring Ministry Local volunteers are trained to serve as leaders, organizers, evangelists, and health educators focusing on disease prevention Focus on equipping of people rather than distributing handouts Avoid fostering dependence on foreign dollars and people

Transformational Ministry Transformation of individual lives through new life in Christ results in strong families, a healthier community, and newly planted churches

Resources For additional information about Christian development principles and training: LifeWind International Multiplying Light and Truth through Community Health Evangelism Stan Rowland GLS Publishing The Ministry of Development in Evangelical Perspective Carl F. H. Henry William Carey Library, Pasadena, CA, 1979

Resources Foundation for Development Mark Hinton World Concern, Nairobi, Kenya, 1985 Key Elements in a Statement of the Great Commission and Great Commandment John Miller MAP International, Wheaton, IL, 1977 Holistic Approach to Evangelism and Community Development. Ministry of Development, an Evangelical Perspective Cleo Shook William Carey Library, Pasadena, CA, 1979

Resources Toward the Symbiotic Ministry Tetsunao Yamamori Missiology, Vol. 5, Issue 3, July 1977 When Helping Hurts Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert Moody Publishers, 2009 Discipling the Nations Darrow L. Miller YWAM Publishers, Seattle, WA, 1998

Resources S. Rowland, Multiplying Light and Truth through Community Health Evangelism. Mumbai, India: GLS Publishing, C. F. H. Henry, The Ministry of Development in Evangelical Perspective. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library Publishing, M. Hinton, Foundation for Development. Nairobi, Kenya: World Concern, J. Miller, Key Elements in a Statement of the Great Commission and Great Commandment. Wheaton, IL: MAP International, C. Shook, Holistic Approach to Evangelism and Community Development. Ministry of Development, an Evangelical Perspective. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library Publishing, T. Yamamori, "Toward the Symbiotic Ministry," Missiology, vol. 5, Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert, When Helping Hurts, Moody Publishers, D. L. Miller, Discipling the Nations. Seattle, WA: YWAM Publishers, 1998.

Community Health Evangelism (CHE) Dr. Tom Alley Director of Medical Services FAME “Partnering in Medical Evangelism”