Books, Reports & Healing Lives

Explore books, magazine issues, whitepapers, and annual reports that document holistic mission in practice.

Read, download, or order resources—and pass them on to your team.

Why this library
exists

These resources capture what MAI and partners are learning: practical methods, local leadership, and outcomes that last. Use them to inform strategy, equip teams, and inspire generous action.

Featured Books

Outside the Margins

by Sharon Bieber

A field-tested look at CHE in action. Sharon Bieber shares what communities taught her and Bill across many years—what worked, what didn’t, and why ownership matters. The stories move beyond theory to show practical, repeatable principles anyone can adapt.

The Sleepy Village Awakens

by Dr. Ravi Jayakaran

An illustrated children’s story of a village transformed through simple health practices and neighbor love .

Beyond Poverty

by Terry Dalrymple

From one village to movements that multiply. Case studies from 900+ organizations in 135 countries using CHE.

A book that examines the underlying philosophies, principles, training curricula, and materials for establishing a community-based development program which is integrated into an aggressive evangelism and discipleship ministry.

Healing Lives (Magazine)

Summer 2025

Healing Lives Summer 2025 - "for by His wounds we are healed."

Fall 2024

Healing Lives Fall 2024 - OEISR

Spring 2024

Healing Lives Spring 2024 - Transformational Development

Fall 2023

Healing Lives Fall 2023 - Community Health Evangelism

Spring 2023

Healing Lives Redeeming Culture - Spring 2023

Fall 2022

Healing Lives in Unique Ways - Fall 2022

Spring 2022

Healing Lives Spring 2022 - Women by God's Design

Summer 2020

Healing Lives Over the Years - 40th Anniversary Special

Summer 2019

Healing Lives Summer 2019 - Sustainability

Winter 2018

Healing Lives Winter 2018 - Families

Annual Reports

Financial Documents

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