Community Health Evangelism

Pronounced “chay,” CHE equips neighbors to address the whole person—physical, spiritual, emotional, and social—so people and places are transformed.


It’s a simple, locally led way to learn, act, and pass on what works.

What is CHE

CHE is a practical tool MAI uses to spark wholistic change. Local trainers and volunteers guide bite-size lessons and home practices that strengthen health, livelihoods, relationships, and faith. As people apply what they learn, they share it with others—so knowledge multiplies, dignity grows, and ownership stays with the community.

How CHE Works

01

Discover Together

Neighbors recognize God-given worth, map strengths and issues, and set priorities.

02

Equip & Practice

Short, simple lessons (health, livelihood, discipleship) are practiced at home and modeled neighbor-to-neighbor.

03

Multiply & Support

Volunteers encourage new groups; tools spread to nearby families and communities.

04

Measure & Steward

Teams note what’s adopted, learn from results, and keep improving delivery.


What CHE
Helps Make Possible

  • People discover their God-given worth and purpose.
  • Communities identify issues and mobilize local resources.
  • Health knowledge and habits are internalized and modeled home-to-home.
  • Local churches disciple not only individuals—but entire communities.
  • Families move from dependency toward resilience and self-support.
  • Children grow up surrounded by love, dignity, opportunity, and hope.
  • Cycles of brokenness give way to restoration and resilience.
  • Wholistic transformation takes root and multiplies.
  • Communities share what they’ve learned—neighbor to neighbor, generation to generation.

What Results Look Like

CHE isn’t only about preventing illness, breaking poverty, or starting faith communities—though those often happen. The goal is changed lives and communities: beliefs and behaviors transformed so God’s peace, justice, compassion, righteousness, and abundant life are reflected where people live and serve.

Focus Areas within CHE

Health & Hygiene

Safe water, sanitation, and preventive practices.

Livelihood & Microenterprise

Skills and small businesses that grow stability.

Leadership Development

Local organizers who mobilize and mentor others.

Family & Youth

Parenting support and age-wise learning.

Discipleship in Everyday Life

Word and deed integrated in practical service.

Related MAI Tools

CHE is one of several tools MAI uses to advance wholistic mission. Explore:

IDMM

Integral Disciple Making Movement

HEPFDC

Health Education Program for Developing Countries

Frequently Asked Questions

Who leads CHE?

Local trainers and volunteers. MAI offers mentoring and light-touch field support so ownership stays with the community.

Timelines vary by context; many groups see practical change within months, with multiplication continuing over years.

No. Participation is locally led and open to neighbors; details vary by context with respect for local faith and culture.

Training delivery, mentoring, and translation/adaptation that help local leaders replicate proven practices.

Ways to Engage

Donors & Partners

Help translate and deliver training; strengthen local capacity.


Trainers & Multipliers

 Access curriculum, mentoring, and a peer network.


Resilient Communities

Find a nearby learning group or share your goals.


Neighbors equipping neighbors —so health, livelihoods, and hope can grow where people live every day.