Abstract
A review of plenary sessions from the 2016 Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH) Annual Conference at Johns Hopkins University on the role of Christians in sustainable development.
Highlights
The CCIH 30th Annual Conference was held June 17-19, 2016 at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA with a theme of sustainability and how it intersects with our Christian faith
Mr Fountain discussed the value we add to our work as Christians, including honoring the dignity of the lives of people we support, our ethics, compassion, and holistic approach, as well as the transformative nature of our work and our stewardship “Through Christ, we offer hope and grace for a world that is hurting
Karen Sichinga, MSN, MPH, Executive Director of the Churches Health Association of Zambia and Chairperson of the Africa Christian Health Associations Platform, explored scripture related to sustainability in her presentation, including Isaiah 51:6 and Matthew 24: 35-36
Summary
Christian Connections for International Health (CCIH) conference explores relationship between Christian faith and sustainable development, and role of FBOs in global health. Kathy Erba a Communications Manager, Christian Connections for International Health, United States. The CCIH 30th Annual Conference was held June 17-19, 2016 at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA with a theme of sustainability and how it intersects with our Christian faith. The conference was the largest CCIH conference yet, with 198 attendees from 18 nations. Much of the focus of the conference was on how we can ensure our programs involve lasting change in communities
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