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Downloads
The C.H.U.R.C.H. strategy is the foundation of our ministry. We believe every church can address HIV/AIDS in six life-changing ways. Our newest free resource for churches is a series of video downloads -- each video features an individual or group of people practically applying the C.H.U.R.C.H. strategy. Download videos >> | Learn more about C.H.U.R.C.H. >>
 Rwandan church discovers compassion
Pastor Straton Gataha shares how his church cares for and supports individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Rwanda. Right click here to download >>
HIV/AIDS ministry requires going to the 'other side'
John Ortberg, pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, near San Francisco, challenges Christians to follow Jesus' command to go to the “other side” and care for people. In this video from the 2006 Global Summit on AIDS and the Church, he asks believers to examine their hearts and respond as Jesus would to the global AIDS crisis. Watch video >> | Read transcript >> | Download video >>
HIV 101: A short documentary about HIV/AIDS
What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? What do ARVs (anti-retroviral drugs) do? If I’m HIV+, is it safe for me to have sex with someone else who is HIV+? This video answers these and many other questions and can serve as a good tool to help you educate your family, friends, or church. Watch now >> | Download to share (92.9 MB) >>
'Healing Grace': Free song download from EncouragingMusic.com
"Oh Lord, most holy Lord, who took my despair and put joy in its place. Oh Lord, most holy Lord, thank you for your healing grace." - From Rick Muchow's song "Healing Grace" Download >>
Video clips
Kay Warren challenges young adults at Urbana 06
The first time she met a homeless woman dying of AIDS, Kay Warren realized that nothing in her Christianity had prepared her to face that situation. Now she’s convinced that in times like that, she can make the invisible God visible to suffering people. At Urbana 06, Warren told 22,000 young adults that, by caring for people with HIV, they can demonstrate that God cares as well. View Kay's message >>
 Saddleback student creates AIDS awareness video
Matt Champagne, a 15-year-old student at Capo Valley Christian High School, created "8,000 a day/every day," an AIDS awareness video shown during all high school services to commemorate World AIDS Day.
“15 million children have lost one or both parents to AIDS. That’s around the same number of high school students in the whole United States,” Matt shares through his video as he challenges high school students to be leaders in the fight against the disease. Watch video >>
Audio clips
'I wasn't trusting God with my sexuality'
A painful past prompted Barb Wise to find 'love' in unhealthy ways. One night while in college, she gave up her virginity. After becoming a Christian, Barb renewed her virginity and began a relationship with Rick, the first man who loved her unconditionally. Then she learned she was HIV positive. Listen to this excerpt from Barb and Rick's testimony and share it with a young person you love. Listen >>
HIV/AIDS provides 'cutting edge' opportunity to proclaim Christ
Eugene Rivers, pastor of Azusa Christian Community in Boston, spoke at the 2006 Global Summit on AIDS and the Church. Listen to his passionate call for the Church to share the Gospel’s redemptive truth while offering care and comfort. He shares three distinct, practical ways the Church can get involved. Listen >>
May we pray for you?
Kay Warren and guests share their prayers addressing many of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS: orphan care, individuals newly diagnosed, the Church's involvement, youth, women, men, equipping small groups to care, and more. Listen >>
Photo galleries
Saddleback Church's HIV/AIDS Initiative in action
2006 Global Summit on AIDS and the Church: Race against time >>
2005 Purpose Driven HIV/AIDS Conference >>
XVI International AIDS Conference >>
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