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Before you start a ministry:
Why care about HIV/AIDS?
Why should we care about HIV/AIDS? Why not focus on cancer, tuberculosis, diabetes, or heart disease? For a very simple reason: HIV carries a stigma that other diseases don’t carry.
No one ever gets banished from her village because she’s infected with tuberculosis. No one loses his job simply because of malaria. Husbands don’t beat or divorce their wives for developing the flu, diabetes, or cancer. No relatives refuse to care for children whose parents were killed in an accident. But all of those things and more happen on a daily basis where HIV/AIDS is involved.
Not only does HIV carry stigma and shame, but it is preventable. We can’t prevent many other diseases that plague mankind, but we know how abstinence, monogamy, and condoms can go a long way toward stopping HIV in its tracks.
Because of the fact that HIV is preventable, I can hear you saying, “It’s their own fault then; their own risky behavior led to them being infected. I’m not sure why you’re asking me to care about someone else’s stupid choices.” Learn more >> |
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HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Free HIV/AIDS Caring CommUNITY monthly newsletter
For more information about preparing your church to minister to those with HIV/AIDS, sign up for the Caring CommUNITY Update.
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2007 Global Summit on AIDS and the Church
Nov. 28-30, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, Calif.
For three days, you will have an incredibly unique opportunity to hear from the foremost leaders addressing the AIDS pandemic. From medical developments to political action to on-the-ground relief workers, the resources at your fingertips will be unmatched as you connect with others working to end this disease. Learn more or register >>
HIV/AIDS Toolkit: What Your Church Can Do
Be a champion for those with no voice in your community and around the world. This resource will provide you with all you need to start an HIV/AIDS ministry in your church. The HIV/AIDS Toolkit: What Your Church Can Do includes a Resource CD and DVD. Learn more >>
2006 Global Summit on AIDS and the Church
Discover how local churches can care for the sick from 18 leaders of churches and ministries, health and relief organizations, and government and international agencies. Downloads, DVDs, CDs >>
Quick quiz about HIV/AIDS
Use this test to help increase your church members' awareness about HIV. Permission is granted to make copies. Quick quiz >>
HIV 101: There is No Such Thing as a Stupid Question
Learn 10 common myths and essential information on HIV/AIDS in layman’s terms.
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HIV 201: The Local Church Engaged in Prevention, Treatment, Care, & Support
Learn how your church can be involved in treatment support and what non-medical people in your church can do now.
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A Prescription for the Church
What does the global pandemic have to do with the Church? Is there anything a church can do and why should they care? Hear world-renowned physicians lay out the challenge with practical tips that inspire and ignite.
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Leading the Way: Models and Tools for Pastors
Learn practical strategies and tools from pastors from America and Africa to change the heart of your church so that people with HIV/AIDS are welcomed and touched.
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