Partnering with Faith Communities to Promote Health

Many Arkansans are part of a church or faith group at some point in their life. These communities of faith recognize that when we fall or falter, God makes us strong. This strength from a higher power is not to give us status or to elevate us over others. This strength is given to us so that we can use it to provide service to others who are in need.

Being a source of “light and life,” faith communities are where many develop norms and beliefs. EAC is a source for truth and life as well. The intersecting work being done by EAC and communities of faith is how we engage Arkansas’ communities in ending the HIV epidemic. 

By partnering with congregations committed to service, critical emotional support and charitable ministry work is accomplished. People living with HIV need emotional support and are often in need for a period of time, especially during the time immediately following an initial HIV diagnosis. We work hand-in-hand with partners to provide strength to the weak and encouragement to the hurting.