Cchftalk

Community Health as Community Development | Rev. Dr. James Brooks Recorded live at the 2025 CCHF Conference, this workshop with Rev. Dr. James Brooks explores how healthcare and community development intersect in Lawndale. Through the story of Lawndale Christian Health Center, discover how addressing food deserts, strengthening local partnerships, and engaging churches and schools are reshaping what it means to pursue whole-community health. Dr. Brooks shares both the challenges and the triumphs of this journey, offering inspiring stories of resilience, collaboration, and faith at work in the heart of Chicago. Tune in to hear how Lawndale is redefining healthcare—not just as clinical care, but as a movement toward a healthier, more connected community. _________________________ CCHFTalk is a production of Christian Community Health Fellowship. CCHF's Mission: The mission of Christian Community Health Fellowship is to encourage, engage and equip Christians to live out the gospel through healthcare among the po