CCHM Impact

Faith That Is Lived. Theology That Moves. Communities That Transform.

The Council of Holistic Christian Churches & Ministries (CCHM) exists to ensure that Christian faith is not only professed, but practiced. Our impact is measured by transformed lives, strengthened churches, and restored communities.

We identify, equip, and hold accountable churches and ministries committed to holistic Christian witness—spiritual, social, economic, environmental, and public.

“You can quote scripture and ‘believe,’ yet see no impact on what we actually practice.”
— Rev. Dr. Liz Ríos

CCHM exists to close that gap between belief and action.

How we identify and our standard for practice across our ministries and churches.

How We Identify CCHM Churches & Ministries

Our Standard of Practice

CCHM recognizes churches and ministries by faith in action, not words alone. Affiliated churches and ministries demonstrate:

  • A clear Christian confession rooted in Scripture

  • Ethical, accountable leadership

  • Active engagement beyond church walls

  • Commitment to justice, compassion, and human dignity

  • Tangible service to the poor and marginalized

Affiliation with CCHM is covenantal, signaling shared theology and shared responsibility.

Our Theological Identity

Rooted in Historic Faith

CCHM stands within the historic Christian tradition while responding faithfully to contemporary realities.

We are:

  • Orthodox — grounded in Scripture and centered on Christ

  • Reformed — continually renewed in faith and practice

  • Pentecostal — empowered by the Holy Spirit for mission and transformation

  • Holistic Liberationists — proclaiming a Gospel that liberates the whole person and confronts injustice

Our Pillars of Praxis

Faith Measured by Practice

CCHM churches and ministries are guided by four shared commitments:

  • We See the Humanity of All People

  • We Care for the Poor

  • We Affirm Women

  • We Are Guardians of the Earth

These pillars define our standard across all churches, ministries, and leaders.

What This Looks Like

Across Our Network

CCHM impact is visible through:

  • Churches engaged in community development and public witness

  • Ministries addressing housing, food insecurity, education, and health

  • Leaders formed for ethical, prophetic, and accountable service

  • Advocacy rooted in faith, not partisanship

  • Worship that fuels action—and action that flows from worship

Our Measure of Faithfulness

CCHM believes right belief must produce right action.

Our theology must walk.
Our worship must build.

This is how we measure faithfulness—and how we pursue holistic Christian transformation.