Faith-based organizations want their congregation members to be healthy physically as well as spiritually. Additionally, people look toward their faith communities for support in various aspects of their lives.

The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the Michigan Steps Up! Healthy Lifestyle Campaign want to support Michigan’s citizens in achieving better health through increased physical activity, healthier eating and adopting tobacco-free lifestyles. The following websites were developed by these organizations in collaboration with other partners to support the efforts of faith-based organizations in promoting healthier congregations.

Click on the links below to visit the website you want to learn more about.

• Walk by Faith Promoting Healthy Congregations Website -- This website provides an online tool that helps faith organizations take a look at the various ways they are supporting better health for congregation members and providing ideas for action steps that can make a difference. You can also find resources and relevant information about a variety of health topics on this website.
  www.mihealthtools.org/faith
  
  
• Michigan Faith-Based Health Association Website -- The mission of the MFBHA is to equip churches and faith organizations to build capacity, train leadership and develop strategic networking relationships to meet the health needs of children and families. The MFBHA is open to anyone in the faith community with a commitment to improving the health of children and families in Michigan. The website provides more information about the MFBHA, an online membership application and online resources for sharing and networking among MFBHA members.
  www.mihealthtools.org/mfbha