GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH EVANGELISM

What GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH EVANGELISM does

Global Community Health Evangelism, operating as the Global CHE Network, is a US-based nonprofit headquartered in Payson, Arizona that curates and propagates a Christ-centered community development methodology known as Community Health Evangelism (CHE). Founded by Stan Rowland, the network coordinates a federation of 495 affiliate organizations operating across 115 countries, reaching 14,582 communities and engaging 106,383 trained CHE workers. Its core deliverable is a tiered training curriculum (TOT 1, TOT 2, TOT 3), supplemented by Internships, Vision Seminars, Children's CHE, and an online TOT 1 cohort delivered via Zoom. The organization also operates a formal sister-organization relationship with Neighborhood Transformation for US urban ministry deployment.

The product surface is a training and methodology business, not a software platform. Curriculum assets comprise over 10,000 lessons, distributed on USB and via affiliate-led in-person events at locations such as YWAM Arua Base (Uganda), ECHO North America (Fort Myers), ECHO Asia (Thailand), and partner sites in Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Idaho, Arizona, and elsewhere. Pricing varies materially by geography and format: TOT 1 online starts at $85, in-person US trainings range from $263 to $500, and the East Africa Internship is priced at $1,650 inclusive of accommodation and field visits; some regional trainings are offered free of charge.

The revenue model is a hybrid of training fees, recurring membership dues, and donations (including a $50,000 matching campaign referenced on the website). Go-to-market is event-driven and affiliate-led: members are acquired through the website, vision seminars, and referral from existing affiliates, with network membership providing access to curriculum, training, and peer connection. The customer base consists of churches, mission organizations, faith-based NGOs, individual missionaries, and the impoverished communities those organizations serve. Headcount at the central organization is approximately 5 employees, indicating a lean coordinating body that depends on its 495 affiliates for on-the-ground delivery.

Name

GLOBAL COMMUNITY HEALTH EVANGELISM

Legal name

Global CHE Network

Website

https://chenetwork.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global CHE Network is a US-based nonprofit that trains and federates 495 affiliate organizations across 115 countries to deliver Christ-centered community health and development programs, generating revenue from training fees, membership dues, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Payson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Fees: Fees charged for various training programs including TOT 1, TOT 2, Internships, and Vision Seminars at various price points ranging from $85 to $1,650 depending on location and program duration
2. Donations: The organization solicits donations through its website with matching donation campaigns (e.g., $50,000 matching campaign)
3. Membership Dues: Network membership with benefits including training, curriculum, and connection to the global CHE network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global CHE Network offers a structured Community Health Evangelism (CHE) training and certification program (TOT 1, TOT 2, TOT 3) delivered through in-person workshops at global affiliate locations and online via Zoom, supplemented by Internships, Vision Seminars, and Children's CHE courses. A network membership provides recurring access to the curriculum, training resources, and connection to 495 affiliate organizations across 115 countries.

Product overview

Global CHE Network is a distributed training and network organization offering Community Health Evangelism (CHE) programs across 115 countries. The core offering consists of multi-level Trainer of Trainers (TOT) certification programs (TOT 1, TOT 2, TOT 3) that teach the CHE methodology for community transformation integrating physical health, spiritual development, and sustainable development. The portfolio includes in-person trainings at various global locations, online/virtual training options, internship programs with field experience, vision seminars, and specialized Children's CHE curriculum. The network also provides membership access to training resources, curriculum materials (over 10,000 lessons available on USB), and connection among 495 affiliate organizations worldwide. Training costs vary by location and format, ranging from free (some locations) to $1,650+ for comprehensive internship programs including accommodation and field visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TOT 1 (Trainer of Trainers Level 1) Entry-level CHE certification training that equips participants to facilitate CHE lessons and begin community health evangelism work. Covers foundational CHE principles and methodology; prerequisites for higher TOT levels.
• TOT 2 (Trainer of Trainers Level 2) Advanced CHE training focusing on discipleship, project planning, management for holistic community empowerment, and teamwork. Requires completion of TOT 1.
• TOT 3 (Trainer of Trainers Level 3) Advanced level CHE training building on TOT 1 and TOT 2 foundations, including training at YWAM Arua Base in Uganda.
• CHE Internship Program Comprehensive multi-week internship hosted by regional CHE teams (Kenya, Uganda) that includes field visits to active CHE sites and often incorporates TOT 2 training. Includes accommodations, meals, airport transfers, and field visits.
• CHE Vision Seminar Introduction seminar covering key elements of mission strategies for sharing the gospel, multiplying disciples, and community transformation. Features transformation stories and practical tools for addressing poverty and worldview issues.
• Children's CHE Specialized CHE training focused on children's ministry using the CHE strategy, including curriculum for working with children in community settings.
• Online TOT 1 Training Virtual delivery of TOT 1 training via Zoom, allowing remote participation with training materials provided via USB (with additional cost for USB, cannot be shipped overseas).
• Network Membership Membership program offering benefits including training access, curriculum resources, and connection with other CHE practitioners across 115 countries and 495 organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 115 countries reached with CHE programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• CHE UgandacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization conducting TOT 1, TOT 2, TOT 3, and internship training programs in Uganda. Hosts training at YWAM Arua Base and YWAM Compas Arua City locations.
• CHE AlbaniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional affiliate coordinator for CHE programs in Albania
• The Meros CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical ministry partner that studies and explores CHE in various contexts and countries to strengthen gospel-centered health and development
• 1MissioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMission organization that adopted CHE as their primary community development strategy
• Neighborhood TransformationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organization focused on US urban ministry. Stan Rowland, founder of Community Health Evangelism, piloted NT in the United States
• ECHOcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHosts TOT trainings at ECHO North America (Fort Myers, FL) and ECHO Asia (Thailand). Partnership provides access to agricultural and community development resources
• Medical Ambassadors / Medical Ambassadors InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConducts online TOT 1 trainings and hosts trainings at various locations including Kenya CHE House, Stone Mountain GA, and coordinates online programs
• Equip InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosts TOT 1 trainings in North Carolina and other locations. Provides registration and training coordination
• YWAM (Youth With A Mission)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMultiple YWAM bases host CHE training including YWAM Arua Base Uganda, YWAM Costa Rica, and YWAM Compas Arua City
• The DecAid ProjectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeads TOT 1 trainings in partnership with ECHO North America in Florida and Papua New Guinea
• Compassion LinkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganizer of TOT 1 training in Springfield, Missouri
• Strong Roots / www.strongroots.nlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Africa-based affiliate organizing TOT 1 trainings and vision seminars in Makhado and Guyuni locations
• Emissaries MissioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosts TOT 1 training in Nampa, Idaho at 924 16th Avenue South location
• Team ExpansioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrganizes CHE Vision Seminars including events in Louisville, Kentucky. Contact: [email protected]
• Christ Emissaries Mission (CREMI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization conducting CHE training programs
• Christian Health Service Corps (CHSC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSponsored Cross-Cultural CHE TOT 1 courses including Mbale, Uganda training
• 360 (South Africa)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth African affiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• Accessible HoperegionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• Africa Fire MissionregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfrican affiliate mission organization in the Global CHE Network
• A Better World (Korea)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorean affiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• Care Well GlobalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal affiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• CHE KorearegionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorean affiliate organization coordinating CHE activities in Korea
• Global CHEregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• HEPFDCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• KesindoregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• Live GlobalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• Our GandaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization in the Global CHE Network focused on Uganda
• RescofregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• Teamwork AfricaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfrican affiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• Transform NepalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNepal-based affiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• Trees by the WaterregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• Upreach GlobalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal affiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• WIN (We Ignite)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization in the Global CHE Network
• World ChallengeregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMission organization affiliate in the Global CHE Network
• Game Life 1-2-3regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate organization in the Global CHE Network

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Equip International: Hosts TOT 1 trainings in North Carolina and other locations; shares the same curriculum delivery and registration coordination role as a CHE training partner.
• ECHO: Hosts CHE TOT trainings at ECHO North America (Fort Myers, FL) and ECHO Asia (Thailand); operates as a training hub for agricultural and community development resources with overlapping methodology.
• YWAM (Youth With A Mission): Multiple YWAM bases (Arua, Costa Rica, Compas) host CHE training as part of their discipleship/missions training portfolio, making YWAM a directly comparable faith-based training network.
• Neighborhood Transformation: Sister organization founded by Stan Rowland that applies the CHE methodology to US urban ministry; directly comparable model targeting domestic community transformation.
• Medical Ambassadors International: Mission organization that conducts TOT 1 trainings and coordinates online programs for Global CHE Network; directly delivers the same CHE curriculum, making it the closest functional peer.

Broad incumbents

• Compassion International: Large Christ-centered child sponsorship and community development organization; similar faith-rooted, holistic development philosophy serving similar international mission-aligned beneficiaries.
• Samaritan's Purse: Major faith-based relief and development organization with community health, evangelism, and disaster response programs that overlap Global CHE's holistic transformation approach.
• World Relief: Faith-based humanitarian organization delivering community health and development programs internationally; comparable mission and target beneficiary base, though broader in scope.
• Food for the Hungry: Large faith-based community development organization with similar Christ-centered development philosophy and global program reach, but at much greater scale and a broader portfolio beyond training.
• HOPE International: Faith-based community development organization focused on poverty alleviation through sustainable programs; shares the holistic community transformation value proposition at a larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzKnC-txbd1t1WqDnl3DfAw
• Facebookfacebook.com/globalchenetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-community-health-evangelism

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