The Role of Christianity in Holistic Community Transformation

Abstract

Christianity has a holistic mandate to transform lives and communities. This mandate is based on the Great Commission (Matt 28:18–20) and Jesus' charge to his disciples to be the light of the world (Matt 5:14–15). The various communities around the world, especially in the majority of the world, are still vulnerable in terms of life conditions, hunger, wars, and conflicts. The paper assessed the role of the Christians/ churches in holistically transforming lives and societies. The methodology used was qualitative, employing secondary data, observation, and interviews. The holistic approach includes the spiritual, social, and physical dimensions. The article argues that transformation hinges on promoting Christian belief, fighting against poverty, and promoting socio-economic and conflict resolution in the communities. The paper concludes that this holistic transformation is vital to the well-being and existence of people in the communities.