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As Lifewater joins together with other organizations, governments, and individuals to end the global water and sanitation crisis, we recognize that Christian community development comes from a significantly different perspective than non-Christian community development efforts. Christian community development is a reflection of the love of God for His people. In the Bible, we see Jesus healing people physically and spiritually, meeting their needs and bringing them into relationship with Himself. As people transformed by the love of God, we respond to God’s call to share the gospel with others through both physical and spiritual actions such as studying the Bible, building and restoring relationships, improving community health, and increasing access to safe water. At Lifewater, our goal is that God would transform communities; we work through His love, manifested in physical and spiritual changes. The principles outlined below serve as reminders to each member of the Lifewater t

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