Christian Benefit Association

During these uncertain times, families should be safeguarded with some type of Protection Plan. The Christian Benefits Association offers its members that assurance. Participating and attending Church may just SAVE YOUR LIFE!

The Health Benefits of Church Participation

Studies at major University and Health research centers (Harvard, Duke, MAYO, etc.) demonstarte that people who actively participate in a church greatly increase their opportunity to experience the following health benefits:

Live Longer: An average of SEVEN (7) years! African Americans enjoy up to FOURTEEN (14) extra years of life.

High Blood Pressure: Forty percent (40%) less likely to have it, which helps to save vital organs such as: Kidneys, Heart and Brain.

Heart Disease, Emphysema, Suicide and some kinds of Cancer: Risk of death is reduced by fifty percent (50%)

Strokes: Risk of early stroke decreased by 700%.

Diabetes, Respiratory Disease or Infectious Diseases: Are about four (4) times more likely to be the cause of death for those who never attended church.

Depression: Seventy percent (70%) more likely to recover than the non-religious.

Immune System: The powerful effect of religion to reduce stress which inhibits the bodies production of Cortisol and Interleukin 6.

Hospital Stays: More than a 50% reduction in hospital stays was observed. Less exposure equals less money spent.

Protective Effects: Church attendance has shown to be effective against drugs and alocohol abuse as well as criminal delinquency.

Divorces: Reduced to fourteen percent (14%); Plus very religious women have enjoyed a higher level of sexual satisfaction in their marriage than non-religious women.

Family Income: Youth who grew up in poverty in the 70's and 80'swho also attended church weekly earn an average of $12, 600 more than their non-church going peers. In 40 years that's $500,000.

Church Participation: Extends life, enhances life and improves the level of life's satisfaction.

Conventional Medical Care: Combined with a faith-based life is a sound prescription for health and vitality.

God's Promises to You for Health and Longevity

Who will cure us?
"For I am the Lord that healeth thee" Exodus 15:26 "For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds", Saith the LORD. Jer.30:17

How powerful is faith?
"And Jesus said unto him, "Go thy way; thy faith has made thee whole." Mark 10:52

What types of diseases will God heal?
"And to heal ALL manner of sickness and ALL manner of disease." Matt. 10:1 "Who forgiveth all thine iniquities: who healeth all thy diseases." Ps.103:3

What's required of us to be healed?
"And Jesus answering saith unto them, 'Have faith in God.'" Mark 11:22

What is God willing to do for us?
"I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee." 2 Kings 20:5 "And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and he have commited sins, they shall be forgiven him." James 5:15 "With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation." Ps. 91:16

What do we have to do to get help?
"Ask and it shall be given you; seek and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you." Matt.7:7 "He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honour him." Ps. 91:14

How can we get it all?
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." Matt. 6:33 "If you live wisely, you will live a long time. Wisdom will add years to your life." Prov. 9:11