A secret weapon in the fight against diseases: faith leaders
When an epidemic or health crisis occurs, health leaders are often in the best position to influence people's behaviour and bring about change.
Dr. Jo Anne Lyon is the General Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church. The rich historical mission of the Church is committed to transforming lives, churches, and communities with the hope and holiness of Jesus Christ. Dr. Lyon serves on the board of directors of many organizations as representative of The Wesleyan Church including the National Association of Evangelicals Executive Committee, Christian Community Development Association, National Religious Partnership for the Environment, Asbury Theological Seminary Board, Council on Faith of the World Economic Forum, the President of The United States Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and as an Ex – Officio member for all Wesleyan Institutions of Higher Education.