Abstract
Faith plays an important role in health and quality of life among minorities. The minority church and other faith-based organizations have provided continued support, guidance, and direction to individuals and families facing health-related and life-threatening illnesses. Minority faith-based organizations have historically served as the “life-center" of the community, providing services that nourish the mind, body and soul. Faith communities—including churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other places of worship—have tremendous potential for building assets and forging access to improve the health status in minority communities.