Source Expert: Brandon Harvath
Brandon Harvath serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Christian Care Ministry (CCM), the nonprofit 501(c)(3) association of churches that manages Medi-Share. CCM believes that we should reclaim the biblical mandate to care and provide for our brothers and sisters in Christ. Through CCM's healthcare sharing programs – among others – Christians are able to share each other's everyday burdens, much like the early church did in the book of Acts.
CCM believes Christians should operate at the intersection of faith and sharing, noting the American church doesn’t have a resource issue, but simply needs to do a better job of connecting needs to available resources.
Key Topics Harvath Can Address:
· Values-aligned spending: We are in a culture war, and as Christian consumers, we have a responsibility to consider how our dollars can be used to further kingdom causes.
· Church and culture: Today’s church should be intentional about having a practical and significant impact on the culture war, rather than be angry boycotters.
· The intersection of faith and sharing: Beyond healthcare sharing, there are many other verticals where faith and sharing can intersect.
· The Early Church’s model of sharing: According to Acts 6, seven wise and compassionate individuals were appointed to serve as deacons, entrusted with the responsibility of connecting needs to resources. This practice, which CCM models, is an important component of the church being the church.
Biographical Information on Brandon Harvath:
· Harvath joined CCM in 2021, first serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO) before his appointment to CEO.
· Previously, Harvath held leadership roles with Highmark, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross and MBNA/Bank of America. Most recently, Harvath served as CEO at Saint Francis Healthcare in Wilmington, DE.
· Harvath’s professional background and current role leading one of the innovators in healthcare sharing give him a unique perspective on the parallel economy.
· A homeschooling father of seven, Harvath is passionate about family, and the freedom to choose educational and healthcare options that align with faith and values.
About Christian Care Ministry
Based in Melbourne, FL, CCM’s flagship service is Medi-Share, a healthcare-sharing program that provides an affordable alternative to health insurance for faith-based consumers. Founded in 1993, today Medi-Share serves nearly 400,000 members, and more than $7 billion dollars in medical bills have been shared and discounted.
For more information about Christian Care Ministry, visit https://mychristiancare.org/press/.
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