In many communities, traditional medicines are all people have ever known. Here's how medical missions navigate that reality with respect and compassion.
STUDENTS and Residents will learn about original motivation, long-haul stamina, pearls and pitfalls of living in community, debt, vision for one’s next step to the nations, and helping those in need Today tensioned with investing in education to help others later. Hear from a dentist, physician, PT student, an international missionary doctor and a student minister.
Speaker(s): Jessie T...
Join us for a dynamic and engaging 2-hour interactive workshop exploring "The Impact of Global Trends on Cross-Cultural Missions."
This session will delve into key global trends—such as technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, migration patterns, and cultural changes—that significantly influence the landscape of global gospel proclamation. Through a balanced mix...
Becoming involved in healthcare education can provide a way for healthcare workers and laypersons to be part of a strategic plan to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Deciding to use this strategy as a bridge to the Gospel means understanding what it means to serve in a cross-cultural context before ever going anywhere. Learn about this exciting opportunity to meet the needs of communiti...
In Honor-Shame cultures, people can misinterpret and see in our actions merit making, proselytization or apostasy, however pure our motivation may be. We will look at honor-shame based worldviews, come to understand how people may interpret what we do and look at risks and practices that may help us show and share God’s love appropriately. The workshop will use observations from relief an...
Aspiring missionaries face daunting obstacles that will only be overcome with spiritual weapons and practices. This session will concentrate on four irreplaceable strategies that will prepare medical missionaries for battle--and victory. We'll explore internalizing the Gospel, hearing from God through His Word, developing a theology of suffering, and operating within the Body of Christ.
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Spiritual Building Blocks for Fruitful Kingdom Work
Session recorded on November 7 2024 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM and November 8 2024 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Session block #2
Speaker name(s):Rick Donlon, MD
Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/spiritual-building-blocks-for-fruitful-kingdom-work
