Being a Doctor and Raising a Family: Medicine, Missions, and Motherhood - Have you have ever wondered, “How is this ever going to work?” Learn from 30 years of life experience.
By Donald Thompson MD, MPH & TM
In many international ministry settings, you as the ex-pat are seen as the medical expert, whether you are medically trained or not. While you might be a highly accomplished doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or community health worker, often pastors, church planters, evangelists, or project managers are sought out as “the medical experts.” In spite ...
This blog builds the case for International Faith-Based Telemedicine and invites you to participate in what is sure to be a significant component of tomorrow's International Healthcare Delivery System
Dr. James D. Smith, whose medical career was as an Otolaryngologist in an Academic setting, talks about healthcare education as a challenge and opportunity for mission hospitals and universities
Ten days ago, Alabama reported that they had zero confirmed cases of COVID-19. When pressed, it turns out that Alabama had done almost no testing. This inspired Dr. Robert Record, CEO for Christ Health Center (CHC) in Birmingham, to take the initiative to find testing for their patients. Last week Christ Health Center, in partnership with Church of the Highlands and a local testing lab, opened ...
Helping someone battling addiction requires difficult decisions. Through real-life examples, listeners can find a nugget of hope in the midst of the devastating effects of addiction.
There is a story in the Old Testament about the tribes of Israel coming to David before he was made king. Each tribe was described by their skill set. The skill set of the smallest tribe stands out most to me: the sons of Issachar, who “understood the times and knew what Israel should do.”
This pandemic of both virus and fear needs us to be sons of Issachar—understanding th...
What If Your Calling Isn’t a Puzzle to Solve—But a Path to Walk?
You’re not alone. If you’re exploring your role in healthcare missions but feel unsure about your next step, this free eBook is for you.
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