Category: Methods
Ministry Needs You.
It Is Volunteers In The Local Church That Drive Gospel Outreach: Consider Finding Your Place in Full-time Volunteer Ministry A powerful partnership emerges between pastors, physicians, and the church membership in medical ministry. As described in a previous post, they form a three-legged stool—a sturdy support system for advancing the gospel and meeting the community’s… Read more
The BLESS App
A Simple Tool to Transform Your Community Using Christ’s Method of Ministry Building authentic connections with those around us can be challenging in our busy world. Many of us stick to ourselves because we are too busy to get involved with others, and we already live on the edge of our resources and energy. Yet,… Read more
Science and Truth
The past 200 years have brought an in-depth knowledge of multiple scientific disciplines. In the physical world, chemists and physicists have moved beyond the periodic table to an understanding of sub-atomic particles. Yet, they see even more profound and more complex organizational possibilities in the physical world. In the biological realm, physicians have moved beyond… Read more
Spiritual Conversations in Healthcare
A Winsome Approach to Communicating the Gospel in Clinical Settings with the Engel Scale Using the Engel Scale to Communicate the Gospel in a Clinical Setting The Engel Scale is a powerful tool for healthcare workers who wish to effectively communicate the gospel in a clinical setting. It helps assess a person’s spiritual journey, guiding… Read more
God’s Health Plan vs Modern Medicine
God’s Prescription for Lasting Health Too often medicine and health are mistakenly equated. The modern medical technology and knowledge are gifts from God! They can prolong life, relieve pain and suffering, and allow a person to regain health. However, health does not come from medicine. In fact, most medicines have a list of potential health-destroying… Read more
Redefining Success in Medical Ministry: It’s Not Just About Health
What is Our Metric for Success? In medical missionary work, how do we determine when we are genuinely being effective? What is our target or destination? These are questions we all must face at some point in our journey. For those passionate about this work, knowing the goal means we can adjust our practices to… Read more
WHAT we do in Medical Ministry — part 3. References
WHAT we do. References from the writings of Ellen White for personal study of this topic. Save souls, cure bodies, and educateSanitariums should aim to save souls, provide physical healing, and educate patients in spiritual and health principles. [Counsels on Health, 469, 470] Read more