Category: Principles of Medical Ministry
Principles of medical missionary work.
The Worst Evil: How Separating Medicine and Ministry Harms the Church
The Necessity of Integrating Medicine and Ministry: Protecting the Church from “The Worst Evil” In the journey to unite medicine and ministry, we uncover profound reasons why these two fields must not operate in isolation. The mission to combine these disciplines is not just a matter of practicality; it is a spiritual imperative that has… Read more
The Pastors Job Description in the Pastor/Physician Team.
Building Effective Pastor-Physician Teams: A Blueprint for Success and The Church’s Secret Weapon. (Part two of a two part series) In the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, health and the gospel are intended to work hand-in-hand. Ellen White emphasized the importance of uniting these two areas, stating that “when the gospel ministers and the medical missionary workers… Read more
The Physicians Job Description in the Pastor/Physician Team
Building Effective Pastor-Physician Teams: A Blueprint for Success and The Church’s Secret Weapon. (Part one of a two part series) The Pastor/Physician Team: Clarifying the Physician’s RoleIn the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, there is a unique and powerful combination of health and the gospel. Ellen White emphasized the critical need for this union when she wrote,… 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
The Knowledge of God as a Power for Change
The Healing Power of A Knowledge of God. A Sacred Approach to Wellness and Lifestyle Change. In the realm of healthcare, where the primary goal is to improve and sustain health, we often focus on the physical aspects of healing—addressing symptoms, prescribing treatments, and encouraging lifestyle changes. While these efforts are essential, they frequently fall… 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