Category: Uncategorized

  • A Call for Integrity in Adventist Healthcare

    A Call for Integrity in Adventist Healthcare

    Lessons from the Fall of Israel In just one generation, the Jewish nation fell from being a theocracy under God’s direct leadership to a divided, broken kingdom. Israel’s rise under King Solomon was marked by wealth, wisdom, and influence, yet it swiftly declined. The reasons for this fall are rooted in fundamental deviations from the… Read more

  • Engaging the Conscience for Lifestyle Change

    Engaging the Conscience for Lifestyle Change

    In previous discussions, we’ve emphasized that character shapes destiny, and this is why character development is a central goal in medical ministry. But this naturally raises the question: How do we influence a patient’s character in a healthcare setting in a way that will also improve their health? Interestingly, even in secular environments where people… Read more

  • Programs vs Ministry: A Pastors Perspective

    Programs vs Ministry: A Pastors Perspective

    Many churches and pastors have stopped conducting Health Programs for the community. Why? Because as they are commonly conducted, they consume time, and resources with very little or no soul-saving or baptismal results. Even though Jesus did more healing the sick than preaching the gospel, and by so doing reaching the multitudes, most pastors today… Read more

  • The Power of a Sacred Approach to Healthcare

    The Power of a Sacred Approach to Healthcare

    In the world of healthcare, the secular approach has provided us with valuable tools and methods to help patients achieve better health outcomes. However, while effective to a degree, it is ultimately incomplete. It falls short of the full potential that a sacred approach can offer, particularly when it comes to long-term lifestyle changes and… Read more

  • A Secular Model of Healthcare: We Need Something Better!

    A Secular Model of Healthcare: We Need Something Better!

    In today’s healthcare landscape, a secular approach dominates the way we address patient care, focusing heavily on the scientific methods and psychological models we’ve all been trained in. While these methods, such as Prochaska’s Model of Change and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, have become the backbone of modern medical practice, they reveal significant deficiencies when… Read more