Tag: #FaithAndHealth
The Literature on Religious Faith and Healing
Do We Have Examples In The Literature That Show A Connection Between Faith and Healing? Research has consistently shown that religious faith can play a significant role in the physical healing process. Several studies suggest that spirituality and religious involvement can lead to better health outcomes, including improved immune function, reduced stress levels, and enhanced… Read more
The Hidden Trap in Medical Ministry
Avoiding A Subtle But Serious Error We all want to see medical work and ministry come together in a way that truly honors God. But there’s a subtle mistake that’s easy to miss—one that can completely derail the real mission of medical ministry. It’s a trap I’ve seen again and again, and one that I… Read more
A Sacred vs Secular Approach To Healtcare
The Target You Focus On Makes All The Difference. Just Ask The Bull. In the realm of healthcare, there are two distinct approaches: secular, commercial medicine and medical ministry. The difference between these two is not simply a matter of treatment methods or technology; rather, it is a fundamental divergence in focus and philosophy. Secular… Read more
The Difference Between Secular, Commercial Medicine and Medical Ministry
In the realm of healthcare, two distinct approaches exist: secular, commercial medicine and medical ministry. Both share a common goal of helping patients achieve better health, but their methods, depth, and ultimate impact differ significantly. While secular medicine is grounded in science and behavioral change, medical ministry extends beyond the physical, reaching into the deeper… Read more
Praying With Patients:
A Simple, Winsome Approach For many, praying with others—especially in a clinical setting—can feel uncomfortable or even intimidating. Some clinicians may struggle with how to offer prayer, uncertain if it is appropriate in a medical context or fearful of rejection. Others may worry that patients will perceive the offer as an agenda beyond their healthcare… Read more
The Mind Cure
Using Spiritual Principles to Diagnose and Treat the Root Causes of Illness As a family practice physician deeply committed to combining ministry and medicine, I’ve often turned to the principles found in the Spirit of Prophecy, particularly Ellen White’s Ministry of Healing, for guidance in treating my patients wholistically. One of the most impactful sections… Read more
Health Notes by Dr Elvin Adams: A Resource for Health Ministry
Seventh-day Adventist Authors The Seventh-day Adventist Church is fortunate to have an abundance of highly respected clinicians, scientists and thought leaders who skillfully integrate health principles with spiritual truths. These individuals use their expertise in authoring materials that promote physical well-being while also connecting deeply with the gospel message offering practical tools for ministry growth.… Read more
Program Review: The Best Weigh
Best Weigh is a low-cost, weight management system designed to be conducted in Seventh-day Adventist Churches. The program meets once a week for 10 weeks. It is overtly evangelistic in that participants are introduced to God as the most dependable agent for behavior change. They are assigned Bible readings for each day of the 10 week… Read more
John H.N. Tindall: A Pioneer of Gospel-Medical Missionary Evangelism.
The life and work of Elder John H.N. Tindall stand as a testament to the power of blending health reform and evangelism to reach and transform communities. Over a career spanning decades, Tindall’s innovative methods influenced the trajectory of medical missionary work, setting a standard for generations of Seventh-day Adventists to follow. Ellen Whites Medical… Read more
Sacrifice Is The “Currency” of Ministry
In the pursuit of uniting medicine and ministry, there lies an undeniable truth: sacrifice is the very essence of ministry. It is the currency with which we purchase the opportunity to reveal the character and love of Christ to the world. This principle is not just an abstract concept but a practical reality, rooted in… Read more