Tag: #HealthcareMinistryResources
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 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
Faith Flags:
A Gentle Tool for Spiritual Engagement in Medical Ministry Faith flags are subtle cues that help determine if someone might be open to spiritual conversations. For those of us in medical ministry, faith flags can be incredibly useful in gauging whether a patient might want to discuss matters of faith, or if we should let… 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
Tag, You’re It!
Welcome to The Medical Ministry Blog: Your Comprehensive Resource for Healthcare Ministry At TheMedicalMinistry.com, we’re dedicated to providing you with valuable insights and resources on medical ministry. Each article is meticulously categorized and tagged with meta tags to ensure easy navigation and access to the information you need. Our systematic approach guarantees that you can… Read more