Tag: #Sacrifice
A Sacred vs Secular Approach To Healtcare
John Torquato, MD
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
“Don’t Tell Anyone”
John Torquato, MD
Guarding the Vision: Lessons in Sacrifice and Trust With Advice I Never Expected. It was a warm afternoon as I strolled across the campus of Loma Linda University, my alma mater. The familiar paths felt both nostalgic and inspiring. I had graduated medical school, completed my residency, and now worked in the job I had… Read more
Project RESTORE: An Example of Gospel Medical Missionary Evangelism
John Torquato, MD
Merging Medicine and Ministry for Transformational Evangelism In the early 1990s, Pastor Jim Brackett and his wife Neva embarked on a bold and innovative initiative that would bridge the gap between physical healing and spiritual restoration. Their Project RESTORE (Reaching Seattle for Eternity) in Seattle became a model of how medicine and ministry could work together to… Read more
Ministry Needs You.
John Torquato, MD
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
Young People Can Do Amazing Things If They Are Given Amazing Things to Do
John Torquato, MD
The mission of medical ministry is a collaborative effort that requires the involvement of pastors, physicians, and the entire church community. Together, these three groups form the legs of a sturdy stool. If any leg is missing, the mission falters. Within the church, one leg of this stool, a vibrant and dynamic component, is the… Read more
Sacrifice Is The “Currency” of Ministry
John Torquato, MD
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
Tag, You’re It!
John Torquato, MD
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