Resources

Partnering for Empowerment

The opportunities to serve the Lord around the world are plentiful. In order to accomplish the mission He h...

Faith vs. Fear

Fear and anxiety are universal, impacting all people, including the Incarnated Son of God. Prudence in the ...

Solving the Greatest Problem in Missions: Interpersonal Conflict

The most common cause for expatriate healthcare professionals to abandon their service in a mission hospita...

Walking with Those in Need Without Losing Heart

As Christians, we are indisputably called to walk into the dark places of God’s creation and proclaim his g...

Spiritual Interventions in Patient Care

A brief review of how to become an everyday missionary in your healthcare profession. This session will loo...

Long-Term Missionary Opportunities for Nurses

Dealing with Bribes, Theft, and Begging

In the streets they offer an outstretched limp hand and a pathetic pleading look. You feel compelled to giv...

Vectorborne Diseases: Zika, Yellow Fever, Dengue, and Chikungunya

Vector-borne diseases are among the most complex of all infectious diseases to prevent and control. In rece...

How medical missionaries can be resilient in the midst of trauma and stress

Drawing principles from psychological research and Christian scriptures, this workshop will explore factors...

The Student Years: How to Plan For Your Calling in US or International Missions

You have a heart for God’s people but are wondering how to prepare. Come learn how to take steps from...

Finding God’s Call for Your Life

What do we mean by a "call?" The answer lies in comparing out ideas of "calling" with t...

Communicating with Muslims

If you are ministering in a Muslim Community it is imperative to understand the cultural implications of Is...

Clinical Rotations: USA and International

Doing a clinical rotation in a missional setting is critical for every healthcare student who sees medicine...

Finding God's Will

This session will help participants to work through the nebulous idea of God's calling by exploring a B...

Marriage in Missions

Panel to be moderated by Eric and Rachel McLaughlin

Medicine, Missions, and Motherhood

Balancing too many roles, wearing too many hats. It's tough to be a missionary doctor mom...is it even ...

Poverty: A Marred Identity

Systemic poverty often plagues the places where global health professionals serve. Grappling with this crus...

How to Learn Another Language

Clear communication is essential in any effective healthcare environment. Working in another language adds ...

Better Clinical Decisions at the Point of Patient Care

Sub-Saharan African clinicians largely practice in an information-poor and resource-constrained environment...

Care of Children with Disabilities

Panel to be moderated by Dick Bransford