Surviving motherhood is a genuine concern. Maternal and newborn deaths are the 6th and 7th leading causes of life years lost in the world’s poorest nations. Sepsis, post-partum hemorrhage (PPH), eclampsia-preeclampsia, and failure to progress are the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Major interventions are to reduce family size and to provide quality obstetric care at d...
God's call to his people are both general and specific. They are also tailored by God for each person, and for different seasons of life. Because God's specific calls to serve Him are tailored and individualized, they are never the same. Over time, God's specific calls to an individual can change. All of this can make the process of discerning God's call baffling a times! The ke...
Discover how medical missions outreach is expanding healthcare access in remote areas, reaching underserved populations through impactful programs.
Jesus demonstrated repeatedly the connection between physical health and the gospel. This session will discuss innovative ways to leverage healthcare skills through the local church in frontier mission areas that creates exponential Kingdom impact.
Session recorded on November 7 2024 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM. Repeated November 8 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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There are principles and strategies for creating and growing Kingdom-driven ministries that glorify God by serving the needy and engaging the international unreached. This session will explore the power of incarnational living, the centrality of the church, the link between serving the needy at home and overseas, and the importance of investing in younger disciples.
Session recorded on Satur...
Discover the impact of surgical mission trips, delivering life-saving surgeries in remote areas while overcoming challenges and experiencing the rewards of volunteering abroad.
Living and working in settings with overwhelming poverty, malnutrition, disease, and death can result in accumulating stress, trauma, and burnout. How is it possible to endure in these settings for years? What strategies enable us to not only endure but to do so with joy? We'll discuss the value of remembering with gratitude, lamenting in community with national and missionary colleagues, a...
Explore universal healthcare systems worldwide, comparing healthcare models and access to healthcare in different countries.
Medical education has a potentially powerful role in global health. This breakout will explore some ways that medical education can not only support patient care but also augment research capacity building to better care for critically ill patients in resource-limited countries.
Session recorded on Saturday, November 11th during Session Block #6 at 8:00 AM EST ; speaker: Burton Lee
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Explore global nursing volunteer programs and the roles of nurses in healthcare missions, making an impact in underserved areas around the world.
