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This blog builds the case for International Faith-Based Telemedicine and invites you to participate in what is sure to be a significant component of tomorrow's International Healthcare Delivery System

Have you have ever wondered, “How is this ever going to work?” Even 30 years into my medical career, I find that balancing medicine, family and missions is a challenge.

By Donald Thompson MD, MPH & TM In many international ministry settings, you as the ex-pat are seen as the medical expert, whether you are medically trained or not. While you might be a highly accomplished doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or community health worker, often pastors, church planters, evangelists, or project managers are sought out as “the medical experts.” In spite ...

By James B Kline All I said was, “Unsweetened tea, please” and it was obvious to the waiter that I was a Yankee in the Deep South. It was obvious that iced tea had to be sweet, like really, really sweet. I should have known better for at that point I had been married to a southerner for nearly 11 years. For us, coffee-black and bold was our beverage of choice and as a result w...

Walt Larimore takes a look at spiritual interventions in patient care. Read or listen to his talk in this post.

In this post, Dr. Ginger Cameron discusses the Coronavirus and Missions. She talks about finding balance between facts and faith. Learn three simple steps to help you make your decision.

Dr. James D. Smith, whose medical career was as an Otolaryngologist in an Academic setting, talks about healthcare education as a challenge and opportunity for mission hospitals and universities

Announcing a new way to level-up your short-term trip program with a digital course in missions: Missions Made Simple

In this post, Marcia Grand Ortega discusses Incorporating the Principles for Responsible and Impactful Missionary Work.

What do we mean by a "call?" The answer lies in comparing out ideas of "calling" with the Bible's teaching about how and why God guides his people.