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Best Professional Medical Practice for Medical Evangelism Teams |
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Medicine and evangelism are fundamentally connected. The
Gospel message is imparted quite naturally through medicine. Physical and
spiritual needs impact the whole person including body, mind, emotions and
spirit. The very practice of medicine is an opportunity to live out the Gospel
message. Love, mercy, compassion, sacrifice and healing are all aspects of
Christ's work and are demonstrated through a medical evangelism outreach. The
medical care lasts for only a short time but the acceptance of Jesus Christ
lasts for eternity. With careful planning, flexibility, humility and a
servant's heart, the medical team members can move as the Spirit of God moves,
providing mercy, healing, compassionate care and effective communication of the
Word of God. Many medical professionals become frustrated when they are unable
to provide all the modern medical interventions. It is important to design
Christian medical outreaches in such a way that the medicine serves the Gospel
and not visa versa.
As representatives of Christ to the world, it is imperative that the medical professionals
work within the scope of best practice and know their limitations! Medications/supplies
must be of the highest standard. What is done in a short-term medical
evangelism outreach reflects directly on the host missionary either positively
or negatively.
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