Points by Mona Suzuki with Article Written by Muriel Walker Share your experience. Inspire and inform others. It is a wonderful experience to go on a mission trip. Not only do you bless the people that you served and came in contact with, but you also have opportunity to share with others the work and […]
Initial Consideration When Planning a Medical Mission
Local Pastoral or Ministry Leader Most medical missions start with an established local church or ministry leader. This person is the main contact who can communicate adequately in English and is dependable to follow through with the Logistics (below) and is trustworthy as a Christian leader Spiritual Emphasis There should be an understanding from the […]
Church Organization of a Medical Mission
The first consideration in organizing a medical mission from within your home church is to obtain the approval and blessing of your church leadership. Determine what the appropriate steps are in your church’s leadership structure. The following are suggestions to consider and may also be viewed as a checklist. 1. CHURCH APPROVAL AND SUPPORT Pastoral […]
How To Conclude Your Medical Mission With Your Team Members and Leaders
I. THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING A DEBRIEFING MEETING WITH YOUR TEAM MEMBERS To share the reality of God during the mission as well as spiritual insights To conclude with team unity Review blessings and highlights Encourage introspection as to how individuals have been impacted by this mission To obtain feedback on anything viewed as negative […]
Planning And Organizing The Site Of A Medical Mission
SITE PREPARATION – best to be done 1-2 DAYS IN ADVANCE or on the AM of the medical mission – prepare large and readable / colorful SIGNS with NUMBERS SIGNS Registration Vital Signs Counseling (may be incorporated into the waiting area) Waiting Area Dental or Medical (Adult or Peds) Pharmacy – determine how best to […]