Messages from ICMDA events
Recorded on 12 June 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Mathew GeorgeThe Kingdom of God is a foundational concept in Christian theology, deeply rooted in the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ. While traditionally associated with spiritual and eschatological dimensions, its relevance extends into every sphere of life—including healthcare.The values and vision of the Kingdom offer a transformative framework for how care is delivered, how patients are treated, and how justice and compassion are integrated into medical practice.This webinar explores the understanding of the Kingdom of God, its theological significance, its implications for healthcare, and how it can be practically applied in contemporary clinical settings.Dr Mathew is a dentist by profession and served at Duncan Hospital in Bihar (1993–2013), a unit of Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA). With his wife, Latha, also a dentist, he pioneered dental work in EHA, establishing 14 dental units as Coordinator of Oral Health Services and later serving as Managing Director.From 2013–2019, he led the Missions Department at EMFI, shaping healthcare mission programmes. Currently, he heads Companions of Grace International, empowering healthcare professionals for mission work. Passionate about teaching and mentoring, he has spoken globally for 30 years.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 5 June 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Nicholas HerodotouPalliative Medicine is the symptom management of any patient who has an irreversible, progressive, life-limiting condition and is not solely cancer patients. It aims to enhance quality of life, utilizing a holistic, multidisciplinary approach. Good symptom management of palliative patients is what every clinician should be able to deliver. This short webinar addresses the practical management of how to commence strong opioids, palliative surgical interventions, palliative emergencies and lastly, when do you stop treating a patient who is clinically deteriorating.Nicholas studied medicine at St Andrew's University, Scotland, earning a BSc in medical sciences, then trained at St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College, London, qualifying in 1994. After GP training, he worked as a locum in General Practice and Psychiatry before choosing palliative medicine. He completed specialist training in Warwickshire (CCT 2007) and became an NHS consultant in Luton in 2009, focusing on holistic care in acute hospitals.His passion is to make a difference to palliative patients so that they die with dignity and respect.He is the former president of the Motor Neurone Disease Association local branch and a UCL lecturer.He is married to a former Dentist and they have four children. He enjoys playing squash player and running marathons.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 29 May 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Howard Lyons chairs a webinar with Dr Daniel O'NeillAddressing disease and suffering of individuals is a unique place where God's comforting and healing presence can be experienced. Stories can be shared and narratives integrated with God's grand healing narrative. Truth can be pursued with rational methods while the leading of the Holy Spirit guides us into all truth. Ancient biblical wisdom remains highly relevant for modern disease processes and even cures. Transcultural, timeless principles can be effectively applied for both illness prevention and healing intervention. How do Christian clinicians integrate God's word and presence into rational scientific medicine toward transformative healing in today's pluralistic world?Daniel O'Neill, MD, MTh is a physician-theologian and managing editor of Christian Journal for Global Health, Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and holds a master's degree in biblical & theological studies from Bethel Seminary. He has served on health and development projects among impoverished or displaced populations. He is a co-founder of Health for All Nations and author and co-editor of the book All Creation Groans: Toward a Theology of Disease and Global Health.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 22 May 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Howard Lyons chairs a webinar with Dr Steve SartoriLeaving a career in medicine is often very challenging and stressful for physicians. For those who navigate this transition well, there awaits an exciting array of new opportunities and a rewarding sense of fulfillment.Although much attention is focused on the financial aspect of retirement, a wholistic perspective yields far greater hope for flourishing during this stage of life.In this webinar, Dr. Steve Sartori will present a framework designed to maximize life satisfaction in retirement. Whether you are approaching retirement, already retired, or simply wondering “Will I ever retire?”, you should find something helpful.Dr. Steve Sartori is a retired family physician and certified life and leadership coach, who helps doctors and other healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being, maximize influence, and transition to retirement.A graduate of The Medical College of Wisconsin, he has been chief of staff at two hospitals, faculty member for a family medicine residency program, and chief medical officer for a community health center. He has served CMDA as a board member and founding Director of the Center for Well-being. He is married, with two daughters and five grandchildren, and enjoys traveling and sports.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 15 May 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Rev Bert Jones There are so many myths that exist in leadership development today. These widely held false beliefs are often passed down from leaders for generations and negatively impact our understanding and effectiveness in leadership. Even in healthcare settings, these leadership myths have trained many of our leaders.In this ICMDA leadership webinar Bert Jones explains these widely held leadership myths and exposes the truth about these misunderstandings. The goal is to equip healthcare professionals with these insights to more effectively lead and serve in their current roles and increase their potential for future leadership impact.Pastor Bert serves as the Vice President of Missions & Member Care for The Christian Medical & Dental Associations. In this role, Bert oversees all the mission outreach ministries of the CMDA as well as the Center for Well-being. Bert also serves as the Chaplain & a Coach for CMDA. Bert is a certified ACC Coach with the ICF (International Coaching Federation). Bert has co-authored 2 leadership books with Dr. David Stevens, “Leadership Proverbs” and “Servant Leadership proverbs”, has authored “A leadership Journal from a leaders journey” and his latest book is called “DIG IN” which is a devotional book. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 8 May 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Steven WillingIn recent years, an emerging body of research in cognitive psychology has focused on several fundamental prerequisites for sound thinking, reaffirming what Scripture has taught for millennia. These can be summarized in eight simple principles.The Christian Mind:Is humble.Seeks wisdom.Is discerning.Is not lazy.Learns from others.Is watchful of emotions.Honors God's word.Respects tradition.Dr. Steven Willing is an academic neuroscientist with over 40 years of clinical experience in academic and private settings. He is currently a consultant in radiology at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya, a pediatric neuroradiologist for Children's of Alabama, a visiting scholar with Reasons to Believe, and an Adjunct Professor of Divinity at Regent University.Dr. Willing is the author of Atlas of Neuroradiology, and more recently, Superbia: The Perils of Pride. The Power of Humility. His personal blog on science apologetics, “The Soggy Spaniel,” may be found at www.swilling.com.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 1 May 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Tim DieppeThe influence of Islam in the UK is growing rapidly and can be seen in politics, in finance, in fashion, in food, in restrictions on freedom of expression, and in many other areas. Islam is bold and assertive and openly pushing for greater influence across the nation. There can be no doubt that this poses a challenge to Christians in the UK. How will we respond? In this talk, Tim Dieppe will provide an overview of Islam's influence on British culture and how the church can respond.Tim Dieppe is Head of Public Policy at Christian Concern, with a specialist interest in Islam. He regularly writes and comments in the media on Islamic affairs and is passionate about encouraging Christians to respond with confidence to the growing influence of Islam in the UK. Tim holds a degree from Oxford University, and an MA in theology from Westminster Theological Centre. He is the author of The Challenge of Islam: Understanding and Responding to Islam's Increasing Influence in the UK, (Wilberforce Publications, 2025).To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 24 April 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr David LandrumCultural climate change has profound implications for religion generally, and Christianity specifically.Citizenship—the relationship between the people and the powers—is where the rubber hits the road.In this webinar we will map the storms assailing the Church and Western civilization. From a review of the biblical roots of citizenship and the malign impact of secularism, we will chart a course for a more confident and distinctive public faith.From Liverpool in England, David has an academic background in political philosophy, and holds a doctorate which focuses on citizenship education. He has many years of experience as an advocate for Christian public policy issues and religious freedom - nationally and internationally. Currently he heads up a workplace/public leadership ministry called Biblical Leadership for Excellence andis passionate about equipping Christians for leading kingdom transformation in the workplace and public life – to see a cultural reformation.Now based in Texas, he is happily married to Valeria, a Brazilian-American who makes the most incredible chili sauce. Sadly, he supports Everton Football Club.For David's book visit https://www.the-seismos.com/To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 17 April 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Mark Pickering chairs a webinar with Dr Felicia WongAs Christians, we are called to reflect God's heart for justice, particularly for the vulnerable and marginalised. All around us are opportunities to address injustices and inequalities in healthcare, using the skills and resources God has given us.In this webinar, we will explore the biblical foundation of justice, distinguish it from the world's idea of justice, and discuss how Christian healthcare professionals can address inequality with a mindset grounded in Scripture.We will also look at how to embrace God's call for justice, bringing healing that reflects His character, grace, and love.Dr. Felicia Wong is a General Practitioner in London and Head of Conferences & Equipping at Christian Medical Fellowship UK, where she leads events, training, and development. She is passionate about equipping others to live out justice and make a difference wherever God has placed them.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 10 April 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr FrikkieIn this very important presentation, Dr Frikkie shares some of the lessons he learned about “WHOLE PERSON MEDICAL EDUCATION.” This is, sadly, a practically neglected aspect of modern-day medical education.He looks at what is Whole Person Medical Education, what it means, and what it focusses on. We will also consider a few examples of whole person education, as well as examples of whole person medical education, followed by its application in a secular and in a Christian context.The presentation concludes with a call to pursue ways of implementing whole person medical education for the purpose of whole person healthcare - to God's glory!Frikkie serves the Lord Jesus as a Family Physician Educator. He is passionate about the Lord, and about whole person education, for the purpose of whole person healthcare. He has been involved in HCF since 1979. Before becoming a family physician, he did hospital-based medicine, community medicine, and the training of clinical nurse practitioners for 10 years in rural Venda. At McCord's hospital (in Durban), he was part of the team of carers for 8,000 patients with AIDS. He is happily married to Esther, who loves and serves Jesus as a homemaker and teacher.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 3 April 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Howard Lyons chairs a webinar with Dr Trevor StammersAddiction is not a word that is used in scripture. So does the Bible have anything to say about it? In this seminar we will consider some of the contemporary understandings of addictive behaviours and their management in medical and psychological practice. We will also explore some scriptural themes - some obvious and some less so - to see how they might provide a Christian understanding of addiction and how this might help us all to be free from its grip and the harms it inflicts.Trevor Stammers was Associate Professor of Medical Ethics at St Mary's University, Twickenham until retirement in 2021. He is the author of The Ethics of Global Organ Acquisition: Moral arguments about transplantation, published by Bloomsbury in 2023. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 27 March 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Patrick DixonMany millions of lives will be saved each year by 2030 as a direct result of AI, 400,000 in the EU alone. At the same time, AI will remain invisible to sick patients receiving care in hospital or at home.Over $30bn a year is already being spent on AI in healthcare, with budgets increasing by 30% or more every twelve months. Already 95% of all healthcare companies are using AI, spending an average 10% of their turnover on AI innovation, double what it was the year before.Is AI all good news in healthcare - are there particular areas of concern for care workers of faith?Patrick Dixon is Chairman of Global Change Ltd, author of 16 books on global trends including The Future of Almost Everything, and has been ranked as one of the 20 most influential business thinkers alive today (Thinkers 50). Dr Dixon has spoken to audiences in over 60 nations and is one of the world's most sought after keynote speakers at corporate events.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/For more from Patrick Dixon visit https://www.globalchange.com/
Recorded on 20 March 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Augustin Lutakwa chairs a webinar with Dr Jeffrey LarsonMissionaries often leave the field due to insufficient care. Dr. Jeffrey Larson, cofounder of the Member Care Collaboration Network (MCCN), shares how technology is transforming member care.Discover how health professionals can use digital platforms for telecare, mental health support, and training to meet the unique needs of mission workers. Learn how technology reduces costs, expands access, and improves missionary longevity and effectiveness.Technology can help mobilize the whole Body of Christ to fulfill this call. You can provide life-saving care for missionaries worldwide right from home! Together, we can make a difference—register now to connect and collaborate!Dr. Jeffrey Larson is a family practice doctor and TEAM missionary who, with his wife and two children, served an unreached Muslim tribe in the southern Philippines since 2017.His real-life struggles on the field highlighted the critical importance of member care. In 2023, he co-founded the Member Care Collaboration Network (MCCN), now with 70+ professionals supporting over 700 Filipino missionaries.Recently relocating to Chicago, he is developing a mobile app to scale MCCN's global impact. His passion is to catalyze holistic care in emerging sending nations.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/For MCCN visit https://mccnph.org/
Recorded on 13 March 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Mike SoderlingFor the past 10 years the Lausanne Health for All Nations Issue Network has been striving to help the global Church understand health from a biblical perspective and with that perspective to actively engage in caring for the whole person wherever she exists. Of equal if not greater importance is that the Church embraces caring for the whole person in the way of Jesus so that people from all ethne can hear about Jesus and that many will come to faith in Him. Lausanne 4 in Incheon/Seoul could play a key role in seeing this all become a reality but only if certain conditions are met. We will discuss what those conditions are.Dr Mike Soderling graduated from the Medical College of WIS and was in private practice (OB/GYN) for 10 years before serving in Central America for 11 years. Upon returning to the US Mike became Director of the Center for Health in Mission (now the Institute for Global Health @ WCIU). In 2013 Mike spearheaded the petitioning of the Lausanne Movement leadership to add an Issue Network focusing on health. This petition was successful and the Health for All Nations Network was birthed. Mike was also part of the leadership team for GAP 13 (wholistic health) during L4 and is involved in ongoing Collaborative Action Teams.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/For the Health for All Nations Lausanne Network visit https://lausanne.org/network/health-for-all-nations
Recorded on 6 March 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Mark PickeringThe founding General Secretary of CMF UK, Dr Douglas Johnson, said ‘it is inexcusable for a Christian to neglect history'. The Bible itself is essentially an historical narrative, recorded so that we, many years later, can ‘learn the lessons of history' – to be encouraged by the examples (and frailties) of those who went before us, and perhaps to avoid some of their mistakes.What can we learn from those UK Christian doctors, nurses and students who changed history in the 19th and early 20th Century?Dr Mark Pickering is the Chief Executive of CMF (UK/Ireland). He is based in London where he also works as a secure environment GP (in prisons and similar institutions). He previously led student ministry for CMF UK and for ICMDA. In these roles he has developed many partnerships with organizations in student ministry, bioethics and advocacy, global mission and evangelism/apologetics. He has a long-term interest in apologetics, particularly around biblical reliability, Islam and science/faith issues.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 27 February 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Vinod ShahSince 2015 Hinduism has again changed and is called Sanatan dharma and is becoming more muscular and politically influential. The success of Hindus worldwide - the large number of Hindu CEOs in industries and lots of Hindus in the Government in western countries and their increasing influence has led to this change.After coming to Christian faith from a Jain background, Dr Vinod Shah's passion is serving God through Medical Mission. He did his M.B.B.S, M.S & M.Ch from Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. He served as Executive Director of the Emmanuel Hospital Association in New Delhi; was the Head of Distance Education at CMC Vellore; and from 2014-2019 was the CEO of ICMDA. He is married to Dr Shalini Shah and they are blessed with three children; two of them are working in North America, and one in China.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 20 February 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Matthew EppinetteBioethics has brought a slate of topics over the past years. Today, we face a set of complex and pressing issues, and the dilemmas of tomorrow are, at most, just over the horizon. This talk will include a few comments about the bioethics of yesterday before turning to the issues of today and tomorrow, which, as you might expect, are closely intertwined. Finally, it will close with brief remarks on how we, as Christians, might respond.Matthew Eppinette, MBA, PhD, is Executive Director of The Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity (CBHD) and an Affiliate Professor of Bioethics at Trinity International University. Dr. Eppinette has two decades of experience in the field of bioethics.He holds a PhD in Theology with concentrations in Christian Ethics and Theology & Culture from the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, where he also earned an MA in Theology.During his time at the Center for Bioethics and Culture he co-wrote and co-produced six documentary films addressing bioethics issues. Three of the films were Official Film Festival Selections, and one was awarded Best Documentary.Matthew and his wife Ginger currently reside in suburban Chicago.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/For more from the Center for Bioethics & Human Dignity (CBHD) visit https://www.cbhd.org/
Recorded on 13 February 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Steven WillingTransgenderism describes an individual who identifies with a gender that does not correspond to their sex. Trans-affirming advocates may say that social and medical transitioning merely brings the body into line with the mind, but what if it goes the other way? What if the cart is pulling the horse, meaning gender affirmation changes the brain?This webinar will cover four essential questions: What is neuroscience? What does it have to do with transgenderism? What does the research show? How should neuroscience inform our understanding of transgenderism?Dr. Steven Willing is an academic neuroscientist with over 40 years of clinical experience in academic and private settings. He is currently a consultant in radiology at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya, a pediatric neuroradiologist for Children's of Alabama, a visiting scholar with Reasons to Believe, and an Adjunct Professor of Divinity at Regent University.Dr. Willing is the author of Atlas of Neuroradiology, and more recently, Superbia: The Perils of Pride. The Power of Humility. His personal blog on science apologetics, “The Soggy Spaniel,” may be found at www.swilling.com.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 6 February 2025 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Ashleigh Chapman Human trafficking is a growing public health crisis that is now impacting over 1M individuals in the United States and over 50M souls worldwide. No community is immune. And yet, less than 1% of victims are identified. Healthcare professionals have perhaps the most critical role to play. Why? Because nearly 90% of victims present themselves to local healthcare settings, including emergency rooms, during their exploitation. This session will explore the critical nexus between healthcare and human trafficking, and how healthcare providers in local community settings such as emergency rooms, walk-in clinics, and more are uniquely positioned to recognize and respond to it. Ashleigh S. Chapman, JD is a human rights lawyer, social entrepreneur, and a believer that each of us are called and uniquely positioned to make our world a more just and equitable place, beginning with those in need in our own communities. She has invested 23+ years building solutions to end human trafficking and support vulnerable populations. Ashleigh is the founder of Altus.™, AFRJ®, Justice U™, the Freedom Council™, and Engage Together®, solutions that have strengthened thousands of efforts and advocates across the United States and on every continent except Antarctica. For this work, she was recently named one of USA Today's Women of the Year. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 30 January 2025 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Daniel O'Neill Humans are corporeal creatures made in God's image, and as such live corporate lives in community. Tertulian wrote, “the flesh is the very condition on which salvation hinges.” Based on the Apostle Paul's first letter to the Corinthians (15:1-3; 20-58), we will explore the relevance of this letter to today's post-modern world. We will see how it relates to the care for the human body, the value of the incarnation, the global body of Christ as the hands and feet of Jesus, and the sustainable hope of bodily resurrection. Daniel O'Neill, MD, MTh is a physician-theologian and managing editor of Christian Journal for Global Health, Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and holds a master's degree in biblical & theological studies from Bethel Seminary. He has served on health and development projects among impoverished or displaced populations. He is a co-founder of Health for All Nations and author and co-editor of the book All Creation Groans: Toward a Theology of Disease and Global Health. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 23 January 2025 for ICMDA Webinars. Howard Lyons chairs a webinar with Dr Santhosh Mathew For more on the Diploma in Healthcare Management visit https://icmda.net/resources/i-pgdhcm/ The lack of trained healthcare managers and leaders who can efficiently manage healthcare institutions in resource limited settings is well known. The recent pandemic highlighted the critical need for strong healthcare systems and effective leadership. To address this need, a 2-year online Post-Graduate Diploma in Health Care Management is being developed. This webinar will address the why and how of the planned Post-Graduate Diploma in Health Care management. Santhosh trained as an Internal Medicine specialist and worked part time as an Internal Medicine Consultant in Duncan Hospital, India, a 225 bedded hospital near the Nepal border. He is the training coordinator for ICMDA developing an online learning platform. He has pioneered HIV & TB healthcare programmes in marginalised communities and is involved in hospital leadership roles across North India. He is married to Saira, an Anaesthetist, and they have two children. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 16 January 2025 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr John Patrick Ethics courses only routinely appeared in the medical curriculum in the 80s An anecdote: “I only teach ethics I don't practice them.” Aristotle begins his ethics; “Every rational activity aims at some end or good.” Paul points out that “ The good that I would I do not…” The University presumes (with patent absurdity) that all our problems are due to ignorance! The Hippocratic Physicians knew that many practitioners were charlatans. Hence the four necessities: Where do morals come from? Polanyi. Lewis, Leff and for us Deuteronomy. The unintended disaster of reductionism leading to scientism. The change in the meaning of the word Fact introduced by reductionism and politicized by Bacon. Dr John Patrick is a Canadian Lecturer on medical ethics, faith and public policy. He is currently President and Professor of the History of Science, Medicine and Faith at Augustine College. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 9 January 2025 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Jean-Paul Dansou This Webinar is about how to build a strong family. We believe that family is the first cell of every society - weak families make weak nations. Building strong families is a powerful means to prepare a better new generation. Based on US research we plan to share six characteristics of strong families and some practical frameworks to build a strong family. Dr Jean-Paul is a radiologist based in Lome, the capital of TOGO, at Source of Life Social Hospital and is the ICMDA Regional Secretary for Francophone Africa. He has been married to Esse for 20 years and they have three children: Esther, Priscilla and Stéphane. Together they have been involved in family ministry since 2009. They are the authors of A Thought for Your Home, and have written many articles on the family which are published every week on social media.They founded FORGIM INTERNATIONAL, a mission which focusses on family and education, including marriage preparation, counselling, marriage school (two year course on family life), annual family camps, seminars and online training, radio broadcasting on family life, and a fathers and women academy. FORGIM is also involved in education sponsorship of children from poor family conditions as as well as Christian school promotion. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 19 December 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Vinod Shah In addressing problems, we often take a forward approach—assessing strengths and weaknesses (e.g., SWOT) before moving to strategic planning. In this session, however, I am adopting a different method: working backward from the desired impact. I have identified 10 interconnected health-related impact categories that could transform India's healthcare landscape. The audience will then explore how they can contribute to one or more of these areas. No specific model is prescribed—whether it's a mission hospital, clinic, or public-private partnership. The focus is simply on making a meaningful, positive impact on at least one or two proposed factors. Since these factors are interconnected, it will have a domino effect on the others. Although tailored for the Indian context, this reverse-engineering approach can be applied globally and fosters innovation. After coming to Christian faith from a Jain background, Dr Vinod Shah's passion is serving God through Medical Mission. He did his M.B.B.S, M.S & M.Ch from Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. He served as Executive Director of the Emmanuel Hospital Association in New Delhi; was the Head of Distance Education at CMC Vellore; and from 2014-2019 was the CEO of ICMDA. He is married to Dr Shalini Shah and they are blessed with three children; two of them are working in North America, and one in China. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 12 December 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Steven Willing As if reading from the same script, both the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal ran feature-length articles recently on the plummeting birth rates of the advanced Euro-American and East Asian nations. This phenomenon has been known for some time and continues to grow. Why is it a problem? What are the causes? What are the solutions? Dr. Steven Willing is an academic neuroscientist with over 40 years of clinical experience in academic and private settings. He is currently a consultant in radiology at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya, a pediatric neuroradiologist for Children's of Alabama, a visiting scholar with Reasons to Believe, and an Adjunct Professor of Divinity at Regent University.Dr. Willing is the author of Atlas of Neuroradiology, and more recently, Superbia: The Perils of Pride. The Power of Humility. His personal blog on science apologetics, “The Soggy Spaniel,” may be found at www.swilling.com. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 5 December 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Fi McLachlan & Prof Sam Leinster Why and how should healthcare professionals engage in advocacy on matters of health? How can we approach this and how do we both use, but not abuse, our positions in respect of those in need in the communities we serve? What might some of the barriers be to engaging in advocacy on health issues? Fi McLachlan is the Head of UK CMF Global, has a background in healthcare management and mission having worked with marginalised groups e.g. those addicted to drugs, people living with HIV etc. Sam is a retired General Surgeon with a special interest in Surgical Oncology and Medical Education. He was Professor of Surgery at the University of Liverpool before becoming the Inaugural Dean of Norwich Medical School and is Emeritus Professor of Medical Education at UEA. He has been involved with CMF for over 40 years and has been a member of the Board of Trustees and President. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 28 November 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Howard Lyons chairs a webinar with Dr Alex Bolek ICMDA has eight strategic priorities. Two of these priorities are: ‘Establishing new movements' and ‘Strengthening existing movements.' This is comparable to the small church fellowships established in different regions mentioned in the Book of Acts: “Then the church(es) throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord” (Acts 9:31). In this Scripture we see that the churches were first started, then strengthened and multiplied. In this webinar, we will share some steps on establishing and strengthening new movements and what the outcome are when a fellowship is strengthened. Brother Alex studied medicine at the University of Oradea in Romania and has a Masters in Public and Tropical Health. He has worked as a GP and Medical Director in Khartoum, Sudan, and also for JHPIEGO and other international NGOs. He is the chairman of the CMDA in South Sudan, is the Africa Coordinator for ICMDA, and is the ICMDA Regional Secretary for East Africa. He is married to Helen and together they help care for 14 nephews and nieces. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 21 November 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Chris Howles The 21st century world is different. But are our methods and means of world mission remaining static? Since the turn of the century we've seen unprecedented increases in global migration, huge growth in the size and reach of the majority world church (and corresponding decline in the Western church), and the continued rise in trends such as urbanisation, polycentricism, and nationalism. The gospel never changes and God's plans remain the same, but how should Christians think about global mission in light of these patterns and the many gospel possibilities that are inherent to them? Chris Howles is 'Director of Cross-Cultural Training' at Oak Hill College, London where he helps equip theological students for intercultural mission and ministries in a globalised world both in the UK and internationally. Previously, he served as 'Head of Theology' in a large Bible college on the outskirts of Kampala, Uganda for 12 years. Chris is the founder and lead of the missions-resourcing website www.fromeverynation.net which helps to equip Christians with excellent quality relevant and recent resources related to world mission, world church, and world Christianity through the monthly email 'Mission Hits'. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/ Visit https://www.fromeverynation.net for more on world mission
Recorded on 7 November 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr David Randall chairs a webinar with Lindsay Brown Why is student ministry so important/strategic in fulfilling God's purposes? How have medics played a significant role in student ministry globally? What can we learn from Scripture and past church history about how to engage with students? What should be our goals/key emphases in helping to present Christian students mature in Christ? We will try to provide helpful answers to these (and other) questions in our time together. Lindsay Brown is a native of Wales. He studied European history at Oxford (MA) and theology at the Free Faculty of Theology at Vaux-sur-Seine, near Paris, under Henri Blocher. Lindsay has worked with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) for the past 45 years in a variety of roles, including serving as International Director. More recently, he has been leading the Fellowship of Evangelists in the Universities of Europe (FEUER). FEUER's main goal is the development of a Europe-wide network of public university evangelists who work in partnership with indigenous student ministries throughout every country in Europe. He is the author of Shining Like Stars – The Power of the Gospel in the World's Universities (IVP) and Into All the world – The Missionary Vision of Calvin and Luther (Christian Focus), which was written after a presentation at the European Leadership Forum several years ago. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 31 October 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Benjamin Bronnert Walker An historical approach to faith-based healthcare can offer insights into how government, medical groups, public health authorities, international organisations, and spiritual communities interact over the long term. Historical analysis provides a vital (but often under-utilised) explanatory model for developing a coherent understanding of how and why faith-based providers have shaped health over many decades. Looking back allows us new insights into intractable debates as we forge shared paths forward. By interrogating the competing actors in a health landscape such as Ghana across a century of large-scale political, economic and cultural changes, we can explore how faith-based providers have informed what global health has become. Dr Benjamin Bronnert Walker is a historian of global health and religion, and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He is the Strategic Portfolio Manager for the Diocese of Leeds in the Church of England and coordinates the Anglican Health and Community Network, the official global health network of the Anglican Communion. His book 'Religion in Global Health and Development: The Case of Twentieth Century Ghana' was published in April 2022 by McGill-Queen's University Press. The research was funded by the Wellcome Trust and he was based in the WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Health Histories at the University of York (UK). To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 24 October 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Peter Pilon Starting with the printing of customised New Testaments for evangelism which were printed in 10 languages the City Bibles ministry grew to a ministry printing NT's and Bibles in almost 150 languages distributed all over the world. In 2017 we developed the interactive Gospel of John that formed a bridge between printed copies and digital reading. Since then we created a keychain with a QR-code and many global partners joined us. On the QR-code you can find the full Bible in over 2,000 languages as well as in text and audio, along with videos, testimonies, Bible studies and a kids app. Today millions of these keychains are being distributed all over the world with an increasing demand. My name is Peter J.H. Pilon from the Netherlands. I am a retired family doctor since 2004. In the eighties and nineties, we smuggled Bibles behind the “iron curtain” and in the former communistic countries.In the nineties we produced the first canonic Bible for Macedonia which was finished in 1999. During those days we evangelized in Macedonia, Bulgaria and Greece.After that we worked for 10 years in our hometown Veenendaal and organized weekly “seeker services” where many found our Lord Jesus Christ. In 2009 the City Bible foundation was launched and is now a worldwide ministry producing millions of customized NT's and Bibles. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/ For more info visit https://biblefactory.org/
Recorded on 17 October 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Alex Bolek Africa has a special place in the Bible. For instance, Patriarchs like Abraham visited Africa and Simon of Cyrene who carried Jesus' cross were African. The first European missionaries arrived in the continent as early as 1490. Africa is emerging as the “Centre of gravity of Christianity”. Research predicts Africa to have the largest majority of Christian population by 2060, with four in ten Christians living in the continent. The Church in Africa is currently facing challenges like growth without depth, threats from other religions, political instability, economic disparity, infectious diseases, contemporary issues etc. However, the church in Africa is responding to the socio-economic and health issues and more importantly, fulfilling the Great Commission. Brother Alex studied medicine at the University of Oradea in Romania and has a Masters in Public and Tropical Health. He has worked as a GP and Medical Director in Khartoum, Sudan, and also for JHPIEGO and other international NGOs. He is the chairman of the CMDA in South Sudan, is the Africa Coordinator for ICMDA, and is the ICMDA Regional Secretary for East Africa. He is married to Helen and together they help care for 14 nephews and nieces. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 10 October 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Alex Bolek chairs a webinar with Dr Daniel O'Neill In the biblical story line, there is a vivid contrast between good news and bad news, between life and death, between good and evil. From the very beginning humanity is presented with the options of blessings and curses, of choosing life or death. Yet most of us live on the spectrum. In the context of healthcare, we must face both and navigate the spectrum toward the renewal of all things. We will present a missiological healthcare framework in which we can labour toward renewal through understanding pathology, presence, practice with patience, partnerships, purging, power, and peace until parousia (the return). Daniel O'Neill, MD, MTh is a physician-theologian and managing editor of Christian Journal for Global Health, Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and holds a master's degree in biblical & theological studies from Bethel Seminary. He has served on health and development projects among impoverished or displaced populations. He is a co-founder of Health for All Nations and author and co-editor of the book All Creation Groans: Toward a Theology of Disease and Global Health. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/ For the Christian Journal for Global Health visit https://journal.cjgh.org/index.php/cjgh/index
Recorded on 3 October 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Santhosh Mathew chairs a webinar with Rick Allen This webinar will focus on the impact that healthcare missionaries are having throughout the world. Rick will be sharing several of the stories outlining how God has been working in and through healthcare professionals as a means of sharing the love of Jesus. Listen in to hear of a powerful movement of God, throughout the world, to use healthcare as a means to demonstrate the love of God on a hurting world. The CEO of MedSend, Rick Allen, has recently published a book “Compassionate Love - How God is blessing a hurting world”. In the last 30 years MedSend has provided 700 educational based grants to healthcare professionals from the USA and 125 individuals in Africa and Asia to bring the love of Jesus through healthcare. Rick spent 25 years in executive roles within the computer software business. He was called out of business to be a pastor and run MedSend which provides grants and scholarships for healthcare professionals to live out their calling. Rick stepped away from the role as pastor several years ago and is now the full-time CEO of MedSend. He desires to see many come to know the love of Jesus through the delivery of compassionate healthcare. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/ For more from MedSend visit https://medsend.org
Recorded on 26 September 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr David Randall chairs a webinar with Dr Trevor Stammers Death is both a biological necessity and a spiritual norm. "It is destined for people to die once" (Hebrews 9v7 DLNT). Determining death was once relatively easy - the cessation of breathing and heartbeat for over ten minutes were usually considered reliable indicators. But with the invention of the 'iron lung' in 1927 and the development of CPR in the 1960s, the determination of death has become more complex and controversial, particularly in the light of the way that the concept of brain death evolved in parallel with advances in organ transplantation. More recently, increasing use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has raised further dilemmas over the determination of circulatory death. This seminar will explore the issues involved and Christian approaches to them. Trevor Stammers was Associate Professor of Medical Ethics at St Mary's University, Twickenham until retirement in 2021. He is the author of The Ethics of Global Organ Acquisition: Moral arguments about transplantation, published by Bloomsbury in 2023. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 19 September 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Andy Bannister Today's public square is largely a digital one, so it's vital that Christians, ministries, and churches think creatively and clearly about how to engage the world of media, social media, and other digital spaces. Andy Bannister, Director of Solas, a UK-based evangelism ministry that specialises in digital content creation, helps us explore how we engage hearts, minds, and souls through the digital realm. How can we create content that will be read widely and shared? Do some things work better in digital spaces and others less effectively? What are the positives and what are the pitfalls of digital spaces? Does digital evangelism need huge budgets, or can one do a lot with a little? We explore all this and more in this talk. Dr. Andy Bannister is the Director of Solas Centre for Public Christianity, speaking and teaching regularly throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, the USA, and the wider world. From universities to churches, business forums to TV and radio, he regularly addresses audiences of both Christians and those of all faiths and none on issues relating to faith, culture, politics and society. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/ For more from Solas visit https://www.solas-cpc.org
Recorded on 12 September 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Beth Peltola The Bible addresses religions like Islam on almost every page… In fact, the Christian does not need to know much about Islam to share the good news with Muslims, but the Christian does need to know the written word from God & the Living Word of God. Listen to discover how the Bible can be used in introducing Muslims to Jesus. Elizabeth Peltola is a lecturer and consultant on Biblically understanding Islam and Christian mission. At 18 years of age, she attended Emmaus Bible College in America to pursue a degree in Biblical studies in preparation to move to London, UK, to serve in a Church for Turkish speakers. She ran a mission team that witnessed and debated with Muslim missionaries at Speakers Corner, in London's Hyde Park and has completed a MTh in Islamic history and theology. CEO of the 'One Truth Project', a Christian resourcing and consultancy organisation providing a Biblical response to Islam's theology, history, and mission. She also hosts The First Steps of God Podcast and author of two books, Questions to Ask Your Muslim Friends and A Short Guide to Islam. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/ For One Truth Project visit https://www.onetruthproject.org
Recorded on 5 September 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr David Randall chairs a webinar with Dr Ewan Goligher Physician-assisted death is increasingly advocated as a patient-centered and compassionate response to the deep suffering faced by our patients. Christianity has traditionally opposed this practice as immoral and alien to medicine, but many question this opposition or struggle to defend it or are uncertain whether individual conscientious objection should be respected. Talking about ethics and morality in medicine is challenging, especially in Western culture characterized by moral pluralism and a commitment to secularism in public moral deliberation. To what moral authority can we appeal to resolve what is right and wrong? In this lecture, a Canadian physician who has wrestled with all these questions presents the story of his own involvement in the debate over physician-assisted death in Canada and offers an approach to explaining and defending opposition to this practice, appealing both to general revelation and to the truth about the nature and value of the human person revealed in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Ewan Goligher (MD, PhD, FRCPC) is Associate Professor of Medicine and Physiology at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on life-saving interventions for patients with acute lung failure. He has published over 150 papers and several book chapters. His work has been published in leading medical journals including the New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, JAMA, and subspecialty journals.He is also the author of "How Shall We Then Die? A Christian Response to Physician-Assisted Death", published by Lexham Press. As a specialist in critical care medicine, he cares for patients admitted to the intensive care unit with acute life-threatening illness, and he is regularly involved in helping patients and families navigate difficult decisions about medical care at the end of life. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 29 August 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Emil Shehadeh While Christians believe the Bible to be the Word of God, we accept that the authors are human, but inspired by the Holy Spirit to write. Muslims believe the Qur'an was authored by Allah, who keeps an original copy in heaven. The Qur'an is apparently perfect in every respect, unchanged and unchangeable, miraculous, superior in its Arabic language and eloquence. Finally, they claim the Qur'an is Allah's last message to humanity. In this talk, all these claims and more are scrutinised using logical, historical, geographical, arithmetic, and manuscript evidence. Emil Shehadeh was born in Israel and educated mainly in the UK, achieving BSc Hons (Medical Biology), MSc (Biochemistry), MB ChB (Medicine), and a Diploma in Dermatology and MRCGP. Growing up in Israel, he accompanied his parents all over Galilee, spreading the Gospel amongst all communities including Muslims. He also worked with Child Evangelism Fellowship and OM. In the early 1990s, he co-founded an Arabic Church in Cardiff, S Wales. He practiced as a GP (Family Physician and a trainer) until 2016. Upon retirement, he dedicated his time to writing and speaking on the subject of Islam and evangelising Muslims. He supports evangelistic work amongst Muslims in North Africa and Nigeria. Emil has a PhD in Islamic Studies from Logos University and is engaged in another piece of research at LST, Northwood, on the Causes and Consequences of Muslim Conversions to Christianity. He believes that the expansion of the Kingdom of God must be the chief concern of the people of God. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 22 August 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Marion Knell “Long an occupational hazard among social workers, burnout is a growing problem among those on the front lines, including aid workers, medical professionals, legal services providers and resettlement volunteers.”- Katia Savchuck (The Development Set) (Bright Magazine) Those experiencing burnout are putting not just themselves but their clients in danger. In Christian circles, particularly, an overemphasis on servanthood has ignored other Biblical values such as rest and refreshment. This session will look at the causes of burnout and compassion fatigue, then explore preventative strategies for individuals and organisations. Having been on the leadership of Member Care Europe and Global Member Care, Marion designed and instituted an MA in the subject. She now consults with European Freedom Network and Refugee Highway Partnership on Care for Refugees, Refugee workers and the Mental Health of refugee children. She has developed and recorded a course for workers and churches on Working with Traumatized refugees and Sustaining Refugee Workers, which has received CPD certification. She teachers regularly with CMF UK and is currently is delivering a course into Ukraine on Receiving Soldiers back from War. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 15 August 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Felicia Wong chairs a webinar with Dr Päivi Räsänen Finland has a good reputation regarding free speech internationally and long, historical roots in the Christian confession. It is paradoxical that in this country Päivi has been criminally charged for voicing her deeply held beliefs about marriage and gender that are based on classical Christianity. This means that the same is possible in any country. The legal process against Päivi started in 2019. She has been in court twice. The Helsinki District Court and last year the Appellate Court issued unanimous acquittals, but the Prosecutor General appealed that decision to the Supreme Court. She is ready to defend freedom of speech and faith, including the European court of Human rights if necessary. Päivi Räsänen is a medical doctor and has been a Member of the Finnish Parliament for 29 years. From 2004 to 2015, she was the chairwoman of the Finnish Christian Democrats. From June 2011 to May 2015, she was the Minister of the Interior of Finland. She lives in Riihimäki with her husband. They have 5 children and 12 grandchildren. She has written several books from a Christian perspective, for example on marriage, abortion and euthanasia. During this term, Päivi is a member of the Social Affairs and Health Committee and a deputy member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 1 August 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Alex Bolek chairs a webinar with Dr Paul Hudson Jesus went about healing people and preaching the Kingdom of God. Healthcare professionals who want to serve Christ can find it challenging to integrate faith and practice, especially in a cross-cultural mission setting. Having served as a missionary doctor in Africa and Asia, Paul Hudson will unpack some of the roots of our frustrations and struggles as Christian health professionals. He offers a fresh perspective on healthcare and missions, a recovery of God's purposes for healthcare in the bigger story of the Bible. His new book, Healthcare and the Mission of God invites us to joy in healthcare ministry. Paul Hudson (MD, MPH, FACP) was trained as a physician at Johns Hopkins and an epidemiologist at the US Centers for Disease Control. He became a Christian while in medical school. He and his family served with SIM as medical missionaries in Ethiopia, Nepal, and Thailand over three decades. He has worked in clinical care, community health, and HIV and AIDS. A student of the integration of healthcare and the gospel, he teaches and coaches healthcare missionaries globally. He and his wife live in the United States near SIM headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 8 Augusty 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Jelena Sivulka Compassion is the emotional response to another's suffering and the desire to help. Limits to compassion arise when constant exposure to suffering leads to compassion fatigue, causing emotional and physical exhaustion. Jelena will share her experiences and insights on recovering from compassion fatigue and rediscovering compassion satisfaction. She will discuss strategies like reconnecting with one's motivation for helping, fostering supportive relationships, and engaging in activities that renew purpose and joy. These practices help individuals regain resilience and continue providing effective care. Jelena was born and raised in Serbia, where she got her master's degree in psychology and in theology. She became a Christian 25 years ago and a few years later got involved in ministry with her husband Greg, planting churches, distributing humanitarian aid, and partnering with Joni and Friends, serving people with disabilities.Jelena has also worked as a counsellor in Serbia's schools and a social worker, and she is currently working as therapist in a medical clinic. She is the founder and director of the non-profit organisation Hana's Hope. She has been blessed with three children: Benjamin, Sara, and Hana, who has autism. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 25 July 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Rev Christo Heiberg What is Islamic Dawa, why should we be concerned and how should the Christian church respond? Islamic Dawa is the Muslim strategy for world domination, designed back in the seventh century. The aim is to transform the whole world into the Dar al Islam (House of Islam) through both peaceful and militant means, so that sharia would apply everywhere, delivering the West and the Rest from its inherent misery. Islamism has two mighty weapons: deception and fear. Only Christ in his Gospel, and through his people, can wrest these mighty weapons from the enemy's hands and conquer the mighty Dragon. Revelation 12 predicted this battle long ago. Christo was born and raised in South Africa. He has a BA (Political Science & BD) from the University of Pretoria and subsequently a Masters in Theology from the Theological School of Kampen in the Netherlands in 2000. He met Margherita on the university campus and married her in 1987. The Lord has blessed them with four children and two grandchildren. Christo is an ordained minister of the PCA in St. Catharines, Ontario, and is involved in both pastoral and missionary work. The latter takes him to Africa twice a year, to train leadership. He has written many articles for Christian magazines and recently published his first book Ultimate Frontier — on the threat of Islamic Dawa. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 18 July 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Julie Maxwell The clinical management of children who are questioning their gender or experiencing gender dysphoria is a hotly contested topic throughout the world. In 2020 NHS England commissioned an independent review of services for children with gender dysphoria. In April this year the final report was produced after almost 4 years of work and research. The findings and recommendations have sparked interest and caused significant debate internationally. This webinar will look briefly at some of the key findings and recommendations. Dr Julie Maxwell has over 20 years experience working in Community Paediatrics. She works for Lovewise, a charity which seeks to help parents, youth groups and schools by providing presentations and resources on the subjects of marriage, sex and relationships from a Christian perspective. These roles led Dr Maxwell to become interested in the management of gender dysphoria in children and over the past 8 years she has become increasingly involved in the debate both in secular clinical and Christian worlds. Dr Maxwell is particularly interested in how we as Christian medial professionals as well as churches can best support children who are questioning their gender and their families. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 11 July 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Rev Dr John Mayer Come and learn about the Circle of Significance for world missions' strategy. Learn about where over 50% of the world lives in just 15% of the earth's land area. This “Circle” contains 67% of the world's unreached people groups as well as 29 of the world's 46 megacities of 10 million+ people. Over 50% of the world's Muslim's live in this “Circle” as well as the world's majority Hindu and Buddhist populations. Bottom line: 4.2 billion people live in the “Circle” with only 4.2% being Evangelical Christian. To reach the world, we must pray for and reach the Circle of Significance. Visionary, Global Strategist, Catalyst, Consultant, Thought Leader, Researcher, Missiologist, Professor, and Author: For 35 years, he has worked globally with over 1,800 churches/ministries from 75 denominations conducting research, consulting, and strategy in the areas of church planting, movements, city reaching, diaspora peoples, and unreached people groups. He has taken over 28,000 people on a Discover Your City Tour in different U.S. cities. John is the creator of the “Circle of Significance” for world missions strategy. He has also taught college and graduate courses for 24 years. He is the author of the CityView Report book now in its 17th Edition and he has several other published papers and articles. He holds four degrees. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 4 July 2024 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Justin Brierley Despite the increasing secularisation of the West, Justin Brierley believes we may be seeing a renewed interest in faith, even in our post-Christian culture. Having hosted conversations between Christians and skeptics for over 18 years, Justin will be speaking on why new atheism has grown old and secular intellectuals are considering Christianity again. Justin Brierley is a UK broadcaster, writer, and speaker who seeks to create thoughtful conversations about faith with both Christians and skeptics. Justin hosted the Unbelievable? show and Ask NT Wright Anything podcast for many years.He currently hosts the Re-Enchanting podcast and a newly-launched documentary podcast series The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God. His latest book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again' (Tyndale) was published in Sep 2023. Justin lives in Surrey, England, with his wife, Lucy, and their four children: Noah, Grace, Jeremy, and Toby. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/ For more from Justin Brierley visit https://justinbrierley.com
Recorded on 14 May 2020 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Patrick Dixon Patrick Dixon is Chairman of Global Change Ltd, author of 16 books on global trends including The Future of Almost Everything, and has been ranked as one of the 20 most influential business thinkers alive today (Thinkers 50). Dr Dixon has spoken to audiences in over 60 nations and is one of the world's most sought after keynote speakers at corporate events. He has been Group Strategy Director of a $3 billion turnover company and often advises boards and senior leadership teams on global strategy, managing risks and seizing new opportunities, and has advised many governments. He is also a physician by first training with in depth professional insight into new viruses and impact of pandemics like Coronavirus COVD-19, through his work preventing the spread of HIV / AIDS which began through a foundation he started 32 years ago, with programmes today in many emerging nations. He correctly warned of global risks from new viral pandemics, in books published in 1998 and 2015, in hundreds of media interviews, and at corporate events in many nations. He is often described as Europe's leading Futurist with a long track record of success in industry forecasting, and has worked with over 400 of the world's 2000 largest corporations in every sector, industry and region of the world. Clients include Google, Microsoft, IBM, Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Credit Suisse, KLM / Air France, BP, ExxonMobil, General Motors, General Electric, Siemens, World Bank and many governments. Patrick Dixon is also co-founder and director of Global Innovators Ltd, accelerating smart companies and entrepreneurs into global markets. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/ For Global Change visit https://www.globalchange.com/
Recorded on 21 May 2020 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Pablo Martínez Dr Pablo Martínez is a psychiatrist and he currently works at a private practice in Barcelona. He develops a wide ministry as lecturer and teacher in many European countries on topics like “Mind and faith”, “The therapeutic value of the Gospel in emotional problems” or “Taking care of yourself”. His books dealing with such issues have been translated into 16 languages. He served the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA) as one of its vice presidents. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/ For more from Dr Pablo Martínez visit https://christian-thought.org/
Recorded on 23 July 2020 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with PRiME Tutors To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/ For information about PRIME visit https://www.prime-international.org/
Recorded on 10 September 2020 for ICMDA Webinars. Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Chris Steyn Chris Steyn trained as a family doctor at University of Pretoria, before working at Kgapane Mission hospital in South Africa. He joined HCFI as a staff member in 1981 as part of its international ministry in HCFI. He was the CEO of HCFI from 2004-2018 and is now its President. He is based in the Netherlands. Chris Steyn is overwhelmed by the privilege of being a follower of Jesus Christ; is grateful to be married to Elize; and astonished to be father of six and grandfather of thirteen. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
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