Along with doctors, physical therapists, dentists and other nurses, I had the privilege of attending a medical missions conference in Louisville, Kentucky. It was so encouraging to meet healthcare professionals that serve or hope to be one day in the mission field. Speakers came from all backgrounds and mission fields to share their wisdom to us inspiring to use our medical skills for the kingdom of God. One hero of the faith, Steve Saint, founder of i-tec Ministries, shared with us the stories from the mission field. I soaked up like a sponge- wisdom from doctors that set up ante-natal clinics in the Sudan to a community health clinic in the ghettos of Memphis. It was so encouraging to be around people with like-mind, but more than anything like-heart for Christ and those in need of healthcare access. I reunited with friends from the ship as they explored other possibilities to serve overseas in the future with ministries like Hopeforce, TEAM, and Samaritan's Purse. There were thousands of conference participates willing and ready to go. All it took, was for them to place a push-pin on a map and commit to "go to the ends of the earth". The two places on my heart, Guatemala and Sierra Leone, were barely visible with so many push-pins already placed. Then there are countries that are bare on this map and my prayer are for the workers to rise up for the harvest is plenty. I learn (and say) it time and time again that the mission field may be in our backyard, the office, the grocery store, or it may take a plane for us to get there. Be willing and be intentional to show love.
Where are you willing to place your push-pin for Christ?
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