SHALOM:
Restoring God's World Through Medical Missions
Springdale, Arkansas
January 17-18, 2020
The Seminar
Engage. Equip. Empower.
January 17, 2020, 10:30 am–8:00 pm
January 18, 2020, 8:30 am–8:00 pm
At our medical mission seminar, we aim to engage, equip, and empower medical missionaries to impact their world for Christ. To accomplish this, we offer inspiring keynote addresses, relevant sessions, and opportunities to join various medical mission works around the world. We are incredible fortunate to have a high percentage of long-term missionaries present each year, and a large number of college students seeking opportunities to engage in missions. The intergenerational fellowship is a unique aspect of our seminar that we celebrate.
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Network
Gain New Skills
Hear Stories
New Opportunities
Worship
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Speakers
Proud to bring inspirational speakers
Michael Justus
M.D.
He is a graduate of Harding University and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. For the past 38 years, he has been in private practice as a Family Physician. Read More >>>
Robert Lawrence
M.D
A physician and writer from Anchorage, Alaska. He received a Bachelor's degree in Bible and Theology and a Master's Degree of Education from Harding University. Read More >>>
Amanda Madrid
M.D. PhD
Holds a M.D. degree from the National University of Honduras, a master's in International Public Health.... Read More >>>
Luckson Previl
O.D
Dr. Luckson Previl is a graduate of Harding University with a BS in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry. Learn More >>>
Kevin Youngblood
PhD
He currently serves as Associate Professor of Biblical Studies in the College of Bible and Ministry at Harding University. Learn More >>>
Schedule
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Friday, January 17
10:30 - 1:00
Registration
1:00
Welcome/Announcements
1:10 - 1:40
Peacing the World Back Together
The Significance of Shalom
Kevin Youngblood, Ph.D
1:50 - 2:30
Special Interest Sessions (Choose 1)
(A) Respect & Dignity
Rachel Howell, BSN
Jordan Ruth Yarbrough, RN
Cultivating a posture of learning for sensitivity in cross-cultural engagement.
(B) Medical Missions Resources
Where to go and how to become involved: Belize, Central America; Blessings International; World Bible School
2:40-3:20
Special Interest Sessions (Choose 1)
(A) "Remember Our Sons & Daughters": Igbo Letters to Missionary Nurses (1965)
Martha Farrar Highfield Phd RN
Listening to the voices of rural Nigerian women offers us a new insight into the lives, experiences, and perspectives of West Africans on missionaries.
(B) Shalom, End of Life
Greg Brooks, DNP, APRN
A discussion session. What is Shalom and how health care providers can use it in helping patients achieve a positive outcome when a cure is not to be.
(C) Medical Missions Resources
Where to go and how to become involved. A brief presentation by each ministry below.
Partners in Progress - Revolution, natural disaster, sickness, and war bring tremendous suffering. Through their combined efforts thousands of people have heard that Jesus lives and have seen the gospel in action as they were treated medically, fed, and taught the gospel.
IHCF African Christian Hospitals - Provides seven primary points of health care service in Africa, including two locations in Ghana, three in Nigeria, and two in Tanzania.
Nicaragua, Central America - Mision Para Cristo makes aware the many needs and evangelistic opportunities in Nicaragua.
3:20 - 3:50
Break
3:50 - 4:35
Special Interest Sessions (Choose 1)
(A) Navigating Mountains and Valleys
Brent Shaw - with Mission Aviation Fellowship
Using aviation and technology to take Christ's love into the most remote places on earth; stories from the field.
(B) Bites, Stings, and Envenomations
G. Dean Ezell MD, FACP -
A brief overview of the management of animal, insect and snake bites in an austere environment.
(C) Missions Resource Network
Exploring the changing context of global missions.
4:45 - 5:30
Special Interest Sessions (Choose 1)
(A) Emerging Diseases
Jeff McCormack, Ph.D., HCLD (ABB)
Current trends in global health for emerging infectious diseases
(B) Partnering for Peace
Bob & Michele Bentley
Reflections on the partnership between IHCF and Fisherfolks Clinic to bring healing and peace to the predominantly Muslim community in Tanga, Tanzania.
(C) Medical Missions Resources
Where to go and how to become involved. A brief presentation by each ministry below.
Health Talents International - works with churches of Christ to promote medical evangelism in developing countries. As Christians, we feel God expects us to use our talents, medical and otherwise, in His service.
Honduras, Central America - Predisan Health Ministries serves to heal and provide hope for 34 facilities.
Zambia, South Africa - Zambia Mission promotes evangelism, education, and medical missions, including Namwianga Health Center.
6:30
Banquet
Brad Gautney, PhD(C), MPH, PNP
Student Session After Banquet
Saturday, January 18
8:30 - 9:00
Devotional/Announcements
9:00 - 9:30
Keynote
Amanda Madrid M.D. Ph.D
9:40 - 10:20
Special Interest Sessions (Choose 1)
(A)Short-Term Missions, Training Long-Term Specialists (Part 1)
Dr. James Netterville & Residents
Dr. Netterville, head of the Otolaryngology Residency Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center leads teams including his residents to Uganda, Haiti, and Kenya. Together, they will share their innovations in patient care and medical training.
(B) Good Reports
Erik & Jeanie Tryggestad
How to create engaging, relevant, and appropriate reports during and after your mission trip.
(C) Culture, Health, and Faith in East Africa
Jennifer Gray, RN, PhD, FAAN
What happens when culture, health, and faith collide? This session will provide you some basic principles for addressing faith and illness in an African culture.
10:20 - 10:40
Break
10:40 - 11:20
Special Interest Sessions (Choose 1)
(A) Short-Term Missions, Training Long-Term Specialists (Part 2)
Dr. James Netterville & Residents
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(B) Church-Based Community Health: Successes and Challenges
Jordan Ruth Yarbrough, R.N.
Insights from the mission team in Huambo, Angola
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11:20
Lunch
11:40
Director's Luncheon
1:00
Announcements
1:10 - 1:40
Keynote
Luckson Previl
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1:50 - 2:30
Special Interest Sessions (Choose 1)
(A) "Here am I... You Want to Send Me Where?" A Cambodian Community Nursing Ministry
Patty Smith, PhD, RH, CCRN K
Kim Swenson - Cambodia
Being willing to go and listen to God's direction helped develop a new nursing collaboration with a Cambodian School of Nursing.
(B) Hosting a Medical Team
Alberto Lopez
Mindy Stewart, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
It is not just meeting the team at the airport. A look at medical group development from the local understanding and the challenges faced in hosting groups.
(C) Medicine AS Ministry: Joining God in Healthcare
Shannon DeShazo, M.D.
Kyle Stephens, D.O.
Ronda Reely, BSN, RN
Robert Lawrence, M.D.
Perspectives on maintaining a mission-minded practice within a secular profession.
2:30 - 2:50
Break
2:50 - 3:30
Special Interest Sessions (Choose 1)
(A) Allied Health Ministries: Part of the prescription for wholistic healing in medical mission
Teresa Steele NP RD LD CDE
Gabriella Douglas Pharm D
Debbie Waggoner, Pharm D
Tim Chance CC-SLP
Tabitha Barker Gibbs MS OT
Douglas Steele DHS DPT PA-C
Inna Swann PhD DPT PT PCS C/NDT
This interactive panel will present insights for and examples of, utilization of multidisciplinary health care services in the medical mission setting to effectively facilitate wholistic healing.
(B) A Decade in the Making
Jon Reagan D.D.S
The Reagan family has been involved with medical missions for 10 years... this session will explore the positive impact on their family while providing dental care to the families of Belize.
(C) Preparing Your Short-Term Team to Achieve Their Mission Safely
Sam Jeffrey
3:40 - 4:20
(A) Allied Health Ministries: Part of the prescription for wholistic healing in medical mission
Teresa Steele NP RD LD CDE
Gabriella Douglas Pharm D
Debbie Waggoner, Pharm D
Tim Chance CC-SLP
Tabitha Barker Gibbs MS OT
Douglas Steele DHS DPT PA-C
Inna Swann PhD DPT PT PCS C/NDT
This interactive panel will present insights for and examples of, utilization of multidisciplinary health care services in the medical mission setting to effectively facilitate wholistic healing.
(B) Training Global Reporters
Erik Tryggestad
Equipping your overseas partners to become reporters, photographers, and promoters of your mission.
(C) Security Tips for Medical Facilities and Long-Term Workers
Sam Jeffrey
7:00
The Meaning of Life
Robert Lawrence, M.D
There are five words that describe the meaning of life. Which one are you training to save?
Student Session 8:30 pm
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Info/FAQ's
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Online registration is now closed. Onsite registration opens January 17, 10:30 am. If you wish to expedite your on-site registration, please print the registration form before arriving.
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Holiday Inn & Northwest Arkansas Convention Center
1500 S. 48th Street
Springdale, AR 72764
Room rate not guaranteed after December 18.
Rate is $116.00 per night and includes breakfast buffet.
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Reserve online or call 479-751-8300
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