Healthcare and the Mission of God: Finding Joy in the Crucible of Ministry - Softcover

Hudson, Paul J

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798990436282

Publisher: Genesis Publishing House, 2024

Synopsis

Can healthcare and the gospel truly work together without competing for priority?

For many, healthcare and gospel ministry are driven by separate agendas. In Healthcare and the Mission of God, Dr. Paul J. Hudson draws on thirty years of experience as a healthcare missionary in Africa and Asia to bridge this divide. He invites Christian medical professionals to recover an integrated healthcare ministry that aligns with the Great Commission.

Through heart-gripping stories from the field, Hudson explores the raw reality of cross-cultural missions, addressing the deep questions every practitioner faces: Is compassionate care enough? How do I share my faith appropriately in resource-limited settings?

This book is more than a guide; it is a "healing balm" for those facing burnout or disillusionment in the crucible of service. By looking at the whole story of the Bible-from creation to redemption-Hudson reveals how healing and faith are designed to transform both the provider and the community for God's glory.

Inside, you will discover:

• A Biblical Framework: Why healing and faith are inseparable in God's plan for restoration and shalom.
• Practical Wisdom: Lessons on avoiding cultural blind spots while ministering to the whole person.
• Spiritual Renewals: How to find lasting joy in global health missions, even when the work feels overwhelming.

Whether you are a medical missions veteran or a student preparing for your first trip, this book provides the theological and practical foundation needed to fulfill your Christian calling to healthcare.

About this title

About the Author

Paul J. Hudson (MD, MPH, FACP) was trained as a physician at Johns Hopkins and an epidemiologist at the US centers of Disease Control. He and his family serve with SIM as medical missionaries in Ethiopia, Nepal, and Thailand for over three decades. He has worked in clinical care, community health, and HIV and AIDS. A student of the integration of healthcare and discipleship, he coaches healthcare missionaries globally. He and his wife live in the United States near Charlotte, North Carolina. Visit pauljhudson.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Genesis Publishing House
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798990436282
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256