Recorded on 9 October 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Alex Bolek chairs a webinar with John Stevens The purpose of this webinar is to help and encourage Christian healthcare workers in their battle against sin, and to ensure that they have right and biblical expectations of the ‘normal Christian life’.Many Christians live with a false burden of guilt and failure. They have been taught that the battle against temptation is futile, and that they will never be able to obey and please God.John will examine the glorious promises of freedom from sin in the gospel because of the death and resurrection of Jesus. The ‘normal Christian life’ is a ‘victorious Christian life’; we are daily enjoying far more victory than we might imagine.John Stevens is the FIEC National Director, a role he has held since September 2010. Alongside his FIEC responsibilities, he is one of the pastors of Christchurch Harborough and a member of the Affinity Council.John teaches on courses at Oak Hill Theological College, Edinburgh Theological Seminary, Union School of Theology and the Cornhill Training Course. He is the editor of Independent Church: Bible-Shaped and Gospel-Driven and the author of How Can I Be Sure?: And Other Questions About Doubt, Assurance and the Bible.Born and raised in Birmingham, John studied Law at Cambridge University where he became a Christian in his final year. He then taught Law for sixteen years and served as the Deputy Head of the Law Faculty at the University of Birmingham.John is married to Ursula and they have four children.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 2 October 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Mike ChuppDiscover the life-changing power of committing God’s Word to heart, understand why it matters, learn effective methods for memorization, and explore what passages to focus on.Whether you’re a student, resident, or consultant in practice (as a new or seasoned believer), gain tools to integrate Scripture memory into daily life and grow in faith, wisdom, and spiritual resilience. Equip yourself to know, live, and share God’s truth.Mike Chupp graduated with a pre-med degree from Taylor University in 1984, and then received his medical degree from Indiana University in 1988. He completed a general surgery residency at Methodist Hospital in 1993, was board certified in 1995, and joined Southwestern Medical Clinic, a group dedicated to global healthcare missions.From 1996 to 2016 he served at Tenwek Hospital Kenya including 19 years as medical director. Tenwek grew during Mike’s tenure to a clinical staff of over 80 physicians and clinical officers and more than 700 total staff.Mike returned to Bristol, Tennessee in 2016 to assume the role of CMDA Executive Vice President and in September 2019 took over from David Stevens as CEO of CMDA US. He is also a member of the ICMDA board. Mike is married to Pam and they have four children - Steven, Melody, Kayla and Ashley.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 25 September 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Alex BolekThe healthcare system and its service delivery are one of the vital systems in any given country the interruption of which is disastrous. The healthcare system has seven pillars:Human resources for healthHealth financingAccess to medicines and medical suppliesLeadership and managementHealth infrastructureCoordination with health partnersHealth information systemsCivil wars and conflict affect all these pillars and therefore the whole healthcare system. In this webinar, we will describe the impact of civil wars and conflict on the healthcare system, consequences of related service delivery interruption, and some strategies to continue providing healthcare services amid civil wars and conflict.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 and the Africa Coordinator for ICMDA. 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 18 September 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Chris SteynNational fellowships of doctors and dentists are at a turning point. To spark a disciple-making movement, we need a paradigm shift—moving beyond "more of the same" to a vibrant, integrated approach that equips every believer to multiply disciples. Join the ICMDA/HCFI for an exclusive webinar inspired by the principles of Disciple Making Movements, tailored for medical professionals passionate about putting their faith into practice.What You'll Discover:A Comprehensive Approach: Learn how to seamlessly weave disciple-making into your national fellowship’s activities, creating a multiplying impact in your community and beyond.Explore how organizing strategic events can ignite disciple-making, connecting you with others to spread the Gospel effectively.Personal Growth: Uncover practical tools from DMM's proven framework to grow your own disciple-making ministry.What’s in It for You: Gain confidence to live like Jesus, lead others to faith, and experience the joy of a Spirit-filled life that transforms your practice and relationships.This isn’t just another webinar—it’s a call to action. Whether you’re a doctor, dentist, or ministry leader, you’ll walk away with actionable steps to:Share your faith boldly using tools like the 3 Circles or your personal story.Build spiritual families through relational, obedience-based discipleship.Multiply healthy, reproducing disciples in your fellowship and beyond.Inspired by DMM principles and tools, this webinar equips you to live out 2 Timothy 2:2 — training others to train others. 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/
Recorded on 11 September 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr David NiklesChurches and people helpers in many Global South nations are feeling the need to become equipped to offer integrated, psychologically robust, biblically sound, Christian Counselling that embraces whole person care. This talk will present a simple strategy and associated integrative approach to Christian Counselling that works sensitively across cultures and will briefly introduce resources that have been developed to assist this process.The principles will be illustrated using the work of the Asian Christian Counselling Association and its partnership with Living Wholeness, two organisations which collaboratively are strengthening and equipping lay, pastoral, and professional Christian Counsellors across Asia and recently into Uganda.More broadly, there will be an invitation to form National Christian Counselling associations so the body of Christ may work more synergistically together in this field, and some practical tips on how this may be facilitated.Dr David Nikles is an Australian Family Physician who commenced mission work in China in 2005 in the area of mental health and counselling training. His vision is strengthening Christian Counselling across the Global South, especially Asia. David is Cofounder/CEO of Living Wholeness, and Cofounder/Executive Team of Asian Christian Counselling Association (ACCA: www.asiancca.org).To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 4 September 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Rico TiceMy little book Faithful Leaders and this webinar, is an exegesis of my own depravity. I was provoked to write it after Jonathan Fletcher, a conservative evangelical pastor, who had huge influence in my constituency was on the front page of the newspapers with reports of his abusive leadership. I realised that there were blind-spots amongst a number of the leaders who had been profoundly influential in the generation above me.By contrast I had also seen men like John Stott and how they led themselves. This is a basic webinar on trying to self-lead and being aware of thinking, feeling, choices, physical health, environment, idols. We will look at a map that enables us to battle our own depravity and be led by God's word and God's grace.Rico is a passionate evangelist, and former Senior Minister of Evangelism at All Souls, Langham Place in London. Co-Founder of Christianity Explored Ministries, he is a regular speaker at missions and evangelistic events around the world. He’s married to Lucy and they have three young children.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 7 August 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Prof Bertha RathinamCancer prehabilitation prepares the cancer survivors, including caregivers, for the rigours of cancer treatment in whatever time they have before it starts. It employs a multidisciplinary approach, primarily targeting the physical, nutritional, and psychosocial needs of the survivors.It provides specific interventions and monitoring after screening and assessment to all cancer survivors. It has proven beneficial in enhancing recovery after surgery and improving tolerance to complications.Bertha Amirtha Deva Rathinam, teaches Anatomy at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, India. She is interested in cancer survivorship care and is passionate about raising awareness on cancer prehabilitation and rehabilitation as supportive care to the standard clinical management of cancer survivors.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 21 August 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Prof Hyunmi ParkThe 18th ICMDA World Congress is due to be held in Jeju Island, South Korea on 30 June - 5 July 2026. It is ICMDA's flagship event held every four years which brings together all its national member bodies for a week of fellowship, biblical teaching in Christian discipline and healthcare practice, worship, collaboration and a mutual exchange of ideas.The congress theme is Building God's Kingdom amongst the Broken.Join us to hear about the plans and opportunities for the event, including the World Medical & Dental Students' Conference, pre-congress streams for graduates, and the dozens of breakout sessions and discussion groups on topical issues.Prof Park is an associate professor at the Department of Medical Education, Korea University, where she instructs both undergraduate and postgraduate students in various health professions.Her clinical background lies in surgery, with a specialisation in minimally invasive and robotic techniques in coloproctology. She holds a PhD in medical education, with research interests in global health, integrating UN SDGs into medical curricula, the development of soft skills for health professionals, and the application of technology in education.Her international background has involved working and studying in Spain, the UK and Korea, which has enriched her and globally informed her comprehensive approach to education and research.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 14 August 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Philippa Taylor chairs a webinar with Dr Calum MillerThis talk will introduce the topic of abortion from an ethical, medical and legal perspective. It will explore the science of the beginning of life, methods and statistics regarding abortion, basic arguments for and against abortion, and the Biblical basis for protecting life in its earliest stages. It will also cover some difficult cases often used to argue for abortion, particularly when the life of the mother is at risk.Dr Calum Miller is a medical doctor and a research fellow at the University of Oxford, where he teaches philosophy and researches abortion policy. Dr Miller has published over 30 academic papers on topics including maternal mortality in the developing world, the empirical impact of abortion bans on women, the ethics of voting on abortion, animal and fetal pain, abortion and mental health, telemedicine abortion, academic freedom, and the philosophy of religion. He regularly appears on mainstream media in the UK and has presented to politicians and professionals across the world, including on the BBC, at the Philippines Medical Association and at the White House. To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 28 August 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Michael JonesChristianity was crucial for the development of modern science. There are many modern myths about how we developed modern science, and many today think science developed in spite of Christianity, but the opposite is true. Modern science has borrowed numerous principles from Christianity.Michael Jones is the founder and director of the non-profit organization “Inspiring Philosophy”, and is primarily dedicated to research in the fields of philosophy, history, and science to uncover deep philosophical questions relating to the universe and our individual perception of life.He has a Masters in Philosophy from the University of Arizona and has published a plethora of research work on his YouTube Channel “Inspiring Philosophy”. On this channel he compiles and analyzes data for the layman to reach reasonable conclusions to a variety of philosophical quandaries.For more from Inspiring Philosophy visit https://www.inspiringphilosophy.com/To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 31 July 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr James MagaraChristian character is the true mark of a believer - even more so for medical professionals whose work touches lives deeply. It reflects our identity in Christ and sustains integrity in high-pressure environments.From the beginning, God intended that image and likeness come before dominion; so too, in medicine, competence must be clothed in compassion, humility, and truth. Christian character shapes how we lead, serve, and respond - especially when no one is watching. It is the foundation for trust, resilience, and ethical practice.As Christian medics, our greatest testimony is more than skill, it is Christlike character in every patient interaction and decision we make.Dr James Magara is a dental surgeon and strategic leader with a BDS from Makerere University and an MSc in Dental Prosthetics from the University of Bristol (UK). He leads Jubilee Dental, a multi-location practice with over 30 years of service, and serves as Dean of the Uganda Christian University School of Dentistry.A futurist and leadership trainer, he holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University and has spoken at leadership forums across three continents. Dr. Magara chairs the Uganda Heart Institute Board and CASTLE Think Tank and is committed to raising healthcare and leadership standards across Africa.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 24 July 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Prof John WyattThe problem of suffering has been one of the most intractable and painful theological debates for centuries. But is it perhaps not a problem to be solved, but a deeper mystery to be journeyed through? How does knowing Jesus’ death and resurrection are not simply a response to pain but God’s Plan A from the start change things?John Wyatt is Emeritus Professor of Neonatal Paediatrics, University College London, a Senior Researcher at the Faraday Institute, Cambridge and President of the UK Christian Medical Fellowship.He has a clinical background as a paediatrician caring for sick and premature infants and also a medical scientist researching into the prevention of brain injury in newborn babies.He has always been interested in ethical dilemmas raised by advances in medical technology and has frequently engaged in public and professional consultations and debates from the perspective of the Christian faith.His book Matters of Life and Death – human dilemmas in the light of the Christian faith has been translated into more than ten languages. His most recent book is Transforming Friendship. He and his wife Celia are members of St Andrews Church in Oxford.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 17 July 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Beatrice Ambauen-BergerThough many doctors in the West may have never treated female genital fistula, there are still an estimated 0.5 million women worldwide suffering from this preventable and treatable disease, mostly in African and Asian countries.Sufferers are living with full incontinence of urine or stool and are often treated as outcasts. Where access to medical care has improved, the numbers of obstetric fistula have decreased, but sadly there is a concerning increase of fistula caused by low quality pelvic surgeries.This webinar gives an overview of the causes and challenges of female genital fistula today, with focus on the example of Bangladesh.Dr. Bea is a Swiss Obstetrician and Gynaecologist working at LAMB hospital in rural Bangladesh since 2010. Besides practising and training local doctors in Obstetrics and Gynaecology she lead and expanded the LAMB fistula project including performing and training nationals in fistula surgeries, consultancy for community projects, local and national advocacy work as well as fistula related research. She is a member of ISOFS (International Society of Obstetric Fistula Surgeons) since 2012 and has been a member of the ISFOS Executive Committee from 2022-24.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 10 July 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Howard Lyons chairs a webinar with Prof Annelies Wilder-SmithThe COVID-19 pandemic taught us that global health is interconnected, and delayed action costs lives. Strong public health systems, early response, and equitable access to vaccines are critical. The rapid development of mRNA vaccines showed the power of well-funded, coordinated science.However, science must remain apolitical - when politicized, it erodes public trust and fuels misinformation. Clear communication, preparedness, and protecting vulnerable populations are essential. The pandemic revealed the fragility of health systems and the urgent need for resilience. As Scripture reminds us, pestilences are part of a broken world (Luke 21:11) - COVID-19 was not the first and will not be the last.Dr. Annelies Wilder-Smith has devoted her career to emerging infectious diseases, particularly those impacting low- and middle-income countries. Her path was shaped during two decades in Asia, where she was at the forefront of the SARS outbreak, and investigated the H5N1, dengue and Zika virus outbreaks. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she served as an external advisor to the World Health Organization, where she developed COVID-19 vaccine policies for the global use.Annelies is Honorary Professor of Emerging Infectious Diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Past President of the International Society of Travel Medicine, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Travel Medicine. Her academic career resulted in 380 publications and many research grants. She leads the Lancet Commission on Dengue and was Principal Investigator of EU-funded research consortia.Her awards include the Myron Levine Vaccinology Prize and the CDC Honor Group Award. Annelies is also the author of Travel Medicine: Tales Behind the Science and Grasping Heaven, a biography of Dr. Tami Fisk. She lives in Switzerland with her husband, a professor of neurology; both their children are physicians in training.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 3 July 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr David Randall chairs a webinar with Dr Emil ShehadehDiscipling is a word which can cause confusion. Does it precede, or succeed conversion? My presentation will imply the term as meaning a post-conversion teaching. Others call this process “Christian Formation.”How do we help Muslims once they become Christian? Do we need to use a different approach for Muslim-background Christians, or place different emphases on certain areas of discipleship? If so, how and what? I will try and answer these questions in my presentation entitled, discipling Muslim background believers.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 26 June 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Shari Falkenheimer Athletes hoping to become Olympians need a coach to maximize their performance. Life coaching, like athletic coaching, helps a person or group improve in an area of interest or concern. It is based on the fact that the person or group knows themselves, their situation, and their options best. The life coach helps them explore actions to take to deal with the situation.Individual and life coaching is increasingly being used by healthcare professionals and organizations to promote healthcare professional wellness, improve processes, and decrease the likelihood of burnout. ICMDA is exploring making life coaching available to Christian healthcare professionals and organizations who desire it.Sharon A. (“Shari”) Falkenheimer, M.D., M.P.H., M.A. (Bioethics), PhD is board certified in Aerospace Medicine. She has over 40 years of experience in a variety of roles including teaching, applied research, clinical medicine, medical leadership and planning. She mentors the Albany (NY) Medical College CMDA group and has taught in 30 nations. Dr. Falkenheimer is an international advisory board member of the Christian Journal for Global Health, a member of the American Academy of Bioethics, a life member of the US Christian Medical & Dental Association, and the ICMDA Regional Secretary for North America.To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
Recorded on 19 June 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Prof Christoffer Grundmann This webinar sketches the history of Christian medical missions from Jesus’ healing ministry to present day Christian medical services. First it will touch upon the beginnings of institutional care for the sick in the 4th century up until the middle of the 19th century, a time when not much could be done except providing compassionate care.The second section will focus on the emergence of Christian medical missions as an epiphenomenon of the development of scientific medicine in the 19th century, while the third addresses the transformations of such work necessitated by changes in the overall framework during the 20th century, showing that such ministry represents a vital element in the proclamation of the gospel since it witnesses to the corporeality of salvation in Christ.Christoffer-Hinrich Grundmann, (MTh, Dr. theol., Dr. theol. habil.) is Emeritus Eckrich University Professor in Religion and the Healing Arts of Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN, USA. Before he worked as Lutheran Pastor in Caracas, Venezuela, taught at the Tamilnadu Theological Seminary Arasaradi, Madurai, India, after which he joined the German Institute for Medical Missions at Tübingen, Germany, as theological consultant and hospital chaplain and briefly at the center for healthcare ethics at Hannover, Germany. Sent to heal! Emergence and Development of Medical Mission (2005) is one of the several books he authored besides numerous articles on topics of medical missions, health and healing, and on inter-religious dialogue. (https://faculty.valpo.edu/cgrundma).To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
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/