What does integrating your faith with your work mean, especially when you’re a doctor navigating ethical dilemmas, societal challenges, and mission opportunities in the Caribbean?
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Dr. Khara Collymore-Lashley shares her journey of combining faith and vocation as a medical doctor in the Caribbean. From navigating the spiritual climate of the region to serving as the hands, feet, and voice of Jesus in her profession, Dr. Khara offers a profound perspective on mission in the workplace. Whether you're a medical professional, a ministry leader, or simply curious about faith in action, this episode will leave you encouraged and challenged.

Faith Meets Profession: How Dr. Khara integrates her Christian faith with her medical career, navigating ethical challenges and serving as a light in a demanding field.


The Caribbean Church's Challenges: Insights into the spiritual climate of the Caribbean, marked by evangelism, a lack of discipleship, and historical narratives needing redemption.


Mission in the Workplace: Encouraging Christian doctors and professionals to view their work as mission fields, sharing Christ’s love in everyday interactions.


Opportunities for Medical Missions: Exploring both traditional and nontraditional pathways for Christian medical professionals to serve locally and globally.

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Links & Resources:

Mercy Ships: https://www.mercyships.org


International Christian Medical and Dental Association: https://icmda.net


Hospital Christian Fellowship: https://www.hcfglobal.org

Guest Bio:
Khara is a medical doctor currently pursuing residency training in Anesthesia and Intensive Care. She is passionate about missions and has served bi-vocationally with the national IFES movement in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (ISCF) from 2015-2020. Currently she serves as the regional representative for the International Christian Medical and Dental Association in the Anglophone Caribbean and with the Lausanne regional leadership team for the Caribbean. Khara enjoys walks on the beach, reading, singing, and spending time with family and friends. One of her greatest desires is to see the Caribbean church engage fully in God’s global mission.
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