Publisher's Synopsis
When Ministry Meets Medicine tackles a very difficult question; can medicine and ministry not only coincide but augment each other? The church has traditionally been a great source of healing. However, many have silently, and even openly, questioned if the church has lost momentum in promoting strength and healing. Miraculous healing is still possible today. Could it be possible that God also uses the advancement of medical technology and medicine as a mechanism for healing? We have combined our knowledge, perspective and experiences both as a physician and as a pastor to bring together two fields that, at times, seem to repudiate one another. Yes, faith is vital. And equally important is taking practical steps toward wellness. Faith without works is dead, correct? This journal-formatted book is designed to help people not only join in on the conversation but to also initiate positive behavioral changes that can be sustained in their own lives. It is our hope that this book will not only help both respective perspectives to meet on common ground but to also intertwine for holistic health.
