Ministry Brief 2015

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Christian Medical & Dental Associations of Atlanta exists to glorify God by motivating, educating and equipping Christian healthcare professionals and students in order to transform lives with the gospel. The Mission Transforming Lives With the Gospel Through Medicine CMDA Atlanta’s vision is to strengthen and equip doctors, PA’s, nurses, dentists, students, and other healthcare professionals with the wisdom and compassion of Christ as they transform their professional fields through holistic care. Through this network of Christ-centered, compassionate caregivers, people receive the latest medical treatment as well as the transformative power of the gospel. Supporting Local Doctors: Medicine, by nature, promotes healing but the practice of medicine can breed toxic stress, fatigue and contention for those pursuing faith alongside science. Medical and dental professionals need encouraging peer relationships to support them in their unique challenges. CMDA Atlanta provides a growing network of medical and dental professionals that offers members a place of camaraderie, rest, and equipping. Additionally, these professionals offer spiritual wisdom and career guidance to eager students through CMDA Atlanta’s mentorship program. Engaging Medical Students: As hundreds of students enter medical school in Atlanta, they all encounter new experiences that consume their time, confront them with enormous pressure, and challenge them with competing world views. CMDA Atlanta seeks to be a spiritual oasis amidst the storm. We facilitate connections with other students and experienced doctors to strengthen both their faith and their careers. Through mentorships, volunteer opportunities, mission trips, and faith-based healthcare teaching, students are given the tools needed to build a spiritually thriving medical practice. Reaching the Marginalized: The global need for adequate hospitals with trained staff is unending. CMDA Atlanta answers the cries of impoverished regions in other countries and in our own city by deploying teams of medical professionals and students to take holistic care, essential training, and the love of Christ to the marginalized. In addition to 4 mission trips annually, we deploy our Mobile Medical Unit several times each month to underserved areas of Atlanta, offering both healthcare and spiritual encouragement to those in our city who need it most. Professionals The Nations Students

Transcript of Ministry Brief 2015

Christian Medical & Dental Associations of Atlanta exists to glorify God

by motivating, educating and equipping Christian healthcare

professionals and students in order to transform lives with the gospel.

The Mission

Transforming Lives With the Gospel Through Medicine

CMDA Atlanta’s vision is to strengthen and equip doctors, PA’s, nurses, dentists, students, and other

healthcare professionals with the wisdom and compassion of Christ as they transform their professional

fields through holistic care. Through this network of Christ-centered, compassionate caregivers, people

receive the latest medical treatment as well as the transformative power of the gospel.

Supporting Local Doctors:

Medicine, by nature, promotes

healing but the practice of medicine

can breed toxic stress, fatigue and

contention for those pursuing faith

alongside science. Medical and

d e n t a l p r o f e s s i o n a l s n e e d

encouraging peer relationships to

support them in their unique

challenges. CMDA Atlanta provides

a growing network of medical and

dental professionals that offers

members a place of camaraderie,

rest, and equipping. Additionally,

these professionals offer spiritual

wisdom and career guidance to

eager students through CMDA

Atlanta’s mentorship program.

Engaging Medical Students:

As hundreds of students enter

medical school in Atlanta, they all

encounter new experiences that

consume their time, confront them

with enormous pressure, and

challenge them with competing

world views. CMDA Atlanta seeks to

be a spiritual oasis amidst the storm.

We facilitate connections with other

students and experienced doctors to

strengthen both their faith and their

careers. Through mentorships,

volunteer opportunities, mission

trips, and faith-based healthcare

teaching, students are given the tools

needed to build a spiritually thriving

medical practice.

Reaching the Marginalized:

The global need for adequate

hospitals with trained staff is

unending. CMDA Atlanta answers

the cries of impoverished regions in

other countries and in our own city

by deploying teams of medical

professionals and students to take

holistic care, essential training, and

t h e l o v e o f C h r i s t t o t h e

marginalized. In addition to 4

mission trips annually, we deploy our

Mobile Medical Unit several times

each month to underserved areas of

Atlanta, offering both healthcare and

spiritual encouragement to those in

our city who need it most.

Professionals The NationsStudents

CMDA Atlanta

2059 Lavista Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329

Bill Reichart

678.350.8539 - [email protected]

www.CMDAatlanta.org

“CMDA Atlanta has shown me and many other physicians the art of leading people to our healer. I am privileged to be a part of such a spirit filled organization where servanthood is embodied and faith encouraged.”-Omari Hodge, MD

4000 HOURS OF MENTORING invested into future medical professionals

29 MISSION TRIPS to across 4 continents in the past 5 years

4 ATLANTA CAMPUSES where medical students are empowered with

Biblical truths

400+ SERVED MONTHLY with holistic care through our Atlanta mobile

medical unit

To become a collective community that is transforming the professional, medical

identity of Atlanta and beyond by empowering 500 medical professionals,

equipping 150 future doctors and investing in 10 global communities by 2016.

Saturate today’s medical universities with God-fearing mentors, and facilitate

invaluable relationships between current professionals and future doctors.

Through lunch and learn gatherings, an estimated 620 students could be exposed to

medical professionals, resources, tools and Bible studies for $500 per month.

Create a global awakening to Christ around the world with holistic care and the healing

message. Sponsor a medical student to participate in missions. There are nine trips a

year—each costs $2500 in travel expenses and lodging needs. In 2014, we had 40

students join us. Help provide scholarships for our future caregivers.

Treat the whole person as the love of Christ is shared through the Mobile Medical Unit

to more than 400 people every week. An investment of $1,000 will provide one week

of crucial care as we deliver hope.

Our Vision

Changing Hearts in Healthcare

The CMDA Atlanta Council is composed of physicians, dentists, medical personnel & community leaders.The council consists of: Rick Boden (Pres.), Don Shaffer, Mark Huffman, Huck Whitener, John Galloway, Steven Thiltgen, Carol Shaffer, David Ballard, Jim

Malcolm, Emily Shupert, Steven Brantley, Laurie Boden, Ryan Cantwell, Michael Smith, Priscilla Strom, and Ken Rutledge.

2015-16 Budget:

$753,000

Tax ID#

36-2284267

3%

4%

93%

Program*

Fundraising

Admin

* Approx. $500K of

program expense are

received by in-kind

donations.