Medical Missions: Engaging the Five Senses with Eternal Intentions

ABSTRACT:

Participating in medical mission work can have incomparable spiritual value. Experiencing a foreign culture via sounds, sights, tastes, smells, and textures is a unique avenue for caring for people's physical needs that opens opportunities for spiritually-focused interactions. Nurses can gain cultural competency and humility as they help envision future ministry possibilities with local residents and mission team members. Practical preparation suggestions and a reading list are provided.

Source: Journal of Christian Nursing - September 15, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: missions Source Type: research