Back in 1963 an MBF annual report noted “We have found many doors ready to open. As people become informed, they become inspired. As they become inspired, they want to become involved.” That was true about our mission then, and it’s true now.
On this page, you will find resources to help you in your journey to deeper involvement in medical missions with MBF.
Books, videos and articles about medical needs in developing countries and best practices for medical missions.
Find information and resources to help improve skills, learn best practices, and stay up-to-date on the nursing profession.
To help you learn more about medical missions, we’ve curated books, articles and videos that we’ve found helpful. Not finding what you need to help further your understanding of the current and future state of medical missions? Let us know!
Books
Books are available on Amazon. We are not compensated by the authors; we just agree with their point of view. However, if you shop smile.Amazon.com and select ‘Medical Benevolence Foundation’ as the charity you can give 0.5% of the purchase of these items or other eligible items to MBF.
Bob Lupton, veteran urban activist, reveals the harm done by charitable organizations that mean well. His points reinforce MBF’s principles that the work we do must be sustainable, cooperative, and led by the people we seek to serve. Listen as Dr. Lupton talks with MBF about his experience.
When Healthcare Hurts. Greg Seagar, CEO of Christian Health Services Corp., provides a look at the harm modern medical missions can do. His points and research underpin MBF’s desire to work with local religious and medical leaders to get it right in the countries we serve. You can also hear Greg talk about his insights with MBF.
Freeing Congregational Mission. B. Hunter Farrell, missionary veteran and director of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s World Mission Initiative in his new book cautions against the consumer-oriented “selfie mission” and points to ways to make a lasting difference. Hear Hunter talk with MBF’s CEO about mission creep and more.
Videos
Visit MBF’s YouTube channel to see over 50 different videos that highlight the work we do, and that offer insightful opinions from medical mission leaders about the current and future state of medical missions.
Rev. Brian Kamwendo on Medical Missions Live. Rev. Kamwendo talks with MBF about Church owned medical care in Malawi, needs of the Church, and perspectives on development in Malawi. Watch the full episode on MBF’s YouTube channel.
Drs. Jens and Eva Vaylann on Medical Missions Live. Jens Vaylann MD and Eva Vaylann PhD speak with MBF from their mission home in Malawi about the need to reenergize medical missions in response to changing needs. Watch on YouTube.
Dr. Beth Stuebing Adams and Greg Seager, RN talk about the critical need for critical care in developing countries. Dr. Beth is now part of the surgical residency team at MBF’s partner Nkhoma Mission hospital. Watch here.
Articles
Barna
Young Christians value missions but question ethics according to a research study called ‘The Future of Missions’ by Barna. MBF believes in the power of research to help guide strategy. This study reinforces our principle of transparency in all we do.
World Health Organization
Nurses are the backbone of quality medical care and without an adequate supply of nurses, the medical systems in developing countries will never progress. MBF’s passion for nurses led to the foundation of the Center for Global Nursing Development. The Center works with nursing schools in developing countries to provide scholarships for nursing students, implement e-learning, and provide development opportunities for nursing leaders.
The Lancet
Medical care in developing nations once geared to fighting communicable diseases like malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS is increasingly taxed with patients presenting with heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The urgent need to pivot to an ability to help these patients is one of the key facts that drives MBF’s passion for transforming medical care in these countries.
Scientific American
In the USA, we take for granted to ability to see a surgeon, a urologist, cardiologist or other specialty doctor as needed. What if you lived in a country where there was only 1 surgeon for every 53,000 people, or where there was no urologist anywhere in the country? MBF partners with local mission hospitals in developing countries to bring surgical and specialty medicine residencies to them so local doctors can train and work in their local country.
MBF’S Center for Global Nursing Development works to make resources available to nurses and nursing schools in developing countries. Through our network of international partners, the Center provides resources and solutions for classroom and clinical settings. You will find them by clicking on the links below.
Not finding something you need? Please let us know.
Clinical
Resources related to clinical aspects of nursing including case studies, guidelines and research.
Mary Nyakinyi Kamau
Insights about clinical nursing leadership.
Dr. Molly Secor-Turner
Steps to integrate Evidence-Based Practice in the clinical setting.
Christine Sammy
Follow the story of the transformation of the neonatal nursing practice in Kitui County, Kenya.
Development
Information about the state of nursing development and ideas and tools for progressing nursing to the next phase.
Barbara A. Ihrke, PhD, RN
Resource for starting a BSN degree program at your nursing school.
Dr. M.C. Ishepe Nandili, Ministry of Health, Kenya
Insights into the challenges facing nursing development in Kenya.
David Gather, PhD, RN
Implications of nursing research for nursing development in lower-resourced countries.
Leadership
Resources to help nursing leaders develop their skills not only as nurses, but as leaders in the medical profession.
Jualiana Lunguzi, RN, M-MSN MIM
Inspiration to think BIG as a global nursing leader.
Louisa R.S. Muteti MPH, BScN, Chair of Midwives Association of Kenya
Understand why the nursing profession needs leaders, not only managers.
Share your interest in medical mission and the Medical Benevolence Foundation with your church, small group or mission committee with the resources below. Don’t see what you need? Let us know.
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