When you become a member of CMDA you are joining the largest community of Christian Healthcare professionals in the world! Welcome Students and Residents.
Read MoreWhen you become a member of CMDA you are joining the largest community of Christian Healthcare professionals in the world! Welcome Retired Healthcare Professionals & Friends of CMDA.
Read MoreOpportunities in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in West Texas’ family friendly community! To learn more and apply, visit www.ttuhsc.edu/jobs or contact Julie.Barclay@ttuhsc.edu.
Read MoreWe were sitting at a small table in the cheap furniture section of the hospital employee dining room, my first chance to get to know her: a young, chief of in-patient psychiatry, mother of three small children, follower of Christ—me: an old guy, chief of oncology, 50 years married, grandfather of six, follower of Christ.
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Read MoreOne of the most common reasons healthcare professionals give for not joining or renewing their membership is that they do not have time to be involved. Membership does not obligate you to participate in any of the ministries of CMDA. These ministries are there when or if you need them, either serving you or serving others.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like an island? Do you have days when you talk to people all day but, when the day ends, no one knows anything more significant about you than they did when it began?
Read MoreDental practice for sale in rural community in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley of central New Mexico (the Land of Enchantment).
Read MoreHe spoke of the Lord often as we addressed his malignancy, acknowledging Jesus as the one he trusted with his health. But somehow, he sidetracked us into a conversation about his sexual exploits in ways that were natural to him but too graphic for me. I was somewhat perplexed by these two lines of conversation that seemed a bit oxymoronic.
Read MoreInternational Pathology Services is a 501c3 non-profit, established in 2007, which provides cost-effective, timely and accurate anatomic pathology services to mission hospitals around the world.
Read MoreYour gifts ensure Faith and Healthcare will be ever-present, working hand-in-hand all over the world. Support the mission that is transforming healthcare globally.
Read MoreWe are dedicated to serving as a Christian voice and a resource for our members on today’s bioethical issues. Have you encountered a difficult patient care decision at your hospital? Do you have a question about how to maintain Hippocratic traditions within your work as a healthcare professional?
Read MoreThe CMDA Go App Pray For CMDA If you would like to pray for CMDA, please go to the CMDA Go App, CMDA National Ministry Prayer Forum, and view the existing weekly prayer requests. Then you can leave a comment on each post as you are praying. Here are the current features you can use right away: Set up your personal profile with your CMDA account…
Read MoreJoin Dr. Mike Chupp, Dr. Bill Griffin and Pastor Bert Jones from CMDA headquarters on a multi-city tour for an engaging event highlighting CMDA resources Faith Prescriptions and Bridging The Gap along with an in-depth overview of the expanding, impactful ministry of CMDA across the nation.
Read MoreI was visiting a patient in the rehab center who had undergone a knee replacement. He was fine except for the slow pace of rehab. His wife was there, vivacious, energetic, appearing far younger than her stated age, which I will not share. I asked her how they had met.
“We actually met in church,” she shared. “You know, I am older than he. When we started dating, he wouldn’t tell me how old he was. I called the church office to find out, but they wouldn’t tell me either. By the time I found out he was five years younger, I was already in love, and the rest is history.”
What difference does age make anyway?
Quite a bit, actually…
Read MoreI met my best friends from high school this summer in North Carolina. It was our third annual trip together—we have been to a couple of beaches, but this year we chose the mountains.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2023
The Triangle Christian Medical & Dental Associations invite you to come together with other Christians in Healthcare and those who support them for an evening of fellowship, great food and a powerful presentation from internationally-known author and speaker Sean McDowell.
“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and with all your mind and with all your strength” (Mark 12:30, ESV).
Read More“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33, NIV).
Read MoreThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced on AAP News on August 4, 2023, “AAP reaffirms gender-affirming care policy, authorizes systematic review of evidence to guide update.”
Read MoreThe Christian Medical & Dental Associations is increasingly called on by the national media to give perspective on ethical questions triggered by changing medical technology. From congressional testimony to network television, God continues to open doors for CMDA to amplify the voice of Christian healthcare professionals on the critical life issues of our day. The two-day training is designed to teach participants how to use…
Read MoreHe spent a month with me as a fourth-year medical student, an Alaskan who loved the Lord.
Read MoreJanuary 18-22, 2024
Join us for our 40th annual West Coast Winter Conference at Cannon Beach, Oregon!
Bristol, Tenn.—August 17, 2023—Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, is celebrating a significant court victory to protect the health and safety of women and girls against chemical abortion drugs. In Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a unanimous panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled Wednesday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must restore critical safeguards for chemical abortion drugs and disallow their shipment by mail.
Read MoreIncreasing levels of depression and other mental illnesses in Western societies have been well-described, but there are many theories as to why. In this installment, we argue that the decline of marriage is the most critical yet overlooked factor, and why the young liberal woman suffers the most.
Read MoreMarch 1-2, 2024
2nd Annual Remedy East Missional Health Care Conference at Liberty University
March 2-9, 2024
Refresh your soul, mind and body at this unique event crafted for Christian healthcare professionals to fellowship with like-minded peers through intentional discussions focusing on Christlike leadership, all the while experiencing a spectacular piece of God’s creation in Breckenridge, Colorado
Before we could even get to his chronic leukemia, he opened the conversation, “My father passed.”
Read MoreJoin a highly respected OB/Gyn team in Vincennes, Indiana
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Read MoreWhen we are attempting to think rationally in appropriate syllogistic lines, for us to draw accurate conclusions from news items we see on television, in the news and on social media, the information we receive as the input to our process must be accurate, and to a great extent must be complete.
Read MoreAs a physician, I was not shocked at my dear friend’s death, but I was surprised by the way I discovered it. It was clearly unexpected when I walked into his room.
Read MoreGod knows everything He is planning to bring about in our future. He is the One who makes a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. We may look around us and see nothing of that promise, but He encourages us to look anyway and to see with the eyes of faith.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2023
For some, missional living will ultimately involve a plane ride to move to a far-off place for long-term service. For many of us, missional living happens in our own communities, institutions and workplaces here in the United States. What does it look like for you? Come to Remedy and seek God’s answer!”
Whatever the cause of the separation, God wants us back. He stands with open arms, running toward us, like the father of the prodigal. All it takes from us is surrender.
Read MoreThe Medical Humanities Program at Baylor University is pleased to invite applications for a clinical associate or clinical full professor. For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/126660. Applications must be received by October 15, 2023.
Read MoreSeveral years ago, there was a house down the street from us that had the most amazing landscaping! Ok, I’ll admit it, I experienced a little “flower envy” every time I walked by with the dogs. I may have even sneaked a pic or two to save for when spring came around again so I could plant similar flowers.
Read MoreThe Christian Counseling Center is an integral part of the ministry and mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, South Carolina.
Read MoreNovember 29-December 3, 2023
Confronted with the long-reaching effects of racism, America is being racked with upheaval and unrest. Many are asking, “How do we respond as Christians to the injustices we see today?” The challenges in our country are complex and deeply rooted; however, we believe the Church, as a witness to the character of the God we follow, has a responsibility to confront evil and injustice in all its forms.
“People without our Lord believe the world belongs to them or to some unnamed, unapproachable power out there. They live reactive lives, responding to the actions of fickle circumstance—making plans, and changing them as the world changes around them, hoping to steal something good and meaningful from an Olympian-like god of Fate who has never existed and never cared.””
Read MoreWhat defines our humanity and what it means to be a human being? Put another way, who counts? Every human life has value, no matter the age or stage of development, size, genetic or acquired characteristics or circumstances of the individual.
Read MoreMay 10-12, 2024
The effects of today’s healthcare professions have taken its toll on marriages. Increasing time pressures, fiscal burdens, continuing education requirements and countless demands have made building strong marriage relationships all the more difficult.
How and when did we become cynical and emotionally unengaged with our patients? And what can any of us do to fix it?
Read MoreFebruary 23-25, 2004
The effects of today’s healthcare professions have taken its toll on marriages. Increasing time pressures, fiscal burdens, continuing education requirements and countless demands have made building strong marriage relationships all the more difficult.
“I greeted him in church, a father who had lost his daughter abruptly to cancer. I could not help but put my arms around him and tell him how sorry I was. Six pews down, I was surprised to see a friend who had missed church for months due to a prolonged illness that had stumped the specialists. She shared, “Two weeks ago, five of our Bible Study class came over, laid hands on me and prayed for me. I have been improving ever since.””
Read MoreI wish his statement was more true of me. One of our gospel’s major principles is that followers of Christ are called to give. It’s clear in the teachings of Jesus, “Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you” (Matthew 5:42, NIV).
Read MoreSeptember 28-30, 2023
Trophy Trout Fly Fishing Weekend with CMDA! join me for a long weekend this fall dedicated to fly fishing and fellowship with other Christian healthcare professionals in Northeast Tennessee. Our region is truly fortunate to boast two exceptional trophy trout rivers: the Watauga and South Holston.
Welcome Message from Gene Rudd, MD Welcome to CMDA Encore. You will see that our Mission and Vision Statements piggyback on the overall Mission and Vision of CMDA. Our unique goal is to motivate colleagues who are facing or experiencing retirement from healthcare careers to see our lives as just important to Kingdom service as in the days of our youth. We want to encourage…
Read More“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows” (Psalm 23:5, ESV).
Read MoreThe mission of the CMDA Obstetrics and Gynecology Section is to educate, encourage and equip Christian Practitioners in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health demonstrating the love and compassion of the Lord Jesus Christ to patients, to families, to our colleagues, to our communities, and to the world.
Read MoreSeeking a pediatrician for a group practice in Montgomery, Alabama. A busy general pediatrics group of four doctors is seeking a BC/BE pediatrician for a full-time position to replace a retiring physician in Montgomery, Alabama.
Read More“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed” (Proverbs 31:8-9, NLT).
That scriptural challenge is a driving factor for the work we do in advocacy here at CMDA. As one of the core aspects of CMDA’s ministry efforts, we are dedicated to serving as a Christian healthcare voice in the public, to the media and to the government. And we do that through our grassroots advocacy efforts on both state and federal levels as we stand together to bring the hope and healing of Christ to the world through advocacy.
Read MoreAt the 2023 CMDA National Convention my wife Evelyn and I were honored, blessed and quite humbled to receive the 2023 Educator of the Year Award. This all happened under the watchful eye of Princeton’s Professor Robert George, whom I have admired for years (and no, I did not go full fan boy and embarrass CMDA, but we did talk privately a while). I was given a few minutes to share some thoughts which I am now offering you, my colleagues.
Read MoreThe cultural phenomenon known as “wokeness” is grounded in human pride, and it is expressed through moral absolutism, moral grandstanding and the will to control.
Read MoreMy wife had put up with me for many years before I took her to Spain recently on our 50th wedding anniversary. Seville is an amazing town founded by the Phoenicians, developed by the Carthaginians and conquered by the Romans as a sea port in southern Spain before the river connecting it to the ocean silted out.
Read MoreWhat a wonderful miracle marriage is! God brings two different people – with unique personalities, experiences and opinions – and binds them together in a beautiful, holy union.
Read More“How much should I leave to ministries close to my heart?” It’s a practical question asked by those who are working out the details of their wills or trusts.
Read MoreA spiritual love letter may be one of the most meaningful gifts you can leave to your family and friends.
Read More“Do I need a will, or should I have a trust?” Many people ask this question when planning for the future.
Read MoreMy wife had put up with me for many years before I took her to Spain recently on our 50th wedding anniversary. Seville is an amazing town founded by the Phoenicians, developed by the Carthaginians and conquered by the Romans as a sea port in southern Spain before the river connecting it to the ocean silted out.
Read MoreREGISTER TODAY! The Convergence: Critical Conversations for Healthcare and Theology An annual webinar series hosted by Christian Medical & Dental Associations and The Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary Join us for this annual webinar series as CMDA joins together with The Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary to discuss topics important to today’s leaders in healthcare and in the church. Hosted by Dr. Darrell Bock,…
Read MoreSeptember 29-October 1, 2023
The 2023 CMDA Midwest Fall Conference, at the Maranatha Bible Conference Center, offers CMDA members and their guests the opportunity to hear outstanding inspirational speakers while enjoying the scenic eastern shores of Lake Michigan.
When I sit among the women of our local Side By Side chapter, I sit among power. Wives of physicians, some physicians themselves, some experts in other fields, some nursing stay-at-home moms. A group diverse in age and background and current employment, but always powerful.
Read MoreAs an OB/Gyn, I would like to understand why the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) came out against the ruling in Texas by Judge Matthew Kaczmarek regarding Mifepristone in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine vs. FDA. ACOG says it is safe and effective in all their talking points, and it says that it is healthcare. According to Webster’s Dictionary, healthcare is “the maintaining and restoration of health by the treatment and prevention of disease especially by trained and licensed professions.”
Read MoreWe have no real power to change others. We can point them toward truth, we can pray for them and we can show them rational and emotional reasons to change; ultimately, any growth on their part must be motivated by their own desire and decision to change.
Read MoreI know God does not plan such a union of love for everyone. He has different and important plans for others with the freedom of singleness (1 Corinthians 7:7-8).
Read MoreI’m not grieving—I welcome growing older. Age has its advantages: Fewer emotional roller coasters, for one. For another, I’m better able to articulate my thoughts. And my body hasn’t betrayed me (yet).
Read MoreBeacon Christian Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive primary and preventative health care services to our growing patient population. We are looking for a full- or part-time Optometrist to join our team! This is a great opportunity for providers interested in focusing on care delivery in a place where our providers can practice their clinical skills in an environment where they can integrate their faith and work together.
Read MoreDeveloped by expert healthcare professionals, this new small group study is designed to ask difficult, thought-provoking questions as we seek the truth found in God’s Word about the ethical issues facing Christians today. This curriculum will help you courageously stand up for what’s morally right according to your beliefs.
Read MoreI know some of it is realizing that the child we love has a new connection with the God who may someday become the Lord of his or her life.
Read MoreIn a recent sermon, I learned about a fascinating organization called the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura. A children’s orchestra outside of Asuncion, Paraguay, the Recycled Orchestra plays on garbage.
Read MoreHow does God’s goodness make us “more than conquerors” (Romans 8:37) when we suffer, whether we ask for the suffering or not?
Read MoreWe’re praising the Lord with you that He has carried you through uncertain times to complete dental school. We at CMDA want you to know that now, more than ever, we are praying for you and cheering you on! Now that you’ve graduated, we want to encourage you that you are NOT alone in your healthcare journey! CMDA is here to encourage and equip you…
Read MoreMay 12-22, 2024
Western Turkey was the cradle of the early Christian church. The larger part of Turkey, in Asia, is called Anatolia, or Asia Minor. This is where the apostle Paul devoted a significant amount of his time and energy. In the book of Acts, we get a glimpse of how productive Paul’s ministry was: “All who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord” (Acts 19:10).
Our faith should certainly impact our politics, but I’m not sure our politics should ever impact our faith. Certainly, politics impact faith for those who are persecuted around the world because of their faith, but that is not how it should be.
Read MoreUntil there were ventilators, and until organ transplantation became a therapeutic reality, the designation of death was based solely on cardio-respiratory criteria.
Read MoreMoving has the effect of making you take stock of what you’re carrying with you. It is important to know what baggage to keep and what to get rid of.
Read MoreOne of the young doctors I train is an amazingly good doctor and a person of faith. She had a discussion today with a patient who refused the medicine we offered, wanting to wait instead for God’s miracle.
Read MoreFebruary 14-26, 2024
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem….” These words of Jesus (Mark 23 and Luke 13) express the deep affection God has for the land and people of Israel. Whether reflected in the stories of Scripture or in today’s headlines, there is something of historical and spiritual significance about that land. And visiting there makes it all the more special!
May 2-5, 2024
CONVENTION SPECIAL: LOWEST REGISTRATION PRICE OFFER OF THE YEAR! The premier convention for all Christian healthcare professionals! This convention provides great opportunities for you to transform as you fellowship with Christian healthcare professionals, learn about current health and social issues, renew your faith through worship and network with exhibiting organizations.
October 3 – November 7, 2023
You’re invited to boost your communication skills, so needed in these challenging times in healthcare. This online, six-week, highly interactive coaching training will equip you to lead more effectively, assist colleagues with burnout, improve patient health outcomes and maximize the potential in others. Registration is open to all healthcare professionals, students, spouses and others who work with healthcare professionals.
A few weeks ago, he had come to me discouraged that his physical debilitation had taken away his ability to serve the Lord. Today was different. He began to share as I was transcribing his prescriptions.
Read MoreIn the final installment of the series, we critique the argument that deviations from normative heterosexuality are a part of God’s design and hence morally neutral.
Read MoreViewpoint Project with Dennis Quaid is created solely for viewing on Public Television stations across the US with the goal to provide innovative and unique content featuring the world’s most influential organizations and individuals. Unique educational content designed to inspire and illuminate. Portions of the project air on a myriad of networks such as CNN, Fox News and CNBC.
Read MoreEver since the American Medical Association’s (AMA) meetings in both the summer and fall of 2022, I have felt a huge tug on my heart by the Holy Spirit. And that tug is persistently asking me to address the issue of unrestricted abortions as a woman’s right to authority over her body, including the unrestricted right to abortion.
Read More“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10b, NIV).
“I’m ready for you to let me go, Doc,” he said.
“You mean to heaven?” I asked.
Read MoreBristol, Tenn.—April 10, 2023—Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, is praising the order issued last Friday by a federal district court in Texas that will halt the approval of dangerous chemical abortion drugs and protects the health, safety and welfare of women and girls.
Read More“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10b, NIV).
“I’m ready for you to let me go, Doc,” he said.
“You mean to heaven?” I asked.
Read MoreOctober 27-29, 2023
What does it mean to thrive as a Christ follower called to bring hope and healing through healthcare? How does being part of CMDA provide community, encouragement, and insight as one fixes one’s eyes on Jesus as a future / current healthcare professional during challenging times?
Bristol, Tenn.—April 10, 2023—Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA), which is the nation’s largest faith-based professional healthcare association, is praising the order issued last Friday by a federal district court in Texas that will halt the approval of dangerous chemical abortion drugs and protects the health, safety and welfare of women and girls.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued a March 31, 2023 press release titled, “New HHS Report Released on Transgender Day of Visibility Offers Updated, Evidence-Based Roadmap for Supporting and Affirming LGBTQI+ Youth.”
Read More“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10b, NIV).
“I’m ready for you to let me go, Doc,” he said.
“You mean to heaven?” I asked.
Read MoreSome days when the deadline for writing my On the Side devotional is looming—or loomed last week and is now bearing down on me like a bullet train—and the words are stuck in my head, I scroll through old issues to see what topics we have covered as a team.
Read MoreNovember 9-11, 2023
The 2023 GMHC will be hosted both live and virtual. The full live event will occur at Southeast Christian Church. Portions of the live event will be accessible through the virtual platform. Event tickets are available for either the live event (which includes virtual access) or just the virtual access ticket.
Viewpoint Project with Dennis Quaid is created solely for viewing on Public Television stations across the US with the goal to provide innovative and unique content featuring the world’s most influential organizations and individuals. Unique educational content designed to inspire and illuminate. Portions of the project air on a myriad of networks such as CNN, Fox News and CNBC.
Read MoreWe are all dying. Every day we are alive moves us closer in line to that day of transition from this life to eternity. There is no need to hurry death.
Read More“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10b, NIV).
“I’m ready for you to let me go, Doc,” he said.
“You mean to heaven?” I asked.
Read MoreI am one of those parents who didn’t let her daughter (though she begged and begged) read the Harry Potter book series when she was 10…and 11…and 12. Even though her friends were reading them. Even though the whole world seemed crazy about them, and she was an avid reader.
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