Could Your Healthcare Expertise Be the Key to Unlock Global Kingdom Ministry? Serving Through Medical Education with Dr. Andy Behnke
Dr. Julie Rosá and Dr. Andy Behnke join Dr. Mike Chupp to explore how medical education can become a powerful form of mission. Drawing on Dr. Behnke’s years of teaching and ministry in Moldova, including diabetes education and efforts to expand access to continuous glucose monitoring, they discuss how sharing specialized knowledge can equip international colleagues and allow God to use skills that may not seem suited to a traditional medical missions trip.
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Meet Our Guest(s):
Dr. Andrew J. Behnke, MD, is a dedicated endocrinologist, academic medical educator, and global health physician whose career spans clinical practice, higher education, and international outreach. Serving as a faculty member in endocrinology and global health research, Dr. Behnke integrates clinical excellence with a deep commitment to service, training the next generation of healthcare professionals both in the classroom and in the field.
Guided by a profound spiritual calling to serve communities worldwide, Dr. Behnke leads international volunteer medical education teams through faith-focused initiatives such as Medical Education International. His work brings vital clinical teaching, research methodology, and compassionate care to regional healthcare facilities in places like Egypt and Moldova. Whether lecturing on endocrine health or mentoring international clinical teams, he remains devoted to bridging advanced medical knowledge with global humanitarian service, embodying a holistic approach to healing, mentorship, and faith-driven leadership.
