Dr. John M. Perkins Special Edition
For many years, Dr. John M. Perkins poured his life into raising up the next generation of leaders who would pursue justice, embody reconciliation, and proclaim the hope of Christ in their communities. Dr. Perkins passed from this life into the presence of the Lord on March 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and the prayers of many whose lives were touched by his faith, courage, and witness. On this special edition of Faith in Healthcare, Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Omari Hodge look back on the life of Dr. Perkins, examine his legacy, and recount their experiences when they participated in a Perkins Justice Pilgrimage tour.
For many years, Dr. John M. Perkins poured his life into raising up the next generation of leaders who would pursue justice, embody reconciliation, and proclaim the hope of Christ in their communities. Dr. Perkins passed from this life into the presence of the Lord on March 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and the prayers of many whose lives were touched by his faith, courage, and witness. On this special edition of Faith in Healthcare, Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Omari Hodge look back on the life of Dr. Perkins, examine his legacy, and recount their experiences when they participated in a Perkins Justice Pilgrimage tour.
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Omari Hodge, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who serves as the Founding Program Director for the AdventHealth Family Medicine Residency Program in Wesley Chapel, Florida. He earned his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed his residency at Self Regional Hospital in South Carolina. He is also a member of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA), and he and his wife, Kiera, participate in medical aid relief trips both locally and globally.
