Voices-of-change.org, ChangedMovement.com, exodusglobalalliance.org/firstpersonc7.php, SexChangeRegret.com are among groups providing testimonials of people who have changed undesired sexual attraction or gender incongruence through professional counseling.
This inaugural Great Commission Dental Conference will feature over thirty presenters, speaking on a wide range of topics – short term mission trips, long term ministry, teaching trips, private practice ministry, community clinic involvement, missionary dental equipment, funding missionary activity, et cetera. There will be something for everyone at this meeting, including sweet fellowship […]
[…] the best way to learn about our future is to look to our past. A historical reflection on the actions of those who have gone before us can both guide us toward monumental successes and deter us from repeating colossal mistakes. A glance to history may reveal progressive social and technological advancements, yet it […]
One 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 […]
[…] “Watchful waiting,” is the option recommended by many scientific agencies. It means deferring transgender interventions for gender-confused children or youth for an extended time during which counseling can occur and a natural desistance or persistence process can play out. Download the Entire Fact Sheet for Parents Related Topical Articles: Transgender Identification Ethics Statement Staying […]
[…] years of wandering and returning, wandering and returning, I am beginning to spot road signs that lead me toward steadfastness: Realize there is nothing the world can offer that is better than God Himself (Philippians 3:8). Realize there is nothing the world can take from me that God cannot restore, and nothing the […]
“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 […]
[…] break period. We sent our first two teams out before countries began closing their borders. While these two teams were still out of the country, we began cancelling our remaining trips. First it was for the month, then it became two and on through the summer. Before we knew it, we had cancelled every […]
[…] I started to feel very desperate. Because of that desperation, my prayers become more fervent.” Despite Greg’s growing concern, Ali felt an overwhelming sense of peace. “I can’t explain it, but I had this peace that he would be fine,” Ali said. “We grew a lot together spiritually in that we prayed with a […]
[…] Committee of the Board and the final version has to be approved first by the Board of Trustees and then by the House of Representatives representing the CMDA membership. These statements can be based on biblical, scientific, moral and social principles. They are not binding on CMDA members but are the official policies of CMDA and are represented […]
Despite the Authority of Scripture, there are those who are confused on this issue and from that confusion (combined with political correctness) there are professionals guiding individuals through the process of hormonal treatment (as normal) and very tragically, even surgical interventions. Today’s guest will address this and several issues.
[…] voice cracked with emotion. Then he wiped the tears with his fingers. “I never thought I would have the strength and the courage to say, ‘Okay, I can still go ahead.’” Then Abraham discovered the Trauma Healing Program. The ministry was being offered as a collaborative effort between the Evangelical Church of Liberia […]
[…] in these jurisdictions and for this class of persons, and for them alone, suicides are now facilitated by physicians, usually with no psychological assessment or other medical treatment, typically with no consultation with family and loved ones, and in every case without the interventions and protections provided as a matter of course to all […]
[…] Commission on Human Trafficking of the Christian Medical Association, we are writing to protest the attempt to decriminalize commercial sex with the “Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019″. This attempt to decriminalize the degradation of mostly women and girls in commercial sex as well as the sex buyer is morally and ethically wrong.
[…] undergo gender transition procedures is kept between patients and their doctors, free from government interference. STATUS On October 15, 2019, the court struck down the regulation, ensuring that doctors can continue practicing their profession consistent with their conscience. Read more about the victory. Read more about the transgender mandate. Defending the 2019 HHS Conscience Rule CASE […]
This ethical statement outlines CMDA’s affirmation of the value of all persons with cognitive impairment, recognizing their inherent dignity. CMDA believes that in spite of their cognitive impairment, they can lead meaningful lives with the help of caregivers, who deserve our help support and prayers.
[…] under-vacationed. But as I smugly pondered these thoughts, it occurred to me to reflect on what I had been thinking when this conversation began. Me: How long can it possibly take to change a tire? I’ve been sitting here over an hour already. Not a single customer here, either. I’ve got things to do. […]
[…] the three dominant traits of physician personalities as doubt, guilt feelings and an exaggerated sense of responsibility. Given that most of us share these personality traits, how can we help having “strong personalities?” In fact, is it not those very personalities that make us good physicians? Isn’t it our exaggerated sense of responsibility that […]
As a second year medical student, a member of my medical school class committed suicide. I didn’t know him well, but his death impacted me. Made me ask a lot of questions. Why didn’t I know him better? Had I gotten to know him, could I have made a difference?
[…] rather than healing—which is why we have a legal and ethical obligation to report physicians we suspect are abusing substances. Once the addiction is exposed, the healing can begin. Though the immediate consequences are often devastating to the physician personally and professionally, the long-term outcome of sanctions and treatment are extremely positive. Physicians respond […]
[…] Today, read about a personal medical journey displaying the sufficiency of God, take a look at two brand-new CMDA resources, discover CMDA’s newest commission and how you can engage in mentoring the next generation, and much more. Read this Issue CMDA Today Edition Private: CMDA Today – Spring 2025 March 18, 2025 In the […]
[…] have a physician friend who took a few weeks off and hiked the Camino de Santiago to become whole again spiritually. In these catch-up times, we can escape our usual responsibilities with phones turned off. We can do so alone or with a friend or spouse. We can finally pray until the Holy […]
[…] God is near is good news precisely because the king is so good. With this understanding of the good news of the kingdom of God, we can return to medicine (or any other profession or domain of society, for that matter) and ask as Christians: “What does this domain look like when God […]
Gender identity issues are complex in today’s culture. “Transgender” individuals refer to their “gender” as a sexual identity that is different than their biologic sex on the basis of an internal sense or feeling. This self-identification differs from their biological sex, and it takes priority over their physical biology as recognized in their chromosomal […]
[…] and the final version has to be approved first by the Board of Trustees and then by the House of Representatives representing the CMDA membership. These statements can be based on biblical, scientific, moral, and social principles. Visit Position Statements Advocacy Podcast: Learn about Advocacy’s efforts at the state and federal level, legal and […]
[…] shock, hypotension, asphyxia, syncope, acidosis, cardiac arrythmias, suspension trauma, disseminated intravascular coagulation, psychologic factors or a combination of these, we simply lack enough information such that we can only speculate as to what led to the death of Jesus.[11],[12] To this point, however, it appears these scholarly researchers are missing the point. The ultimate physiologic […]
[…] was exceptionally satisfied with what I had done for the Lord. This week was the second part of the series. Understanding that one of my sin issues can be pride, I asked God, “If you need to humble me today to help me defeat pride, then do so.” He really did. My talk was […]
[…] is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes…” (Romans 1:16, NIV). He sat across from me and had time to chat while I was ordering some complex treatment for him, a part-time pastor with theology as good as a ThD professor. We were talking about how much the world needs Jesus.
[…] constituents over the next three years. As I look ahead to CMDA’s future, I am encouraged by Solomon’s matter-of-fact perspective on strategic planning in Proverbs 19:21, “You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail” (NLT). “You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail….” It’s the same verse that […]
I had spent more than four years wishing and praying for a CT scanner at Tenwek Hospital, a 300-bed referral center in rural southwest Kenya where I was serving as a missionary surgeon in Africa. For years, every patient who came to us with a closed head injury, an abdominal mass or recurrent abdominal pain […]
When 2020 started, I had a plan. A plan to follow God’s leading to serve on a mission trip in Southeast Cambodia. Like everyone else, those plans were completely changed when the pandemic hit. But God.
Every five years, the CMDA Board of Trustees goes through a cycle of comprehensive strategic planning. This well-thought out process has guided and directed the organization throughout the last 25 years, as it focuses on better meeting the needs of our members and providing ministry to those we serve around the world.
[…] rural Kenya, where she has been working to start the region’s first dental clinic. Please pray that in meeting the dental needs of this impoverished region we can bring hope to the hopeless and glory to God. Tyrous David Ward, DDS Originally from Sugar Hill, Georgia, he moved to Louisiana in 2006 to play […]
[…] they called this “a burning participation in the divine life”. So, rather than reading more about diet or exercise or stents (there is always more one can know), I have decided to focus my recovery time on my connection with my God and my loved ones. In other words, healing and peace were […]
[…] healthcare professionals with continuing education resources; and conducts academic exchange programs overseas. By being the “hands of Jesus” to needy people, CMDA seeks to fulfill His Great Commandment (Matthew 22:39; 25:36) and His Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). The Christian Medical & Dental Associations® is a 501(c)3 and is governed by a Board of Trustees […]
[…] Apologetics Series: Should Physicians Take Life? Christian Reflections on Dementia Cloning Name Games Ministry Through End-Of-Life Care Other Related Topical Content: Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia MAiD in Canada Standing Against Physician-Assisted Suicide in Family Medicine Council on Judicial and Ethical Affairs Christian Doctor’s Digest – February 2014 Christian Doctor’s Digest – January 2018 Slip […]
[…] Apologetics Series: Should Physicians Take Life? Christian Reflections on Dementia Cloning Name Games Ministry Through End-Of-Life Care Other Related Topical Content: Physician-Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia MAiD in Canada Standing Against Physician-Assisted Suicide in Family Medicine Council on Judicial and Ethical Affairs Christian Doctor’s Digest – February 2014 Christian Doctor’s Digest – January 2018 Slip […]
This case addresses the constitutionality of abortion facility safety regulations. It is essential, therefore, that this Court understand that abortion, as currently practiced in the United States (and other developed nations), is often the occasion of medical mishaps, even serious injuries and deaths.
The State’s interest in safeguarding maternal health is particularly compelling when abortions are contemplated or performed later in pregnancy. That interest is implicated in so-called “dismemberment” abortions, a procedure that can take place only after the first trimester when the unborn child has limbs and organs to dismember.
[…] course to focus on expanding participants’ understanding of principles of change, transition and transformation. These concepts are then used to further develop participants’ coaching skills so they can help others be proactive in change, understand and leverage transitions for good and experience transformation at a deep level. Registration is open to all healthcare professionals, […]
Throughout the history of the church, there have been times when Christians have disagreed with one another in the pursuit of truth. The causes for this are many. Human knowledge is limited, and sometimes sources of knowledge can be interpreted differently.
[…] moved to be near her daughter, but her daughter has rejected her. “I have to love her from a distance. She got a new job and bought a Range Rover. Now she acts like I never loved her. She don’t know that you can’t take nuthin’ but your good works with you when you die.”
How many times have you gone to clinic when you were sicker than the patients you were treating? Listened to other people’s woes and stresses when your own were weightier? Given your last emotional resources to a patient whose need was less than your family member’s? Forfeited sleep while advising a patient of how […]
Preparing to meet my next patient, I pick the next chart up off the counter. “Bob Smith,” married middle-aged patient, chief complaint: STD check. “Weird,” I think, “Mary Smith’s husband’s name is Bob, too. What a coincidence.” I open the exam room door, and Mary Smith’s husband, Bob Smith, is sitting inside.
[…] Homepage Click the heading to find out additional information on each listing. VP of Programs Needed for Hope Walks If interested in serving with Hope Walks, you can learn more here. Advertisement, Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions, CAHM | Aug 27, 2020 Endoscopy Educators Needed The Pan African Academy of Christian Surgeons is welcoming […]
[…] loving the Lord? To loving everyone as oneself? That would be a life and career that could transform the world. CMDA: What’s the best advice you can give to others about how to get involved transforming the world for Christ? Shelby: Katie Howe, a current surgery resident, graduate of LSU and leader of […]
[…] to limit access to GTT and opposing legislation that would ease access to GTT for minors. If you would like to help CMDA and the AAME support common sense gender legislation in your state please contact advocacy@cmda.org. Articles & Information About the Transgender Topic Note: If interested in participating in the detransitioners’ network, contact […]
CMDA collaborates with Christian Community Health Fellowship in providing healthcare for the poor in the United States. We initiated this strategic partnership to maximize our efforts by drawing from the strengths of each organization. For more than 30 years, CCHF has provided networking for students, medical professionals and people interested in Christian community development. […]
[…] willing to listen and consider changes, even seemingly radical or transformative changes, then coaching is for you. If you are psychologically ready for the coaching process, coaching can be for you. How Do I Know a Coach is Competent? Just like in healthcare, competence encompasses knowledge, skills, and experience. The International Coach Federation, the […]
“…God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:13, NIV).
[…] God doing?” When we are hurt, we need to get past the “Why?” question as soon as possible and move to the more important one: “How can I work with God in this situation to bring Him glory?” Whatever the cause of our struggle, God will place within it a plan for our […]
[…] so with sensitivity and compassion, consistent with the humility and love that Jesus modeled and commanded us to show all people. Download the Entire Position Statement Related Topical Articles: Staying Connected During School When Chaos and Isolation Abound Street Medicine: Running a Free Clinic in the Era of COVID Facing the Virus Overseas Lessons […]
[…] one day and say, ‘Goodbye”? And how many would rather have someone step up to your coffin and promise, ‘I’ll see you later’?” He continued, “I can’t say anything more at this official school function, but anyone who wants to stay after, I can tell you how to make that promise come true.” […]
[…] Father turned His face away. But Christ did not waste His sadness. He handed it to the Father and saved the world. God’s love and purpose can penetrate every room of our lives, including the dark ones, just as they did when Christ stumbled on the Via Dolorosa. That which causes our pain, […]
Over time, we began fighting about everything. We once believed we had so much in common, but we concluded we had nothing in common at all. Our fights would last days, sometimes turning into weeks and months.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end” (Ecclesiastes 3:11, NIV). Our Christmas schedule was different this year. Helped by a day off for bronchitis, I had more time to reflect; […]
[…] or unexpected. The unexpected is more difficult because it makes us stop our forward progress. We have to turn and focus in a different direction. Disrupted inertia can feel like sandpaper on our rough spots. We don’t know how Jesus felt when interrupted by the unexpected, but we know what He did. He […]
[…] did it show the world my ugly bruises, but it also showed them that I could fall; I could fail. There are so many ways we can fail in this world. We can fail in respect, financial security, marriage, kids, patient outcomes, sinful relationships and on and on. Falling and failing is universal. […]
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.
[…] healthcare professional, and the challenges unique to you that you face on a day-to-day basis. We hope you are encouraged and inspired by them, and that you can gain insight and wisdom from others who have gone through the same challenges that you face in the healthcare industry today. “If any of you lack […]
[…] it seems to be coming from my office.” As he talked, I began to smell a faint, distant, foul odor. “I’ve looked everywhere,” he continued. “And I can find nothing rotten.” “You may have a dead animal in the ceiling,” I suggested. He agreed, “I’ve called housekeeping to come check it out.” I went […]
[…] CEO Mike Chupp, MD, FACS. “After more than six years of fighting this case in federal court, we have now set a national precedent and ensured we can continue to provide the best and safest care to our patients.” For the last six years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has […]
Behind the smile I was shouting, “Oh goodness mercy of course!” I have been the new girl showing up at the team meeting, the book club, the Bible study far, far more often than I have been the one standing with friends. It can be excruciatingly hard. It can also be invigorating.
[…] CMDA Learning Center Podcasts: Check out the weekly CMDA Matters podcast, the Dental Sound Bytes podcast, the CMDA Student Pulse podcast and more. CMDA Publications: You can find something to fit your needs, such as e-newsletters for your specialty, Weekly Devotions to encourage you or The Point blog to inform you on the […]
[…] little girl; the reactions of the adults around me were so remarkable that I still remember exactly where I was. In all of that time I will tell you what I have learned: God is the only One we can trust to tell us the truth and the only One who can give us peace.
[…] “gender-transition procedures” to include any treatment-like surgery, drugs or counseling-sought in furtherance of a gender transition. Q. What is HHS blocked from doing to me? A. HHS can’t use its power under Section 1557 to assess any penalties, pursue any investigations or withhold any financial assistance-like Medicare and Medicaid funding-from you based on your […]
[…] general ideals as truth, justice, charity, and these are embodied in the tradition of the community to which allegiance is maintained, a great many issues between citizens… can be left—and are necessarily left—for the individual consciences to decide. The moment, however, a community ceases to be dedicated through its members to transcendent ideals, it can continue […]
[…] your beliefs. Bridging the Gap Page Standards4Life Through CMDA’s Standards4Life, we offer you simple and succinct guides to help answer your biggest questions about healthcare issues. YOU can make the difference of life or death in issues such as abortion, stem cell research, and physician-assisted suicide by educating yourself and others. Standards4Life Page Standing […]
[…] Lorie Shaull on Visual Hunt / CC BY-SA Photo credit: Aleteia Image Partners on Visualhunt.com / CC BY-NC-ND Photo: Pixabay Visual Hunt New Chinese Study Opens Ethical Can of Worms October 19, 2017 Autonomy Quickly Translates to Tyranny November 2, 2017 Autonomy Quickly Translates to Tyranny November 2, 2017 Photo: Pexels Abortion March Federal […]
[…] training program; denied tenure; penalized; subjected to any other form of discrimination based on your conscience and religious convictions. Even if your story occurred decades ago, you can still report it, since investigating conscience discrimination cases is not legally constrained by a lapse of time. No need for legalese, no complicated forms. You can […]
[…] Photo credit: Lorie Shaull on Visual Hunt / CC BY-SA Photo credit: Aleteia Image Partners on Visualhunt.com / CC BY-NC-ND Visual Hunt New Chinese Study Opens Ethical Can of Worms October 19, 2017 Autonomy Quickly Translates to Tyranny November 2, 2017 Autonomy Quickly Translates to Tyranny November 2, 2017 Photo: Pexels Abortion March Federal […]
A dental community being transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ… …empowered to serve the world with compassion. Encouraged LEARN MORE Educated Equipped ABOUT CMDA’s Dental Ministries (aka. Christian Dental Association (CDA) is a ministry dedicated to encouraging, equipping, and educating dental professionals and students with a heart to integrate their Christian faith into […]
[…] are shoes and clothes of course, but also old picture frames, a collection of costumes, a big plastic bin of mementos for each of my children, old calendars, sewing supplies, projects I have started (but never finished), holiday decorations, boxes of old photos and a bin of my dad’s things I can’t part with…and more.
We all need advice, and from time to time we may even look for it. The question is, where should we seek it? The Internet? The Bible? Our pastor? A friend? A family member? Where can a Christian find godly advice?
[…] 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 […]
[…] Water is wonderful, glorious stuff. Being from the Gulf Coast originally, I now chafe a bit at my adopted (but sadly landlocked) Nebraska. The only water I can get in here year-round is chlorinated; but I am happy to do that. And every time I find myself up to my elbows in it, trudging […]
[…] players. If that is true, then sometimes I feel like a supporting character in my own life. My husband’s career has been center-stage for so long, I can’t remember a time when our life didn’t somehow revolve around it. It determined where we lived, and how long. It determined when dinner was, and when […]
[…] her flight by a week!) I am not ready to un-decorate yet as we love to savor the Christmas lights for a bit as we enter the new year. The deep sigh of tidying up is truly palpable — getting things back in their place somewhat and organized so that the new year can begin.
[…] when the triplets were four. One dreary overcast Saturday we were enjoying family time even though Wade was on call. We didn’t understand that in Florida rain can turn to sun in less than a minute. That day it did just that. And three four-year-olds began to wail. I couldn’t understand why the sun […]
[…] is: why? Do women in healthcare earn less because we are less valued by our profession or society? Do we earn less because we don’t negotiate well and can’t advocate for ourselves? These ideas may well be a part of the problem. But I suspect the answer is far more complex. A 2015 study of […]
[…] not abandonment, and referral for it is morally equivalent to providing the aid in dying. Requiring it violates three federal statutes protecting conscience rights. Tucker1 asserted, “Modern medicine can extend the dying process so long that some terminally ill patients may find the process unbearable.” The reality of aid in dying scenarios is rarely this […]
[…] staff physicians and dentists. We are a non-denominational, Bible-based ministry that is evangelical in nature. We seek to encourage, support and minister to women in medical marriages through fellowship, Bible study and prayer. We commit to standing side by side our husbands, side by side our sisters in Christ and side by side our Lord.
[…] through which demons traveled from hell into this world and back. The grotto was also a temple to Pan, the god of fertility and sexuality, so you can imagine the kind of “worship” rituals that took place even while Christ was there. The Greeks built a town there that was once called Panias in […]
[…] a medical student interested in improving access to neurological care across the globe. All members must make a reasonable effort to participate in the yearly meeting, which can be either virtual or in person. History and Current Activities Until now, there have been a few neurologists who have been doing neurological missions across […]
[…] you to anything but will put you in our database and give MEI more information about your background and interests as well how to contact you. You can also go to our GO page and apply directly to specific opportunities. After receiving your application, the MEI Director and/or Team Leader will contact you to […]
[…] asked them. I won’t reveal the decision I made, but two theological truths stuck with me after good counsel and prayer: Don’t be legalistic. You can’t outgive God. What’s more, I again realized the real question for me should not be, “How much should I give?” but, “How much should I […]
[…] into healthcare in all of its facets. Be educated, encouraged, and equipped as a Christian healthcare professional to glorify God by following Christ, serving with excellence and compassion, caring for all people, and advancing Biblical principles impacting healthcare within the Church and throughout the world. This is what we do. Together. Who is CMDA? […]
[…] have great truth in our minds to follow. However, having it in our minds is not the same as having it in our hearts where it can change our character and pour out in our actions. Knowing God’s truth in our hearts usually comes from experiences where God imbeds His truth. David […]
[…] Christ should make our choices differently from those who follow the world. Some choices allow us time to ponder, but others are split-second decisions, decisions that can change our lives dramatically—a difficult relationship choice, a lie that would save us, a temptation that thrusts itself into our view and demands a decision, the […]
[…] sometimes even worse (John 16:33). As Christians, we must be able to weather such storms and continue to be effective while the rain is pouring. I can’t advise you how to recover from burnout (CMDA has excellent resources through its CMDA Coaching ministry), but I can share with you how I deal with […]
[…] includes: PT (physical therapists) SLP (speech-language pathologists) OT (occupational therapists) Athletic Trainers Orthotists Prosthetists Other associated physical rehab professionals Come join our new CPRP section! You can join by going to www.cmda.org/join and go to associate healthcare professional. Donate to Keep Us Going Click Here Learn More Learn More Learn More Click Here CPRP […]
[…] NIV). He was a crumpled retired marine in his 70s, looking older than his age. He described periods of severe malaise. “I get to where I can’t hardly get up” he said. “It lasts for a few days and then just goes away. No one can figure it out.” He told me how […]
[…] websites and blogs. In the ‘old days’ of the web to keep track of updates on a website, you had to ‘bookmark’ websites in your browser and manually return to them on a regular basis to see what had been added. This is still an option, but RSS feeds allow content to come to you.
[…] critical bioethical issues, such as abortion, conscience rights in healthcare, euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide, human trafficking, embryo research, and many others. Our Position Statements on these issues can be found at this link on our website. All additional resources may be found below. Resource: The Point of Medicine The Point of Medicine aims to stimulate […]
[…] He drew me closer.” There is a good side of the impossible for followers of Christ, the God side. When we fall into the impossible, we can break, or we can surrender to a God who is waiting. I’ve experienced that in my own life and have never forgotten His arms of […]