Main Confernce
Main Conference
THEME:
“Transformation”
” Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2)
Sub-Themes
Target: Individual (students, young professionals, graduates), groups (workplace, churches, where we live), community (national organizations)
These plenary and breakout topics should help foster meaningful discussions and provide valuable insights for the attendees of the ICMDA West Africa Regional Conference while promoting the theme of “Transformation” in the field of healthcare.
| Topic | Objectives | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Renewing the Mind for Kingdom Impact: Lessons from Romans 12:1-2 Practical insights into spiritual transformation and its implications for medical professionals. | To explain the concept of renewing the mind and its relevance in medicine. To challenge participants to align their medical careers with biblical transformation. To provide practical steps for daily spiritual renewal amidst professional demands. | |
| 2. The Great Physician’s Model: Embracing the transformative Agenda of Christ – The Nazareth manifesto (Lk 4:16-21) | To study Jesus’ healing ministry as a model for Christian medical practice. To examine how faith and compassion impact patient care. To encourage participants to see their work as a continuation of Christ’s healing mission. | |
| 3. Faith, Hope, and Healing: Transformed to transform- engaging the great commission to change communities (Matt 28:18-20) | To explore biblical examples of faith during medical crises. To equip participants with biblical responses to professional and ethical uncertainties. To strengthen reliance on God as the ultimate healer and guide. | |
| 1. Be Transformed: Living Out Romans 12:2 in Medicine and Dentistry | To explore how Christian healthcare professionals can resist secular pressures and live out biblical transformation. To provide practical steps for renewing the mind and aligning medical practice with God’s will. To encourage participants to influence healthcare with integrity and Christ-centered values. | |
| 2. Healing the Whole Person: Integrating Faith into Holistic Healthcare | To examine the biblical perspective on holistic healing, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. To discuss how Christian practitioners can incorporate faith-based approaches in patient care. To equip participants with tools to balance professional expertise with compassionate, Christ-like care. | |
| 3. Medical Practice in a Transforming World: Challenges and Opportunities for Christian Practitioners | To analyze how global healthcare trends impact Christian medical professionals. To discuss ethical challenges and faith-based solutions in an evolving medical landscape. To inspire participants to use their medical careers as a platform for God’s Kingdom. | |
| 4. Leading with Integrity: The Transformational Power of Servant Leadership in Healthcare | To define the principles of servant leadership from a biblical perspective. To explore how integrity and humility influence healthcare leadership. To encourage Christian professionals to model Christ-like leadership in their institutions. |
| Topic | Brief | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in a Secular Healthcare System | To identify common ethical challenges Christian professionals face. To provide biblical and ethical frameworks for making difficult medical decisions. To equip participants with tools to uphold Christian values in secular environments. | |
| 2. The Sanctity of Life: Christian Perspectives on Abortion and Euthanasia | To examine biblical and ethical perspectives on life and end-of-life care. To provide a compassionate and informed Christian response to these issues. To equip participants with arguments and strategies for upholding life in medical practice. | |
| 3. Balancing Profit and Service: Ethical Issues in Private Medical Practice | To discuss the tension between financial sustainability and ethical service in medicine. To examine biblical principles of stewardship and justice in healthcare business models. To provide strategies for maintaining integrity while running a medical practice. | |
| 4. Truth-Telling in Medicine: Ethics of Disclosure and Confidentiality | To explore biblical and professional obligations in medical communication. To discuss ethical dilemmas in truth-telling and patient confidentiality. To equip participants with best practices for ethical patient interactions. | |
| 5. Bioethics in Emerging Technologies: A Christian Response to AI and Genetics | To examine ethical concerns surrounding AI, gene editing, and biotechnology. To provide a Christian perspective on the moral implications of medical innovation. To discuss how Christian professionals can navigate technological advancements ethically. | |
| 6. Building Christ-Centered Families as Medical Professionals | To discuss the challenges of maintaining faith-based family values in medicine. To explore practical ways to prioritize family life amidst a demanding profession. To encourage participants to raise God-honoring families despite career pressures. | |
| 7. The Impact of Medical Careers on Marriages and Parenting | To analyze the effects of medical careers on relationships and family life. To provide biblical strategies for nurturing strong marriages and parent-child bonds. To encourage intentionality in maintaining work-life balance. | |
| 8. Supporting Patients Facing Family Crises: A Biblical Approach | To explore how medical professionals can provide compassionate, faith-based counseling. To discuss the role of Christian doctors in addressing family challenges. To equip participants with biblical principles for supporting patients holistically. | |
| 9. Witnessing for Christ in a Pluralistic Workplace | To explore opportunities and challenges of faith-sharing in medicine. To provide strategies for ethical and respectful evangelism in professional settings. To equip participants to be salt and light in the healthcare industry. | |
| 10. Transformational Leadership in Medical Missions | To examine the role of Christian medical missions in global transformation. To discuss leadership qualities needed for effective mission work. To inspire participants to engage in medical missions with a Kingdom mindset. | |
| 11. Preventing Burnout: The Role of Sabbath Rest for Doctors | To examine the biblical principle of rest and its application in medicine. To provide practical strategies for preventing and managing burnout. To encourage participants to prioritize spiritual and physical well-being. | |
| 12. Growing Spiritually Amidst a Busy Medical Career | To discuss the challenges of spiritual growth for medical professionals. To provide practical disciplines for maintaining a strong faith. To encourage consistency in personal and corporate worship. | |
| 13. Making God-Honoring Career Choices | To guide participants in aligning career decisions with God’s will. To discuss how faith can shape specialization and practice location choices. To equip participants with biblical principles for decision-making in medicine. | |
| 14. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the Medical Field | To identify common causes of self-doubt in young medical professionals. To provide a biblical perspective on identity and calling. To equip participants with confidence in God’s purpose for their careers. | |
| 15. Addressing Mental Health Stigma in West Africa from a Christian Perspective | To examine cultural and biblical attitudes towards mental health. To discuss the role of Christian healthcare professionals in advocating for mental wellness. To equip participants with faith-based approaches to mental health care. | |
| 16. Combating Corruption in Healthcare Systems: A Biblical Perspective | To analyze the impact of corruption in West African healthcare. To explore biblical principles of integrity and accountability. To inspire Christian professionals to be agents of ethical reform. | |
| 17. Advocating for Healthcare Equity in Low-Resource SettingsOrganization | To discuss challenges of healthcare accessibility and affordability. To explore how Christian doctors can advocate for medical justice. To equip participants with strategies for improving community health outcomes. | |
| 18. Encouraging Sexual Purity and Godly Relationships Among Medical Students | To discuss the biblical principles of purity and their relevance to medical students. To equip participants with strategies for maintaining godly relationships amidst academic pressures. To encourage accountability and mentorship in pursuing sexual purity. | |
| 19.Addressing Infertility and Miscarriage with Compassion and Truth | To provide a biblical perspective on infertility and miscarriage. To equip Christian medical professionals with compassionate ways to support affected patients. To discuss ethical concerns surrounding fertility treatments from a faith-based viewpoint. | |
| 20. Practicing Healthcare as a Ministry: Integrating Faith and Work | To explore how healthcare can be a platform for sharing the love of Christ. To provide practical ways to incorporate faith into daily medical practice. To inspire participants to see their profession as a divine calling. | |
| 21. Prayer as a Tool for Patient Care: Insights and Boundaries | To examine the role of prayer in medical practice and patient interactions. To discuss ethical and professional boundaries when offering prayer in a clinical setting. To equip participants with best practices for incorporating prayer in patient care respectfully. | |
| 22. The Role of the Church in Supporting Christian Medical Professionals | To explore the biblical responsibility of the church in supporting healthcare workers. To discuss how churches can engage in medical missions and hospital ministry. To encourage medical professionals to actively seek spiritual support from their church communities. | |
| 23. Finding Purpose in Medicine: A Faith-Based ApproachDevelopment | To help participants align their medical careers with God’s purpose. To explore how faith informs professional aspirations and daily practice. To encourage seeking God’s guidance in career decisions. | |
| 24. Trusting God in Career Transitions | To explore biblical principles for navigating career changes. To encourage reliance on God when facing uncertainty in medical careers. To provide practical strategies for making faith-based career decisions. | |
| 25. Developing Resilience Through Scripture | To examine biblical teachings on perseverance and endurance. To provide scriptural strategies for overcoming workplace challenges and burnout. To encourage reliance on God’s strength during difficult seasons in medicine. | |
| 26. Preparing for Ethical Challenges in Medical Training Love | To identify ethical dilemmas commonly faced by medical students and junior doctors. To provide a biblical framework for making ethical decisions in training. To encourage courage and integrity when confronted with unethical practices. | |
| 27. The Importance of Mentorship for Young Christian Doctors | To discuss the biblical model of mentorship and discipleship in medicine. To explore how mentorship impacts career growth and spiritual maturity. To encourage participants to seek and become godly mentors. | |
| 28. Cultivating a Heart for Medical Missions | To discuss the role of medical missions in advancing God’s Kingdom. To provide practical steps for getting involved in short- and long-term missions. To inspire participants to consider missions as part of their medical career. | |
| 29. Transforming Communities Through Faith-Based Public Health Initiatives | To explore the role of Christian medical professionals in community health. To provide practical models for integrating faith and public health efforts. To encourage participants to advocate for health justice with a biblical perspective. | |
| 30. The Role of Christian Medical Professionals in Disaster Response | To discuss the ethical and spiritual responsibilities of medical professionals in crisis situations. To equip participants with strategies for providing Christ-centered care in disaster settings. To inspire engagement in faith-based disaster response and relief work. | |