South Bay Health Evangelism

“We have come to a time when every member of the church should take hold of medical missionary work.” 2T 62. Here is a call for Total Member Involvement. Fortunately, there are all sorts of ways to be involved in medical missionary work! Up to date, scientifically valid information shared by health professions is helpful. But even more important, optimal health evangelism emphasizes spiritual power as the only long-term guarantee of success. Health evangelism is also the easiest way to help every church member learn to make lasting friendships with nonSDAs. Small groups and mentor/mentee relationships naturally develop around discussion of shared interests in health.

At SouthBaySDA we’re blessed with a variety of programs. Dinner with the Doctor, a monthly meal and lecture following the lead from our mother church, East Ridge, is always enjoyed. Weekly programs are more intensive and problem focused. Our January-April “Best Weigh” program focuses on the public health problem we’re told is the “prevailing sin” of our time (1T 486.2). Other programs assist guests with reversal of hypertension and diabetes. Ask Dr. Inankur to come share “Diabetes Rewind” at your church! Regular cooking schools are a hit. A Dental Health program was enjoyed last year. And every fall the “Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program” helps with another major public health issue our communities face. Misc classes include microgreens and knife skills.

After each health program the guests are invited to a “Health Celebration Sabbath” service where the entire church service focuses on celebrating their successes and encouraging the congregation. They are frequently happy to give a report of the program, and most share that the successful spiritual behavior change model can benefit them in other areas of their lives. Recognizing sin in one’s life, trusting Jesus for power to change, claiming Bible promises and prayer to connect with heaven’s unlimited resources is the definition of conversion. This is true health evangelism.

Here are two additional helpful links: SBSDA health and DWTD HIxson page

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Dr. Eric Nelson

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