Main Confernce
Main Conference
THEME:
“Let Christ Lead: A Biblical Perspective”
“For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2)
Sub-Themes
- Let Christ lead – Personal surrender
- Let Christ lead – In the community of practice
- Let Christ lead –Family & Community impact
- Let Christ lead – In leadership
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 Southern Africa Regional Conference while promoting the theme of “Let Christ Lead” in the field of healthcare.
| Topic | Objectives | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Let Christ lead – “Personal Surrender: Identity, Compassion, and Service” | * Reflect on the integration of personal identity with Christian values, particularly in the medical profession. * Explore the notion of being a Christian first and a medical professional second. * Discuss ways to recover and embody the image of a Christian doctor in daily life and practice. | Rudzani Muloiwa |
| 2. Let Christ lead – “Ethical Navigation: Serving with Integrity” | * Delve into ethical dilemmas faced in medical practice, focusing on doctor-patient relationships. * Examine contentious issues such as active euthanasia, gender-affirming treatment, and abortion from a Christian perspective. * Discuss principles of equity, equality, and ethical decision-making in healthcare. | Faston Goma |
| 3. Let Christ lead – “Compassion in Action: Advocating for the Vulnerable” | * Explore the concept of compassionate care rooted in Christ’s love. * Address health disparities and ways to respond to the needs of marginalized communities. * Identify practical steps to embody compassion in healthcare practice and advocacy. | Getrude Tshuma |
| 4. Let Christ lead – “Transformation in Healthcare: Education, Training, and Research” | * Discuss the integration of Christian values in medical education and training. * Examine ethical considerations in medical research through the lens of Christ’s teachings. * Explore strategies for transforming healthcare systems with a Christ-centered approach, emphasizing servitude and integrity. | Reitse Rodseth |
| 5. Putting everything together | Mulinda Nyirenda |
| Topic | Brief | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 1. God in consulting room | – Explore how faith can be integrated into medical consultations. – Discuss ways to share faith with patients while maintaining professional boundaries. – Provide practical examples of bringing God into daily medical practice. | Martin Bac |
| 2. Balancing Work and Faith: Practical Tips for Medical Professionals | – Identify common challenges in balancing professional duties and spiritual life. – Share practical strategies to maintain faith amidst a busy medical career. – Encourage participants to prioritize spiritual growth alongside professional development. | Matthew Wazara |
| 3. Crisis of Faith in Medicine: Addressing Burnout and Spiritual Resilience” | – Understand the factors contributing to burnout in medical professionals. – Discuss the role of faith in building resilience and overcoming professional challenges. – Provide tools and techniques to maintain spiritual health during stressful times. | Fransisca Bwalya |
| 4. Medical Education with Christian Values: Shaping the Next Generation | – Highlight the importance of incorporating Christian values in medical education. – Discuss methods to mentor and train future medical professionals with a Christ-centered approach. – Share best practices for fostering a supportive and faith-based educational environment. | Rudzani Muloiwa |
| 5. Addressing Mental Health in Healthcare Professionals | – Identify mental health issues prevalent among healthcare workers. – Discuss the impact of mental health on professional performance and personal life. – Provide strategies and resources for promoting mental well-being in the medical community. | Faith Masanganise |
| 6. The Intersection of Faith and Global Health | – Explore the role of faith in addressing global health challenges. – Discuss examples of faith-based initiatives making a positive impact worldwide. – Encourage participants to engage in global health with a Christ-centered approach. | Amon Ngongola |
| 7. “End-of-Life Care: A Christ-Centerer Approach”. Dying well, what does it mean? | – Discuss the principles of providing compassionate end-of-life care. – Explore the ethical and spiritual considerations in caring for dying patients. – Provide guidance on supporting patients and families through a Christ-centered approach. | Michelle Meiring |
| 8. Building Healthy Teams: Lessons from Christ’s Leadership | – Identify key leadership qualities demonstrated by Christ. – Discuss how to build and lead effective, compassionate healthcare teams. – Provide practical strategies for fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. | Khozya Zyambo |
| 9. Cultivating Christ-like Character in Medical Practice | – Explore the characteristics of Christ-like behavior in medical practice. – Discuss ways to develop and maintain these qualities in professional settings. – Encourage participants to reflect Christ’s love and compassion in their daily work. | Tygie Nadesan |
| 10. Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: Applying Scripture to Medical Decision Making | – Discuss common ethical dilemmas faced by medical professionals. – Explore how biblical principles can guide ethical decision-making. – Provide practical examples of applying scripture in resolving ethical issues. | Faston Goma |
| 11. Sharing your faith as a busy healthcare worker / Student (Saline Process Taster) | – Introduce the Saline Process and its application in healthcare. – Discuss how to effectively communicate faith in medical settings. – Provide a brief overview of training and resources available through the Saline Process. | Mfanelo Sobekwa |
| 12. Psychological challenges faced by juniors graduates: The McCord experience | – Identify psychological challenges commonly faced by junior medical graduates. – Share experiences and lessons learned from the McCord experience. – Provide support strategies for junior graduates in overcoming these challenges. | Sally John |
| 13. Growing in Christ: Spiritual Disciplines for Healthcare Professionals | – Discuss the importance of spiritual disciplines in personal and professional life. – Explore various spiritual practices that can enhance faith and resilience. – Provide practical tips for incorporating spiritual disciplines into daily routines. | Jessi Chihana |
| 14. Shattered dreams: When life turns out to be different to what you expected | – How to navigate life when your dream is delayed – Is it denied? – Exploring issues related to how God often works in the midst of difficulties & confusing circumstances – Looking at God’s ultimate plans and purposes for our lives | Maria Akani |
| 15. Marriage and Family Life: Balancing Christ’s Leadership with Medical Practice | – Discuss the challenges of balancing professional and family life. – Explore how Christ’s leadership principles can be applied in family dynamics. – Provide practical tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. | Ryan & Lilishia Gounder |
| 16. Christ-led Leadership in Healthcare Institutions: Building a Culture of Excellence | – Identify key components of Christ-led leadership in healthcare settings. – Discuss strategies for building a culture of excellence based on Christian values. – Provide examples of successful implementation of Christ-led leadership in healthcare institutions. | Hannes Steinberg |
| 17. Bridging the Gap: Promoting Unity and Collaboration among Christian Healthcare Organization | – Explore the importance of unity and collaboration among Christian healthcare organizations. – Discuss ways to foster partnerships and cooperation in healthcare initiatives. – Provide examples of successful collaborations and their impact. | Gertrude Tshuma |
| 18. Innovations in Healthcare: Embracing Technology while Keeping Christ at the Center | – Discuss the role of technology in modern healthcare. – Explore ethical considerations and challenges in integrating technology. – Provide guidance on maintaining Christ-centered values in the face of technological advancements. | |
| 19. Missions in Healthcare: Global Health Outreach with Christ’s Love | – Highlight the importance of medical missions in global health outreach. – Discuss ways to effectively share Christ’s love through medical missions. – Provide practical tips for planning and participating in medical missions. | Victor Fredlund |
| 20. Faith and Science: Exploring the Harmony between Medicine and Christian Beliefs | – Discuss the relationship between faith and science. – Explore how Christian beliefs can complement medical practice. – Provide examples of integrating faith and scientific principles in healthcare. | Ron Madhovi |
| 21. Medical Missions in Crisis Situations: Responding to Disasters with Christ’s Love | – Discuss the challenges and opportunities in medical missions during crises. – Explore ways to provide effective and compassionate care in disaster situations. – Share experiences and lessons learned from medical missions in crisis settings. | Colin Pfaff |
| 22. Women in medicine and ministry | – Discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for women in medicine and ministry. – Explore ways to support and empower women in these fields. – Provide examples of successful women leaders in medicine and ministry. | Michelle Meiring |
| 23. Christ’s Call to Medical Students: Nurturing Faith and Fostering Professional Development | – Discuss the importance of nurturing faith during medical training. – Explore strategies for fostering professional development with a Christ-centered approach. – Provide practical tips for balancing academic and spiritual growth. | Khozya/Mfanelo/Faith/Augustin |
| 24. Medical Research and Ethics: Advancing Knowledge with Integrity and Biblical Values | – Discuss ethical considerations in medical research. – Explore how biblical values can guide research practices. – Provide examples of conducting research with integrity and faith. | Faston Goma |
| 25. The Influence of Christ-led Healthcare on Public Health Policies | – Explore the impact of Christ-led healthcare on public health policies. – Discuss ways to advocate for policies that reflect Christian values. – Provide examples of successful policy changes influenced by Christ-led healthcare. | Patrick Masokwane |
| 26. The Healing Power of Forgiveness: Restoring Wholeness through Christ’s Love | – Discuss the importance of forgiveness in healing and restoration. – Explore how Christ’s love can bring wholeness to patients and healthcare professionals. – Provide practical steps for fostering forgiveness in healthcare settings. | Tinashe Manyanga |
| 27. Challenges of Junior graduates | – Identify challenges faced by junior medical graduates. – Discuss strategies for overcoming these challenges. – Provide support and resources for junior graduates transitioning into practice. | Mamosa Pitso-Mathibela |
| 28. Champion for life | – Discuss the role of medical professionals as champions for life. – Explore ways to advocate for life-affirming values in healthcare. – Provide examples of championing life in professional practice. | Gift Makwala |
| 29. Challenges of other religions/faith | – Discuss the challenges of working with patients and colleagues from diverse religious backgrounds. – Explore ways to respect and understand other faiths while maintaining Christian integrity. – Provide practical tips for navigating religious diversity in healthcare. | Martin Bac |
| 30. Called to be a gender critical activist | – Understand the biblical perspective on gender and its implications for gender critical activism. – Explore the challenges and controversies of advocating gender critical views in today’s society, and how to approach these issues with compassion and respect. – Equip participants with practical strategies, resources, and support for engaging in gender critical activism within their professional and personal lives. | Janet Giddy |