The fields of nursing and medical missions have a long and fascinating history together. Arguably, one could say that medical missions began during the days that Jesus walked the earth, as He was the very first one. Jesus demonstrated for us that God doesn’t just care about our spiritual health, He is also deeply invested in our physical well-being:
And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them. Great multitudes followed Him—from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.
– Matthew 4:23-25, NKJV
History of Nursing in Medical Missions
Women have been leading medical missions for well over a century. In a world, and era, where women were generally thought to be limited in what they could do in the mission field, God called them to more. In His eternal wisdom, the Lord called brave women forward to demonstrate the spiritually healing powers of the gospel through offering medical care to the physical body.
Florence Nightingale (1820–1910):Florence is often considered one of the pioneers of nursing in mission work, though she might not technically be the “first” missionary nurse. Her work in the Crimean War (1853-1856) is widely recognized as groundbreaking in the field of nursing and had a significant impact on healthcare in mission settings.
Mary Slessor (1848-1915): A Scottish missionary to Nigeria, Mary worked as both an evangelist and a nurse, though her nursing was largely self-taught.
Amy Carmichael (1867-1951): Amy was an Irish missionary who spent 55 years in India without furlough. She is best known for her work rescuing children from temple prostitution, founding the Dohnavur Fellowship to provide a home for these children, and writing numerous books on missionary work and Christian living.
The Various Kinds Of Nurses Who Have Served With Mission Partners For Christ
Nurses from all walks of life and specialization have generously given their time, energy, and expertise to serve with Mission Partners For Christ in the medical mission field. We could not be more grateful for all the amazing people we’ve been blessed to work alongside to share the love of Jesus.
Because God called certain people to be missionary nurses, even if it was just for one trip, the legacy of the Gospel has touched dozens of underserved communities.
It is not an exaggeration to say that hundreds, even thousands, of unreached Africans will come to know Jesus because these nurses said, “yes!” to God’s call. Because the gospel, once told and understood, lights a fire that cannot be quenched.
- Aryana, RN travel nurse
- Sophia, LPN home health nurse, school nurse, & missionary nurse
- Robbin, NP mental health
- Melanie, RN Emergency Department
- Tiffany, RN Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse Clinical Coordinator
- Jordan, RN ICU Staff Nurse
- Amanda, travel nurse
- Komlan, RN nurse manager
- Akouete, Home Health and Nurse Faculty
- Traci, NP home health
- Rosemary, NP missionary nurse
- Kathleen, RN school nurse, missionary nurse
- Talaya RN School Nurse
- Paul RN
- Amelia Retired, Assistant Nurse Manager
- And many more!
What Kind Of Nurses Are We Looking For?
In a nutshell: if you are a nurse, there is a place for you on one of our upcoming medical mission trips!
Having a variety of nurses ensures that we have the expertise needed in the mission field to treat as many people as possible. While there are things that we cannot do at our free medical outreach clinics, the skills used in every day nursing can easily transfer and adapt in the ways needed in basic healthcare.
So to sum up: if you are a nurse who has been feeling a tug on your heart to share the love of Jesus, we want to hear from you!
Join Our Next Medical Mission Trip!
While spots are going fast, we still have a few openings left in our 2025 medical mission trips! We hope you’ll prayerfully consider committing to serve with us.
Guinea
February 15-24, 2025
Mission Partners For Christ will be heading back to Guinea in February of 2025 to serve amongst a people group of 121,000 that is unreached with the gospel! We will be bringing the hope and life-changing medical care to underserved communities. Those who join this trip will be able to help provide everyday needs such as expandable shoes or eyeglasses which would have otherwise been inaccessible. This is a great opportunity to bring lasting change and use your medical skills for the Kingdom of God!
Deadline to register: October 25, 2024 (All non-medical slots are filled. Limited spots for medical professionals remain open)
Island In Indian Ocean
June 21-30, 2025
This will be our third visit to this beautiful island location. The spiritual need is so great. There are less than 1% Christians who are believers in this country who meet, worship, and study God’s word in secret due to persecution. We pray and believe that this outreach will be pivotal in encouraging some of the current believers to carry the missionary work forward. If you have a heart for discipleship of new believers we ask that you join this team.
Deadline to Register: March 1, 2025 (All non-medical slots are filled. Limited spots for medical professionals remain open)
Learn more about our medical mission trips here.
