Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lam. 3:21:23
The Global Track run by Christian Medical Fellowship and supported by us, is a training and development course for medical and nursing students, along with those recently qualified.
The course aims to give exposure to both missiological thinking and medical and nursing experiences seeking to inspire and guide the thinking, praying and planning of each individual as they seek to respond to God's call on their lives to medicine and mission in the world.
The teaching is given Christian medics and mission workers who have experienced serving in a cross-cultural context and this is complemented by case studies, assignments, cross-cultural days and an oversea trip to see this teaching in action. The trips this time were to Laos, Egypt and Central Asia.
Here are the reflections from one of the trackers.
It has been a privilege to be part of the Global Track over the past year, and to be able to experience fantastic teaching and encouragement which has opened my eyes to a global perspective of God’s work - to see beyond my own context and to see the beauty of the global church. The track has emphasised the importance of training before going on an overseas mission: learning about a culture and what it means to work in global humility and being excited and expectant to learn from others in vastly different situations from my own to learn how God is at work in them.
The Global Track combines learning, reflection, and relationship. Through regular webinars, in-person days, conferences, trips, and mentoring, global mission has remained a consistent theme in my mind for reflection and encouragement. Our group of around 20 people has become a close community as we explore similar questions and continually point one another to Jesus. We’ve been blessed to hear from many inspiring speakers whose teaching and stories have both challenged and encouraged us, discussing topics such as risk, calling, humility, and what sustainable cross-cultural medical mission truly looks like.
A highlight was a day trip to Southall to explore cross-cultural ministry in the UK, and a vision trip to Egypt where we could put our learning into practice and appreciate firsthand the beauty of the global church!
Through the teaching, community, and our experience in Egypt, I’ve grown in understanding what integral mission looks like - being motivated by love to serve people through healthcare, while also loving them enough to share the gospel. The good news of Jesus is what truly transforms lives. The track has also deepened my personal faith, teaching me to listen to God, rejoice in all circumstances, and trust that following Jesus is always worth the risk.
Our time in Egypt particularly brought these lessons into focus. We partnered with Life in Abundance, a Christian charity inspired by John 10:10, who work with Sudanese refugees in Egypt. Alongside them, we ran a screening clinic in a local church and a dental hygiene session for nursery aged children. The scale of need was overwhelming - many chronic illnesses, malnourished children, and families still reeling from trauma after fleeing Sudan. Yet, even in the midst of such hardship, what struck me most was the people’s joy. Despite limited resources, there was laughter, warmth, and generosity - a contentment rooted not in material comfort, but in Christ. Although our physical resources were limited, we could listen, pray, and care holistically. It was a powerful reminder that loving people well means caring for both their physical and spiritual needs. Wherever I am called, I am deeply grateful for the Global Track. It has given me a global perspective, a deeper passion for serving the vulnerable, and an appreciation of the many facets of God’s character. Ultimately, the Global Track has helped me see that mission flows from who God is - a God of love, humility, and relationship.
What is exciting for us is to see some of those we have supported through their elective come on the the track having been impacted by what they experienced and wanting to explore further what God might be doing in their lives.
The application window is open for the next cohort starting in September 2026 so if you are interested, or know someone who might be, then please click the link for more details.
At the recent trustees meeting we were able to confirm that grants had been approved to support 9 partners in their ministry to share the good news of Jesus through healthcare.
We are excited to see what God does through the following projects:
If you want to know more details on any of these ministries then please get in touch as we would love to share more.
Medical Mission Network now has an updates page on WhatsApp - for updates from our partners, emergency prayer and details of upcoming events, please follow us via the link below.
We have a number of medical students heading out for their electives over the next few weeks, so please keep them in your prayers - that the Lord would keep them safe and use their time overseas to draw them closer to Him and His plans for their lives.
Lois will be heading back to her family's routes as she heads to Kiwoko Hospital at the beginning of March: "I heard about Kiwoko Hospital through my dad's cousin, Kenneth Finch, who lived in Uganda with his wife and helped to run it from 2006 to 2012. Kiwoko Hospital is a Christian community based hospital in the rural Luweero region of central Uganda. They serve patients with the motto 'we treat, Jesus heals'. Each morning the hospital staff meet to pray and worship together, seeking to be channels of God's grace to the patients. The work they are doing at this hospital both for the physical and spiritual needs of the patients is amazing, and so it is such a privilege to support these people who are so dedicated to serving God where he has placed them!!
I’m hoping to get involved in bible studies with students and ministry teams. I’d love to get involved in the prison ministry visits and visits to local homes/farms too. I’m very excited to see how God uses me during my time at the hospital, and so your prayers will be much appreciated!"
Our project focus this month is Sunrise based in Cambodia. The team support prison inmates with medical services and pastoral care. They offer provision of medicines for HIV and other conditions, so that inmates are less of a financial burden on their families. The team are currently running a 'Peacebuilders' course, which aims to support inmates socially and show them the love of Jesus.
