We are keen to support our members who are working or considering working overseas either in a long or short-term role. Whether you are just beginning to explore the thought of going overseas or are actively seeking God's guidance as to where exactly he is leading you, then do take time to contact various organisations directly and request more information.
A good place to start is the Christian Vocations website. Together with global connections, they are focused on resourcing and challenging Christians to discover and practise their God-given vocation in life and service. They have resources to help you as you consider missions. In addition, they have a directory of mission organisations and a search-able database of current short and long term overseas opportunities.
The CMF International ministries team have also produced a number of useful resources.
Are therapists needed in the developing world?
An article written by Gail Oakey on the role of Allied Health Professionals on the overseas mission field. Gail has spent time as a physiotherapist in Rwanda, Uganda, Romania, Coventry and Australia. She was a staffworker with therapy students from 1998-2001 and now lives in the USA.
This article was originally written for "Saving Health" the Magazine of MMA Healthserve.
