Domestic Medical Missions

Samaritan's Purse - World Medical Mission

"...these are people who are made in God's image, and they need our help."

-This quote describes the philosophy of World Medical Mission of the Samaritan's Purse Organization. Their mission is as follows:

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.

The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.



World Medical Mission from Samaritan's Purse on Vimeo.

Philosophy of Missions

What is “medical missions”? Why do we do what we do? Has it become some convoluted “religious” methodology to gain favor in the eyes of others, or is it an attempt to appease guilty consciences?

Let’s take a closer look at this vital concept. The philosophy of medical missions, in large, evolves from the desire to give humanitarian relief to those in need. For most “Christians”, this involves the dichotomy of the biblical evangelism model combined.

No medicine, treatment, education, or any other thing can fill the void in our lives – each of us needs to be in touch with God personally. A personal relationship with Christ is the hope of eternal life and is the source of our greatest possible joy and strength here on earth.

However, our hearts are broken not just for the cause of Christ, but for the physical needs of the poor and needy.

The access to quality care in developing countries is far inferior to what even the most underprivileged children can access in the United States. Due to lack of education, financial resources and adequate medical services, these people suffer, often, needlessly.

Medical mission organizations purpose to fulfill the Great Commission by showing the love of God worldwide to all who are in sick, dying and LOST – while providing the ­opportunity for medical professionals, laypersons, and teens to serve God through short-term and long-term missions.