Vision
- Setting up and running medical clinics in multiple unreached villages alongside the local church-planting team.
What is the Goal of the Trip?
- Medical clinics set up in rural villages without regular access to healthcare (doctors, nurses, therapists, dentists).
- Run alongside local pastors trained in community health evangelism — pairing physical care with spiritual conversations.
- Clinics create an ongoing reason for pastors to return to the community for medical follow-up and continued gospel conversations.
What Heart Posture is Needed for the Trip?
As team members are learning from and engaging with others, team members should have a heart posture of humility and remember that culture does not make people, people make the culture.You are part of the long-term team and are expected to participate in all their team-wide activities, events, fasts, meals, prayer meetings, work meetings, etc. Be ready to be flexible, as activities are often subject to change due to various factors (e.g. last minute invite to someone’s home).
Other expectations include:
- In light of our value to hear and obey the Holy Spirit, we expect all team members to spend individual time in the Word and prayer outside of group prayer meetings. This may sound far too obvious, but this can be a hard discipline to carry out, especially when on a village trip. We can’t emphasize enough the need to daily abide in the Lord!
- Come ready and eager to learn, as life and ministry here are most likely different from what you’re accustomed to.
- Be aware of your personal needs to maintain spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically health. If you need something, ask.
What to Expect
- For medical trips, the accommodations will vary. Please reach out to Videre for any questions or concerns regarding medical trips.
- The Austin Stone is partnering with Videre but we are not doing a set trip. So there is a high likelihood you will be joining believers from other churches on this trip.
Who this fits: Medical professionals
