Why Free Healthcare Isn’t Always the Best Option in Missions, with TJ McCloud – EM175

From musician to missionary to regional director of a medical organization, our guest today, TJ McCloud, has continually worked to serve the Lord in every area of his life. Currently, he is employed with OneWorld Health as a Regional Director for Central America. He and a team of local Nicaraguan doctors serve the community by creating clinics and providing sustainable health care for the people there.

During the interview, TJ discusses the importance of sustainability in missions, finances, and other areas of life. He takes some time to point out how we as believers should work to further the coming of God’s Kingdom on Earth by serving those around us.

What we talked about00:24 – Episode summary01:32 – Introduction02:07 – A new clinic in Nicaragua03:01 – What do you do with One World Health?04:43 – From musician to missionary to medic07:19 – Stepping out in faith09:31 – How to approach difficult decisions11:06 – The in-breaking of God’s Kingdom12:56 – What has God been showing you recently?
God is everywhere. We don’t bring God to any place. He obviously was already there working in their people’s lives and now we get to come alongside that and participate in that.14:42 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment15:34 – The value of sustainability17:05 – Understanding the local culture18:37 – Ways to be a good partner20:07 – Financial sustainability
If we continue to give them away for free, we continue to then tell people that they really don’t have much value, or they’re not to be take as seriously as maybe they otherwise might be taken.23:25 – Is there anything you would change?24:51 – Engaging Missions trivia26:07 – Marketplace matters28:57 – Learning to not miss the opportunities31:05 – Internet and book resources31:57 – Ways to best support One World Health33:27 – Knowing what to pray for33:56 – A challenge for the coming week35:51 – Stories from Mongolia38:30 – Sponsor a family missionary
Resources & Contact InfoRich Christians in an Age of Hunger by Ron Sider (also available free for trying out Audible's service. Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)Contact Info:Website: oneworldhealth.comTwitter: @oneworldhealthFacebook: @oneworldhealthLinkedIn: /tjmccloudEmail: [email protected]: pmi_tj

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From musician to missionary to regional director of a medical organization, our guest today, TJ McCloud, has continually worked to serve the Lord in every area of his life. Currently, he is employed with OneWorld Health as a Regional Director for Central America. He and a team of local Nicaraguan doctors serve the community by creating clinics and providing sustainable health care for the people there.

During the interview, TJ discusses the importance of sustainability in missions, finances, and other areas of life. He takes some time to point out how we as believers should work to further the coming of God’s Kingdom on Earth by serving those around us.

What we talked about00:24 – Episode summary01:32 – Introduction02:07 – A new clinic in Nicaragua03:01 – What do you do with One World Health?04:43 – From musician to missionary to medic07:19 – Stepping out in faith09:31 – How to approach difficult decisions11:06 – The in-breaking of God’s Kingdom12:56 – What has God been showing you recently?
God is everywhere. We don’t bring God to any place. He obviously was already there working in their people’s lives and now we get to come alongside that and participate in that.14:42 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment15:34 – The value of sustainability17:05 – Understanding the local culture18:37 – Ways to be a good partner20:07 – Financial sustainability
If we continue to give them away for free, we continue to then tell people that they really don’t have much value, or they’re not to be take as seriously as maybe they otherwise might be taken.23:25 – Is there anything you would change?24:51 – Engaging Missions trivia26:07 – Marketplace matters28:57 – Learning to not miss the opportunities31:05 – Internet and book resources31:57 – Ways to best support One World Health33:27 – Knowing what to pray for33:56 – A challenge for the coming week35:51 – Stories from Mongolia38:30 – Sponsor a family missionary
Resources & Contact InfoRich Christians in an Age of Hunger by Ron Sider (also available free for trying out Audible's service. Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)Contact Info:Website: oneworldhealth.comTwitter: @oneworldhealthFacebook: @oneworldhealthLinkedIn: /tjmccloudEmail: [email protected]: pmi_tj

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