Allied professions There are moments when you get a sense that God is moving, and all you can do is either get on board with what he is up to, or just get left behind. This year has had that sense very strongly in terms of CMF's ministry with Christians in...
Several came along at once... New DVD To celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of CMF 'uniting and equipping Christian doctors' we spent time in the first half of the year recording aspects of our many activities. On the DVD there are two 'trailers' each lasting six minutes – one to be shown perhaps...
As Christian doctors living in uncertain times we face huge challenges. Growing hostility to Christian faith and values means that Christian organisations and individuals, especially health professionals, are increasingly coming under attack. In addition we are confronted with huge and growing health needs both here and abroad, with much of...
Central services The year end is a busy time for us in the Central Services department. After agreeing the August month end accounts, we estimate the financial outcome for the year end. This is then used to help determine the target for the Autumn Appeal, and we move on to...
New growth Record autumn conference season Thank you so much, it's been a really great conference. Such a great investment in my life, I hope to be a different doctor on Monday! I have enjoyed the focus on general discipleship, rather than explicit 'ethical' issues – needed to catch up...
Eurasia Ukraine Conference In October the first Ukrainian student and juniors Christian medical conference, organised by the Ukrainian Christian Medical Association, was held. The theme was 'Gold standards and Christian principles in modern medicine'. 170, mainly medical and dental students and young specialists, gathered together from 15 cities across Ukraine and both...
Who is my Neighbour? New roadshow launched Forty people came to Johnson House in November for a workshop on medical mission and international healthcare. It was a great day with a real mixture of participants – some with no experience of working abroad, others with years of service behind them, but...
New faces New Head of Student Ministries Alex Bunn interviews Giles Cattermole who starts on 25 January. Giles, let's start with your medical background. You have had quite a diverse training... Well, I qualified in 1995, my house jobs were in Newcastle, and I completed my basic surgical training in Winchester....