Experience the world of medical missions. Get valuable cross-cultural medical experience under the leadership and guidance of local practitioners.

Date

March 9-17, 2013 (spring break)

Location

Bethel students will travel to Central America to serve communities in the Corozal villages in northern Belize: Para Eso, Xibe, San Narciso, and Ranchito.

The Experience

Our team will work alongside Dr. Rodas (a local doctor and pastor) and his church members to set up health clinics. This beautiful experience gives our health sciences students a chance to experience medical missions first hand.

The most unique aspect of the trip is the close relationship between practical medical relief and the ministry of a local church body. Bi-vocational pastors such as Dr. Rodas are rare. Witnessing this blend of skills provides a transformational experience for Bethel students.

In addition to medical missions, we also present creative programs such as kids ministry and hygiene education.

Our Ministry Partner

Praying Pelican Missions is a leader in short-term missions to Belize that specializes in a number of areas including medical missions.

Who Should Participate

This trip is reserved for students in the health sciences (pre-med, nursing, and other health sciences) who have junior or senior standing.

Cross-cultural ministry experience and proficiency in the Spanish language are helpful and valued in the team selection process. Since we don’t spend all of our time working in medical missions, we look for students with an ability to be energetic, spontaneous, and adaptable.

Next Steps

Pray, learn, ask questions, and consider completing the application!

Demand for this trip is high. Interviews are conducted in October of every year for the following spring.

Questions? Contact Matt Runion at runmat@bethel.edu.