The Continuing Presence of Women in Missions
I’ve just returned from Kenya where I was a part of a 27-person team which provided health care to Kenyans who could not afford health care in their own country. We spent the first week in western Kenya at Nyengena under the auspices of Global Health Outreach and the second week in Dandora, a slum area of Nairobi. We worked closely with local pastors and saw over 30 profess faith in Christ thanks to the work of Pastor Catherine Osiemo. Doctors Ann Marie, Ann, Fiona and Milford along with medical students provided primary care and my wife Dr. Linda provided ultrasound radiological services; the team also included several nurses, pharmacy students and logistics helpers. Five Kenyan dentists provided dental services and a Kenyan pharmacist helped as well.
We also attended a Kenyan Church, and I was struck by the Christians’ all-out, full-throated singing, like I was in the middle of a choir’s quadraphonic sound. An awful lot of Kenyans don’t have much, but the Christians show forth their faith vibrantly. And thanks to the 22 Christian women from America, Australia and Canada who joined the team; without them the five men, of which I was one, would not have made an adequate force to accomplish what a medical team needs to accomplish.
Hey there Craighton!
Just read your Kenya trip comments. Thanks for the tribute to the women. It was great to get to know you and work with you. I am still trying figure this women thing out - but having had my pastor say that I had sinned because as a missionary I taught men has thrown me for a loop. I know that this is wrong - but where to fit in? I’m going to read your other posts! Your PB Kenyan Canadian friend!
I’m afraid I haven’t posting here as much as I would like since I’ve been moderating The CBE Scroll blog. Let me recommend you check out CBE as they are a very big support to those who run into theological mack trucks like your pastor. Your pastor is just plain wrong. Very wrong.
I wish you the best, Lydia.