Compelling and Credible Witness: The Church and Health Justice

In the Gospel of Matthew, we learn that “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness” (Matthew 9:35). Repeatedly in the Gospels, Jesus demonstrates compassion by healing the sick, showing God’s heart for the suffering. Yet in the U.S., healthcare access remains unequal. Deep differences remain in health care along racial and economic lines. Mental health needs are more widely acknowledged than ever before, yet solutions and treatments remain elusive amid an epidemic of loneliness. What does it take to bring healing and hope to such a tragic situation? How does a Christian witness relate to justice in health care? How might healthcare professionals work for change in health care and health justice while avoiding burnout themselves? For those outside of the healthcare industry, what is our role in living a healthy lifestyle and in encouraging more just healthcare policies? Can for-profit health care be considered ethical and fair? Join us as we discuss these topics and more.

Washington DC
Denver Seminary Extension Site
First Baptist Church of Glenarden
3600 Brightseat Road
Landover, MD 20785

In-person registration: 9:00am – 9:30am Eastern Time
Event: 9:30am – 1:00pm Eastern Time

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For more information, contact Jason Woodman, Director of Public Engagement for The Gospel Initiative