Webinar #251 Dr Mathew George - The Kingdom of God in Healthcare

Recorded on 12 June 2025 for ICMDA Webinars.Dr Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Mathew GeorgeThe Kingdom of God is a foundational concept in Christian theology, deeply rooted in the teachings and ministry of Jesus Christ. While traditionally associated with spiritual and eschatological dimensions, its relevance extends into every sphere of life—including healthcare.The values and vision of the Kingdom offer a transformative framework for how care is delivered, how patients are treated, and how justice and compassion are integrated into medical practice.This webinar explores the understanding of the Kingdom of God, its theological significance, its implications for healthcare, and how it can be practically applied in contemporary clinical settings.Dr Mathew is a dentist by profession and served at Duncan Hospital in Bihar (1993–2013), a unit of Emmanuel Hospital Association (EHA). With his wife, Latha, also a dentist, he pioneered dental work in EHA, establishing 14 dental units as Coordinator of Oral Health Services and later serving as Managing Director.From 2013–2019, he led the Missions Department at EMFI, shaping healthcare mission programmes. Currently, he heads Companions of Grace International, empowering healthcare professionals for mission work. Passionate about teaching and mentoring, he has spoken globally for 30 years.⁠To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠