EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 57 MIN
Webinar #297 Dr Victor Fredlund - Revitalising mission hospitals
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Recorded on 14 May 2026 for ICMDA Webinars.Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Victor FredlundThis webinar outlines the urgent need to revitalise the mission of hospitals, focusing on their unique role in delivering holistic healthcare, spiritual support and community development.It addresses the current challenges faced, including funding shortages, staff burnout and outdated infrastructure. Strategies for renewal such as fostering partnerships with local churches, investing in leadership development, encouraging community involvement and embracing innovative healthcare models.It concludes by inspiring a vision for hospitals that serve as beacons of hope, combining compassionate care with a strong sense of mission, faith and social responsibility.Born in the UK in a missionary family (SIM). Spent one year at Kent Academy boarding school, Nigeria, and committed my life to Christ there just before my 10th birthday after hearing of my father’s death (Drowned in Cotonou). Studied at Grammar School, Swansea and University London (St George’s). Married Rachel in 1977. Home church Trinity Road Chapel, Wandsworth. Sent to Mseleni in 1981, in leadership there for hospital, church and community until 2021. He started Ngithume Nkosi project to support mission medicine, encourage the overburdened by support and expose many more of our churches to Mission in its many forms. Astonished by the Grace of God!To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
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Recorded on 14 May 2026 for ICMDA Webinars.Peter Saunders chairs a webinar with Dr Victor FredlundThis webinar outlines the urgent need to revitalise the mission of hospitals, focusing on their unique role in delivering holistic healthcare, spiritual support and community development.It addresses the current challenges faced, including funding shortages, staff burnout and outdated infrastructure. Strategies for renewal such as fostering partnerships with local churches, investing in leadership development, encouraging community involvement and embracing innovative healthcare models.It concludes by inspiring a vision for hospitals that serve as beacons of hope, combining compassionate care with a strong sense of mission, faith and social responsibility.Born in the UK in a missionary family (SIM). Spent one year at Kent Academy boarding school, Nigeria, and committed my life to Christ there just before my 10th birthday after hearing of my father’s death (Drowned in Cotonou). Studied at Grammar School, Swansea and University London (St George’s). Married Rachel in 1977. Home church Trinity Road Chapel, Wandsworth. Sent to Mseleni in 1981, in leadership there for hospital, church and community until 2021. He started Ngithume Nkosi project to support mission medicine, encourage the overburdened by support and expose many more of our churches to Mission in its many forms. Astonished by the Grace of God!To listen live to future ICMDA webinars visit https://icmda.net/resources/webinars/
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