Overview

"I am a breast cancer survivor. The care I received in a secular hospital was so wonderful because of nurses who weren't just doing their jobs, but who were also followers of Christ.  Their care and compassion was as healing, if not more so, than the cancer drugs they were in charge of administering to me.  I would always tell them they were my angels.  I thank God for Christian nurses who give their lives to serve the needs of others."

"Medical missions is one of the most powerful tools on the mission field.  By presenting the life transforming message of Jesus with a physical touch that meets a need, you are able to see a profound harvest.  That's what I love about Kingdom Nursing."

"In serving pregnant women who are in need throughout our local and state communities, the Agape Nursing Model presents the very character of Christ through us.  Kingdom Nursing elevates our areas of influence and impact in situations of dire personal need, health risks and social inequity.  We were able to base our ministry model on a solid structure to develop a fresh approach to serving others.  It allows us to recognize that we are to be flexible, humble and non-judgmental as we impact generations to come."

"Being a physician for over 20 years, I have had the privilege to work with some very talented, compassionate and knowledgeable nurses.  Comrades in arms as health professionals, we have confronted the critically ill, consoled the broken spirit and rejoiced with the patients who have overcome some impossible odds.  It is from those experiences where I have learned to appreciate the essence of nursing. Despite those great attributes, I have recently gained a deeper appreciation for a different style of nursing.  Having the opportunity to work with kingdom nurses on a recent medical mission trip, I have been astonished at the great compassion, devotion and leadership that I have rarely seen.  The dedication and commitment that prevailed against monumental tasks to care for the needy with these Christ filled nurses was nothing less than miraculous.  Their devotion to serve Christ had greatly impacted their patient, lifted our mission team and all those they touched. The kingdom nurse is truly a blessing for someone who has been blessed."

"In almost any situation where there is a physical need, there is also an emotional and spiritual need that goes with it.  Nurses are at their best when they are able to respond to all three.  While physical care will often take the priority, it is a true gift when a nurse is able to identify and be sensitive to the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient.  The Agape Nursing Model prepares for this kind of interaction through the practice of nursing and a unique focus on the Christian presence of the nurse.  The transactional practice of nursing is certainly beneficial, but when a nurse is able to be fully present and see patients through the eyes of Jesus and treat them with the compassion of Jesus, these moments can be truly transformational."