Medical Missions Ministries Inc

Overview

Medical Missions Ministries Inc is a US-based nonprofit organization founded in 1987 by Hermann Alb and his wife, Linda. Its mission is to spread the Gospel and plant churches through medical care to the rural poor in Guatemala.

Mission and Activities

The organization equips local churches in marginal areas of Guatemala, providing them with tools and opportunities to serve their communities, develop relationships with municipal governments, and engage in holistic transformation. Medical Missions Ministries conducts regular medical clinics, trains Health Guardians to prevent sickness, and offers educational programs such as teacher/principal education clinics and pastors’ conferences. They also support micro-enterprise business training and provide food assistance to needy families.

Programs and Partnerships

Medical Missions Ministries conducts over 100 medical clinics annually through a network of multi-denominational churches and collaborates with U.S. churches to send short-term mission teams. They have implemented micronutrient programs for women and children in several communities. The organization supports local churches in building homes and promotes the Guatemalan church to become mission-minded.

Vision

The vision of Medical Missions Ministries is to mobilize the church to influence communities and experience the transformative love of Christ.

Impact

The organization serves over 150 village communities throughout Guatemala and trains and equips local leaders to disciple others. Their efforts focus on both physical and spiritual restoration, providing free medicine and consultations while offering spiritual hope through the Gospel.

Structure

Medical Missions Ministries operates with a team of full-time staff in Guatemala and a ministry center that accommodates visiting teams. They host online and in-person training sessions for pastors and conduct annual conferences. The organization relies on donations and partnerships to continue its mission.

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