Introduction
Surgical Technology and Patient Care Technician as Vocational Ministry
The Bible Answer blog (versebyverseministry.org) states that when we consult scripture, we often see medical knowledge praised as a gift from God for the benefit of people. For example, in Genesis 17:10-14 the Lord gives directions for the procedure of circumcision to Abraham. God ordained this minor surgery for a very specific, spiritual purpose, but nevertheless this example demonstrates that relying on a medical procedure isn't contrary to obeying God. In fact, sometimes it's necessary to obeying God. Then in Isaiah 38:21 the prophet prescribes a poultice (i.e., medicinal remedy) for Hezekiah’s boil. While all healing is directed by God, application of the poultice demonstrates that God uses medical procedures at times as a means of delivering the healing He provides. This is strong biblical evidence that we may be healed by God though the use of sound medical practice! Therefore our Career Education ministry program which trains in medicine, surgery and patient care are considered ministries and ministry to help the sick and help to bring God’s healing to people in need.
