CMDA | November Ethiopia

When: November 4 - 16, 2009

Where: Ethiopia

Who: Needs for Primary Caregivers, Dentists & Assistants, Pharmacists, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Logistics (non-medical helpers), 3 - 4 Pastors (to take an active part in the Spiritual aspect of the team and work with the National Partners/Spiritual Counseling---Pastor's Conference)

Status: Accepting Applictions

Special Travel Announcement: All participants must travel to/from Ethiopia as a group. No deviations in travel will be allowed without prior approval from GHO Director.

Project Fees: $1,750 plus international airfare (subject to change)

Team Leader: Dwain Illman, MD

To read Dr. Illman's Biography Click here.

Required Documentation for Medical & Dental Professionals: Current practicing license with expiration date visible, medical, dental, nursing school transcript and diploma, letter of good standing (hospital privileges) and CV. All participants will need to have a valid passport that is current for at least 6 months after the departure date. A tourist visa is required for entry in to Ethiopia.

Damtew & Tracie Kifelew

Our National Partners

Campus Crusade for Christ - The Great Commission Ministry Ethiopia

Global Health Outreach teams have been going to Ethiopia since 1999, this year we will partner with The Great Commission Ministry, under the direction of Damtew & Tracie Kifelew.

In 1981, under a communist government and heavy Christian persecution, Campus Crusade began ministry in Ethiopia. It has now grown to 43 fulltime staff members, with offices located in 5 locations: Addis Ababa (central), Bahir Dar (north), Harar (east), Jimma (west) and Awassa (south). In 1996 the ministry came to Awassa, a region populated by 14 million people. Here there are 40 un-reached people groups – where the name of Jesus is unknown.

Damtew Kifelew is the new regional director for The Great Commission Ministry in Awassa, Ethiopia. “Staff Care” (human resourses) is managed by his wife Tracie, who also leads two women's Bible Studies ~ one for students and the other for professionals. The Southern Office has 5 fulltime staff members, who work with campus and high school students, professionals, executives and with the local church (training the churches in evangelism, discipleship, prayer, etc.) They also have 24 Jesus Film team members whose main focus is church planting. They work with local churches in sharing the gospel via the Jesus Film.

The Willisso community is a multi-ethnic community but the Oromo people group dominates. It is a community where Muslims, Protestants and Coptic Orthodox believers, the unreached and witchcraft live side by side. Although it is a small town that is peaceful today it has been the site for persecution of the evangelical Protestant body of Christ that is a small minority.

The evangelical church body is young and the pastors have little pastoral training. We will be holding a Pastors Conference in Williso and pastors are expected to come from many surrounding areas as well to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for fellowship, training and encouragement. We will need some added financial support for our Pastors Conference (GO International and pastoral volunteers will again plan to give the pastors in attendance a never to be forgotten experience whose ripples will go out unto eternity). We expect between 200 and 250 pastors from 7 different denominations to attend and it will cost us $ 20 per person per day to assist with transportation, lodging, food and church expenses for the conference.

We plan for our clinics to be held at a government Health Center. Our presence as a medical team will demonstrate in a very material way the love and the compassion of Christ to these poor people who are in great need. Allowing the glory of God to shine in their lives and give credibility to the Great Commission and life to the Great Commandment. The impact of healthcare for the poor is significant in their lives and in the heart of the Lord. We need your help to join us as we come along side The Great Commission Ethiopia (Campus Crusade for Christ in Ethiopia) to reach this unreached people group in Williso. The Great Commission will be following up our labor in the vineyard with evangelists and the Jesus film in addition to using the support of area pastors and planting a new church in the area.

Your investment in this Ethiopian Mission with your time, your talent and your treasure will have eternal dividends for the glory of God and His kingdom. So that someday every people group will have heard the Good News of Jesus Christ and have the opportunity to worship the risen Lord at His throne of grace. Hallelujah!

Vaccination Information: Wondering what immunizations you’ll need for the mission trip? Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control website.

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