Over 700 Christian healthcare professionals, ministry leaders, and global advocates convened virtually on June 19, 2025, for the Christian Health Professionals Network (CHPNet) Global Healthcare Conference to commemorate four years of promoting faith-based healthcare and visionary leadership.
The conference highlighted CHPNet’s evolution from a classroom concept into a global movement, uniting healthcare practitioners who view their profession as a divine calling. This year’s theme emphasised “influence with purpose, impact with care,” reflecting the network’s growing mission to integrate faith, compassion, and excellence in healthcare delivery.
Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, charged attendees to regard their professional duties as sacred assignments. “When you are Christian, know that you are Christian to execute God’s purpose among humanity,” he stated. He urged practitioners to serve as “watchmen on the walls of the hospital,” exemplifying integrity, faith, and excellence in their roles.
Apostle Dr. Lord Donkor, National Head of The Church of Pentecost – UK, underscored the importance of collaboration within the Christian medical community. “Togetherness is not optional but essential,” he said, calling for synergy among healthcare professionals to reach places beyond the scope of the pulpit.
Also addressing the conference, Professor Address Malata, Vice Chancellor of Malawi University of Science and Technology, challenged professionals to uphold faith-based values in leadership. “We are co-workers with Christ,” she stated, urging leaders to remain spiritually grounded while advancing healthcare systems.
Professor Rotimi Jaiyesimi, Associate Director of Patient Safety in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), highlighted the transformative role of integrity and innovation in medical leadership. He encouraged participants to become agents of change through faith-informed service that honours both God and patients.
CHPNet President, Dr. Chim Kalumbi Mkambula, reflected on the organisation’s journey and reaffirmed its vision. “When you catch God’s vision and run with a pure heart, He sends destiny helpers to make it a reality,” she said, adding that CHPNet remains committed to “possessing the nations” through healthcare.
Personal testimonies added depth to the event. Ashleigh, a healthcare professional from South Africa, shared an emotional message to younger practitioners: “When we show up with compassion, patients don’t just receive care — they encounter the presence of Christ.”
Dr. Jasmin Kapoor recounted her work with CHPNet during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the importance of trust and human connection. “Healthcare is not just about medicine — it’s about belonging,” she said.
Vice President of CHPNet, Anthony Kueburtonye, concluded the conference by reaffirming the network’s communal foundation. “CHPNet is not just an organisation — it is a network of purpose, built by many hands answering the same call.”
The 2025 edition of the conference was more than a celebration — it was a recommissioning of Christian healthcare professionals to live out their faith in every clinical encounter. As CHPNet enters its fifth year, members were urged to serve not only with competence but with conviction — as stewards of hope in a hurting world.
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