What an incredible morning at Reimagining Work Vol.13: Healthcare in LA!
It was a joy to see so many Christian healthcare professionals gather for a rich time of learning, fellowship, and encouragement. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Dan Rogstad, opened the evening with a moving testimony, reflecting on the successes, setbacks, and faithful response that shaped his journey into medicine.
Dr. Rogstad was joined by Dr. Tania Abouezzeddine, Dr. Andre Cipta, Dr. Alyssa Dominguez, and Dr. Warren Yamashita for an engaging panel discussion moderated by Dr. Janet Ma. The conversation continued as attendees joined breakout sessions exploring meaningful intersections of faith and healthcare.
A heartfelt thank you to our speakers for sharing their wisdom and stories, to our incredible volunteers and staff for making the evening possible, and to Providence Christian College for hosting us in such a beautiful space.
And to everyone who joined us, you made this gathering truly special.
If you couldn’t attend, the full event recording is available below. You’ll also find a curated list of books and resources from our speakers for those eager to further explore the connection between faith and healthcare.
Book RECOMMENDATIONS
Real Physicians Real Faith
by Benjamin R Doolittle (Editor), David L Larson (Editor)
What does it mean to follow Christ in the practice of medicine? In this inspiring collection, Christian physicians share honest, personal stories of how faith shapes their calling—from moments of tragedy and burnout to unexpected healing and grace. Written by doctors across specialties and settings, these essays reveal how God meets them in the lives of their patients and in their own struggles. Far from being at odds, faith and medicine together open a pathway toward deeper compassion, hope, and human flourishing.
The Way of Medicine: Ethics and the Healing Profession
by Farr Curlin and Christopher Tollefsen
What is medicine really for, and what does it mean to be a good doctor? In The Way of Medicine, Farr Curlin and Christopher Tollefsen challenge the dominant “provider of services” model, where clinicians serve patient preferences without claiming to know what is truly good. Instead, they call for a recovery of medicine as a moral practice, ordered toward genuine health and human flourishing. Accessible yet deeply rooted in scholarship, this book equips physicians, students, and ethicists to rethink medical ethics and reclaim the doctor–patient relationship.
Wayfaring: A Christian Approach to Mental Health Care
by Warren Kinghorn
Modern psychiatry often reduces people to problems to be fixed, overlooking their deeper relational and spiritual needs. In Wayfaring, theologian and psychiatrist Warren Kinghorn offers a Christian vision of mental health care rooted in Thomas Aquinas’s theology of personhood. We are loved by God, formed in community, and called to journey with wonder and hope. Blending theological wisdom with clinical insight, Kinghorn reframes care as walking alongside fellow wayfarers. This timely book is a vital resource for pastors, practitioners, and Christians seeking faithful approaches to mental health.
Handbook of Religion and Health
by Harold G. Koenig, Tyler VanderWeele, and John R. Peteet
For over two decades, The Handbook of Religion and Health has been the definitive reference on the intersection of faith and medicine. Now in its Third Edition, this landmark volume offers the most comprehensive and scientifically rigorous overview to date, drawing on the best research through 2021. Covering topics from mental health to chronic illness, cardiovascular disease to cancer, it explores how religious involvement shapes health outcomes and quality of life. With practical applications for clinicians, clergy, and researchers, this handbook remains the authoritative guide to understanding the vital connection between religion and health.
Resources
Each of these organizations offers opportunities for professional fellowship, spiritual growth, and practical resources to help you serve with excellence and faithfulness in your field.
Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) — for physicians, dentists, and medical/dental trainees or students: Details
Fellowship of Christian Physician Assistants (PAs) — Details
Christian Physical Rehab Professionals (PT/OT/Speech Therapists, etc.) — Details
Addiction Medicine Section — Details
Christian Leadership Coaching — Details
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI): Details
Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF): Details
Christian Community Health Fellowship (CCHF) — part of the John Perkins Christian development movement serving the underserved: Details
GMMA (Global Medical Missions Alliance): Details
METS Preceptorship: Details
Lawndale Christian Health Center Healthcare Library: Details