Since January 2013, Dr. Barbra Choi, director for health ministry department at the Northern Asia-Pacific Division, has been training medical evangelists in Hong Kong-Macao Conference. On July 26, first cohort of 24 students who finished their training successfully was dedicated in a special church service at Kowloon SDA Church in Hong Kong.
These students came from 10 local churches and went through beginner, intermediate and advanced trainings. They learned about nutrition, health management (how to deal with obesity, high blood pressure, stress and emotional problems), first aid and physical exercise.
They also acquired skills in health screening and natural remedy. The program taught them how to plan health care seminars, how to follow up interests and lead them to Christ through Bible studies.
During the graduation ceremony, the 24 graduates received their certificates. Leaders and representatives from the Chinese Union Mission, Hong Kong-Macao Conference and the Adventist Hospitals were present to encourage them.