Faith in Practice

USA - Central America 

BMPC Liaison: Judy Ehrman

Mission:
The mission of Faith in Practice is to improve the physical, spiritual, and economic conditions of the poor in Guatemala through short-term surgical, medical and dental mission trips and health-related educational programs. Our mission is based on an ecumenical understanding that as people of God we are called to demonstrate the love and compassion that is an outward sign of God's presence among us. Faith in Practice's life-changing medical mission is to minister to the poor, while providing a spiritually enriching experience for our volunteers.

Each year, more than 600 Guatemalan volunteers work beside our volunteers in this endeavour.  Faith in Practice teams see more than 20,000 patients annually.  Our volunteers serve through a variety of teams that are connected, providing a continuity of care in the context of short term medical mission.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Consider volunteering with Faith in Practice. With your commitment, you are joining thousands who have served before you in the name of the Wounded Healer. During our last season, over 1,000 US Faith In Practice volunteers from across the United States answered the call and provided healthcare to over 20,000 patients through our medical, surgical, VIA/Cryo and dental teams. These patients also received support through the efforts of our pharmacy and maintenance teams. Over 600 Guatemalan volunteers, as well as the hospital staff where our surgical teams operate, assist and work side by side with our Faith In Practice volunteers.

Web Site: www.faithinpractice.org

UBL Contact:
Rev. Linda L. McCarty – Executive Director
7500 Beechnut St. Suite 208
Houston, Texas 77074
713-484-5555
development@faithinpractice.org