Peter Lublink, the Executive Director of BethanyKids, shares the mission and vision of BethanyKids, a Christian charity that provides pediatric surgery, rehab services, and spiritual care in 7 countries across Africa. Peter also shares his thoughts on how the healthcare system in Africa compares to that of the USA and Canada (10:50), his journey to doing mission work in the Middle East (24:49), and why there is no differentiation in being a Christian and being a missionary (37:15).

BethanyKids relies heavily on donations for their operations. Just $200 can help pay for the surgery of a child in need of care and has the potential to transform lives across the continent. If you feel compelled to donate, please visit https://bethanykids.org/donate/ and give any amount that you are able. Thank you all so much for tuning in!

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Timestamps:

3:11 Peter has travelled to how many countries?!

6:11 What exactly does BethanyKids do?

10:50 The healthcare system in Africa

16:18 Challenges of fundraising for a Christian charity

21:56 Future vision of BethanyKids

24:49 Peter’s journey to mission work in the Middle East

28:49 What the church’s response to the Afghanistan crisis should be

35:55 Challenges of doing mission work in the Middle East

37:15 Being a Christian and being a missionary are synonymous

47:22 International travel is optional for the church, mission is not

53:01 People should give without wanting attention 

56:01 Consistency in living out the gospel will bring others to Christ

60:41 Closing remarks