2020 AMEN Virtual Conference – Touch of Faith
Thursday, October 29, 2020 – November 1, 2020
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Friday, October 30, 2020
Sabbath, October 31, 2020
Brian Schwartz MD
Presentation Description:
Live questions from 3ABN Audience
Bio:
Dr. Brian Schwartz is an Interventional and Structural Heart Cardiologist and serves as Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Service Line at Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio.
Having been personally touched by the power of the gospel, Dr. Schwartz longed to make his medical work a healing ministry. His association with AMEN has helped him integrate prayer and Christian spirituality into his practice in a more intentional and natural way.
Dr. Schwartz served as AMEN president for 5 years and editor of the Medical Evangelist (AMEN’s Journal) for 10 years.
He and his wife, Lyndi, also a physician, have a passion for the gospel and ministry.
Brian Schwartz MD
Presentation Description:
- Discuss COVID-19’s impact on society and the opportunity this provides to use the Adventist health message as an opening wedge to the Gospel.
- Describe how a strong personal relationship with Christ is the foundation to effectively engage in whole-person care.
- Discuss the role faith plays in healing and how introducing patients to the healing power of Christ provides motivation to make lasting lifestyle changes which lead to improved physical outcomes.
- Challenge participants to actively strive to inspire their patients to reach out to Christ with the ‘Touch of Faith’ leading to improved quality of life.
Bio:
Dr. Brian Schwartz is an Interventional and Structural Heart Cardiologist and serves as Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Service Line at Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio.
Having been personally touched by the power of the gospel, Dr. Schwartz longed to make his medical work a healing ministry. His association with AMEN has helped him integrate prayer and Christian spirituality into his practice in a more intentional and natural way.
Dr. Schwartz served as AMEN president for 5 years and editor of the Medical Evangelist (AMEN’s Journal) for 10 years.
He and his wife, Lyndi, also a physician, have a passion for the gospel and ministry.
Mark Finley DD
Bio:
Although semi-‘retired’, Pastor Mark Finley still serves as an assistant to the president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He is a renowned evangelist, having presented well over 200 evangelistic series around the world. Medical evangelism is near and dear to Finley’s heart. He began integrating stress-control seminars, smoking cessation, health expos, cooking schools and mini health talks into his evangelistic meetings early in his ministry. He continues to combine health and gospel ministry and routinely brings healthcare professionals as part of his team.
Pastor Finley and his wife Teenie, founded the Living Hope School of Evangelism in Haymarket, VA. They have three grown children and five grandchildren.
Zeno Charles-Marcel MD
Bio:
Dr. Zeno Charles-Marcel was born in Trinidad and Tobago and moved to the United States at age 13. He studied Physics and Physiology at McGill University and Zoology at Howard University, where he later completed his medical degree in 1980. He is board certified in internal medicine with an added qualification in geriatric medicine.
His career has included a broad range of experience- preventive medicine, critical care, hospital administration, community health, and medical research and education.
A sought-after public speaker and health educator through personal appearances and media, his research and academic interests are in the areas of Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine, Metabolic Syndrome, and Seventh-day Adventist health practices.
Dr. Charles-Marcel served in Mexico from 2002-2012 as dean of the medical school and health sciences at Montemorelos University.
He is currently the Vice-President for Medical Affairs at Wildwood Lifestyle Center and Hospital, and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Health and Healing. He holds academic appointments at both Montemorelos University and Loma Linda University. He is happily married to Anita, his lovely partner in ministry. They have three children.
Roger Seheult MD
Bio:
Dr. Seheult is currently an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. The recipient of numerous teaching awards, Dr. Seheult is a preceptor for physician assistants and medical students and was the Medical Director for the Physician Assistant Sciences Program at Loma Linda University, the Medical Director for a sleep lab, and the Medical Director for the Crafton Hills College Respiratory Care Program.
Roger’s current practice is in Banning California where he is a pulmonologist and sleep physician at Beaver Medical Group. He was formerly the Director for Intensive Care Services at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital. He lectures routinely across the country at conferences and for medical, PA, and RT societies.
Roger is certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
He is also the co-founder of MedCram an online medical educational company. His passion is “demystifying” medical concepts to students and studying the Bible.
Joel Sebangan
Bio:
Kameron DeVasher
Presentation Description:
“Evangelism” can mean lots of different things these days. In this presentation we’ll discover why good works of disinterested kindness are so important in the process of winning souls for Christ. At the same time, we’ll address the common misconception that making friends through good works IS evangelism. You won’t want to miss this important Bible study!
Bio:
Kelly Kinsley MD
Bio:
Dr. Kinsley practices Dermatology at North Pacific Dermatology. He and his wife Beverly live in McKinleyville, CA. The couple has twins, Micah and Anya, who are attending their first year of college at Southern Adventist University.
Zeno Charles-Marcel MD
Presentation Description:
- Discuss the amplification of distress and erosion of wellbeing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Describe how religio-spiritual factors affect overall health and the physical, mental-emotional, and social-relational dimensions of health and wellbeing (SHALOM)
- Discuss the ways in which religio-spiritual life is reciprocally affected by the other dimensions of health and wellness
- Cite research-based examples of associations between religio-spiritual health and overall health, wellness, or resilience.
Bio:
Dr. Zeno Charles-Marcel was born in Trinidad and Tobago and moved to the United States at age 13. He studied Physics and Physiology at McGill University and Zoology at Howard University, where he later completed his medical degree in 1980. He is board certified in internal medicine with an added qualification in geriatric medicine.
His career has included a broad range of experience- preventive medicine, critical care, hospital administration, community health, and medical research and education.
A sought-after public speaker and health educator through personal appearances and media, his research and academic interests are in the areas of Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine, Metabolic Syndrome, and Seventh-day Adventist health practices.
Dr. Charles-Marcel served in Mexico from 2002-2012 as dean of the medical school and health sciences at Montemorelos University.
He is currently the Vice-President for Medical Affairs at Wildwood Lifestyle Center and Hospital, and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Health and Healing. He holds academic appointments at both Montemorelos University and Loma Linda University. He is happily married to Anita, his lovely partner in ministry. They have three children.
Brock Arms DDS
Presentation Description:
Objectives:
- Identify strategies for incorporating spiritual care into a busy dental practice schedule.
- Discuss effective ways to reduce provider stress while increasing production.
- Discuss how to rediscover joy amidst the grind of a busy dental practice and how important that is to personal and patient success.
Bio:
Dr. Brock Arms is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Dr. Arms has practiced dentistry for 22 years. Currently he has a dental practice in Cadillac, Michigan. He has a passion for giving back through mission dentistry both locally & abroad. He and his wife Heidi live in the country, have horses and many other animals. They have been married for 14 years and have three children: Brockton(12), Weston(10) and Gabriele(5).
Wes Youngberg DrPH, MPH, CNS, FACLM
Presentation Description:
- Discuss the multiple underlying triggers of cognitive decline and the various tests that can properly evaluate each risk factor.
- Review the evidence-based lifestyle medicine protocols used to improve cognitive function in patients with MCI and early Alzheimer’s Disease.
- Apply the clinical principles associated with published case studies demonstrating beneficial outcomes in cognitive function.
- Expand their clinical intervention strategies for those with, or at risk to, cognitive decline to include Whole Person Care concepts that more fully utilize and integrate the role of emotions, socialization and spirituality.
Bio:
Dr. Youngberg has over 25 years of clinical experience empowering clients to use integrative lifestyle therapies to prevent, reverse, or improve diabetes heart disease, depression, and many other health conditions.
He’s the author of Goodbye Diabetes and Hello Healthy. Dr. Youngberg trained at Loma Linda University, earning a doctor of public health degree in clinical preventative care and a master of public health degree in clinical professor for the Loma Linda Universtity School of Medicine and Public Health. He is also a certified nutrition specialist and a founding director and fellow of the American College of Lyfestyle Medicine.
John Torquato MD
Presentation Description:
Objectives:
- Identify current challenges to partnering medical professionals with gospel ministers.
- Discuss clinical benefits of interdisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers working with chaplains and pastors.
- Demonstrate improved clinical outcomes when treatment focuses on physical, mental, and spiritual care.
- Explore solutions that successfully join medical missionary work with gospel work.
- Inspire participants to catch a vision of how God wants to touch
Bio:
Dr. Torquato is a graduate of LLU School of Medicine, practicing Family Medicine in Hayden, Idaho and Spokane Valley, Washington. His personal goal is to use medical ministry to complete the gospel commission. To that end, he has spent the last 17 years working in self-supporting medical offices with ministry as the primary focus. He believes in teamwork, working closely with pastors, local church members, and an amazing group of office staff. Together he and his team are honored to offer complete healing to their local community.
Dr. Torquato and his wife Cherie, have four children: Heather, Luke, Caleb and Carissa.
Joe Reeves
Presentation Description:
Objectives:
- Identify current challenges to partnering medical professionals with gospel ministers.
- Discuss clinical benefits of interdisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers working with chaplains and pastors.
- Demonstrate improved clinical outcomes when treatment focuses on physical, mental, and spiritual care.
- Explore solutions that successfully join medical missionary work with gospel work.
- Inspire participants to catch a vision of how God wants to touch
Bio:
Brian Schwartz MD
Presentation Description:
Objectives:
- Discuss the value and importance of praying with (for) patients
- Identify “do’s and don’ts” in clinically based prayer
- Demonstrate how to begin praying with patients
- Discuss how praying with patients can lead to improved clinical outcomes
Bio:
Dr. Brian Schwartz is an Interventional and Structural Heart Cardiologist and serves as Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Service Line at Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio.
Having been personally touched by the power of the gospel, Dr. Schwartz longed to make his medical work a healing ministry. His association with AMEN has helped him integrate prayer and Christian spirituality into his practice in a more intentional and natural way.
Dr. Schwartz served as AMEN president for 5 years and editor of the Medical Evangelist (AMEN’s Journal) for 10 years.
He and his wife, Lyndi, also a physician, have a passion for the gospel and ministry.
Mark Finley DD
Presentation Description:
Objectives:
- Discuss the value and importance of praying with (for) patients
- Identify “do’s and don’ts” in clinically based prayer
- Demonstrate how to begin praying with patients
- Discuss how praying with patients can lead to improved clinical outcomes
Bio:
Although semi-‘retired’, Pastor Mark Finley still serves as an assistant to the president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He is a renowned evangelist, having presented well over 200 evangelistic series around the world. Medical evangelism is near and dear to Finley’s heart. He began integrating stress-control seminars, smoking cessation, health expos, cooking schools and mini health talks into his evangelistic meetings early in his ministry. He continues to combine health and gospel ministry and routinely brings healthcare professionals as part of his team.
Pastor Finley and his wife Teenie, founded the Living Hope School of Evangelism in Haymarket, VA. They have three grown children and five grandchildren.
Zeno Charles-Marcel MD
Bio:
Dr. Zeno Charles-Marcel was born in Trinidad and Tobago and moved to the United States at age 13. He studied Physics and Physiology at McGill University and Zoology at Howard University, where he later completed his medical degree in 1980. He is board certified in internal medicine with an added qualification in geriatric medicine.
His career has included a broad range of experience- preventive medicine, critical care, hospital administration, community health, and medical research and education.
A sought-after public speaker and health educator through personal appearances and media, his research and academic interests are in the areas of Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine, Metabolic Syndrome, and Seventh-day Adventist health practices.
Dr. Charles-Marcel served in Mexico from 2002-2012 as dean of the medical school and health sciences at Montemorelos University.
He is currently the Vice-President for Medical Affairs at Wildwood Lifestyle Center and Hospital, and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Health and Healing. He holds academic appointments at both Montemorelos University and Loma Linda University. He is happily married to Anita, his lovely partner in ministry. They have three children.
Lyndi Schwartz MD
Presentation Description:
- Describe consensus views on nutrition
- Discuss what science suggests we should eat
- Discuss the relationship of nutrition to CV disease, Insulin resistance, cancer and obesity
- Based on the evidence presented, explain how food choices impact the Holy Spirit’s transforming power.
Bio:
Dr. Lyndi Schwartz is a graduate of Loma Linda University’s School of Medicine. She currently serves as the Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency at Kettering Medical Center. While she is a physician, her first love is theology. She teaches the Word every opportunity she gets including teaching a large Sabbath School class at her church in Centerville, Ohio. She is married to Dr. Brian Schwartz (for over 29 years). Together they are active in several supporting ministries and have spoken nationally and internationally on health and theology.
Rick Beckermeyer
Presentation Description:
Objectives:
- Describe the Faith that makes you whole and how a Provider’s faith impacts the success of their practice.
- Illustrate Faith in Disability
- Challenge participants to hang on to the Faith that won’t let you go
Bio:
David Turay MD
Presentation Description:
As to Cyrus of Persia was commissioned the sacred task of facilitating the return of the Jews to rebuild; so God has entrusted to heathens the lion’s share of caring for a disease stricken world. Despite major medical advances of the last century; this health system falls short of addressing the physical needs, let alone the spiritual needs of God’s children everywhere. What an opportunity this creates for God fearing Adventist Christians; blessed with knowledge of health and disease to offer something novel and refreshing. The ‘Living Christ’.
- Describe the inadequacies of the world’s system of providing health care (broken cisterns). The woman with the ‘issue’ spent twelve years (nearly a third of her life) in search of a cure. This is not only true in developing nations, but also in scientifically advance cultures.
- God does not allow anything to befall the world/his children without first thinking of a solution. Just like the plan of atonement for sins was put in place before the problem arose, so has God placed within our reach the solution to the world’s health challenges. There is indeed still a ‘balm in Gilead’. You and I have been called to introduce many a soul to the true healer.
- As the enemy deepens antagonism to religion in the minds of people, the Health Message emerges as the best avenue to reach the hearts of people with the GOOD NEWS of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Bio:
Dr. David Turay, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Loma Linda, CA and has over 21 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad De Montemorelos, Escuela De Medicina medical school in 1999. He is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center.
David Lowe MD
Presentation Description:
- Describe the importance of health ministry and the impact health education can have on patients and your local community.
- Demonstrate the increased effectiveness of health education and ministry when working with colleagues and building an interdisciplinary team.
- Discuss the health benefits of a plant-based diet.
- Inspire participants to minister to the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of their patients and the local community as a whole.
Bio:
Dr. Lowe has been practicing pediatrics for over 35 years. He is a facilitator for the Complete Health Improvement Project and has seen incredible results through his patients in that program. Founder of the WHOLE Conference in Camarillo, California, Dr. Lowe is passionate about educating people about the benefits of plant-based diets.
Arthur Wu DDS
Presentation Description:
Objectives:
- Illustrate how to incorporate community outreach such as AMEN Free Clinics into your dental practice and your church’s long-term strategic planning.
- Explore methods to optimize patient flow and manpower during community outreach projects (such as AMEN Free Clinics) event to maximize efficiency and a smooth operation.
- Discuss methods to provide continued care and stay connected with your target community following the event.
Bio:
Harvey Hahn MD, FACC
Presentation Description:
- Identify the scientific evidence behind intermittent fasting.
- Describe the various methods to implement intermittent fasting.
- Describe the interplay between intermittent fasting and diet, exercise, sleep, and fat burning.
- Discuss how fasting does not just involve food but can extend to anything you partake of – entertainment, books, movies, thoughts.
Bio:
Dr. Hahn, Director of the Cardiology Fellowship Training Program at Kettering Medical Center, lives in Dayton, OH. Hahn admits that, although he was born and raised a Seventh-day Adventist, only recently was he truly converted. Now he is committed to serving Christ in all aspects of his life.
Dr. Hahn became an AMEN member 2012 and currently serves on the Life and Health Network board.
Carlos Moretta DDS
Presentation Description:
Since March 2020, most health care providers are facing an abrupt change in work protocol. While most have adapted to Zoom and other video technologies in their respective professional settings, it is important to recognize the value of these systems beyond the scope of work. It is important to learn how best to maximize these technologies to connect with patients, create opportunities for better service and ministry, and maximize balance in daily living.
Objectives:
- Describe the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic on implementing whole person care.
- Discuss effective ways to use the internet and technology to engage patients in whole person care
- Challenge participants to use tools learned to continue to make ministry and whole person care a priority despite the challenges of today’s climate.
- Learn how video conferencing can help to nurture and grow one’s own spiritual life.
Bio:
Dr. Carlos Moretta completed his dental training at Loma Linda University in 2001. He worked briefly in private practice and served as a part-time faculty member at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry before completing post-graduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2009.
Dr. Moretta strongly believes in overseas mission work. In his first year of dental school alone, he went on eight missionary trips including trips to Mexico and Brazil. He is active in church ministry and is a mentor to many students, young dentists, and residents in the Loma Linda area. His wife Dafne is an internal medicine physician.
Dafne Moretta MD
Presentation Description:
Since March 2020, most health care providers are facing an abrupt change in work protocol. While most have adapted to Zoom and other video technologies in their respective professional settings, it is important to recognize the value of these systems beyond the scope of work. It is important to learn how best to maximize these technologies to connect with patients, create opportunities for better service and ministry, and maximize balance in daily living.
Objectives:
- Describe the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic on implementing whole person care.
- Discuss effective ways to use the internet and technology to engage patients in whole person care
- Challenge participants to use tools learned to continue to make ministry and whole person care a priority despite the challenges of today’s climate.
- Learn how video conferencing can help to nurture and grow one’s own spiritual life.
Bio:
Rachel Nelson MD
Presentation Description:
- Identify how to evaluate needs in the local community and how to collaborate with community initiatives already in place.
- Discuss ways children and youth can be mentored in community partnership
- Discuss some of the challenges and ways to meet them when using young people in community outreach initiatives.
Bio:
Drs. Eric and Rachel Nelson met studying for the MCAT, got married at LLU after their first year of medical school, and pursued surgery and pediatric careers respectively. After completing residencies at UC Davis, they relocated to Chattanooga, Tennessee where Eric completed a colorectal surgery fellowship. Both Eric and Rachel are Assistant Professors with University of Tennessee and enjoy training residents and fellows. They are both active in health ministry at South Bay SDA church along with their children, Amy (8) and Michael (6).
Eddie Ramirez MD
Bio:
Dr. Eddie Ramirez (@EddieRDMD) has a passion for researching and sharing the Adventist health message. He has published over 130 studies and lectured in 85 countries. He is a co-author of the 3rd edition of the textbook of Lifestyle Medicine of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and of the book ‘Rethink Food’.
Dr. Ramirez is married to Susan, a massage therapist, and they have three daughters, Talitha, Rebekah and Elizabeth with whom they enjoy traveling and spending time together.
Brian Schwartz MD
Presentation Description:
Live questions from 3ABN Audience:
Bio:
Dr. Brian Schwartz is an Interventional and Structural Heart Cardiologist and serves as Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Service Line at Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio.
Having been personally touched by the power of the gospel, Dr. Schwartz longed to make his medical work a healing ministry. His association with AMEN has helped him integrate prayer and Christian spirituality into his practice in a more intentional and natural way.
Dr. Schwartz served as AMEN president for 5 years and editor of the Medical Evangelist (AMEN’s Journal) for 10 years.
He and his wife, Lyndi, also a physician, have a passion for the gospel and ministry.
Mark Finley DD
Bio:
Although semi-‘retired’, Pastor Mark Finley still serves as an assistant to the president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He is a renowned evangelist, having presented well over 200 evangelistic series around the world. Medical evangelism is near and dear to Finley’s heart. He began integrating stress-control seminars, smoking cessation, health expos, cooking schools and mini health talks into his evangelistic meetings early in his ministry. He continues to combine health and gospel ministry and routinely brings healthcare professionals as part of his team.
Pastor Finley and his wife Teenie, founded the Living Hope School of Evangelism in Haymarket, VA. They have three grown children and five grandchildren.
Zeno Charles-Marcel MD
Bio:
Dr. Zeno Charles-Marcel was born in Trinidad and Tobago and moved to the United States at age 13. He studied Physics and Physiology at McGill University and Zoology at Howard University, where he later completed his medical degree in 1980. He is board certified in internal medicine with an added qualification in geriatric medicine.
His career has included a broad range of experience- preventive medicine, critical care, hospital administration, community health, and medical research and education.
A sought-after public speaker and health educator through personal appearances and media, his research and academic interests are in the areas of Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine, Metabolic Syndrome, and Seventh-day Adventist health practices.
Dr. Charles-Marcel served in Mexico from 2002-2012 as dean of the medical school and health sciences at Montemorelos University.
He is currently the Vice-President for Medical Affairs at Wildwood Lifestyle Center and Hospital, and Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Health and Healing. He holds academic appointments at both Montemorelos University and Loma Linda University. He is happily married to Anita, his lovely partner in ministry. They have three children.
Lyndi Schwartz MD
Bio:
Dr. Lyndi Schwartz is a graduate of Loma Linda University’s School of Medicine. She currently serves as the Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency at Kettering Medical Center. While she is a physician, her first love is theology. She teaches the Word every opportunity she gets including teaching a large Sabbath School class at her church in Centerville, Ohio. She is married to Dr. Brian Schwartz (for over 29 years). Together they are active in several supporting ministries and have spoken nationally and internationally on health and theology.
Andi Hunsaker MD
Presentation Description:
We as SDA Christians must look at all people to whom we are introduced as souls for whom Christ died and not as someone else’s charge. Pastor Mark Finley introduced Giorgia Maghelli and her mother Mary to a small group of us who were with him in Ireland in September of 2014. The result of that introduction is one of the grace, mercy, and providence of God. We are reminded of two texts: “And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.” John 10:16. and “The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the fire?” Zechariah 3:2. In this session, you will hear the testimony of one of this brand plucked from the fire.
Bio:
Andi Hunsaker is a physician practicing medicine in Boston. She is married to her physician husband and together lead a Sabbath School class in their local church. Her passion is seeing souls won for Jesus. Andi serves as the General VP for ASI.
Glorgia Maghelli
Presentation Description:
We as SDA Christians must look at all people to whom we are introduced as souls for whom Christ died and not as someone else’s charge. Pastor Mark Finley introduced Giorgia Maghelli and her mother Mary to a small group of us who were with him in Ireland in September of 2014. The result of that introduction is one of the grace, mercy, and providence of God. We are reminded of two texts: “And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.” John 10:16. and “The Lord rebuke you, Satan! The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not a brand plucked from the fire?” Zechariah 3:2. In this session, you will hear the testimony of one of this brand plucked from the fire.
Bio:
Kameron DeVasher
Presentation Description:
Many are hesitant to share their faith out of a fear they’ll say something wrong. Does God hold us responsible for those who refuse the Gospel invitation? Is it possible that in waiting for the “perfect situation,” we miss opportunities the Lord brings before us? You’ll be encouraged to know what the Bible reveals about our role—and the role of the Holy Spirit—in witnessing for Christ!
Bio:
Harvey Hahn MD, FACC
Presentation Description:
Describe the faith building experience it was to go through a wrongful death lawsuit with my friend and with God.
Bio:
Dr. Hahn, Director of the Cardiology Fellowship Training Program at Kettering Medical Center, lives in Dayton, OH. Hahn admits that, although he was born and raised a Seventh-day Adventist, only recently was he truly converted. Now he is committed to serving Christ in all aspects of his life.
Dr. Hahn became an AMEN member 2012 and currently serves on the Life and Health Network board.
Ted N.C. Wilson
Bio:
Ted N. C. Wilson was elected as president during the 59th General Conference Session in Atlanta, Georgia. Wilson was reelected to the office of president at the 60th General Conference Session on July 3, 2015, at the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in San Antonio, Texas. During this term Wilson’s office was responsible for the initiation of such programs as ‘Mission to Cities’ which focuses outreach on large metro areas.
Milan Moskala
Bio:
Brian Schwartz MD
Bio:
Dr. Brian Schwartz is an Interventional and Structural Heart Cardiologist and serves as Medical Director of the Heart and Vascular Service Line at Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio.
Having been personally touched by the power of the gospel, Dr. Schwartz longed to make his medical work a healing ministry. His association with AMEN has helped him integrate prayer and Christian spirituality into his practice in a more intentional and natural way.
Dr. Schwartz served as AMEN president for 5 years and editor of the Medical Evangelist (AMEN’s Journal) for 10 years.
He and his wife, Lyndi, also a physician, have a passion for the gospel and ministry.
Mark Finley DD
Bio:
Although semi-‘retired’, Pastor Mark Finley still serves as an assistant to the president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He is a renowned evangelist, having presented well over 200 evangelistic series around the world. Medical evangelism is near and dear to Finley’s heart. He began integrating stress-control seminars, smoking cessation, health expos, cooking schools and mini health talks into his evangelistic meetings early in his ministry. He continues to combine health and gospel ministry and routinely brings healthcare professionals as part of his team.
Pastor Finley and his wife Teenie, founded the Living Hope School of Evangelism in Haymarket, VA. They have three grown children and five grandchildren.
Todd Guthrie MD, PC
Bio:
Dr. Todd Guthrie is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, practicing in Mt. Shasta, California. Dr. Guthrie sees AMEN as a catalyst to further facilitate the bringing together of the everlasting gospel of Revelation 14:6–12 and the Adventist health message. He firmly believes that medical missionary evangelism will open hearts in preparation for and in conjunction with the outpouring of God’s Spirit in the final days of earth’s history. Dr. Guthrie, his wife, Patti, and their four children have been involved for years in ministry in their local church and abroad.
Harvey Hahn MD, FACC
Bio:
Dr. Hahn, Director of the Cardiology Fellowship Training Program at Kettering Medical Center, lives in Dayton, OH. Hahn admits that, although he was born and raised a Seventh-day Adventist, only recently was he truly converted. Now he is committed to serving Christ in all aspects of his life.
Dr. Hahn became an AMEN member 2012 and currently serves on the Life and Health Network board.
Elizabeth Chung MD
Bio:
Elizabeth Chung is a Board certified OB/GYN who works in a private group practice in Mansfield, Ohio. She completed her dual degree in medicine and law from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and her OB/GYN Residency from Wright State University in Dayton, OH. She also earned a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
Growing up in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Dr. Chung dreamed of serving as a physician sharing God’s love in a tangible and practical way that transforms lives. She feels very blessed to be part of God’s work in AMEN and very much looks forward to the Day when there will be no more death, mourning, crying, and pain.
Mark Finley DD
Bio:
Although semi-‘retired’, Pastor Mark Finley still serves as an assistant to the president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He is a renowned evangelist, having presented well over 200 evangelistic series around the world. Medical evangelism is near and dear to Finley’s heart. He began integrating stress-control seminars, smoking cessation, health expos, cooking schools and mini health talks into his evangelistic meetings early in his ministry. He continues to combine health and gospel ministry and routinely brings healthcare professionals as part of his team.
Pastor Finley and his wife Teenie, founded the Living Hope School of Evangelism in Haymarket, VA. They have three grown children and five grandchildren.
Roger Seheult MD
Presentation Description:
COVID-19 has been a pandemic for the last 7 months. What has the science told us up to this point? What are the proven treatments as they stand today? What are the emerging treatments? Join us as we discuss the science behind the scourge. It is appearing that the immune system is key early on in fighting COVID. What have we learned about how the virus suppresses our immune system and how can we learn from this to gain an advantage in the fight? The evidence might surprise you.
- Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 in how it affects the human body
- Discuss the latest information and tools for treating COVID-19
- Discuss the ongoing interventions that have promise and are currently being studied
- Challenge participants to combine the tools learned with a spiritual emphasis in communicating with patients.
Bio:
Dr. Seheult is currently an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the School of Medicine and Allied Health at Loma Linda University. The recipient of numerous teaching awards, Dr. Seheult is a preceptor for physician assistants and medical students and was the Medical Director for the Physician Assistant Sciences Program at Loma Linda University, the Medical Director for a sleep lab, and the Medical Director for the Crafton Hills College Respiratory Care Program.
Roger’s current practice is in Banning California where he is a pulmonologist and sleep physician at Beaver Medical Group. He was formerly the Director for Intensive Care Services at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital. He lectures routinely across the country at conferences and for medical, PA, and RT societies.
Roger is certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
He is also the co-founder of MedCram an online medical educational company. His passion is “demystifying” medical concepts to students and studying the Bible.
Kelly Kinsley MD
Bio:
Dr. Kinsley practices Dermatology at North Pacific Dermatology. He and his wife Beverly live in McKinleyville, CA. The couple has twins, Micah and Anya, who are attending their first year of college at Southern Adventist University.