TRANSFORMINGlives
REPORT 2025
Advocacy Serving Equipping Community
Bringing the hope and healing of Christ to the world
United by our Christian faith and a shared commitment to healthcare, Christian Medical & Dental Associations (CMDA) stands as a vibrant movement of Christ-followers in healthcare dedicated to seeing lives transformed, influencing our profession and advancing the hope of Christ in every corner of the world. Together, we embody the calling to serve with excellence, compassion and conviction, bearing witness to God’s love at the heart of healthcare.
It is truly inspiring to witness how God is working through this community of Christian healthcare professionals, encouraging and supporting one another as they face challenging ethical, moral and cultural questions. As we celebrate 94 years in ministry, we continue to build the C-A-S-E for CMDA with 40+ ministries in the arenas of Community, Advocacy, Service and Equipping, and we depend upon guidance from the Holy Spirit as well as His power for accomplishing His purposes.
On the following pages, you will discover how your CMDA community is living out our mission to educate, encourage and equip Christian healthcare professionals to glorify God. We are inspired by countless stories about the numerous ways individuals are mentoring the next generation of Christian healthcare professionals, serving with excellence and compassion, caring for all people and advocating for biblical principles that shape healthcare both within the church and throughout the world. Together, we are part of a movement that brings hope and healing, guided by faith and unwavering dedication.
This Annual Report reflects the countless ways God’s favor has touched CMDA. Guided by His hand, we saw remarkable progress and deep spiritual renewal, and your involvement had a genuine impact on the lives within our community.
through healthcare professionals.
Mike Chupp, MD, FACS Chief Executive Officer
CMDA
Omari Hodge, MD President
CMDA Board of Trustees
Where students and healthcare professionals live out
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit...” (John 15:16, NIV).
• Campus & Community Ministries
• Dental Ministries
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
• Missionaries
• Resident/Fellow Groups
• Side By Side
• Specialty Sections
• State Representatives
• Women Physicians & Dentists in Christ
the character of Christ
378 campus chapters
245 students, residents and fellows attended the 2025 CMDA National Convention
98 Side By Side chapters
57 community chapters
“ God’s calling for me to enter dentistry was used to TRANSFORM me into becoming a disciple maker... ”
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES CONTINUED
...God allowed me the privilege of praying over three pregnant patients who I saw. Two of them were in tears afterwerd and said they were so grateful and shocked that a doctor would take the time to pray with them. I then had a chance to share that I was just a doctor, but ultimately Jesus, the Great Physician, is the one who all of us need. I find now more than ever lessons I’ve learned from CMDA are helping me care for my patients as Christ wants me to...
“Being part of CMDA has reminded me that I’m not alone in this journey— both academically and spiritually. It’s also encouraging to see so many other believers on campus navigating the same challenges, grounded in the same faith.”
“CMDA has been a refuge to have intimate fellowship with God and fellow believers during the hardships of medical school.”
ADVOCACY MINISTRIES
• Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine
• American Academy of Medical Ethics
• Commission on Human Trafficking
• Ethics Committee
• Federal and State Legal Support
• Federal and State Public Policy Efforts
• Freedom2Care.org Resources
• Standing Strong Curriculum
• Voice of CMDA Media Training
Dr. Mike Chupp giving testimony on the Medical Ethics Defense Act, a conscience protection bill, at the state capitol in Nashville at the Tennessee State Capitol. He was joined by CMDA member Dr. Jonathan Shaw (middle) and Alliance Defending Freedom General Counsel Greg Chafuen.
Director of Federal Public Policy Nicole D. Hayes, MPA (right), with Dr. Susan Ashton-Lazaroae at the U.S. Supreme Court for the oral argument and rally for the U.S. v. Skrmetti case.
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed” (Proverbs 31:8, NLT).
Dedicated to
1057 listens to The Voice of Advocacy podcast
65 engagements on federal and state bills
43 media interviews completed
12 members trained as media experts
The Medical Ethics Defense Act hearing in Nashville, Tennessee.
From left, Dr. Mike Chupp, CMDA Member Dr. Candi Overholt, Tennessee State Representative Dr. Bryan Terry and Alliance Defending Freedom General Counsel Greg Chafuen. 9 Amicus Briefs
Director of Federal Public Policy
Nicole D. Hayes, MPA (right), with Alliance Defending Freedom State Government Relations Director Tonya Shellnutt at Senate Values Action Team meeting on Capitol Hill.
ADVOCACY MINISTRIES CONTINUED
CMDA met with Tennessee State Representative Jeremy Faison to discuss the significance of conscience protections to ethical healthcare professionals and other pro-life measures.
From left, Alliance Defending Freedom General Counsel Greg Chafuen,
CMDA CEO Dr. Mike Chupp, CMDA Member Dr. Candi Overholt, Tennessee State Representative Jeremy Faison, CMDA Director of State Public Policy
J.C. Bicek and Alliance Defending Freedom State Government Relations Manager Matt Lorimer
OUR CORE PRIORITIES
Beginning of Life
We believe that life begins at fertilization and an unborn child deserves all the rights set forth in the Constitution, including the right to life.
End of Life
We believe the role of the physician is to affirm life, to relieve suffering and pain, and to give compassionate, competent care as long as the patient lives.
Gender Issues
We strive to protect minors struggling with gender dysphoria by helping to enact legislation that prohibits healthcare professionals from performing gender transition procedures on minors.
Conscience Freedoms
We affirm that Christian healthcare professionals should encourage colleagues, institutions and governments to respect conscience freedoms and to establish and defend policies that accommodate and protect clinicians who exercise them.
SERVICE MINISTRIES
Providing healthcare
• Center for Advancing Healthcare Missions
• Continuing Education for Overseas Healthcare Professionals
• Dental Residency [+]
• Domestic Missions
• Global Health Outreach
• Medical Education International
“Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.Tell everyone about the amazing things he does” (Psalm 96:3, NLT).
while spreading the gospel around the world
35,818 patients treated
3,109 professions of faith
878 volunteers
41 ministry partners trained
292 water filters distributed
62 mission teams
28 countries served
SERVICE MINISTRIES
“...We treated 965 patients, issued over 400 prescriptions, handed out 514 pairs of glasses and provided dental care to more than 80 individuals. 51 individuals came to know Christ that week...This trip reminded me why I chose medicine—to meet people where they are, to listen and to help however I can...”
“...I have a better grasp of God’s love, hope in the medical field, new friendships, a stronger faith and much much more. The Lord is lovely and faithful and He is on the move...”
... Dr. Jim Smith and I spent the day teaching topics from the American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course. We taught about the initial management of severely injured patients. And it just so happened, the very next day a severely injured patient had to be transferred from another island to the hospital we were at...
God was able to use this very unfortunate event to help us train and encourage the local medical team on the ATLS approach in this situation. This turned out to be an extremely helpful and practical teaching experience. It also gave us credibility as medical teachers and, more importantly, credibility to teach on topics of faith...
-Dr. Andy Oishi, International CMDA Representative and Medical Education International Team Member and Dr. Jim Smith, Veteran Medical Education Team Leader and Advisory Council Chairman Emeritus
Equipping our healthcare professionals and students to
• Biblical Tours
• Continuing Education
• Events: CMDA National Convention, Great Commission Dental Conference, Remedy, Women Physicians & Dentists in Christ Annual Conference
• Faith Prescriptions
• Life & Health Resources
• Life and Leadership Coaching
• Marriage Enrichment Commission
• Medical Malpractice Ministry
• Member Experience
• Placement Services
• Podcasts
• Publications
• Stewardship
• Mentoring and Discipleship Commission/Academy
EQUIPPING MINISTRIES
“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts”
(Colossians 3:16, NLT).
effectively serve the Lord
13,000 benefitted from CMDA Today magazine
2,176 continuing education hours awarded
1,057 attended the 2025 CMDA National Convention
308 courses available in the CMDA Learning Center
296 new Lifetime Members
1,705 new members
185 traveled on international biblical tours
52 episodes of Faith in Healthcare recorded and released
EQUIPPING MINISTRIES CONTINUED
-CMDA Lifetime Member Eric Stader, MD
This was my first time to attend the CMDA National Convention. I have long wanted to come but have had limited opportunity to do so. For many years I have been involved in the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians and, through the course of leadership positions there, have attended the AAFP Congress of Delegates the last several years. The main stage and audience for that event is similar in size to the CMDA National Convention. The stage management, transitions, video quality, speaker quality and overall presentation at the CMDA National Convention was every bit as good and better than what I see at AAFP meetings, despite the fact they have a bigger budget and membership by an order of magnitude. All that to say; very well done. My WAFP/AAFP commitments have faded, and I am looking forward to much more engagement with CMDA. It is a high-quality organization with capable leaders and staff, plus clear focus of mission and purpose. I am signed up for next year and will work with others to serve with CMDA in the meantime.
“It’s the best of both worlds: the worship for my faith and the science for providing the best care for my patients.”
“This was the best convention I’ve attended. I came with my employer and was overwhelmed with how friendly everyone was. This does not happen at other work conventions I attend. My favorite part was without a doubt the worship. Having group worship is just the best, and I wish it could be at every convention I attend.”
“This was my first CMDA National Convention and it was an unforgettable experience! Connecting with like-minded individuals who share my passions and goals was truly inspiring. I effortlessly made meaningful connections, and the breakout and plenary sessions, as well as the worship sessions, were phenomenal. The games night, worship night with students and residents and the specialty dinners were highlights, especially meeting renowned doctors in medicine. I’m also grateful for the registration scholarship, which made attendance possible. I’m already counting down to next year’s event!”
ANNUAL FUND GOAL $3,893,440
With great enthusiasm, CMDA announced an ambitious annual fund goal of $3,893,440 for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026).
Reaching this goal will empower CMDA to educate, encourage and equip Christian healthcare professionals to honor God through their calling in healthcare.
The generous contributions from supporters make it possible for CMDA to continue its vital presence on healthcare campuses, engage in global missions and serve as advocates on important ethical and bioethical issues at both state and federal levels.
Without strong support for the Annual Fund, the work of your CMDA would not have the impact we all desire of seeing lives transformed for Christ.
Here are ways your gift can help the CMDA ministry...
Community Advocacy
$25,000 empower outreach efforts for the regional and area ministries
$10,000 provide annual training to regional, area and local ministry leaders
$5,000 start and strengthen community ministry chapters
$2,500 provide new student welcome kits for campus chapters
$1,500 equip regional directors for impactful ministry engagement by providing resources for travel
$25,000 advance the work at state and federal levels
$10,000 provide software subscriptions used to track healthcare legislation at state and federal levels
$5,000 provide training curriculum on critical bioethical issues
$2,500 advance ministry initiatives through travel for meetings with government and ministry partners
$1,500 develop and share messages that educate and motivate action on key healthcare and ethical issues
Service Equipping
$25,000 expand healthcare mission ministries
$10,000 provide conference speakers to inspire the next generation in healthcare missions
$5,000 empower global missions by providing credentialing, insurances, translators and transportation
$2,500 provide equipment and supplies for a healthcare mission team
$1,500 advance public health efforts on mission trips through the provision of clean water kits
$25,000 produce ministry websites, promotional videos, curriculum development, podcasts and more.
$10,000 provide continuing education and other quality educational content through the CMDA Learning Center
$5,000 produce CMDA’s premier weekly podcast, Faith in Healthcare
$2,500 support the administrative workforce of CMDA (HR, Accounting, Stewardship, Comm., etc.)
$1,500 provide software to produce our award-winning journal, CMDA Today
FINANCIALS 2025
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