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<\/a>Dr Peter Landless, Director of the Health Ministries Department at Adventist World Church headquarters stated, \u201cIt is important that we are never unethical when we share health intervention with people who are vulnerable.\u201d He noted the danger, that some people might feel obliged to agree with the physician, because they worry that the care might deteriorate if they do not agree.<\/p>\n
Landless stressed that as Adventist health professionals we serve the people we meet with no strings attached. \u201cWe do what we do, because it is the right thing to do and because Jesus has told us to do it,\u201d he reminded the congress participants.<\/p>\n
The Norwegian Union President, Pastor Reidar Kvinge, was delighted to see the association formed, noting that it will certainly enhance the image and visibility of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Norway.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am really grateful for the dedication of the highly qualified health professionals in our church,\u201d he stated. \u201cThe new association will undoubtedly help us to become more focused and efficient in serving our local communities. We want to make a difference to the people of Norway.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr David Williams, a professor in the School of Public Health at Harvard University, was one of the presenters at the congress. In one of his lectures, he spoke about research on the consequences of early childhood experiences impacting health later in life.<\/p>\n
Dr Williams also noted the positive effects of good childhood experiences. \u201cTo be loved and cared for is associated with improved biological functioning, even forty to sixty years later.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr Torben Bergland, Director of the Health Ministries department of the church in the Trans-European region, was very pleased with the outcomes of the congress.<\/p>\n \u201cWe wanted to rekindle the passion for health ministry among health professionals, pastors and others, and inspire them to engage in it with enthusiasm. Health ministry should be guided by evidence-based research and practices, the Bible and the insights of church co-founder, Ellen White.\u201d He added, \u201cWe are taking a comprehensive perspective that encompasses much more than just diet. What we as Adventists offer members and the public, must be balanced and make life richer.\u201d<\/p>\n Pastor Vidar Hovden said the congress had been one of the most inspiring Adventist events he had attended. He particularly noted with gratitude how many young adults had been playing key roles in the congress. [ted<\/em>NEWS]<\/p>\n video<\/a><\/p>\n More images from the Health Congress on ADAMS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a>
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