The Christian Health Care Newsletter is effective because it is founded on certain Biblical principles:


  • God is the ultimate Source of provision for every need encountered by the Christian. Even when help comes through a person, it ultimately comes from God.
  • A medical need cannot be met with money alone. Prayer and encouragement are also needed.
  • It is the responsibility of those within the Body of Christ to allow themselves to be used of God to help in meeting the needs of other Christians.
  • The local church is the first line of defense for meeting the needs of Christians. Samaritan Ministries is intended to support and supplement the work of the local body. Serious attention is given to avoid undermining or replacing what should be done locally. We also depend on the leadership of the local church to provide accountability for those in their care.