Medicine and Ministry Conference 2012
Conference on Medicine and Ministry of the Whole Person
In 1970, the founders of Medicine and Ministry accepted an invitation to attend a fantastic seminar in Majorca, Spain, on "The Adventure of Creative Living." The popular speaker at this unique occasion, sponsored by Faith at Work and Word Inc., was the esteemed Dr. Paul Tournier, a Swiss physician-counselor and author of more than 30 books. He was also the founder of the annual European conference for physicians known as "Médicine de la Personne."
While still at the conference, Dr. Dick Sosnowski and his wife, Elizabeth, and The Rev. George Kinnamon and his wife, Pat, talked about having a similar program in America. They felt strongly, however, that ministers and spouses should be included. Inspired by Dr. Tournier's presentation on "the whole person concept," they were compelled to share these insights with their friends and colleagues back home.
In no time, they met with one of those good friends, Dr. Norman Boyer (a psychiatrist) and his wife, Carolyn, in Tryon, N.C. The three couples then met again in the summer of 1970 for a brainstorming session on their ideas. "It was too good to let slip away," they agreed, but just to be certain, both the Sosnowskis and the Boyers decided to attend Dr. Tournier's summer European conference. They came home fired up and ready to design specific ways to introduce Dr. Tournier's "whole person" concepts to the people of America.
That fall they created a plan for The Conference of Medicine and Ministry of the Whole Person, which would include both doctors and ministers. The conference goal would be to encourage and facilitate creative dialogue between the two disciplines so that each could be more effective in their respective roles. The first conference was held in November 1971 at Kanuga, the Episcopal Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC and has continued to the present day.
Our list of keynote speakers is most impressive. Such notables as Reuel Howe, Paul Brand, Keith Miller, Lloyd Ogilvie, Norman Shealy, Michael Mayne, Harold Koenig, Bennet Sims, Gerald May, and many other wonderful individuals have shared their insights about "Medicine and Ministry of the Whole Person" with us. Members of the European conference have visited with us and many of the M&M conference participants have attended the European sessions. A large number of our participants return to M&M every year to get re-energized.
Dr. Tournier twice cam to our meeting before his death. We believe he remains present in spirit each time we meet. We honor his many declarations of truth by displaying his books and photos, as well as sharing his meaningful messages verbally. We do not consider him our Founder, or "Truth Guru," but we do honor him as a MODEL "whole person" and a dynamic professional who impacted significantly on thousands of friends and colleagues.
Dr. Tournier was a native of Geneva, Switzerland, where he, his wife Nellie, and their two sons spent their whole lives. This conference is a tribute to him, his great work, and the life-enhancing influence he has had on so many.
The Medicine and Ministry Conference is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, registered in the State of South Carolina. Contributions and grants received by Medicine and Ministry are used for financial aid and scholarships for seminary and medical students, young physicians, ministers, and their spouses.
Brief History
Founders
Dr. Norman Boyer (deceased)
Winston-Salem, NC
Dr. J. Richard and Elizabeth Sosnowski
Wadmalaw Island, SC
843-559-5442
Rev. George W. and Pat Kinnamon
Summerville, SC
843-873-1960
Past Conference Topics and Speakers
2011
Dr. Christina PulchalskiThe Healing Relationship: Encountering the Sacred in Other and Self
Dr. Christina PulchalskiThe Healing Relationship: Encountering the Sacred in Other and Self 2010The Very Rev. Alan JonesThe Human Prospect: Recovery of the Sacred in Trying Times
The Very Rev. Alan JonesThe Human Prospect: Recovery of the Sacred in Trying Times 2009 Lord George Carey Health, Healing, and Human Flourishing
2008 Drs. Angelo & Erin L. Biviano Healing and Sacrifice: Creating Community, Counting the Cost
Healing and Sacrifice: Creating Community, Counting the Cost 2007Father Richard Rohr Healing, Contemplation, and Consciousness
Father Richard Rohr Healing, Contemplation, and Consciousness 2006Dr. Margaret MohrmannIntegrity, Vocation, and the Stories We Tell
Dr. Margaret MohrmannIntegrity, Vocation, and the Stories We Tell 2005Dr. Norman Shealy A More Holistic Paradigm for Medicine in the 21st Century
Dr. Norman Shealy A More Holistic Paradigm for Medicine in the 21st Century 2004The Rev. Dr. Lloyd Oglivie Perspectives for the Future of Our World
The Rev. Dr. Lloyd Oglivie Perspectives for the Future of Our World 2003The Very Rev. Harry Pritchett, JrThe Ministry of Restoration: Prayer, Community, and Mission
The Very Rev. Harry Pritchett, JrThe Ministry of Restoration: Prayer, Community, and Mission2002Dr. Jim Graham The Healing of the Whole Person from Addiction
Dr. Jim Graham The Healing of the Whole Person from Addiction 2001Rev. Peter Gorday The Empathic Healer
Rev. Peter Gorday The Empathic Healer 2000The Rt. Rev. Michael Mayne My Own Journey Into Wholeness
The Rt. Rev. Michael Mayne My Own Journey Into Wholeness 1999Conference ParticipantsShared Ministry in Healing
Conference ParticipantsShared Ministry in Healing 1998Keith Miller The Secret Life of the Soul
Keith Miller The Secret Life of the Soul 1997Rev. Dr. Keith ParkerJung and Christianity
Rev. Dr. Keith ParkerJung and Christianity 1996Dr. Harold Koenig Is Religion Good for Your Health?
Dr. Harold Koenig Is Religion Good for Your Health? 1995Rev. Robert Huff The Road to Happiness
Rev. Robert Huff The Road to Happiness 1994Dr. Mary Faith Marshall & Rev. Dr. Wanda Neely Ethical Decision Making for Clergy and Physicians
Dr. Mary Faith Marshall & Rev. Dr. Wanda Neely Ethical Decision Making for Clergy and Physicians 1993Drs. Paul & Margaret Brand The Laws of Healing
Drs. Paul & Margaret Brand The Laws of Healing 1992The Rt. Rev. William Frey & Barbara Frey The Healing Power of the Family of God
The Rt. Rev. William Frey & Barbara Frey The Healing Power of the Family of God 1991Dr. Margaret MohrmannTheological Ethics and the Practice of Ministry and Medicine
Dr. Margaret MohrmannTheological Ethics and the Practice of Ministry and Medicine 1990Dr. Gerald May Addiction and Grace
Dr. Gerald May Addiction and Grace 1989The Rt. Rev. Bennett Sims The Power of Servanthood in Medicine and Ministry
The Rt. Rev. Bennett Sims The Power of Servanthood in Medicine and Ministry 1988Dr. Carol Graf, Dr. Don Neblett, & Rev. Robert Haden Healing Mind, Soul, and Body: Pathways to Wholeness
Dr. Carol Graf, Dr. Don Neblett, & Rev. Robert Haden Healing Mind, Soul, and Body: Pathways to Wholeness 1987Dr. Paul Brand Self-Image in Relation to Wholeness
Dr. Paul Brand Self-Image in Relation to Wholeness 1986Dr. Margaret Mohrmann, Rev. Richard Belser, Dr. William Rambo, Rev. Gray Temple, Dr. Ben Harnik, Rev. George Kinnamon
Dr. Margaret Mohrmann, Rev. Richard Belser, Dr. William Rambo, Rev. Gray Temple, Dr. Ben Harnik, Rev. George Kinnamon Prayer, Healing and Wholeness
1985Dr. Quentin Hyder Loneliness and Rejection
Dr. Quentin Hyder Loneliness and Rejection 1984Rev. Dr. Richard Foster & Dr. Paul Tournier Discipline and Discipleship
Rev. Dr. Richard Foster & Dr. Paul Tournier Discipline and Discipleship 1983Dr. Basil JacksonGuilt and Grace
Dr. Basil JacksonGuilt and Grace 1982Rev. Robert HuffThe Family
Rev. Robert HuffThe Family 1981Rev. Dr. Jerome Dollard & Dr. Kevin Soden Stress
Rev. Dr. Jerome Dollard & Dr. Kevin Soden Stress 1980Dr. Paul BrandPain
Dr. Paul BrandPain 1979Dr. Carol Graf, Dr. Richard Sosnowski, Rev. Gray Temple & Jean TempleSexuality and the Whole Person
Dr. Carol Graf, Dr. Richard Sosnowski, Rev. Gray Temple & Jean TempleSexuality and the Whole Person1978Rev. Dr. Dennis CampbellEthical Considerations
Rev. Dr. Dennis CampbellEthical Considerations Dr. Paul Tournier also addressed the conference.
1977Rev. Forrest Mobley Dimensions of Healing
Rev. Forrest Mobley Dimensions of Healing1976 Rev. Granger WestbergThe Person of the Person Practicing Medicine and Ministry of the Whole Person
The Person of the Person Practicing Medicine and Ministry of the Whole Person 1975Rev. Dr. L.D. Johnson Death and Dying
Rev. Dr. L.D. Johnson Death and Dying 1974Rev. Dr. Reuel Howe Communication
Rev. Dr. Reuel Howe Communication 1973Drs. Gary Collins & Milton Kepler Healing of Persons
Drs. Gary Collins & Milton Kepler Healing of Persons1971Dr. Ben HarnikConference on the Medicine and Ministry of the Whole Person
Dr. Ben HarnikConference on the Medicine and Ministry of the Whole Person 
(Left to Right) Dr. Ben Harnik, Dr. Dick Sosnowski, Dr. Norm Boyer (standing), Dr. Carol Graf.
