I have been the faculty advisor of Cornell Global Medical Mission Alliance since 2019. It has been a privilege to support students who are dedicated to fulfilling the to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ both locally and abroad. After living in India and the US for many years, I have become more attuned to the unique fulfillment of the Great Commission of Jesus Christ in different parts of the world. While I feel that the Lord has personally called me to focus on Matthew 28:20 “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you…” (ESV), I am called to encourage and support others who fulfill the other parts of the Great Commission specified in Matthew 28:19 “Go ..and make disciples of all nations…”

Major: Human Biology, Health, & Society

Hometown: Ithaca, NY

“GMMA is not only a chance to grow a heart for the nations and God’s kingdom, but also an opportunity for accountability with brothers and sisters in Christ. As Christians we’re called to live missional lives even if we aren’t overseas missionaries. I’m thankful that I can grow with peers and mentors in GMMA who encourage me to persevere even when times are rough. It’s so easy to be self-centered, but God reminds me again and again to look to him and surrender everything to his better, bigger picture. I pray that God would continue to grow me in humility, servitude, and love for him and his people. I pray for the souls of the unreached and the lost. I pray that God would send his people to preach to them so that they would hear and believe in the amazing Gospel.“

Major: Biology

Hometown: Minnesota

“To me, GMMA is a family of believers seeking to respond to Christ’s calling with their whole lives. Serving with GMMA has given me the conviction to let God’s love consume my career aspirations and relationships. While I’ve always wanted to study medicine, GMMA challenges me to be a physician the way Jesus is, not just of physical bodies but of hearts that are desperately sick and in need. Christ calls us to greater healing, and as we become equipped with the Word I hope our chapter will become a bright light to our campus that breathes life into those who need it. Working with the mentors and spending time in fellowship made me realize how GMMA is also a sign of the Lord’s faithfulness in my life, as He lovingly shepherds me through my college experience. I am excited to see how the Lord uses everyone’s unique talents to glorify His name!”

Major: Global & Public Health Sciences

Hometown: Maryland

“GMMA is wonderful opportunity for accountability with my brothers and sisters. I’ve always been timid with sharing my faith, but I’ve seen God’s grace and have seen the blessings that come with following his call. I want to share to others what God’s love means to me. Hearing from different mentors and partaking in various fellowships made me realize that we are called to be vessels of the Lord, and I think GMMA is a great way to inspire others to grow in Christ. I pray that I continue to have the spiritual desire in serving our Lord and spreading his message. Ultimately, GMMA is a community where I feel that I can grow in faith and spread love to my brothers and sisters.“

Major: Information Science, Systems, and Technology

Hometown: Queens, NY

“I love how open and welcoming GMMA is to everyone, and we’re all rooted in the same goal of spreading the hope of the gospel! I am so encouraged every time I’m with this community and the urgency I’m reminded of to live everyday in a missional mindset!”