Faith grows in seasons of uncertainty

God used a season of uncertainty to grow Brendon and Nina’s faith. It was through some of the stormiest days of their infant daughter’s medical crisis that Nina most felt His presence. It’s also a time fellow Samaritan members came alongside them to help ease their burdens through prayer, encouragement, and financial support for their medical bills.

Brendon and Nina joined Samaritan Ministries in 2018. Two years later their daughter was born, and the first 10 days were beautiful and exhausting – everything you’d expect as a new parent. Then the unexpected happened, their daughter’s oxygen levels dropped, and she was life-flighted from their local hospital to a larger hospital 70 miles away. Brendon was in shock.

Because they were Samaritan members when she was born, they already knew that they weren’t restricted by a provider network, but Brendon was concerned about how they were going to pay for her care. He called Samaritan Ministries, and that concern was put to ease when he heard that her medical bills would be shared with fellow members.

“It was super encouraging to just see the financial provision of God through shares of other members. But especially seeing specific prayers for our daughter, from people across the country like, just meant so much. Just to know that we weren't in this alone.”

Two and half years later River is healthy and thriving. Nina and Brendon remember how family, friends, and the Samaritan community surrounded them with love throughout a scary season of their lives. A season where Nina learned, “If you don’t have hope, borrow hope. If you don’t have faith, borrow faith. If you don’t have joy, borrow joy.”

Health care sharing with Samaritan Ministries

Samaritan Ministries is a community of Christians paying one another’s medical bills. It’s not insurance; it’s assurance that you’re part of a health care sharing community where members care for one another spiritually and financially when a medical need arises. It’s a Biblical way to meet your health care needs. Download a comparison chart to see how Samaritan Ministries compares to other health care sharing ministries. 

3 reasons to join

1. No networks. You’re in control of your family’s health care. Choose the doctors and hospitals that are right for you, and have a say in the treatments you receive.
2. Christian community. When you have a medical need, fellow members send money directly to you to help you pay your medical bills. And you’ll do the same for them, all while praying for and encouraging one another.
3. Affordable. There’s a sharing program that could fit your budget. An easy-to-use cost calculator will help you determine your monthly cost.

When the Body of Christ comes together to pray, encourage, and provide for one another, burdens are lifted, and God is glorified. This applies to all areas of life, including health care. Come join us today! We look forward to welcoming you to the Samaritan community.