In a nationwide poll of 1000 adults conducted in 1996, 63% thought doctors should discuss spiritual faith with their patients, and yet only 10% stated their physicians had actually addressed with them spiritual faith as a factor affecting physical health. The Medical Evangelism and Training Strategies (METS) Conference was created on the basis of countless scientific studies testifying to the strong correlation between spiritual health and physical health. The four day conference held in San Bernardino, CA was designed to sensitize and equip health care professionals to provide Whole Person Care, including spiritual issues, in an effective and ethical manner.

Among others, the conference featured dynamic speakers Judy Hunt, M.D., Stanford Shu, M.D., Harvey Elder, M.D., and Georgia Cohen, R.N. Issues addressed in lecture style messages and small group discussions were aimed at analyzing the need for professionals to provide whole person care. Additionally, speakers focused on the ethics involved and the strengthening of skills needed when providing such care. The speakers not only presented useful and objective information but also touching and enlightening accounts of personal experience. Although the information provided was never less that excellent, most participants would agree that the highlight of the conference was Tuesday's practicum. Here student swere able to immediately apply the new techniques learned by taking spiritual histories, praying with patients, and extending God's love within the wards of Loma Linda Medical Center. Most patients were able to receive the encouragement of prayer, while some heard the gospel for the first time.

In conclusive retrospect, the theme permeating the METS conference was that "success is sharing the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the results to God."