Looking for doctor or medical volunteer opportunities that truly matter? At The Neighborhood Christian Clinic, our volunteers aren’t just providers—they’re ministers of healing, hope, and spiritual transformation. Here’s why serving here is extraordinary—through the words and experiences of two committed volunteer physicians.
1. Medicine as Ministry, Not Just Treatment
Volunteering at the Clinic transcends clinical duties. For Dr. Steve Hoshiwara, “being a physician is about more than just medical knowledge—it’s about ministry.” He says, “I’d like to be remembered as a good Christian more than a good doctor.”
2. Let Your Identity in Christ Lead Your Practice
At NCC, your relationship with Christ isn’t on the sideline—it’s the foundation. Dr. Hoshiwara shares, “My identity in Christ dictates how I practice medicine—not the other way around.”
3. Create Sacred Spaces in Everyday Encounters
In his private practice, Dr. Hoshiwara plays Christian music, decorates with Scripture, and keeps books on faith available to patients: “I give them out and trust that the Holy Spirit will use them.” At the Clinic, these sacred moments happen in open-hearted care and spiritual listening.
4. Witness Long-Term Relationships That Open Doors to Faith
Dr. Hoshiwara notes, “Most of my patients I’ve known for years… They see how I live my faith, and that opens the door for all kinds of questions about God.” In a volunteer context, even brief encounters hold space for seeds of hope and lasting transformation.
5. Experience Real Spirit-Led Healing
Dr. Barney Davis, a volunteer psychiatrist, shares that before coming to faith, his clinical care often brought symptom relief—but not heart change. Now, under the Holy Spirit’s direction, he sees “joy… miracles… More understanding. More acceptance. More peace. Just things I can’t explain with traditional theory.”
6. Root Your Practice in Prayer—Always
Prayer isn’t an afterthought—it’s the heartbeat of every shift. Dr. Barney says, “We start the clinic with prayer as a group. I pray with patients. I pray about patients. We pray after the fact for healing. We ask, ‘Where is God in this moment?’” And it’s personal: “I love prayer—it’s the only way I can get through the day.”
7. Serve Where Healing Touches Soul and Body
Dr. Barney reflects, “We’re not just treating symptoms—we’re witnessing transformation.” That’s the heart of whole-person care—and it happens here.
8. Find Your Reset Button
For many, the Clinic offers a spiritual and professional reset. Dr. Hoshiwara calls it exactly that: “It’s my weekly reminder of why I went into medicine. You always get way more than you give.”
9. Serve Both Locally and Beyond
Dr. Hoshiwara’s impact isn’t limited to Phoenix. He also volunteers abroad with mobile missions—“medicine for the body and medicine for the soul.” At NCC, you can engage in—and be inspired by—both local and global gospel-centered care.
10. Live Out Your Calling in Every Moment
Off the clock, Dr. Hoshiwara still carries his mission: “Whether it’s in the grocery store or a parking lot… when someone comes up to ask a question, I try to see that as an opportunity, not an interruption.” Your practice of medicine becomes a consistent reflection of your faith.
Why Volunteer at NCC?
- See spiritual and emotional healing alongside medical care.
- Practice medicine shaped by prayer, identity in Christ, and transformative relationships.
- Find community, purpose, and renewal in every shift.
- Extend care beyond treatment—into discipleship, compassion, and real change.
Ready to Serve?
If you’re a doctor, nurse, dentist, or medical professional who longs to combine clinical excellence with Kingdom impact, NCC is waiting for you. Volunteers don’t just treat—they transform.
Head to our Healthcare Volunteers page to learn how to apply, join our monthly tours, or connect with our team. Let your medicine be ministry—and let that ministry bring healing, hope, and heart change.