From 1984, when Maureen first ventured to Banso Baptist Hospital, to 2018, when Craig and Maureen Moody worked with the primary healthcare program LAP, and the four other times serving in between those dates, it is obvious that God has placed Cameroon on this couple’s hearts.
From March 2022 to June 2024, Craig and Maureen returned to Yaoundé, a city where they previously served as house parents for missionary kids attending Rain Forest International School (RFIS). This time they served at RFIS in new capacities: Craig as the finance manager and Maureen as the school nurse, in addition to working in nursing education with the Cameroon Baptist Convention.
It was during this period that Maureen began serving as the interim field director for the Cameroon field. After Craig and Maureen returned to Canada, Maureen continued in this capacity virtually, connecting with people through email, video conferences, and WhatsApp.
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When did you first know God was calling you to the mission’s field?
When I was in high school I wondered if this was something God was calling me to do. I went on a short term missions trip and this confirmed that this was an area I needed to pursue and seek out if this was to be where I was to be serving. As I was about to start my career as an RN I thought I would go to Cameroon with NAB for 3 months to see where God led. Through the application process God revealed to me that he wanted me to commit to one year in Cameroon, so I did! While I was serving in Cameroon I met a young man who also had a heart for missions. We both were profoundly impacted by our time in Cameroon. That was the beginning of our love affair with Cameroon; the country and it’s people and yes, with each other too!
What surprised you the most once you began your work?
In 1984 I started my work in the Children’s Ward at Banso Baptist Hospital (BBH). I was shocked at seeing children die that would not have died back in Canada. Before arriving at BBH I didn’t really think about the consequences of not having the equipment, reliable electricity, vaccinations and highly trained specialists that I was used to having in Canada.
The lack of healthcare in rural areas and difficulties in transportation delayed initiation of treatment and resulted in challenging situations.
What advice would you give to those considering overseas missions?
Listen to God’s leading. Go where He calls you to go and do what He calls you to do. You don’t need all the answers to start. Just go as far as you can see.