Scalpel At The Cross

Scalpel At The Cross Scalpel At The Cross is a ministry of medical and surgical care to the Peruvian people and to the missionaries who serve them. www.scalpelatthecross.org

The goal of Scalpel At The Cross is to support and amplify on-going Christian ministries within the country of Peru. The addition of this orthopaedic medical ministry offers much needed aid to an area with a long history of poverty and injustice. The specific location of the Scalpel At The Cross medical ministry is the city of Pucallpa, which lies in the Department of Ucayali near the western border of Brazil. This burgeoning town is now home to nearly 300,000 Peruvians. In contrast to Lima, which does have modern, colonial areas, this jungle town is a continuous maze of cramped, subsistence housing and dusty, open-air markets. Very little substantial industry exists in Pucallpa today. Most people are laboring to earn a living by subsistence farming, artisan craftwork or as small shop owners or mototaxi drivers. For these reasons, many medical needs are currently not being met. By offering much needed orthopaedic consultation and surgical care, Scalpel At The Cross hopes to improve the lives of these individuals and touch their hearts for Christ.

Les deseamos a usted y a los suyos una muy Feliz Navidad. 🎄💛
12/25/2025

Les deseamos a usted y a los suyos una muy Feliz Navidad. 🎄💛

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Scalpel At The Cross ✨🎄✨

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we’re reminded of the greatest gift ever given, Jesus Christ, who entered a broken world to bring hope, healing, and new life.

Thank you for walking alongside us this year through your prayers, generosity, and faith.
Because of you, lives are being restored and hearts renewed in the Peruvian Amazon.

May this Christmas fill your home with peace, joy, and the love of Christ.

Feliz Navidad! 🕊️✨





Scalpel At The Cross • Year In ReviewAs we close the year and celebrate the birth of our Savior, we pause with grateful ...
12/24/2025

Scalpel At The Cross • Year In Review

As we close the year and celebrate the birth of our Savior, we pause with grateful hearts for all God has done through Scalpel At The Cross.

In 2025, 63 volunteers served across four medical campaigns in Pucallpa, 398 patients were seen in clinic, and 76 life-changing surgeries were performed. Together, more than $1.6 million in medical care and resources were mobilized to serve the people of the Peruvian Amazon.

This year also marked a historic milestone with the completion of the Miracle Campus, a permanent home for rehabilitation, prosthetics, discipleship, and sustainable care for generations to come.

While numbers help tell the story, the true impact is found in restored lives, renewed hope, and hearts touched by the love of Christ.

As we look ahead to 2026, we do so with confidence, knowing the same God who carried us through this year will continue to lead the way. Thank you for your prayers, generosity, and faith.





12/21/2025

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Our latest Scalpel’s Edge Newsletter is out—featuring powerful stories and reflections from the Scalpel community, patient journeys defined by endurance and healing, and a behind-the-scenes look at how God is moving through this ministry.
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Be on the lookout, and thank you for taking time to witness how lives are being transformed through surgery, relationship, and faith in action.
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Gala Guests!We can’t wait to gather on February 7th for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible impact God i...
12/15/2025

Gala Guests!

We can’t wait to gather on February 7th for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible impact God is making through Scalpel!

Planning to join us but haven’t RSVP’d yet? Please reserve your spot using the link on our story or in our bio.

If you feel compelled to go a step further, table sponsorship opportunities are also available on the link—we would be honored to have you partner with us in this way.

Please feel free to reach out via DM if you have any questions or need additional information regarding Gala registration.

RSVP here: https://tally.so/r/wLR7AG

Channing Cole is the final addition to our 4 most recent Executive Board Members.His journey with Scalpel began at 6 mon...
12/09/2025

Channing Cole is the final addition to our 4 most recent Executive Board Members.

His journey with Scalpel began at 6 months old, when he first traveled with his family to Pucallpa. Growing up alongside the mission profoundly shaped his development and perspective. His heart for Scalpel is rooted in connecting people and resources to help advance Peru.

With dual degrees in Health Administration & Policy and Marketing from , along with experience in the orthopaedic and business development arenas, Channing supports Scalpel by implementing strategies that sustain growth, expand visibility, and bring the mission’s most powerful stories to life.

He carries a lifelong commitment to strengthening Scalpel’s surgical campaign teams and broader development efforts, addressing not only the orthopaedic needs of patients, but also their spiritual and socioeconomic well being. Channing values Scalpel as a collaborative effort—one that brings together Peruvian and U.S. partners in a lasting commitment to empower Pucallpa.

Holiday joy at Bay 13! This weekend our team gathered in Miami to celebrate all that God has done through Scalpel At Th...
12/08/2025

Holiday joy at Bay 13!

This weekend our team gathered in Miami to celebrate all that God has done through Scalpel At The Cross this year, and all that He has yet to do.

It was an evening filled with gratitude, laughter, and the sweet reminder that this mission moves forward because of faithful hearts.

Thank you for being part of this story of hope and healing. We couldn’t do it without each of you.

Where We Serve ➡️ Pucallpa, PeruPucallpa is a vibrant and rapidly growing city tucked deep in the Peruvian Amazon—one th...
12/05/2025

Where We Serve ➡️ Pucallpa, Peru

Pucallpa is a vibrant and rapidly growing city tucked deep in the Peruvian Amazon—one that both reflects and shapes the heart of our mission. Home to nearly half a million people, it rests along the mighty Ucayali River, a primary artery of the Amazon basin.

The region is stunning in culture and landscape, yet it presents significant challenges. Rapid growth has outpaced infrastructure, and the realities of jungle terrain combined with limited access to specialized medical care mean that treatable injuries or deformities often become lifelong disabilities. Being born with a congenital condition or suffering a workplace injury can alter not just an individual’s life, but the future of an entire family.

This is why Scalpel At The Cross exists: to provide world-class orthopaedic care, long-term follow-up, and Christ-centered relationships in a place where hope is urgently needed.

12/03/2025

On this Giving Tuesday, we reflect on Melody’s testimony…

In Pucallpa, mototaxis are the most common form of transportation—yet also the most dangerous. On her way to work one morning, Melody’s life changed forever when her driver lost control, the vehicle flipped, and she was crushed beneath its weight.

The accident required urgent surgery, but her limb wasn’t healing properly. Screws were pulling out of the bone, infections threatened, and Melody was left unable to use her leg. Her dreams of completing her University studies felt out of reach.

In January 2022, Scalpel At The Cross stepped in. During that medical campaign, our team assessed her condition, stabilized her limb, and began the long journey of rehabilitation. With expert care, physical therapy, and a community surrounding her with love and encouragement, Melody took her first steps again—steps toward mobility, dignity, and renewed hope. Today, Melody is back in school, walking confidently toward the future she once thought she had lost.

As you consider giving on this Giving Tuesday, remember—your gift doesn’t just fund a surgery. It restores stories, rebuilds futures, and renews hearts.

Please consider giving hope, giving healing, and giving today.

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