About Us
OUR MISSION
Mission:318 is a medical mission organization that exists to transform forgotten communities and provide hope through sustainable healthcare. We do this by combining the use of advanced technology, a strategic network of global partners, and trusted relationships in the neighborhoods we serve.
OUR VISION
To inspire hope to the vulnerable communities by providing care and medical mentorship.
OUR VALUES
Love God.
Love and serve others.
Live as people of integrity.
Strive for excellence.
Who We Are
What We Do
Relationship building
Our process begins through the development of key, in-country relationships with the idea that without incountry support, healthcare is not sustainable. Our relationships build trust in the communities we serve.
Medical needs assessment
Our process begins through the development of key, in-country relationships with the idea that without incountry support, healthcare is not sustainable. Our relationships build trust in the communities we serve.
Provision of services & training
Our process begins through the development of key, in-country relationships with the idea that without incountry support, healthcare is not sustainable. Our relationships build trust in the communities we serve.
Advocacy and awareness
Our process begins through the development of key, in-country relationships with the idea that without incountry support, healthcare is not sustainable. Our relationships build trust in the communities we serve.
Sustainable Health delivery
Our process begins through the development of key, in-country relationships with the idea that without incountry support, healthcare is not sustainable. Our relationships build trust in the communities we serve.
Our Board
Jonathan N. Limpert MD, FACS
Dr. Jonathan Limpert, a native of St. Louis, MO, is a co-founder of MISSION:318. He has been instrumental in the development and expansion of our surgical mission team and has led trips to Ghana, Haiti and Uganda. In 2017, Jon was appointed President of the Board of Crossing4Mercy.
Jon, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, is a practicing general surgeon at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and completed his surgical training at Saint Louis University.
Outside of serving those less fortunate, Jon is an avid triathlete, a committed father and husband, and a passionate world traveler.
Patricia A. Limpert MD, FACS
Dr. Patricia Limpert is our Co-Director of Personnel and Supervisor of Surgical Services while in country. She also leads MISSION:318’s Mission Development. She has served in Ghana, Haiti, Jamaica, and Uganda.
Patti, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, is the Director of the Breast Center at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO. She earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and completed her surgical training at Saint Louis University.
When she is not on medical mission, Patti is raising daughters Piper and Shea, maintaining a busy surgical practice, and traveling the world.
Joe W. Hassler CRNA
Joe Hassler, a native of Lake St. Louis, MO, is MISSION:318’s Social Media Director. He has served on multiple surgical mission trips and continues to be instrumental in expanding the reach of MISSION:318.
Joe is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and works as the Chief CRNA at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO.
Joe holds a Bachelor’s degree from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, and a Masters of Science in Nursing-Anesthesia from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
Randall Littleton
Randall Littleton is a pastor of ministry development for The Crossing, a multi-site church in St. Louis, MO. Beyond serving on the senior leadership team of The Crossing, Randall oversees the church’s strategic relationships with global partners.
Randall brings his experience with global partnerships and extensive work leading pastoral conferences in Africa and India to the MISSION:318 team.
Randall has a master’s degree in counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. He and his wife Emily are busy parents to their two teenage sons.
