Dr. Ed Smither helps us navigate one of the most challenging questions for the Church as we wrestle honestly with the history of missions, learn from both its successes and failures, and consider how Christians can engage in God’s global mission without repeating the mistakes of the past.

What do missionaries most want their sending churches to know? Drawing from conversations with hundreds of missionaries, this episode explores four practical ways churches can better support and care for those they send.

This episode offers a big-picture look at the current state of global missions, describing a movement in transition as long-held models and assumptions are being reevaluated. Ted Esler reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead, encouraging the Church to thoughtfully engage a changing world with clarity, faithfulness, and adaptability.

In this episode, Maggie sits down with Josh Gamble of the Canadian MK Network to explore the unique experiences of missionary kids and the ways they are often overlooked within the Church. Their conversation highlights the importance of intentional care, discipleship, and recognizing MKs as bridge-builders with deep cross-cultural insight.

In this episode, Mags and Maggie share the vision for where the Global Missions Toolbox is headed, introducing The Global Missions Pathway as a practical guide to help churches build and grow their missions efforts. The conversation also highlights upcoming Global Missions Events and our hearts for you. Learn more at globalmissionstoolbox.com.

In this episode, Ellen Livingood returns to share thoughtful, practical insight on the four core responsibilities of a missions team: members, media, missionaries, and money. She challenges churches to more deeply engage their people, communicate effectively, care for missionaries, and cultivate generous, mission-minded communities.