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195: Honoring and Supporting Single Missionaries – Encore Episode

195: Honoring and Supporting Single Missionaries – Encore Episode

In today’s episode, we will uncover a biblical perspective of singleness and it’s application for missions and the church. This discussion walks us through the redemptive biblical narrative to show God’s purposes in singleness, marriage, and the church. Barry reminds us that the church is the spiritual family and suggests some ways that believers can support single missionaries.

194: Infusing All Vocations with Missional Purpose

194: Infusing All Vocations with Missional Purpose

In this episode, Larry Sharp shares about the importance of both “Professional Missionaries” and “Missional Professionals.” He explains why and how every vocation can be pursued with missional purpose. Larry offers advice and encouragement to those with any career about how they can use their position for kingdom advancement.

193: Unpacking Common Myths about Global Missions

193: Unpacking Common Myths about Global Missions

In this episode, Steve Richardson discusses three common myths about global missions. He provides insights that give a more complete perspective on these common misconceptions about missions: Western missionaries are obsolete, missions is harmful, and missions is failing. Steve gives a realistic, wise, and encouraging picture of God’s work through global missions.

192: How to Talk to Missionaries

192: How to Talk to Missionaries

In this episode, Jonathan Trotter shares ideas about good questions to ask and conversations to have with missionaries. His suggestions are illustrated in a particular Bible passage which you will hear about as you listen to this episode.

191: Lessons from Chinese House Churches

191: Lessons from Chinese House Churches

In this episode, Hannah Nation shares about the faith she has observed in the Chinese Church and shares lessons we can take from their example. This conversation is an opportunity to hear stories of God at work around the world and to learn from fellow believers around the world. We believe you will find this episode to be both challenging and encouraging.

190: Sabbath Rest: A Gift for God’s Servants

190: Sabbath Rest: A Gift for God’s Servants

In this conversation, Lisette describes the importance of Sabbath rest. She explains some of the challenges that missionaries may need to overcome in order to truly rest. You will also learn from Lisette’s wisdom and experience some practical ways that churches can encourage and help those they have sent to rest well.

189: What Kind of Global Goer are You?

189: What Kind of Global Goer are You?

In this conversation, Jeannie Marie introduces us to five Goer personality types. You will learn about each one of them and see which one describes you. Jeannie offers words of encouragement and advice to each Goer type that will not only help you, but also those who you are mobilizing.

188: What is the Primary Motivation for Missions?

188: What is the Primary Motivation for Missions?

In this episode, Dr. Matt Bennett discusses the primary motivation for missions. He shares the dangers of neglecting our primary motivation and suggests ways that our motivation can affect the practical aspects of missions work.

187: Helping Missionaries Flourish and Remain on the Field

187: Helping Missionaries Flourish and Remain on the Field

Today, our guest Brian Gibson shares about how to help missionaries flourish and remain on the mission field. He explains that this can be done by having a biblical basis for missions, understanding the church’s identity and role in missions, understanding the three stages of sending, building a care team, and providing a supply line. Listen to today’s episode to learn what these five steps mean and how you can put them into action!

186: Developing a Biblical Theology of Risk – Encore Episode

186: Developing a Biblical Theology of Risk – Encore Episode

Sharing the gospel with unreached people groups can involve significant risk for cross-cultural workers. Anna Hampton, author of “Facing Danger: A Guide Through Risk” presents some ideas that can help both Goers and Senders develop a Biblical theology of risk.

184: Business as Mission: A Powerful Strategy to Engage the Unreached – Encore Episode

184: Business as Mission: A Powerful Strategy to Engage the Unreached – Encore Episode

Mats Tunehag shares a glimpse into how God is using businesspeople to make a tremendous kingdom impact! Mats encourages the body of Christ to equip, invigorate, and strengthen businesspeople so they can serve God and others through business. Mats describes Business as Mission as a concept, practice, and a global movement. He suggests 3 practical steps your church can take to participate in Business as Mission today.

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