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159: Finding Your Part in God’s Story

159: Finding Your Part in God’s Story

In today’s discussion, Steve Addison shares insights about God’s redemptive plan as found through all of scripture. He encouragers believers that they have a part in God’s story- an important role to make disciples. This episode explores the beauty of scripture and presents personal challenges.

158: Trouble on the Way: Considering Persecution in Missions

158: Trouble on the Way: Considering Persecution in Missions

In today’s conversation, Floyd Brobbel shares the reality and scale of persecution present around the world. You will gain a better understanding of what the Bible says about persecution, how this affects the way we go about missions, and what churches can do to support missionaries in high-persecution areas.

157: Honoring and Supporting Single Missionaries

157: Honoring and Supporting Single Missionaries

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.

156: How Experienced Missionaries Can Help Mobilize New Missionaries

156: How Experienced Missionaries Can Help Mobilize New Missionaries

This episode focuses on the sometimes overlooked role that missionaries themselves have in mobilizing more mission workers. David P. Jacob of the Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention offers specific reasons why missionaries should be involved in mobilization as well as practical ways churches can intentionally involve missionaries in the mobilization process

155: Re-engaging Short-Term Missions After a Pandemic Pause

155: Re-engaging Short-Term Missions After a Pandemic Pause

As Covid restrictions lift in some countries and travel resumes more regularly, this episode considers when, why, and how churches should re-engage with short-term mission opportunities. Tory Ruark, an experienced short-term mission trip coordinator offers insights to guide important discussions and decisions.

154: Rediscovering a Clear, Biblical Vision for Global Missions

154: Rediscovering a Clear, Biblical Vision for Global Missions

In this episode, Matthew Ellison challenges us to think biblically about missions and to act in accordance with God’s calling on our lives. Matthew highlights several thought-provoking ideas from a new book he co-edited. You will be encouraged by the insights found in this episode!

153: Making Disciples of Jesus in Alaska and Northern Canada

153: Making Disciples of Jesus in Alaska and Northern Canada

Jim Stamberg and Derek Baker share their inspiring vision of making Northern disciple makers. Currently serving in Alaska and the Yukon, they have a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of ministry in the North. Listen to hear how God is at work in Northern Canada and Alaska!

152: How is God at Work in Europe? – Encore Episode

152: How is God at Work in Europe? – Encore Episode

Jon Burns of Greater Europe Mission describes some of the ways he sees God at work in Europe. Jon and Mags discuss why the North American church should participate in sharing the gospel in Europe. Jon highlights opportunities for churches around the world to be involved in missions work in Europe.

150: Partnering with the Church in the Middle East

150: Partnering with the Church in the Middle East

In today’s episode, we will hear about the current state of the church in the Middle East and be encouraged by the ways God is working in that part of the world. Pierre also shares ways that the North American church can partner with the church in the Middle East to help make disciples of Jesus.

149: 5 Missions Trips to Help Mobilize Your Church

149: 5 Missions Trips to Help Mobilize Your Church

We’re going to spend today’s conversation with David and Lorene Wilson talking about five different types of mission trips. This episode will help you match appropriate ministry opportunities with different members of your congregation. David and Lorene discuss how short-term, mid-term, semester, gap year, and “stint trip” excursions can help mobilize people in your church to participate in missions.

148: 4 Ways to Increase Your Missional Intelligence

148: 4 Ways to Increase Your Missional Intelligence

Author Jeannie Marie helps us understand what Missional Intelligence (MQ) is and how it can help us improve our service both as GOers and SENDers. She shares how we can increase our Missional Intelligence through 4 personal, practical, and Spirit-empowered ways.

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