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
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
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.
147: 3 Questions the Church Must Answer About the Future of Missions
Jason Thomas and Sarah Farley discuss three critical questions that the church must ask when considering how to mobilize the next generation. Jason and Sarah bring helpful and timely insights as they discuss Generation Z’s unique perspective on and contribution towards missions endeavors.
146: Using Digital Media to Reach and Disciple the Nations
Clyde Taber of the Visual Story Network helps us understand how digital media strategies can be used to share the gospel and make disciples of Jesus. As the world spends more and more time on media, Clyde highlights opportunities for the missions community to use media strategies to reach more people and share the timeless message of Jesus.
145: A 3-Step Model for Churches to Reach Out to Immigrants
Rick and Patti Love share creative ideas for churches to minister and demonstrate the love of Jesus to immigrants. Rick and Patti suggest a 3-stage model that churches of various sizes can apply to develop pathways to Jesus for new immigrants.
144: Exploring the Remarkable Growth of the Global Church
Brian Stiller, author of “From Jerusalem to Timbuktu” helps us understand the incredible growth of Christianity around the world! Brian shares how indigenous leadership, Bible translation, and a renewed understanding of the work of the Spirit have contributed to the remarkable growth of the global church.
143: Developing a Biblical Theology of Risk
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.
142: Caring for Cross-Cultural Workers Who’ve Returned Home During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the lives and ministries of cross-cultural workers. Many workers have returned to their passport countries temporarily, indefinitely, or permanently. In this episode, Shonna Ingram helps us understand some of what cross-cultural workers are experiencing during COVID-19. Shonna suggests ways that Christ-followers can help workers who have returned “home” and are facing significant and unexpected upheaval.
141: 4 Ways Churches and Agencies Can Work Together to Prepare Missionaries for Ministry
Anna Price of TEAM describes how sending churches and mission agencies can partner together to prepare missionaries for the mission field! Anna highlights the unique expertise and perspectives that both churches and agencies can bring as they work together to prepare missionaries for cross-cultural ministry.
Resources: Top Picks
* resources are provided as recommendations only.
When Helping Hurts
Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission
Strangers Next Door
J.D. Payne
The Celtic Way of Evangelism
George G. III Hunter
Rob Magwood
Podcast Host
Rob, also known to his friends as “Mags”, was raised near Edmonton, AB. He met Kathleen Hayes during his studies at Briercrest Bible College, and they were married in 1992. God has blessed the Magwoods with three fantastic kids.
Mags and Kathleen first served together on a short-term mission team to the Philippines. In 1996 they moved to Ukraine and Russia to participate in church planting, theological education, and agency administration. Mags has served as Canadian Director of SEND International since 2004.