172: 3 Questions the Church Must Answer About the Future of Missions – Encore Episode
In this encore episode, 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.
171: The Priority of Engaging Unreached People Groups
In this conversation, Simon helpfully defines who the Unreached are and explains why reaching these people groups should be a high priority for missions endeavors. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities that currently face those who will engage the billions of unreached people.
170: The Crucial Role of Senders in the Great Commission
In today’s episode, Peggy Spiers shares why she believes Senders have such an important role to play in the Great Commission and describes several specific ways that Senders can get involved in missions. Listen and be inspired by the opportunities every follower of Christ has to engage in missions as a Sender.
169: The Innovation Crisis in Missions
In today’s conversation, Ted reinforces the unchanging message of the Gospel and identifies a problem that he has called the “innovation crisis.” He shares how those in missions must face the challenge of innovation as they work to spread the Gospel to the nations.
168: Addressing Personal Debt When Considering Missions
In today’s episode, Kari addresses the specific challenge of personal debt for those considering missions. She also offers encouragement to anyone who may experience guilt and fear associated with debt. Kari reminds listeners that debt does not need to be the end of someone’s missions journey and gives advice for how to deal with the reality of debt.
167: 7 Practical Ways that Churches Can Care for Missionaries
In this episode, Tracy shares many practical suggestions of how churches can care for their missionaries. Tracy gives ideas along with detailed explanations of how her church has applied the opportunities and principles discussed in today’s episode.
166: What Does the Bible Say About Missions?
In today’s episode, Richard Noble, author of “On Mission Together: Integrating Missions into the Local Church” shares his insights on the Biblical foundations for missions through the Old and New Testament. You will be encouraged and inspired as this episode reflects on God’s promises and commands throughout scripture.
165: 3 Essential Aspects of Missionary Preparation
Today’s episode focuses on the necessary stages of training and preparation of missionaries. Laney discusses the importance of preparation before serving on the mission field and describes the value that can come through three unique types of training.
164: Building a Healthy Marriage on the Missions Field
In today’s episode, Lisette shares her perspective of the unique joys and challenges of marriage on the mission field and gives advice for how missionaries can build strong marriages. Those who care for mission workers will hear helpful advice for how they can help missionaries keep a healthy marriage.
163: Introducing the Global Missions Toolbox- Bonus Episode
In today’s bonus episode, your podcast host, Rob Magwood, along with Maddy Postma introduce you to the Global Missions Toolbox, an online collection of resources for Senders. This conversation describes the vision for the Toolbox and identifies some of the tools that are available now for Pastors, Missions Committee Members, and the Family and Friends of mission workers.
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.