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.

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151: Resting in God’s Love: Soul Care for Mission Workers – Encore Episode

Spiritual-care facilitator Mike Bowden addresses two common questions that he often hears from mission workers about their spiritual vitality. Mike helps us understand why it’s essential for mission workers and all Christ-followers to rest in the love of God.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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