Global Missions Toolbox

129: 5 Best Practices for Healthy Global Missions Programs

April 7, 2020|

Michael VanHuis of Missio Nexus believes that the local church is absolutely crucial to the work of cross-cultural missions. Drawing principles from the Church Missions Leader Survey Report, Michael outlines 5 best practices that can help local churches build healthy global missions programs. Michael also highlights some free missions resources for churches!

128: 5 Things Everyone Should Understand About Missionaries

March 26, 2020|

Jonathan Trotter, co-author of “Serving Well” helps us grow in our understanding of what life can be like for missionaries. Jonathan shares from his experience as a missionary and counselor 5 ideas that can help sending churches empathize with and support their cross-cultural workers.

127: Caring for Missionary Kids When They Go to College

March 10, 2020|

Teena Embaugh of SEND International helps us understand the challenges missionary kids can face as they navigate the transition to college, university, or a career path in their parents' passport country. Teena and Mags discuss several practical ways for churches to support and care for missionary kids who are starting a new phase of life in another culture.

126: Why, When and How to Visit Your Missionary

February 25, 2020|

Beth Barthelemy of TEAM encourages churches to visit their missionaries! Beth shares from her personal experience how a visit from a sending church can be a great blessing to both the missionary and the church. Beth suggests several considerations for churches to keep in mind as they plan a visit, along with ways churches can encourage their missionary during the trip.

125: 10 Key Ideas for Pastoral Leadership in Missions

February 11, 2020|

David Meade of Propempo International suggests 10 concepts that can help pastors lead local churches in missions engagement. David and Mags also talk about how missions committees and laypeople can understand, support, and serve alongside their pastor.

124: 4 Best Practices for Mission Committees

January 29, 2020|

Jennifer Lau of Canadian Baptist Ministries shares 4 best practices that can help mission committees work together with pastors and the entire congregation to make a global impact! Jennifer talks with Mags about discerning the heart of a local church, assessing needs, and inviting young people to participate in missions!

123: How is God at Work in Europe?

January 14, 2020|

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.

122: Practical Ways to Help Children Participate in Missions

December 31, 2019|

Jayne Russell of SEND International suggests several practical ways to help children participate in global missions. Mags and Jayne discuss how to help the next generation learn more about missions, unreached people, and how God is at work around the world.

121: 3 Principles for Growing a Healthy Sending Church

December 20, 2019|

Pastor Bradley Bell of The Upstream Collective highlights tools specifically designed for pastors and church leaders to help them lead their church in missions. Mags and Bradley discuss 3 elements that characterize a healthy sending church, and practical resources that can help busy church leaders.

120: 4 Ways Christ-followers Can Engage the Unreached

December 3, 2019|

Tim from Live Dead challenges Christ-followers to step out and actively engage the unreached with the gospel. In this episode, Mags and Tim discuss four practical ways to help take the message of Jesus to those who have little or no opportunity to hear. Tim points out several resources that can challenge our perspective and help grow our heart for unreached people.