Global Missions Toolbox

102: Creative Arts: A Powerful Tool to Engage Hearts and Minds

March 27, 2019|

Maria describes how creative art forms like music, drama, painting, and other arts can be used in missions. Maria highlights short-term and long-term opportunities for people with artistic talents to participate in cross-cultural missions.

101: Reaching our Hindu Friends and Neighbors

March 12, 2019|

Pastor Benjamin presents an introduction to the teachings and practices of Hinduism and suggests ways that Christ-followers can share the gospel with Hindus in a sensitive way.

100: Returning Well: A Guide to Thriving After Serving Cross-Culturally

February 26, 2019|

Melissa Chaplin, author or “Returning Well” helps us understand what it’s like for workers to return “home” after cross-cultural service. Melissa offers insight to churches to help them lovingly care for cross-cultural workers who are re-integrating into life in their passport country.

099: What is the Great Commission?

February 12, 2019|

Paul Borthwick, author of “Great Commission, Great Compassion” helps us understand the Great Commission and how it applies to all Christ-followers - wherever they live! Paul shares practical advice and examples of believers participating in the Great Commission today.

098: The 4 Ingredients of a Healthy Sending Church

January 30, 2019|

Experienced pastor and author Steve Beirn helps us understand what a healthy sending church is like. Steve outlines principles that churches can apply to identify, prepare, send, and sustain cross-cultural mission workers.

097: How Is God at Work in Central Asia?

January 15, 2019|

Bruce Huseby highlights some of the amazing ways that God is at work in Central Asia. Bruce shares practical ideas for churches to help them pray for the region and engage in ministry.

096: How Pastors Can Share in Short-Term Missions

January 1, 2019|

Pastor Randy Smart has personally participated in several short-term missions. In this episode Randy shares highlights, challenges, and lessons learned from his short-term missions experience. If you’re a pastor or are part of a missions committee, we think this episode will be both informative and inspiring!

095: How Local Churches Can Encourage Young People in Missions

December 19, 2018|

Experienced leader and college professor Frank Vander Meulen works on a daily basis with young people who are preparing for cross-cultural missions. In this episode Frank and Mags talk about some strategic steps that local churches can take to encourage their young people in missions.

094: How Churches Can Build Healthy Relationships With Mission Workers – Part 2 of 2

December 5, 2018|

In part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Matthew Philip shares more lessons about how churches can build healthy relationships with mission workers. He talks about developing written plans, creating room for innovation, and raising up advocacy teams.

093: How Churches Can Build Healthy Relationships With Mission Workers – Part 1 of 2

November 27, 2018|

Matthew Philip, Director of Global Outreach at Trinity Church in Lansing, Michigan, shares 3 lessons on how churches can build healthy relationships with mission workers.