086: The Strategic Value of Networks in Global Missions – Encore Episode
Eldon Porter describes how globalization and the growth of the Majority World church has brought about a new paradigm in global missions. Eldon helps us understand how God is raising up global networks, and shares a great online resource to help churches connect with these networks.
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085: Evangelicals and Missions – Trends to Consider – Encore Episode
Rick Hiemstra highlights the results of a recent study about how evangelicals engage with "mission" or "missions". Analyzing what pastors and church-goers had to say, Rick summarizes some of the trends revealed in the study, and suggests some ways that Christ-followers can respond.
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084: What’s Happening in Missions Today? – Encore Episode
Ted Esler of Missio Nexus gives us an overview of how the North American church is participating in missions. He highlights 3 major trends and gives advice to Christ-followers about how to respond.
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083: How to Pray for the Nations – Operation World – Encore Episode
Molly Wall of Operation World suggests some practical ways that Christ-followers can pray for the nations. She offers creative ideas for individuals, families, and churches to integrate prayer for the world into established routines.
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082: Behind the Scenes of the Global Missions Podcast
Rob “Mags” Magwood gives us a tour behind the scenes of the Global Missions Podcast. Mags chats with guest host Amy Walters about why the podcast was created, how it is produced, and what’s in store for Season 4.
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081: Before You Go: 5 Best Practices to Manage Risk in Short-Term Missions
Ken Hall has incredible expertise in helping churches and Christian charities in risk management and insurance protection. In this episode Ken outlines some common risks involved in short-term missions and shares 5 best practices that can help churches, mission agencies, and teams manage risk.
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080: GOJOURNAL: Enhancing Discipleship In Short-term Missions
Ed Vencio tells how the GOJOURNAL can enhance the discipleship experience of those participating in a short-term mission. Ed emphasizes the importance of reflection and mentoring before, during, and after a short-term mission.
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079: Developing our Biblical Understanding of Poverty
Barry Slauenwhite of Compassion Canada describes how a holistic approach to fighting poverty involves both the Good News and good works.
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077: What is Success in Missions?
Ken Guenther helps mission workers and churches develop a God-honoring understanding of what it means for a mission worker to be successful. Ken describes his own struggle to evaluate his success as a missionary and how it led him to study scripture. Drawing from 2 Corinthians, Ken outlines three markers of success.
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076: Understanding our Buddhist Friends and Neighbors
Richard Nakamura recounts his experience growing up in a Buddhist home and how he came to faith to Christ. Richard gives an overview of the teachings of Buddhism and offers advice to Christ-followers who want to reach out to their Buddhist friends and neighbors.
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