Global Missions Toolbox

051: Unreached People Groups – The Facts

May 2, 2017|

Duane Frasier from the Joshua Project helps us understand who we mean when we talk about unreached people groups, where they're located and how we can use the 'Unreached of the Day' to lift them up in prayer each day.

050: Land of the Rising Sun – Engaging the Japanese People

April 18, 2017|

Warren Janzen of SEND International talks to us about the many facets of mission work using his 15 years in Japan as a case study. Learn about the need for language study, barriers to the Gospel, the need in Japan and how God can use tragedies, such as the 2011 earthquake to open doors.

049: Sabbath Rest in Missions – Helping our Workers Avoid Burnout

April 4, 2017|

Mark Buchanan discusses Sabbath as a day and an attitude and why it is more important than we often make it. He delves into how Sabbath is key in missions and how we can give our missionaries permission to rest.

048: The Millennial Factor: Embracing the Potential of a New Generation – Part 2

March 21, 2017|

Emma Brewster gives us advice as to how Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials can learn to appreciate what each group brings to the table and recommends resources for learning more about millennials in missions. This is Part 2 of a two-part episode.

047: The Millennial Factor: Embracing the Potential of a New Generation – Part 1

March 7, 2017|

Emma Brewster describes the key characteristics of millennials and how these characteristics impact their engagement in missions and with the church and missions organizations. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode.

046: How-To Raise Support through Storytelling

February 21, 2017|

Heather Ricks helps us understand how to move from a money-centered approach to support-raising to a worship-centered approach and explains why it's important that we make this shift in our thinking.

045: Caring for Missionary Families As They Engage in Transition

February 6, 2017|

Becky Matchullis walks us through the changes and transitions that missionary families face and gives us practical examples of how a church can support the family through these transitions.

044: How is God at Work in the Muslim World Today?

January 23, 2017|

David Garrison shares with us the exciting work that God is doing in the Muslim world, drawing many to Himself in unprecedented numbers, and he gives us some practical first steps in how we can participate in this wonderful movement.

043: Short Term Missions – Charity vs. Justice

January 9, 2017|

Gena Thomas shares with us what it looks like to do short term missions from a standpoint of charity or a standpoint of justice. She shares the pitfalls of charity and the benefits of justice while giving us practical examples of how we can improve how we do short term missions.

042: Ministering to those from Honor-Shame Cultures

December 27, 2016|

Jayson Georges shares with us from his experience of working in shame honor cultures and gives us insights and practical advice for how we can engage with our friends and neighbors from shame honor cultures and effectively share our faith and disciple them.