210: 4 Ways to Increase Your Missional Intelligence – Encore Episode
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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209: Key Lessons the Church can Learn from Persecuted Believers – Encore Episode
In this informative, inspiring, and challenging episode, Nik shares about the conversations he has had with believers in persecution. Nik shares many insightful thoughts and lessons that can encourage our faith and apply to our lives.
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208: Strategies for Mobilizing Gen Z
In this conversation, Jolene helps us understand some characteristics of Gen Z, the opportunities the church has to disciple these individuals, and some practical strategies for mobilizing this generation. Whether you are a missions mobilizer, a missions committee member, or a church member who cares for a person in Gen Z, you won’t want to miss this episode!
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207: Developing Resilience as Goers and Senders
In this conversation, Ken shares four key ideas about resilience. We explore the need for resilience in cross-cultural workers, one of the ways God develops resilience, the role of community as we face situations requiring resilience, and other helpful considerations. Ken takes time to make suggestions for both Goers and Senders in light of this important topic.
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206: Foundations for the Global Church
In this conversation, Justin shares about the nature of God and the nature of the gospel as it relates to the global church. Justin also gives an overview of the current status of the global church. He shares both the challenges and opportunities that these trends present and he shares some implications that these topics have on the church in North America.
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205: The Value of Weakness in Missions
In this episode, Nathan shares about the value of weakness in missions. He explains why missionaries should have the posture of a learner, what the renewal missions concept means, and how God uses suffering. Nathan also addresses the Senders, sharing what they should know about weakness in missions.
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204: Finding Your Part in God’s Story – Encore Episode
In today's discussion, Steve Addison shares insights about God's redemptive plan as found through all of scripture. He encouragers believers that they have a part in God’s story- an important role to make disciples. This episode explores the beauty of scripture and presents personal challenges.
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203: How Local Churches Can Care for Missionaries at Every Stage
In this conversation, Ryan shares components of member care for churches to be involved in. He discusses what member care can look like during the pre-field, on-field, and post-field stages of a missionary’s life. This episode will help you spark ideas and take practical steps to caring well for those your church has sent.
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202: Finding Freedom and Realism for Measuring Success in Missions
In today’s conversation, we hope you find a healthy amount of freedom and realism as we approach the topic of measuring success in missions. Amy shares why it is important that before considering tangible metrics, we consider the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This concept has valuable implications for both the Goers and the Senders. We hope you will listen and be encouraged!
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201: 3 Essential Aspects of Missionary Preparation – Encore Episode
Today’s episode focuses on the necessary stages of training and preparation of missionaries. Laney discusses the importance of preparation before serving on the mission field and describes the value that can come through three unique types of training.
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