193: Unpacking Common Myths about Global Missions
In this episode, Steve Richardson discusses three common myths about global missions. He provides insights that give a more complete perspective on these common misconceptions about missions: Western missionaries are obsolete, missions is harmful, and missions is failing. Steve gives a realistic, wise, and encouraging picture of God's work through global missions.
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192: How to Talk to Missionaries
In this episode, Jonathan Trotter shares ideas about good questions to ask and conversations to have with missionaries. His suggestions are illustrated in a particular Bible passage which you will hear about as you listen to this episode.
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191: Lessons from Chinese House Churches
In this episode, Hannah Nation shares about the faith she has observed in the Chinese Church and shares lessons we can take from their example. This conversation is an opportunity to hear stories of God at work around the world and to learn from fellow believers around the world. We believe you will find this episode to be both challenging and encouraging.
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190: Sabbath Rest: A Gift for God’s Servants
In this conversation, Lisette describes the importance of Sabbath rest. She explains some of the challenges that missionaries may need to overcome in order to truly rest. You will also learn from Lisette's wisdom and experience some practical ways that churches can encourage and help those they have sent to rest well.
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189: What Kind of Global Goer are You?
In this conversation, Jeannie Marie introduces us to five Goer personality types. You will learn about each one of them and see which one describes you. Jeannie offers words of encouragement and advice to each Goer type that will not only help you, but also those who you are mobilizing.
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Sabbath: A Gift
This blog was originally posted by SEND International. It is reposted with permission. This blog post has been written by Bruce Cannon who, with his wife, Linda, served as church planters in Poland for 17 years before moving back to the States to lead SEND’s Personnel & Member Care Department. In this article in our […]
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Sabbath for Missionaries
This blog was originally posted by All Nations International. It is reposted with permission from the author, Kevin Weigelt who, along with his family, have served in Romania as missionaries with All Nations since 2008. He has a passion to train and coach European leaders to reach the neglected, make disciples, and ignite church planting […]
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188: What is the Primary Motivation for Missions?
In this episode, Dr. Matt Bennett discusses the primary motivation for missions. He shares the dangers of neglecting our primary motivation and suggests ways that our motivation can affect the practical aspects of missions work.
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187: Helping Missionaries Flourish and Remain on the Field
Today, our guest Brian Gibson shares about how to help missionaries flourish and remain on the mission field. He explains that this can be done by having a biblical basis for missions, understanding the church's identity and role in missions, understanding the three stages of sending, building a care team, and providing a supply line. Listen to today's episode to learn what these five steps mean and how you can put them into action!
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186: Developing a Biblical Theology of Risk – Encore Episode
Sharing the gospel with unreached people groups can involve significant risk for cross-cultural workers. Anna Hampton, author of “Facing Danger: A Guide Through Risk” presents some ideas that can help both Goers and Senders develop a Biblical theology of risk.
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