179: Sending Churches and Partner Agencies: Finding a Great Match

In this episode, Ellen Livingood shares from her experience about what factors should contribute to a church's decision of which mission agency to partner with. Ellen suggests several helpful questions to ask in the decision-making process.

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178: Caring for Parents of Missionaries

In this conversation, Peggy Spiers discusses how churches can care for parents of missionaries. Peggy shares three principles, plenty of experience, and a list of practical steps for caring for the parents of mission workers.

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177: Apostolic Imagination: Rethinking Missionary Engagement in Today’s World

In today’s episode, J.D Payne explains what he means by the phrase “Apostolic Imagination” and encourages listeners to return to the Scriptures for clarity on how the church should consider the Great Commission task.

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176: Rethinking Missions Mobilization

In today’s episode, we hear from Ryan Shaw of Global Mission Mobilization Initiative. He explains what missions mobilization is, why he believes mobilization needs rethinking, and why he proposes the idea of more “mobilization from the inside.” Tune in to learn how mobilization is crucial to seeing the fulfillment of the Great Commission.

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175: Medical Missions: The Need for Healthcare Professionals in Global Missions

In this episode, Doug Christgau, ambassador for MedSend, speaks to the need for healthcare professionals around the world. This interview includes discussion on some of the obstacles for those wishing to participate in medical missions, stories of God at work through medical mission, and next steps for healthcare professionals considering missions involvement. As you listen, you will learn about a “well rounded” approach to medical missions and the strategic way medical missions can be used to fulfill the Great Commission.

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174: Family-Based Care for Children in Need

In this episode, Elli shares with us some of the ways the church has cared for orphans in the past, and why she advocates for family-based care for children in need. She directs listeners to steps they can take to care for children.

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173: Key Lessons the Church Can Learn from Persecuted Believers

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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172: 3 Questions the Church Must Answer About the Future of Missions – Encore Episode

In this encore episode, Jason Thomas and Sarah Farley discuss three critical questions that the church must ask when considering how to mobilize the next generation. Jason and Sarah bring helpful and timely insights as they discuss Generation Z's unique perspective on and contribution towards missions endeavors.

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171: The Priority of Engaging Unreached People Groups

In this conversation, Simon helpfully defines who the Unreached are and explains why reaching these people groups should be a high priority for missions endeavors. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities that currently face those who will engage the billions of unreached people.

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170: The Crucial Role of Senders in the Great Commission

In today’s episode, Peggy Spiers shares why she believes Senders have such an important role to play in the Great Commission and describes several specific ways that Senders can get involved in missions. Listen and be inspired by the opportunities every follower of Christ has to engage in missions as a Sender.

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