162: Tools to Help Strengthen Missions in Your Church
In today’s episode, Justin lists and discusses resources that will strengthen and equip churches as they participate in global missions efforts. We hope you’ll be inspired with ideas, and encouraged that there are great resources out there to help you build vision and traction in your church!
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161: The High Value of Prayer in Missions Mobilization
In this conversation, Khevna Dave discusses the important part that prayer plays in the mobilization process. We’ll hear how prayer is a powerful way to enhance our learning, connect with believers, and multiply leaders. This conversation provides suggestions of ways to make prayer a priority personally and in our churches.
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160: Financial Models for Sending Missionaries
In today’s conversation, Jennifer Nickels describes some possible support development models for missionaries. This discussion brings not only an experienced perspective that highlights practical and innovative ideas, but it also brings encouragement to the ministry of support raising.
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159: Finding Your Part in God’s Story
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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158: Trouble on the Way: Considering Persecution in Missions
In today’s conversation, Floyd Brobbel shares the reality and scale of persecution present around the world. You will gain a better understanding of what the Bible says about persecution, how this affects the way we go about missions, and what churches can do to support missionaries in high-persecution areas.
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157: Honoring and Supporting Single Missionaries
In today’s episode, we will uncover a biblical perspective of singleness and it’s application for missions and the church. This discussion walks us through the redemptive biblical narrative to show God's purposes in singleness, marriage, and the church. Barry reminds us that the church is the spiritual family and suggests some ways that believers can support single missionaries.
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156: How Experienced Missionaries Can Help Mobilize New Missionaries
This episode focuses on the sometimes overlooked role that missionaries themselves have in mobilizing more mission workers. David P. Jacob of the Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention offers specific reasons why missionaries should be involved in mobilization as well as practical ways churches can intentionally involve missionaries in the mobilization process
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155: Re-engaging Short-Term Missions After a Pandemic Pause
As Covid restrictions lift in some countries and travel resumes more regularly, this episode considers when, why, and how churches should re-engage with short-term mission opportunities. Tory Ruark, an experienced short-term mission trip coordinator offers insights to guide important discussions and decisions.
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154: Rediscovering a Clear, Biblical Vision for Global Missions
In this episode, Matthew Ellison challenges us to think biblically about missions and to act in accordance with God’s calling on our lives. Matthew highlights several thought-provoking ideas from a new book he co-edited. You will be encouraged by the insights found in this episode!
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153: Making Disciples of Jesus in Alaska and Northern Canada
Jim Stamberg and Derek Baker share their inspiring vision of making Northern disciple makers. Currently serving in Alaska and the Yukon, they have a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of ministry in the North. Listen to hear how God is at work in Northern Canada and Alaska!
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