Our guest today is Dr. Conrad Mbewe, pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia since 1987. His church has also planted about 20 churches in Zambia and around Africa. Today, he is on the podcast to discuss the importance of Leadership Development on the field.

Some of the questions addressed in this episode...

-What do you look for in a potential leader for the local church?

-How do you personally develop and train leaders?

-What is the biggest challenge to pastoral training/leadership development in Africa today?

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In Matthew 16:18, Jesus proclaims that He will build His church, and nothing will be able to stop that great task. Therefore, Healthy Church Formation is an essential part of the Missionary Task. But how do we establish healthy churches as the Gospel spreads around the world? Our guest today is Mark Collins, a pastor and church planter who has been ministering in Asia for 18 years.

Some questions addressed in this episode are...

-What is a church? How do we succinctly define church?

-Would you see a distinction between a pastor and a church planter? Was Paul more of a pastor or church planter?

-How do you establish and appoint elders and leaders in a newly formed church?

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Our guest today is Brian Harrell, a missionary with the IMB in Mozambique, Africa. Brian has served in Africa since 2004, working with unreached people groups influenced by Islam and animism. He joins us on the podcast today to discuss the importance of effective discipleship once someone comes to Christ, and what that looks like specifically in his context.

Some of the questions addressed in this episode are:

-Where do we start with a new believer? First day? First week?

-Who can disciple another?

-How long does it take a missionary to disciple in the new language?

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Today's guest on the podcast is author and veteran missionary, Elliot Clark. Elliot served in Central Asia with his family and now works with Training Leaders International, equipping pastors for the work of the ministry all over the world. He is the author of "Evangelism as Exiles: Life on Mission as Strangers in Our Own Land" (TGC, 2019) and "Mission Affirmed: Recovering the Missionary Motivation of Paul" (Crossway, 2022).

Some of the questions addressed in this episode include:

-How should we think about the “gift” of evangelism? Are some people just better than others?

-What practical suggestions do you have for growing in evangelism?

-One word of advice for people who are nervous or fearful about sharing the gospel?

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Learning the language of a people group that doesn't know your native tongue is essential for effective communication, especially when it comes to sharing the Gospel. But even in cultures that may know and converse in English (or another language), learning and communicating in a person's heart language helps us to get below the surface and share the treasures of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Matt, a missionary and speaker of over 4 languages is with us on the podcast today to discuss the importance of language learning.

Some of the questions addressed in this episode are:

-What is the relationship between language and culture?

-What is the appropriate level of language competency and cultural awareness necessary for effective missions?

-What are some of the language learning strategies that you use?

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Billy and Anne, after selling their business in the States, packed up and moved to Southeast Asia to start a new life for the sake of taking the Gospel to those who have little access. However, they needed access to the people that they were trying to reach. In today's episode, they discuss what that process was like.

Some of the questions addressed on this episode are:

-What is the Entry component of the Missionary Task and why is it important?

-How do you go about gaining access to the people you are trying to reach?

-One piece of advice you would give to a college student or young adult today thinking about taking a marketplace job in a global city (with a missionary focus)?

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Dr. Keith McKinley, Veteran Missionary and Missions Professor at Southern Seminary, joins us to discuss the Missionary Task.

Some of the questions addressed in this episode are:

-What is the missionary task?

-How do we know when we are being successful?

-What is the role of theological education?

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Our guest today is Jennie Hatchel. Jennie and her husband, Boyd are veteran missionaries with the IMB. In this episode, Jennie offers practical advice on ways to parent well while being an overseas worker.

Our guest this week is Wilson Geisler. Wilson is the Director of Global Research for the International Mission Board. Our discussion with Wilson covers how and organization has large as the IMB keeps track of what is happening all around the world.

This week we are talking about short term missions! Our guest this week is Mack Stiles. Mack has been a missionary for decades. He has pastored churches, written books and has much experience with our topic this week!