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We are commanded to go and make disciples of all nations. But should all Christians do missions? And what does that look like? Let's listen as Chad Vegas answers this important question.

Some countries' governments forbid missionaries, especially American missionaries, from reaching unreached language groups. On this episode, Brooks Buser answers a question about what can be done for the unsaved and unreached in those situations.

How do you tell Mom and Dad that you want to give your life to missions among the unreached? Missionary Brooks Buser tackles this personal question with biblical clarity and insight from some historical examples.

What is the best thing for a missions pastor to do to send out missionaries? Where should they start? Today, Chad Vegas answers these questions and gives pastors guidance on how to raise missionaries from those they shepherd.

The nations of the world have many different cultures. Some say that Christianity destroys these cultures and makes them identical. Listen to Chad Vegas as he defines culture and answers the question "Is Christianity one culture?”  

Each missionary story is different but they have common themes that can encourage missionaries who are preparing for the field. Listen to Brooks Buser talk about the twelve missionary biographies he considers to be the best.

Church membership is an important step of being sent to the field. But why is that? Listen to Chad Vegas answer why it's important to be a church member before going to the mission field, and how long one should be a member before going.

The most difficult journey a missionary might make is often the journey home. Listen to Brooks Buser and his wife Nina answer how to readjust to returning home.

Missionaries must go, and churches must send. What does sending include? Chad Vegas answers how churches should intentionally prepare someone for the field.

Starting something new can feel overwhelming and even impossible. There are so many things to sort out when planning to be a missionary. How do I get started? Listen to missionary Brooks Buser's eight steps when going into missions.