Have you ever wondered how missionaries who travel a lot stay on top of things? Listen as Bryan Thompson shares a few of his ministry productivity secrets and how God has been using Bible stories around the world.
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There is something to say about the value of productivity in ministry, especially with short term missions. Bryan Thompson joins us to discuss the importance of using our time wisely and taking advantage of resources in ministry and shares a few productivity tips.
He tells stories about trips in Mexico, South Africa, and other places where God used a short term trip to build churches, bring conviction, or encourage believers. He also reminds us of how impactful Bible stories can be on a person and a culture. When someone comes into contact with the Word of God and with His presence, everything changes for the better.
00:24 - Episode summary
01:50 - Introduction
02:23 - What are the positive impacts of short term trips?
04:46 - Preparation and approach
09:34 - Learning to build relationships before the trip
10:53 - Maintaining the creative flow
13:54 - What led you to the path of productivity?
17:12 - The benefit of organization in ministry
19:48 - The common challenges of being productive
21:45 - Different forms of short term mission trips
24:17 - How do you know where to go?
28:00 - The advantage of being out of one’s element
36:20 - Ministering from a place of fullness
40:55 - Tracking prayer through an app
43:25 - How can we best pray for you?
46:26 - Closing remarks
47:33 - Resources and links