Biblical Mandate for Missions - for all or only the called?

Is there a unique call to cross-cultural missions, or simply a general command to all believers to go and make disciples? Hear from Jesse, Jenn, and Alessandro whom are all current cross-cultural missionaries sharing their own mission calling and commenting/discussing about the concerns that some have suggested in regards to defining and differentiating a missionary’s calling.

Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss the sense of call to cross-cultural missions. They share their personal experiences and how they discerned their callings. The conversation covers topics such as the Great Commission, different types of calls, and involving spouses in the call. The hosts also reflect on the importance of confirmation and discernment in the process. In this episode, The hosts discuss the importance of a sense of call in missionary work. They explore how the sense of call is connected to sustainability and longevity on the field. They also discuss the idea of feeling at home in a different place and the concept of being called to missions. The conversation delves into the question of whether we are all called to be missionaries and the role of timing in discerning a call. They conclude with practical tips for discerning a call and emphasize the journey of faith in following God's leading.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:09 First Impressions of America

05:58 The Great Commission

06:35 Understanding the Call

09:11 Different Experiences of the Call

12:18 Confirmation and Discernment

15:11 Call to a Specific Place

19:09 The Connection Between Call and Sustainability

23:05 The Importance of a Call to Missions

25:29 Feeling at Home in a Different Place

29:06 Are We All Just Missionaries?

32:14 The Timing of the Call

33:39 Practical Tips for Discerning a Call

40:57 The Journey of Faith