Be part of this special conversation with two of our Emerging Leaders Connector Cohort Members who share how they connected to this discipleship program at IM, what inspires them as God's servants, and their aspirations. May you be encouraged by the wisdom you receive.

Melanie Baggao shares about her faith journey, her call, and how she faces the joys and challenges of being a servant-leader as a Christian. Be encouraged by Melanie's words of wisdom to youth and young adults, and how attendance at the Urbana conference contributed to affirming her call to serve cross-culturally.

Join in conversation with Pastor Paula Alexander and her husband Deacon Harolton Alexander from Bethlehem Baptist Church in Holyoke, MA. They share with us what it means to serve as a couple as co-laborers in Kingdom building. They also challenge us to think broadly about seeing God at work on short-term mission trips through lived experiences, listening, learning, and the willingness to see Jesus in broader lenses.

Join the conversation with Shameika Black, current seminarian at Palmer Theological Seminary. Listen to what she shares about her preparation to serve virtually for now on cross-cultural short-term missions, how she encourages other listeners to step out in faith with God to face the unknown to serve globally.

A conversation with Claire Walker who shares about discovering the world of mission, and how God meets her when doubts and fears permeated her heart. Claire shares about her faith and God's invitations to be community at the local, national and international levels.

A conversation with first-time volunteer, Blake Schinzler, who shares his experience of being God's disciple alongside IM global servants in Debrecen (Hungary). Hear how Blake is adjusting to a new culture, new language, and being stretched out of his comfort zone.

Join the B4M co-creators and their guest, June Bunce, as they address her emotional, physical, and spiritual preparation as a new short-term mission volunteer. Fear can stop many from doing what God is calling them to do. Listen to June's sharing about her discipleship journey with the Short-Term Mission desk.

Dr. Season Mussey shares how God has used her love for teaching to serve cross-culturally. She refers to the adventurous obedience of the "I" that has evolved into a "We" as God's servants. Dr. Mussey shares her heart and examples of how the use of technology has kept the world connected and not stagnant in isolation. May you be encouraged and trust God's nudges in noticing bread crumbs.

Conversation with Jorge Medero, president of the IM board of trustees who shares the impact short-term mission has had on his life. STM staff reflect on the past sixteen months.

A conversation with Rev. Dr. Daniel Chetti who shares his pioneering ministry efforts at the Arab Baptist Seminary in Lebanon where students from different religions delve into God's sacred Word together in peace. Listeners will also hear about the Enduring Love ministry which supports a number of servants from and to the MENA region.