Engaging Missions

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Engaging Missions episodes

October 04, 2017 How to Raise Up Multicultural Leaders in the World, with Ramon Pastrano IV – EM212

When going into ministry, understanding leadership is very important. Ramon Pastrano joins us to talk about leadership training and how it helps people in different cultures. Over the years, he has worked with different groups in how to see the world through another culture’s eyes. He also helps people find their own strengths and ways to lead others well.

Ramon cares a lot about reflecting Jesus in everything he does. He takes many examples from Jesus’ life in how to lead others. In the U.S., he currently prays that groups will be open to working with others that are different than them. He reminds us that Jesus is the answer to problems today, just as He always has been.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Episode summary* 02:04 – Introduction* 02:24 – The value of leadership training* 03:18 – Revealing gifts of leadership* 06:26 – A story of deep impact* 08:31 – Why is leadership training needed in missions?* 12:06 – Growing in cultural sensitivity* 14:58 – Working in the Dominican Republic* 18:23 – A conversation with God* 20:07 – How did you move toward the call?* 22:55 – A ministry of intersection* 27:43 – How do you reconcile faith and inclusion?* 31:55 – Reaching new places through leadership* 34:03 – Connecting the dots between culture and Christ* 35:54 – Encountering Jesus* 39:03 – What groups are impacted most by training?* 42:40 – How can we connect with you?* 43:30 – Good resources* 44:41 – How can we best pray for you?* 45:47 – Closing remarks* 46:41 – Recommendations and reflections

Resources & Contact Info

* impactlives.org* [email protected]

Show Links

* Facebook: @engagingmissions* Messenger: @engagingmissions* Twitter: @engagingmission* Leave a Voicemail* Become a Patron* Listen for Free

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56 min
September 27, 201712 New Churches in the World in 15 Years, with Ernie Peacock – EM211
Have you ever wondered what God is up to? Well, as Ernie Peacock shares, He's moving powerfully. Listen as he shares about church planting, cross-cultural ministry, God's call, and a new opportunity. Be inspired!
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Ernie's Website: http://peacockministries.org

In the world today, the amount of people open to Jesus seems to be growing very quickly. This should make us open our eyes to what God is doing in the world. Ernie Peacock comes onto the show to talk about this growing harvest. Over the last 30 years, God has called him to minister throughout the world.
In his ministry, he has primarily planted churches and has been in Madrid, Spain for some time now. Recently, though, God has called him to move to Guadalajara, Mexico. His vision is to see all levels of society reached with the Gospel so that they can impact their communities.
00:24 - Episode summary
01:41 - Introduction
02:01 - How were you called into ministry?
06:13 - Responding to the call
07:13 - The excitement of following Christ
09:02 - Preparation for ministry
10:45 - The value of developing discipline
11:48 - What has surprised you the most over the years?
13:28 - Making the Gospel relevant across the world
15:34 - Cultural shifts in presenting the Gospel
18:55 - What has God been showing you?
21:45 - A challenge to look at the harvest
23:02 - A time of transition
23:54 - Forming an international church in Mexico
26:42 - What are the dreams you have for this church?
28:55 - The process of building a team
30:45 - Needed character traits for missions
32:27 - What do you look for in a team?
35:05 - The next step
35:40 - How can we pray for you?
38:07 - Closing remarks
39:03 - Reviews and recommendations
48 min
September 27, 2017 12 New Churches in the World in 15 Years, with Ernie Peacock – EM211

In the world today, the amount of people open to Jesus seems to be growing very quickly. This should make us open our eyes to what God is doing in the world. Ernie Peacock comes onto the show to talk about this growing harvest. Over the last 30 years, God has called him to minister throughout the world.

In his ministry, he has primarily planted churches and has been in Madrid, Spain for some time now. Recently, though, God has called him to move to Guadalajara, Mexico. His vision is to see all levels of society reached with the Gospel so that they can impact their communities.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Episode summary* 01:41 – Introduction* 02:01 – How were you called into ministry?* 06:13 – Responding to the call* 07:13 – The excitement of following Christ* 09:02 – Preparation for ministry* 10:45 – The value of developing discipline* 11:48 – What has surprised you the most over the years?* 13:28 – Making the Gospel relevant across the world* 15:34 – Cultural shifts in presenting the Gospel* 18:55 – What has God been showing you?* 21:45 – A challenge to look at the harvest* 23:02 – A time of transition* 23:54 – Forming an international church in Mexico* 26:42 – What are the dreams you have for this church?* 28:55 – The process of building a team* 30:45 – Needed character traits for missions* 32:27 – What do you look for in a team?* 35:05 – The next step* 35:40 – How can we pray for you?* 38:07 – Closing remarks* 39:03 – Reviews and recommendations

Resources & Contact Info

* Show Notes: http://engagingmissions.com/211* Voice Feedback: https://www.speakpipe.com/EngagingMissions* Feedback Survey: https://engagingmissions.com/feedbackflurry* Ernie's Website: http://peacockministries.org

Show Links

* Facebook: @engagingmissions* Messenger: @engagingmissions* Twitter: @engagingmission* Leave a Voicemail* Become a Patron* Listen for Free

Feedback
If you'd have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes, leave a voicemail with SpeakPipe, or send an email to [email protected].

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
47 min
September 20, 2017The Wounded Shepherd: How to Find Healing and Hope, with Kevin Moore – EM210
Sometimes, ministry can be messy. People are imperfect, and sometimes a congregation or a group one is serving can cause pain for their leaders or pastors. Our guest, Kevin Moore, joins us to tell about his time of hurt in the church and how God has used that to help other pastors now.
He now works with current “wounded shepherds” to help them come to a place of healing. By relating with them in their pain, Kevin is able to remind them of their calling that God has given them. Even when ministry causes misfortune, pastors and ministers can cling to God and find healing in His presence.
00:24 - Episode summary
01:50 - Introduction
04:06 - How prevalent is hurt in ministry?
06:29 - Being brought out of the gap
09:02 - Are you still at the same church?
10:42 - Meaningful verse
13:10 - Holding onto the calling in the midst of pain
16:37 - Living life abundantly
19:30 - Moving toward healing
23:39 - The impact of working through the hurt
27:13 - How can congregants protect their pastors?
31:48 - Resources for healing
35:26 - Where can we find your podcast?
37:35 - How can we best pray for you?
40:26 - Closing remarks
41:59 - Podcast recommendations and personal stories

Resources
The Wounded Shepherd
The Global Initiative Coffee Break
Missional Audio
53 min
September 20, 2017 The Wounded Shepherd: How to Find Healing and Hope, with Kevin Moore – EM210

Sometimes, ministry can be messy. People are imperfect, and sometimes a congregation or a group one is serving can cause pain for their leaders or pastors. Our guest, Kevin Moore, joins us to tell about his time of hurt in the church and how God has used that to help other pastors now.

He now works with current “wounded shepherds” to help them come to a place of healing. By relating with them in their pain, Kevin is able to remind them of their calling that God has given them. Even when ministry causes misfortune, pastors and ministers can cling to God and find healing in His presence.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Episode summary* 01:50 – Introduction* 04:06 – How prevalent is hurt in ministry?* 06:29 – Being brought out of the gap* 09:02 – Are you still at the same church?* 10:42 – Meaningful verse* 13:10 – Holding onto the calling in the midst of pain* 16:37 – Living life abundantly* 19:30 – Moving toward healing* 23:39 – The impact of working through the hurt* 27:13 – How can congregants protect their pastors?* 31:48 – Resources for healing* 35:26 – Where can we find your podcast?* 37:35 – How can we best pray for you?* 40:26 – Closing remarks* 41:59 – Podcast recommendations and personal stories

Resources & Contact Info

* The Wounded Shepherd * The Global Initiative Coffee Break

Show Links

* Facebook: @engagingmissions* Messenger: @engagingmissions* Twitter: @engagingmission* Leave a Voicemail* Become a Patron* Listen for Free

Feedback
If you'd have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes, leave a voicemail with SpeakPipe, or send an email to [email protected].

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
52 min
September 13, 2017How to Sow Seeds of Good News in the World, with Mark McGoldrick – EM209
Can God move in unexpected places? Does he love ALL people? Listen as Mark McGoldrick shares his story of redemption and how God is moving in exciting ways in Atlanta, GA.
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Connections can be crucial in bringing people to Jesus. Our guest, Mark McGoldrick, shares stories of how he has built relationships with people through working with Cru over the last 30 years. From millennials to marketplace managers, Mark shares the story of Jesus and sees lives transformed. These transformational stories have led to more people coming to follow Christ.
Even when he is not working with Cru, Mark tells people about the Gospel wherever he goes, even at the gym. During the show, he reminds us that even our hobbies can be used to expand the Kingdom of God. Through those hobbies, we can connect with people and show them the love of Jesus.
00:24 - Episode summary
01:32 - Introduction
01:51 - Ministry in an unconventional place
06:30 - Seeing the love of God in others
08:03 - What has kept you going in ministry?
12:27 - The many parts of Cru’s ministry
18:03 - How were you called into ministry?
24:07 - Evangelizing relationally across generations
30:03 - What has God been showing you over the last year?
34:25 - How can we best pray for you?
36:49 - A challenge for the coming week
39:40 - Closing comments
41:59 - A flurry of feedback

Resources & Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Neighborhood Bible Study
No Place Left

Show Links
Facebook: @engagingmissions
Messenger: @engagingmissions
Twitter: @engagingmission
Leave a Voicemail
Become a Patron
Listen for Free
52 min
September 13, 2017 How to Sow Seeds of Good News in the World, with Mark McGoldrick – EM209

Connections can be crucial in bringing people to Jesus. Our guest, Mark McGoldrick, shares stories of how he has built relationships with people through working with Cru over the last 30 years. From millennials to marketplace managers, Mark shares the story of Jesus and sees lives transformed. These transformational stories have led to more people coming to follow Christ.

Even when he is not working with Cru, Mark tells people about the Gospel wherever he goes, even at the gym. During the show, he reminds us that even our hobbies can be used to expand the Kingdom of God. Through those hobbies, we can connect with people and show them the love of Jesus.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Episode summary* 01:32 – Introduction* 01:51 – Ministry in an unconventional place* 06:30 – Seeing the love of God in others* 08:03 – What has kept you going in ministry?* 12:27 – The many parts of Cru’s ministry* 18:03 – How were you called into ministry?* 24:07 – Evangelizing relationally across generations* 30:03 – What has God been showing you over the last year?* 34:25 – How can we best pray for you?* 36:49 – A challenge for the coming week* 39:40 – Closing comments* 41:59 – A flurry of feedback

Resources & Contact Info

* Email: [email protected]* Neighborhood Bible Study* No Place Left

Show Links

* Facebook: @engagingmissions* Messenger: @engagingmissions* Twitter: @engagingmission* Leave a Voicemail* Become a Patron* Listen for Free

Feedback
If you'd have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes, leave a voicemail with SpeakPipe, or send an email to [email protected].

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
51 min
September 06, 2017 Learning about the Life of Jesus on Earth, with Scott Stripling - EM208
Does it feel like people either discount science or faith to believe in the other? Scott Stripling shares how, in pursuing truth, He's able to look to truth in archaeology and see truth in the Bible as well.
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Scott Stripling joins us to discuss archaeology and how it helps us learn about our faith. He and his team are now working in Israel (specifically Shiloh) around where the tabernacle would have been during the Old Testament. Through Scott’s digs and research, he has come to know even more about Jesus and His life.
During the episode, he shares about past discoveries, his books, and the importance of knowing the Word. If archaeology, history, ministry, or Scripture interests you at all, come listen and dig into the redemptive story of God!
What We Talked About00:24 – Episode summary
02:16 – Introduction
03:40 – A trajectory towards ministry
05:36 – How has the jigsaw puzzle fit together?
06:28 – How has God brought healing in your life?
07:48 – The process of becoming more like Christ
09:36 – Important Scriptures
10:32 – How do you remain engaged and active?
11:45 – Opening doors for archeology in ministry
13:04 – Facing the critics
14:47 – Bridging the gap across cultures
18:05 – Discoveries of the early Church
20:17 – What has been the most surprising discovery?
24:26 – The final month of Jesus’ life
25:47 – Understanding the stories of Jesus
28:13 – Peeling back the layers of history
30:12 – Drawing closer to God and to each other
32:06 – What questions need to be answered?
32:58 – Marketplace matters
34:25 – What is your book about?
35:50 – Defining “synchronism”
38:07 – Internet and book resources
39:24 – How can we pray for you?
41:12 – Closing remarks
41:57 – Podcast recommendation – Now is the Time
Resources & Contact Infoscottstripling.net (http://scottstripling.net/)
digshiloh.org (http://digshiloh.org/)
thebibleseminary.org (http://thebibleseminary.org/)
The Trowel and the Truth (http://amzn.to/2ws6mOl) by Scott Stripling (2nd ed.)
Somebody Call 9-1-1 (http://amzn.to/2xCKq3o) by Scott Stripling
Additional ResourcesCaleb Suko (http://engagingmissions.com/em021-returning-ukraine-caleb-suko/)
Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions)
Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions)
Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission)
Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail)
Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron)
Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe)
52 min
September 06, 2017 Learning about the Life of Jesus on Earth, with Scott Stripling – EM208

Scott Stripling joins us to discuss archaeology and how it helps us learn about our faith. He and his team are now working in Israel (specifically Shiloh) around where the tabernacle would have been during the Old Testament. Through Scott’s digs and research, he has come to know even more about Jesus and His life.

During the episode, he shares about past discoveries, his books, and the importance of knowing the Word. If archaeology, history, ministry, or Scripture interests you at all, come listen and dig into the redemptive story of God!

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Episode summary* 02:16 – Introduction* 03:40 – A trajectory towards ministry* 05:36 – How has the jigsaw puzzle fit together?* 06:28 – How has God brought healing in your life?* 07:48 – The process of becoming more like Christ* 09:36 – Important Scriptures* 10:32 – How do you remain engaged and active?* 11:45 – Opening doors for archeology in ministry* 13:04 – Facing the critics* 14:47 – Bridging the gap across cultures* 18:05 – Discoveries of the early Church* 20:17 – What has been the most surprising discovery?* 24:26 – The final month of Jesus’ life* 25:47 – Understanding the stories of Jesus* 28:13 – Peeling back the layers of history* 30:12 – Drawing closer to God and to each other* 32:06 – What questions need to be answered?* 32:58 – Marketplace matters* 34:25 – What is your book about?* 35:50 – Defining “synchronism”* 38:07 – Internet and book resources* 39:24 – How can we pray for you?* 41:12 – Closing remarks* 41:57 – Podcast recommendation – Now is the Time

Resources & Contact Info

* scottstripling.net* digshiloh.org* thebibleseminary.org* The Trowel and the Truth by Scott Stripling (2nd ed.)* Somebody Call 9-1-1 by Scott Stripling

Additional Resources

* Now is the Time podcast by missionary Caleb Suko

Show Links

* Facebook: @engagingmissions* Messenger: @engagingmissions* Twitter: @engagingmission* Leave a Voicemail* Become a Patron* Listen for Free

Feedback
If you'd have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes, leave a voicemail with SpeakPipe, or send an email to [email protected].

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
52 min
August 30, 2017How To Write Great Missionary Support Letters, with Aaron Babyar – EM207
For many missionaries, hearing the phrase “support letter” may cause some shudders, feelings of apathy, or some sense of annoyance. On the podcast, though, Aaron Babyar joins us for the third time to break those negative feelings and to remind us of how important partnerships are in ministry.
Also, he shares about different ways missionaries can build relationships with their partners. With technology constantly growing, there are even apps to send postcards around the world! So come and hear what Aaron has to say, and learn to see communication as a crucial part of ministry.
What We Talked About
00:24 – Episode summary
02:26 – Introduction
03:03 – Why is relationship important in missions?
06:31 – How to deal with security issues
11:07 – The right way to view partnerships
17:55 – A good average for building relationships
21:05 – Where to find time in ministry
24:05 – Ways to connect across the world
30:17 – How to bring life in support letters
37:19 – Different kinds of communication with partners
42:16 – Internet and book resources
45:06 – Closing remarks
45:54 – Podcast recommendation

Resources & Contact Info
Postagram
SendOutCards
Karani
MPDX
DonorElf
Funding Your Ministry by Scott Morton
Blindspots by Scott Morton
CMM Press
Support Raising Solution

Show Links
Facebook: @engagingmissions
Messenger: @engagingmissions
Twitter: @engagingmission
Leave a Voicemail
Become a Patron
Listen for Free
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