Engaging Missions

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Engaging Missions episodes

July 26, 2017 The Simple Glory of Following Jesus One Step at a Time, with Nellie Ramirez – EM202

Wondering what you should do with your life or whether God would have you involved in short-term missions? Unclear about how to move forward?

As Nellie Ramirez shares, sometimes God doesn't give us the entire plan. Sometimes, He gives us only a single word and then walks with us as we discover what He's doing.

Listen as she shares how she and her team are able to use this simple principle. She shares how her team is able to minister to people both at home and abroad, how God used a nearly empty tank of Gas to start a church, and much more.

What We Talked About

* [00:23] – Show Introduction* [00:43] – Welcome Facebook new friends* [01:28] – Welcome Nellie Ramirez* [02:13] – What has your attention right now?* [03:38] – Can you share more about pouring into young people?* [04:43] – Nellie has an amazing team who are equipped to help wherever they are.* [06:01] – How can this kind of missions work have a positive impact on peoples' lives?* [08:07] – What does your preparation look like?* [10:42] – What has God been teaching you over the past few months?* [14:29] – How do you order your time for structure and flexibility?* [17:00] – Check out Sun Stand Still on MissionalAudio.com* [18:20] – What led you to this ministry?* [23:42] – How God used a fuel shortage to save some people.* [28:31] – How does God typically lead you?* [30:46] – When you go to a foreign country, how do you know you're going to have a positive impact?* [36:27] – Here's what's coming next week.* [37:35] – What would you share with someone if they are starting to question what God is doing through them?* [39:10] – What Nellie does if she's lacking direction.* [39:42] – Are there other ministry opportunities right in front of our faces that we just don't see?* [42:12] – What book are research would you recommend for us?* [43:37] – How can we best pray for you and your team?* [46:09] – Partner with Global Initiative to help bring the love of Christ to Muslims.* [46:56] – Nominate Engaging Missions for the Podcast Awards.

Resources & Contact Info

* Deliverance of the Brain by Dr. D.K. Olukoya

Additional Resources

* Fundraiser for Global Initiative

Show Links

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

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49 min
July 19, 2017Wondering How to be Strategic in Short-Term Missions? with Tony Svendsen – EM201
Have you ever wondered if it's possible for short-term missions trips to build on a long-term strategy over time?
If you have, you'll want to hear as Tony Svendsen of e3 Partners shares how he chooses, prepares for, and goes on short trips that line up with a long-term strategy. You'll hear him share two questions to ask to know where to build the best partnerships, five questions to ask yourself before committing to a trip, and how this approach yields incredible benefits.
With his years of experience and heart for building up the body of Christ, you will find Tony's story engaging, ripe with experience, and powerfully simple.
What We Talked About
00:24 – Show Summary
01:16 – Introducing Tony Svendsen
01:56 – Tell us a little about your upcoming travels
02:51 – How have you seen short-term missions have a positive impact?
04:29 – What is one thing we can do better in short-term missions?
06:05 – How has God used a short-term missions trip to build on a long-term strategy?
08:43 – Was there a catalyst or something that pointed you in that direction?
10:07 – What has God been showing you over the last year?
11:52 – How would you encourage someone to take the “next step”?
13:19 – Check out MissionalAudio.com to find great audio books and podcasts.
14:28 – How do you decide where you will invest your time and build partnerships?
16:29 – What's one thing to consider when beginning to view short-term missions as part of a long-term strategy?
18:02 – How can we make sure we're really walking as partners with local ministries when aligning with a strategy?y?
19:45 – Has walking this way begun to change your perspective or how you approach life?
20:47 – How have you seen local ministries or churches benefit from a strategic approach?
22:16 – How much time to you invest in making sure the partnership is right before you get started?
23:30 – Has anyone ever gotten upset if it's not a great fit?
24:52 – Next week we'll be hearing from Nellie Ramirez. Here's a little teaser.
26:01 – What should people ask themselves before signing up for a missions trip?
27:38 – Does e3 Partners provide training for people going on trips?
29:18 – What if someone is worried about money or time off from work?
30:52 – What does e3 Partners do?
32:50 – Where can we learn more about e3 Partners?
33:19 – How can we best pray for you?
34:08 – If you could challenge us to do one thing in the next 7 days?
35:07 – Partnership opportunities
35:31 – Nominate the Engaging Missions Show for the Podcast Awards
36:04 – Help Global Initiative provide resources for the Body of Christ to engage Muslims for Christ.

Resources & Contact Info
Website: tonyandlisasvendsen.com
Email: [email protected]

Additional Resources
Fromtheforefront.com

Show Links
Facebook: @engagingmissions
Messenger: @engagingmissions
Twitter: @engagingmission
Leave a Voicemail
Become a Patron
Listen for Free
40 min
July 19, 2017 Wondering How to be Strategic in Short-Term Missions? with Tony Svendsen – EM201

Have you ever wondered if it's possible for short-term missions trips to build on a long-term strategy over time?

If you have, you'll want to hear as Tony Svendsen of e3 Partners shares how he chooses, prepares for, and goes on short trips that line up with a long-term strategy. You'll hear him share two questions to ask to know where to build the best partnerships, five questions to ask yourself before committing to a trip, and how this approach yields incredible benefits.

With his years of experience and heart for building up the body of Christ, you will find Tony's story engaging, ripe with experience, and powerfully simple.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Show Summary* 01:16 – Introducing Tony Svendsen* 01:56 – Tell us a little about your upcoming travels* 02:51 – How have you seen short-term missions have a positive impact?* 04:29 – What is one thing we can do better in short-term missions?* 06:05 – How has God used a short-term missions trip to build on a long-term strategy?* 08:43 – Was there a catalyst or something that pointed you in that direction?* 10:07 – What has God been showing you over the last year?* 11:52 – How would you encourage someone to take the “next step”?* 13:19 – Check out MissionalAudio.com to find great audio books and podcasts.* 14:28 – How do you decide where you will invest your time and build partnerships?* 16:29 – What's one thing to consider when beginning to view short-term missions as part of a long-term strategy?* 18:02 – How can we make sure we're really walking as partners with local ministries when aligning with a strategy?y?* 19:45 – Has walking this way begun to change your perspective or how you approach life?* 20:47 – How have you seen local ministries or churches benefit from a strategic approach?* 22:16 – How much time to you invest in making sure the partnership is right before you get started?* 23:30 – Has anyone ever gotten upset if it's not a great fit?* 24:52 – Next week we'll be hearing from Nellie Ramirez. Here's a little teaser.* 26:01 – What should people ask themselves before signing up for a missions trip?* 27:38 – Does e3 Partners provide training for people going on trips?* 29:18 – What if someone is worried about money or time off from work?* 30:52 – What does e3 Partners do?* 32:50 – Where can we learn more about e3 Partners?* 33:19 – How can we best pray for you?* 34:08 – If you could challenge us to do one thing in the next 7 days?* 35:07 – Partnership opportunities* 35:31 – Nominate the Engaging Missions Show for the Podcast Awards* 36:04 – Help Global Initiative provide resources for the Body of Christ to engage Muslims for Christ.

Resources & Contact Info

* Website: tonyandlisasvendsen.com* Email: [email protected]

Additional Resources

* Fromtheforefront.com

Show Links

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

39 min
July 12, 2017How to Remain Deeply Devoted After Short Term Missions, with JennyBeth Gardner – EM200
Have you ever wondered why it seems so much easier to have a quality devotional life and hear God's voice while you're on a short missions trip? If so, you'll want to hear what JennyBeth Gardner has so say.
JennyBeth is a vocational missionary with the Transformational Education Network (TEN3). She spends most of her time in the US working on curriculum but she also makes short trips to build relationships, provide training and more.
As we talked, she shared some of what she's learned after years of making short trips, as well as some of the ways YOU can get involved with TEN3.
What We Talked About
00:24 – Show Summary
02:10 – Introducing JennyBeth Gardner
02:35 – Quick Summary of what JennyBeth Does
03:52 – What are some of the benefits of short-term missions?
05:26 – What are some of the challenges we can overcome in short-term
missions?
06:47 – Why is quiet time easier on a short-term missions trip than when
we're at home?
07:56 – How can we bring that focus back home with us?
12:28 – How can we know when we should continue on or when we're just
being hard-headed?
14:07 – How do we walk in the seasons that seem easy without simply
resting on our laurels?
15:56 – What does TEN3 do?
18:06 – How are you able to “give ownership” to national leaders?
19:38 – How can people get involved with what's going on with TEN3?
20:57 – What are some of the other ways people can partner with you?
22:04 – How can we best pray for you?
24:37 – Please take a minute to pray.
25:15 – Check out a new podcast: From the Forefront
26:42 – Next week: Tony Svendsen of e3 Partners
28:16 – Thanks to JennyBeth Gardner and Geoff Butterworth

Resources & Contact Info
Dark Night of the Soul
JennyBeth's Blog
Email: [email protected]
Skype: jennybeth.alford
TEN3 Website
Ways to get involved
Moment Email Newsletter (subscribe at the bottom of the page or email [email protected])

Additional Resources
From the Forefront – a Podcast from FX Missions

Show Links
Facebook: @engagingmissions
Messenger: @engagingmissions
Twitter: @engagingmission
Leave a Voicemail
Become a Patron
Listen for Free
31 min
July 12, 2017 How to Remain Deeply Devoted After Short Term Missions, with JennyBeth Gardner – EM200

Have you ever wondered why it seems so much easier to have a quality devotional life and hear God's voice while you're on a short missions trip? If so, you'll want to hear what JennyBeth Gardner has so say.

JennyBeth is a vocational missionary with the Transformational Education Network (TEN3). She spends most of her time in the US working on curriculum but she also makes short trips to build relationships, provide training and more.

As we talked, she shared some of what she's learned after years of making short trips, as well as some of the ways YOU can get involved with TEN3.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Show Summary* 02:10 – Introducing JennyBeth Gardner* 02:35 – Quick Summary of what JennyBeth Does* 03:52 – What are some of the benefits of short-term missions?* 05:26 – What are some of the challenges we can overcome in short-term* missions?* 06:47 – Why is quiet time easier on a short-term missions trip than when* we're at home?* 07:56 – How can we bring that focus back home with us?* 12:28 – How can we know when we should continue on or when we're just* being hard-headed?* 14:07 – How do we walk in the seasons that seem easy without simply* resting on our laurels?* 15:56 – What does TEN3 do?* 18:06 – How are you able to “give ownership” to national leaders?* 19:38 – How can people get involved with what's going on with TEN3?* 20:57 – What are some of the other ways people can partner with you?* 22:04 – How can we best pray for you?* 24:37 – Please take a minute to pray.* 25:15 – Check out a new podcast: From the Forefront* 26:42 – Next week: Tony Svendsen of e3 Partners* 28:16 – Thanks to JennyBeth Gardner and Geoff Butterworth

Resources & Contact Info

* Dark Night of the Soul* JennyBeth's Blog* Email: [email protected]* Skype: jennybeth.alford* TEN3 Website* Ways to get involved* Moment Email Newsletter (subscribe at the bottom of the page or email [email protected])

Additional Resources

* From the Forefront – a Podcast from FX Missions

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].

30 min
July 05, 2017How to Bring Encouragement and Find Friends in Missions, with Scott McClelland – EM199
Short term missions usually include both giving and receiving. Those who go on trips often learn a lot and gain a better understanding of missions in general, but most importantly, they build relationships with different people.
Scott McClelland joins us to talk about the importance of relationships in missions. He also shares his experiences throughout the years and how he has maintained connections across the world.
As a leader of FX Missions, Scott is frequently building friendships with other ministries, missionaries, and pastors. God has used these experiences in his life to impart mutual encouragement for him and those he meets.
What We Talked About
00:24 – Episode summary
01:34 – Introduction
02:28 – What do you do with FX Missions?
04:16 – The positive impact of short term missions
07:14 – Ways to improve short term missions
09:55 – How God works through relationships
13:41 – Getting behind the veneer
15:01 – Early encounters in short term missions
17:29 – A message from FX Missions
18:19 – Cutting out coffee and contributing to the Kingdom
26:22 – Ways that God directs partnerships
30:22 – Serving others across the world
34:17 – Next week on Engaging Missions
35:45 – For those who want to be involved
42:10 – Not being held back by finances
44:04 – Ways to partner with FX Missions
45:35 – How can we best pray for you?
47:18 – Closing comments

My life mission is to leave everyone better off than I found that person. @fxmissions
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Resources & Contact Info
Website: FXMissions.com
Email: [email protected]
Podcasts
Leadership Moment
From the Forefront
Facebook: @fxmissions
Twitter: @fxmissions

Show Links
Facebook: @engagingmissions
Messenger: @engagingmissions
Twitter: @engagingmission
Leave a Voicemail
Become a Patron
Listen for Free
50 min
July 05, 2017 How to Bring Encouragement and Find Friends in Missions, with Scott McClelland – EM199

Short term missions usually include both giving and receiving. Those who go on trips often learn a lot and gain a better understanding of missions in general, but most importantly, they build relationships with different people.

Scott McClelland joins us to talk about the importance of relationships in missions. He also shares his experiences throughout the years and how he has maintained connections across the world.

As a leader of FX Missions, Scott is frequently building friendships with other ministries, missionaries, and pastors. God has used these experiences in his life to impart mutual encouragement for him and those he meets.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Episode summary* 01:34 – Introduction* 02:28 – What do you do with FX Missions?* 04:16 – The positive impact of short term missions* 07:14 – Ways to improve short term missions* 09:55 – How God works through relationships* 13:41 – Getting behind the veneer* 15:01 – Early encounters in short term missions* 17:29 – A message from FX Missions* 18:19 – Cutting out coffee and contributing to the Kingdom* 26:22 – Ways that God directs partnerships* 30:22 – Serving others across the world* 34:17 – Next week on Engaging Missions* 35:45 – For those who want to be involved* 42:10 – Not being held back by finances* 44:04 – Ways to partner with FX Missions* 45:35 – How can we best pray for you?* 47:18 – Closing comments

My life mission is to leave everyone better off than I found that person. @fxmissionsClick To Tweet

Resources & Contact Info

* Website: FXMissions.com* Email: [email protected]* Podcasts* Leadership Moment* From the Forefront* Facebook: @fxmissions* Twitter: @fxmissions

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
50 min
June 28, 2017 The Great Value of Relationships in Missions, with Dr. Paul Chinchen - EM198
Think short term missions are one-sided? Maybe you're thinking of it like a trap door. Dr. Paul Chinchen of African Bible Colleges shares how you can build relationships, grow in love, and see the Kingdom on earth! - http://engagingmissions.com/198
49 min
June 28, 2017 The Great Value of Relationships in Missions, with Paul Chinchen – EM198

For many people, short term missions can be seen as something like a trap door. The believer takes their money, time, and resources, drops it through the door to those in need, and leaves. Our guest, Dr. Paul Chinchen, shows us how this is not the case. These trips are instead like a revolving door, where relationships are formed and where everyone gains something.

His ministry, African Bible Colleges, works with students throughout Africa, providing education and the Good News of Jesus. More than anything, Dr. Chinchen values the relationships that come through the ministry, because that is what the Kingdom of God is all about.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Episode summary* 01:59 – Introduction* 02:31 – The main focus of ministry* 05:17 – How can short term missions impact people?* 12:11 – Doing short term missions well* 20:37 – Building the best relationships in ministry* 24:35 – An effective point of contact* 30:59 – The value of learning the heart language* 33:22 – How can we best pray for you?* 40:51 – Closing remarks* 44:51 – Next week on Engaging Missions

Resources & Contact Info

* African Bible Colleges* Facebook: @africanbiblecolleges

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.”
49 min
June 21, 2017 God is Faithful: How to Trust Jesus for Great Things, with Kyle Philippi - EM197
Booking travel for short term missions can be interesting - especially with film equipment involved. But the payoff is worth it. Listen as Kyle Philippi of Far Flung Tin Can shares his passion and experiences. - http://engagingmissions.com/197"Serving in the Kingdom of God can come in many shapes and sizes. Our guest today, Kyle Philippi, works to create documentaries for missionaries across the world. He and his team at Far Flung Tin Can strive to share these missionaries’ stories with others. Through his films, he has been able to see people take action and pour into the missionaries.
As Kyle shares about his experiences, he discusses some of the lessons he has learned over the last seven years. From packing to researching, a lot goes into preparing for a trip, and he gives great pointers on the process. More than anything else, Kyle reminds us that God is faithful, and if He is calling you, He will work it out.
Full Show Notes: http://engagingmissions.com/197
00:24 - Episode summary 01:55 - Introduction 02:35 - The positive impact of short term missions 03:46 - Transformation of the heart 04:19 - Ways to improve short term missions 06:24 - Key ways to prepare for trips 07:50 - Dealing with the heartbreak 08:44 - What have you seen God do? 11:32 - Connecting missionaries and their supporters 14:53 - What has God been teaching me? 16:54 - Hearing from FX Missions 17:58 - Booking travel with filming equipment 20:56 - Finding ways for discounts 22:35 - Things to consider before a trip 25:08 - What NOT to take on trips 27:00 - Being ready for cultural differences 28:58 - Walking with integrity 29:53 - Next week on Engaging Missions 31:38 - A question to ask before a trip 33:24 - Learning to fight the fear 34:42 - Ways to connect 36:23 - How can people donate? 37:07 - Internet and book resources 38:25 - How can we pray for you? 40:17 - Closing comments
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