Engaging Missions

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.

What We Talked About

* 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

Resources & Contact Info

* High Point* Far Flung Tin Can* Radical by David Platt* Crash the Chatterbox by Steven Furtick* Twitter: @Farflungtincan* Facebook: @Farflungtincan* Email: [email protected]* Skype: Kyle1philippi* Telephone: 419-564-3471

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Today, Brian Buckelew visits us to share about the importance of short term missions. He has been on more than 15 trips and has many stories of God’s miraculous movements in the world. Although he is not a full-time missionary or minister, he clearly has a heart for spreading the Gospel throughout the world.

From India to Ukraine, to many other nations, Brian has worked to tell others about Jesus. During the show, he expresses his deep passion for missions, and he encourages us all to find where the Lord wants us to minister.

What We Talked About

* 00:23 – Episode summary* 01:51 – A Moment from Scott McClelland* 02:27 – Introduction* 02:53 – Takeaways from short term missions* 04:26 – How have missions trips impacted you?* 05:53 – Ways God has shown Himself* 10:14 – Can short term missions bring unity?* 20:32 – Partnering with local ministries* 22:31 – Learning more about the Holy Spirit* 25:38 – Stand-out short term trips* 34:35 – Knowing the right time to go* 38:05 – Fighting the fear* 46:53 – Closing remarks

God does amazing things when we get together and we come in agreement. – Brian BuckelewClick To Tweet

Resources & Contact Info

* Listen to the episode for a way to contact Brian by text message.

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Being believers, we are full-time ministers whether we are in the marketplace or are vocational ministers. As you listen Rex Schnelle shares his story, you'll discover how he's ministered to people in the music business, led ministries in the Church, and supported those who are fighting through addictions in his years of faithful service.

Now God seems to be moving Rex from marketplace and lay ministry towards involvement in a Church plant. Discover how he's preparing to be involved in worship evangelism and discipleship – to pour into the lives of Believers and also the community at large.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Welcome to the show!* 00:58 – Introducing Rex Schnelle* 01:32 – What's at the core of what you do?* 02:22 – How has God worked in your life and shown His faithfulness?* 05:29 – Years in the music business.* 07:53 – The desire to be a spiritual shepherd more than just music business.* 08:30 – Faithfulness in family life.* 09:03 – How have you been able to share Christ's love with people who might not have found it in another place?* 11:00 – Looking back, what are a couple of the key ways God has moved through you?* 14:28 – Authenticity doesn't mean we forget the reality of who God is in our lives.* 14:54 – What has God been teaching you over the last few months?* 17:27 – Think about how you're using Facebook.* 17:42 – What kind of church plant are we talking about?* 19:59 – Some of Rex's ministry experience* 22:10 – Are you primarily helping believers grow in their faith?* 23:51 – Does what you do also serve the community at large?* 25:48 – How do you plan to connect with and reach the lost?* 31:53 – What does “success” look like to you?* 34:38 – Do you ever see ministry opportunities that are right in front of people that are missed?* 37:56 – Recommended book* 41:08 – How can we best pray for you?* 42:27 – Take a minute to pray now.

Resources & Contact Info

* Union with Christ by Rankin Wilbourne* Rex's Websites:* sacredspacemusic.us* rexmusic.us* Facebook: @rexpaul* Twitter: @rexschnelle

Additional Resources

* 30 Days of Prayer* Global Initiative* Fundraiser

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Sometimes missionaries are far way from home and discover they've lost support. Keith Smith shares some of the reasons it happens, how we can nip it in the bud, and ways that we can build healthy relationships. - http://engagingmissions.com/194

Sometimes missionaries lose support when they are away from home. Maybe there was a change of vision, maybe unmet expectations, or maybe they weren't seen as “strong enough” so their supporters decided to support someone with a better record of success – even when the missionary was simply being faithfully obedient.

Whatever the reason, when that happens, it can leave a missionary feeling lonely and isolated. It can separate them from the resources and break relationships.

But it doesn't have to be like that. We serve a God who honors faithful obedience and upholds the weak and oppressed. And, as Keith Smith shares, we can be part of the problem when we focus on being there to form healthy relationships in the beginning, support them through the tough times, and love them as people and fellow laborers in the Kingdom.Audio Player

What We Talked About

* 0:00:26 – About This Week's Show* 0:01:06 – Introducing Keith Smith and our topic* 0:02:34 – What's the magnitude of the problem of missionaries losing the support they need?* 0:03:31 – What are some key reasons commitments or relationships are broken in missions?* 0:05:03 – One fatal mistake many missionaries make* 0:05:55 – Sometimes missions agencies or churches change their policies* 0:07:05 – Are there any indicators of potential problems before a missionary ever leaves the country?* 0:07:53 – How being real opened a Muslim refugee up to the Gospel* 0:08:52 – Lack of communication from the sending church or organization* 0:10:20 – What are the deeper impacts of broken sending relationships with missionaries?* 0:14:04 – Does the fear of backlash or losing support lead missionaries to begin walking in isolation?* 0:16:17 – The three stage process of healing* 0:17:38 – What are the first couple of things a missionary should do if they lose a portion of their support?* 0:18:18 – 1 – Prayer is the most important* 0:18:45 – 2 – Talk with trusted friends* 0:19:11 – 3 – Have an open dialog with the people who left and those who remain* 0:19:41 – How Keith was able to save a damaged relationship.* 0:20:23 – Is there anyone a missionary should NOT reach out to?* 0:23:35 – How do you honor both a missionary and their sending organization when confidentiality is a concern?* 0:26:55 – Is there ever any backlash from refusing to share confidential information?* 0:28:26 – What kinds of things are possible when missionaries get the support they need during a difficult time?* 0:34:57 – We are only responsible to be faithful with what God has given us.* 0:37:13 – What can we do to help support healthy relationships with missionaries?* 0:38:00 – Healthy perspective an relationships start with honesty from the beginning.* 0:41:41 – The value of having a Christian presence in difficult countries* 0:44:22 – How can we talk about a God-given vision with humble honesty and deep faith?* 0:45:07 – One successful missionary seemed to have no fruit for nearly 30 years.* 0:48:41 – How does our misunderstanding of sowing and reaping play into misunderstanding what's happening when a missionary is simply being obedient?* 0:49:18 – The little church that was a conduit for incredible missionary support.* 0:52:12 – Teddy bears to the rescue!* 0:54:47 – What is one thought you'd like to leave us thinking about in terms of supporting missionaries?* 0:55:08 – Everything comes back to communication.* 0:55:36 – Get on the phone or Skype.* 0:56:53 – A $3.00 per month call nearly anywhere phone option.* 0:58:26 – A challenge for YOU!* 0:59:11 – What's coming next week and welcome to Denise* 1:60:02 – Join me, Kent Annan, and Gena Thomas for a Twitter Chat on June 1, 2017

Resources & Contact Info

* Website: jesusgathering.

Even if we understand the need for global missions, sometimes we overlook the needs in our own back yards. Rebecca Jefferson joins us to share her love for Jesus and challenge us to engage in domestic missions. - http://engagingmissions.com/193

Today, Rebecca Jefferson joins us to discuss the importance of domestic missions. She is originally from Maryland and serves in that area to spread the Gospel to others. The organization she works with, Open Air Campaigners, spends time on the streets sharing stories of Jesus.

As she shares about the ministry and her life, her love for Jesus becomes quite evident. To her, being a Christian isn’t about following Jesus to have a nice comfortable life. It’s about following Him because He is the treasure. Ministry is more than an obligation; it’s an act of love for what God has done.

What We Talked About

00:24 – Episode Summary01:45 – Introduction02:14 – Who are you and what do you do?03:48 – The value of domestic missions07:10 – What was it that brought you to Christ?08:19 – Meaningful verse09:45 – What is something that God has been showing you?11:43 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment12:29 – From salvation to missions18:01 – What do you do in Open Air campaigns?19:48 – Illustrating the Gospel through art21:30 – Keeping your focus on Christ23:06 – Next week on Engaging Missions24:08 – A great mindset in ministry25:31 – Learning to see missed opportunities27:43 – Internet and book resources28:17 – How can we best pray for you?30:00 – Closing remarks

Resources & Contact Info

* The Way of the Master by Ray Comfort* Hell’s Best Kept Secret by Ray Comfort* True and False Conversion by Ray Comfort* Teachings by Paul Washer* Website: midcitymissions.edifyhub.com* Email: [email protected]* Skype: rebeccajefferson1* Telephone: 240-556-8147* Open Air Campaigners* Social Profiles:* Facebook* Twitter* Google Plus* LinkedIn

Additional Resources

* 30 Days of Prayer* Global Initiative

Show Links

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Want to share your faith and plant churches but not sure where to start? Listen to Curtis Sergeant share about the Zumé Project and how he's making quality discipleship training available to people everywhere. - http://engagingmissions.com/192 (http://engagingmissions.com/192)