Engaging Missions

Joining us again on the show, Curtis Sergeant shares about a new project called Zumé. The purpose of this program is to train groups of believers in how to make disciples. Through video, discussion questions, and activities, groups are able to learn more about following the Great Commission.

This project is great for any believer. It helps people realize their own ability to share the Gospel with others. The goal of Zumé is to make training more accessible throughout the world so that more people can get involved in spreading the Good News.

What We Talked About

00:24 – Episode summary01:15 – Introduction02:04 – What is the Zumé Project about?03:16 – Shattering boundaries and bringing access04:27 – Provisions from Zumé05:30 – From the vision to reality07:56 – Connecting with the current condition in the US09:56 – Coming alongside the vision12:06 – What are you believing God for?14:12 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment15:01 – A desire for transformation16:01 – How is Zumé structured?17:41 – The process of training18:49 – What do the sessions include?20:27 – How have people responded to this project?21:22 – Feedback on Zumé24:09 – Ways to help through the process25:56 – Building relationships within groups28:20 – Something you wish you would have known29:15 – Next week on Engaging Missions30:41 – Who is this project for?31:53 – Could this be used in a Sunday school class?33:10 – Indicators for confirming the call to discipleship34:51 – Finding more information35:45 – The next steps36:33 – How can we best pray for you?38:32 – Ways to serve and be involved39:38 – Overview and final thoughts

Resources & Contact Info

* Zumé Project: zumeproject.com / zume.life* Missions Frontiers: Issue Featuring Zumé* Help Support Zumé: big.life/donate* Metacamp: metacamp.org* ObeyGC2: obeygc2.com* Email: [email protected]* Skype: curtis.sergeant* Facebook: @zumeproject* Twitter: @zumeproject* LinkedIn

Additional Resources

* 30 Days of Prayer* Global Initiative Resources

Show Links

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

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to smuggle a Bible? Listen to David Joannes share his story about how God used Bible smuggling to lead him to missions and then called him to Asia for the long haul. - http://engagingmissions.com/191

There is power in telling a story of God’s redemption on Earth. David Joannes, today’s guest, has recently written a book about his experience as a missionary and what God has been doing in his life. He is currently a missionary in Thailand with his wife and daughter. Also, he leads a ministry called Within Reach Global, which works to spread the Gospel in the unreached areas of Asia.

He shares about God’s heart for those who have never heard the Gospel. As David has been serving the Lord, he has grown in reflecting Christ’s heart for these people. He continually strives to see different people groups have access to the Good News of Jesus.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Episode summary* 01:52 – Introduction* 02:48 – What are you doing right now?* 03:34 – How does God use you in spite of you?* 05:22 – Allowing God to use us* 06:55 – A time of walking in faith* 09:31 – Meaningful verse* 11:33 – The need for growth in the American Church* 13:36 – Encouraging others to reach the unreached* 15:23 – What has God been teaching you?* 16:39 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment* 17:24 – Recognizing the call to missions* 19:07 – Confirming a calling* 20:01 – What do you do now in China?* 22:39 – How God works things out* 25:00 – Learning and unlearning in ministry* 26:14 – What fuels your passion?* 27:52 – Publishing ministry experiences* 29:36 – How to be honest and wise in sharing stories* 31:37 – Sharing what you have to offer* 33:29 – Next week on Engaging Missions* 34:54 – Gaining a new perspective* 37:29 – Finding new opportunities for ministry* 39:10 – Internet and book resources* 40:04 – How can we best pray for you?* 41:37 – A challenge for the coming days

Resources & Contact Info

* The Space Between Memories by David Joannes* 101 Good Christian Books* Dangerous Territory by Amy Peterson* Websites;* davidjoannes.com* withinreachglobal.org* Skype: chinaman777* Facebook: @davidjoannesofficial* Twitter: @davidjoannes* LinkedIn: /davidjoannes* Skype: chinaman777

Additional Resources

* Fundraiser for Global Initiative* 30 Days of Prayer

Show Links

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

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La'Wana Harris was called to a nation she knew nothing about. Now she ministers in Haiti and the US. Listen to discover how her grandmother's simple obedience prepared and shaped her for ministry. - http://engagingmissions.com/190

In the Kingdom of God, small acts of kindness can mean the world. La’Wana Harris joins the show to discuss the importance of prayer, service, and obedience. She currently takes trips to Haiti to help end illiteracy and to spread the love of Christ and has a goal to provide 10,000 books to kids in Haiti by the end of 2017. Also, she works in the States as a motivational speaker, a writer, and a worker for social justice.

In all of her involvements, the Lord has been at work to reach those in Haiti and in her local community. She clearly carries the Word and prayer as her weapons as she goes to share the Gospel. From bringing books and creating puppet shows, to bringing smiles and creating conversation, La’Wana follows the Lord to show the love of God to anyone she meets.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Episode Summary* 01:23 – Introduction* 02:00 – How did your grandmother influence you?* 03:49 – Carrying on the legacy* 05:01 – How has God provided for you?* 06:27 – The process of provision* 07:50 – The need for public education in Haiti* 09:13 – The foundation of ministry* 10:24 – Living it out* 11:19 – What has God been showing you recently?* 12:55 – How prayer changes perspective* 14:50 – Ways to be involved* 15:17 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment* 16:03 – A journey into ministry* 17:41 – The unexpected experiences* 19:50 – Partnering with local organizations* 21:09 – Keeping track of it all* 22:00 – How God has worked through difficult times* 26:25 – The powerful moves of God* 28:05 – What keeps you going?* 29:12 – Next week on Engaging Missions* 30:42 – Opportunities for partnership* 31:59 – How to know if the trip is for you* 32:52 – Marketplace matters* 34:20 – Missed opportunities* 36:29 – Internet and book resources* Jaden Israel* The Live Dead Journal* Operation World by Jason Mandryk* 37:34 – How can we best pray for you?* 38:05 – A challenge for the coming days* 39:01 – Stories from Mongolia* Get a free copy of Brian's book from Audible.com* 41:44 – Understanding Muslims* Resources from Global Initiative* 44:26 – An exciting upcoming series

Resources & Contact Info

* Jaden Israel* The Live Dead Journal* Operation World by Jason Mandryk* Contact Info* Website: lawanaharris.com* Email: [email protected]* Twitter: @awholesomechild* Facebook: @awholesomechild* How La'Wana Harris Got Started as a Missionary in Haiti

Additional Resources

* Help shape the content for a series on short term missions* Resources from Global Initiative* Get a free copy of Brian Hogan's book* Check out our fundraiser

Show Links

Wondering if short term missions can make a difference? They did in Rick Preato's life. When he saw what God was doing, God began to speak to him about his calling to ministry and missions. - http://engagingmissions.com/189

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus calls others to follow Him and become fishers of men. Our guest, Rick Preato, discusses how we become fishers as soon as we become followers. He currently works to make disciples in his local community.

After seeing the move of God in South Asia, he felt the Lord call him to minister to those around him back in the States. During the episode, Rick shares about abiding in Jesus, walking in obedience, and raising up leaders. As he talks about his experiences, he shows his passion for the Lord and his heart for others.

What We Talked About

* 00:24 – Episode summary* 02:23 – Introduction* 02:56 – Where are you headed?* 03:43 – Shaping the direction of life* 05:26 – Connections with the national leaders* 06:44 – Being empowered by the moves of God* 07:51 – Interacting as an ambassador of Christ* 09:40 – Meaningful verse* 11:21 – Sharing life with people* 12:42 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment* Subscribe to the FX Missions Leadership Moment* 13:24 – How important are relationships in ministry?* 15:21 – Bridging the gap* 16:50 – Obeying Christ above all others* 18:01 – Desperation for the Word of God* 19:40 – Teaching others how to obey Jesus* 20:42 – Multiplying leaders in ministry* 22:11 – How to keep going with a broken heart* 24:05 – Learning to smell the Kingdom* 25:25 – The many surprises of God* 27:05 – Next week on Engaging Missions* 28:39 – Marketplace matters* 29:47 – Missed ministry opportunities* 31:04 – Internet and book resources]* 31:31 – How can we best pray for you?* 32:17 – A challenge for the coming days* 33:18 – Stories from Mongolia* Get a free copy of Brian Hogan's book* 35:48 – Understanding Muslim neighbors* Resources from Global Initiative

Resources & Contact Info

* Email: [email protected]* Missionary Methods by Roland Allen

Additional Resources

* Help shape an upcoming series on short-term missions* Share your favorite verse for a special episode* Resources from Global Initiative* Get a free copy of Brian Hogan's book: There's a Sheep in My Bathtub

Show Links

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

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Growing up, sometimes we have misunderstandings about God. For Kathie Slusser, hers was that it wasn’t important to feel that God loved her. As she went through life, she learned that this idea wasn’t true. Knowing God’s love for her was the first step in learning to love others.

Kathie has worked in many ways, from teaching, to helping a private investigator, to serving in ministry. She now counsels those in ministry and makes curriculums on spiritual and emotional health. As she has learned to accept God’s love, she has been able to love others in a deeper way. Through love, she can bring hope to those who need it.

What we talked about

• 00:24 – Episode summary
• Help shape our series on short term missions
• Share your favorite verse for an upcoming show
• 02:13 – Introduction
• 02:54 – The path of preparation
• 08:16 – Growing up in a family of caregivers
• 10:11 – Learning where love fits
• 15:47 – Understanding the power of love
• 21:37 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment

We are far more marvelously designed than we ever imagined, but also far more deeply broken than most of us have ever dared to look. But then grace and the Gospel comes, and love comes and says, ‘You are far more rescued than you ever dared to hope.’

• 22:32 – The need for counseling in ministry
• 25:16 – Tension to tell stories of struggle
• 28:11 – How to be a safe person for others
• 34:44 – Walking on both sides of the fence
• 38:51 – A thought to roll around in
• 41:45 – Internet and book resources
• 43:18 – How can we best pray for you?
• 44:49 – A challenge for the coming days
• 47:17 – Stories from Mongolia
• Get a copy of Brian Hogan's book for free (Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• 50:49 – Next week on Engaging Missions
• 51:56 – Connecting with Muslims
• Resources from Global Initiative
• Our fundraiser for Global Initiative

Resources & Contact Info

• Kitchen Table Counseling by Muriel Cook and Shelly Volkhardt
• Rare Leadership by Jim Wilder and Marcus Warner
• John Lynch “The Two Roads Message”
• Websites: paraclete.net/slusser
• aphesisgroup.com/author/kathie-slusser/
• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn

Additional Resources

• Help shape an upcoming series on short-term missions
• Share your favorite verse for an upcoming episode
• Resources from Global Initiative
• Join in our effort to raise $4,000 to help support Global Initiative

 

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