Engaging Missions

In a season of tension, conflict, and division, Lisa Sharon Harper comes to remind us of the Very Good News of Jesus. Not only has God come to save us from sin or hell, but He has come to restore the very relationships around us. Through Christ, we are reconciled to God, to others, and to creation, which brings a peace that passes understanding, the shalom of God.

In her book to believers, Lisa encourages us to see the Image of God in others, to hear others’ stories, and to bring reconciliation to this broken world. With every answer and story, she brings fresh perspective on the Gospel and fills her words with passion and love for God.

• 00:24 – Episode summary
• 01:21 – Introduction
• 01:57 – The fight for reconciliation and shalom

• 06:46 – Ways to defend the least of these
• 10:48 – How to walk towards love
• 18:00 – The right relationship between all things
• 33:07 – Let there be light!
• 39:14 – How can we best pray for you?
• 40:58 – A challenge for the coming days
• 43:22 – Closing statements

• The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right by Lisa Sharon Harper (Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• Matthew 25 Pledge (on SoJo.net)
• Lisa's Contact Information
• lisasharonharper.com
• [email protected]
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Skype

When thinking about leadership from the world’s perspective, you might define it as taking charge, having power, and directing others. Our guest today, Bob Lidfors, clearly shows the biblical way to lead by serving. As a missionary in Germany, Uganda, and India, he partners with local believers to support them and train new leaders.

Throughout our talk, Bob shares about habits that lead him in deeper relationship with Christ. For example, he discusses the importance of starting the day in worship and how it shifts his focus toward God. As he speaks about his ministry and life, one can easily see his heart to serve and love God and others well.

• 00:25 – Episode summary
• 01:08 – Introduction
• 02:25 – Involved in many nations
• 02:48 – Walking in faith through times of difficulty
• 05:02 – Meaningful verse
• 07:34 – Taking a posture of worship
• 09:01 – The revelation of relationship
• 10:20 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment
• 11:01 – What are you doing in your ministry?
• 13:49 – Fighting the “Lone Ranger” tendencies
• 14:44 – What fuels your passion?
• 15:33 – Identifying leaders and ministers
• 18:57 – Refreshing the vision
• 20:12 – If you could change one thing
• 21:20 – Engaging Missions Trivia
• 22:34 – Marketplace matters
• 26:50 – Many ministry opportunities
• 28:32 – Internet and book resources
• Miraculous Movements by Jerry Trousdale (Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)
• Small Is Big by Tony and Felicity Dale (Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)
• 30:05 – Ways to partner and support
• 30:35 – A challenge for coming days
• 33:12 – Reaching the Muslim community

Here's the link to the article I referenced about reaching Muslims.

• 35:24 – Stories from Mongolia

Thanks to Brian Hogan for making his book available to us. If you'd like to grab a copy for free, give Audible's service a try and download your first book for free. (Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)

• Miraculous Movements by Jerry Trousdale (Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)
• Small Is Big (Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)
• Bob Lidfors Email: [email protected]

Mark Brink, shares about how his ministry works to better reach the Muslim community with the Gospel of Christ. Understanding those with a different faith can take time and energy, but for all to come to know Jesus makes the work worth it. Also, Mark mentions that the harvest within the Muslim community has been great, with many coming to accept Christ.

Throughout the episode, he discusses how the Lord placed a burden on him to reach the Muslim community with the Gospel. By coming into contact with different Muslims or those working closely with Islamic groups, Mark began to understand God’s heart for them. Just like anyone else, Muslims need Jesus.

• 00:25 – Episode summary
• 02:13 – Introducing Mark Brink
• 02:45 – What brought you to this place?
• 04:35 – Unexpected calling
• 05:26 – A pivotal moment
• 07:02 – Coming to understand the culture
• 10:17 – Learning from the Middle East
• 12:24 – Walking in the tension
• 14:15 – Starting from the beginning
• 16:16 – Doing Ministry Well
• 16:39 – Approachable, lovable, and valuable
• 18:20 – Training for local leaders
• 19:56 – Partnering with the right people
• 22:13 – The transformation of training
• 24:01 – Taking the long-term perspective
• 26:38 – Counting the cost

• 31:31 – Internet and book resources
• 32:13 – Contact info (reachingmuslimpeoples.com)
• 32:26 – How to better engage Muslims
• 34:26 – A way to support ministry

• Healing the Broken Family of Abraham by Don McCurry (Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)
• Seeking Allah Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi (Also available free from Audible.com, just for trying out their service. Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)
• Reaching Muslim Peoples

As we leave 2016 and head into 2017, I have a special treat for you. I was able to connect with 4 different missionaries so that they could share their memories, perspectives, and New Year's wishes with you.

Listen to hear about goals, challenges, stories of amazing provision, traditions, and more. And discover more ways you can continue to live Christ's love in the year to come.

You will be challenged, inspired, and equipped to more fully engage in the amazing things God is doing on the Earth.

• Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives Website
• Tony's Website

• Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives Website
• Ann Hinrichs Blog

• There's a Sheep in My Bathtub
• Asteroidea Books (Brian's Books)

• Story 4 All Website
• God's Story Website

As we head into the Christmas season, I have a special treat for you. I was able to connect with 4 different missionaries so that they could share their memories, perspectives, and Christmas wishes with you.

Listen to hear about unconventional ways to show Christ's love, being separated by miles, overcoming loss and loneliness, and how YOU can encourage and support missionaries during this season.

You will be challenged, inspired, and equipped to more fully engage in the amazing things God is doing on the Earth.

• Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives Website
• Ann Hinrichs Blog

• Story 4 All Website
• God's Story Website

• There's a Sheep in My Bathtub
• Asteroidea Books (Brian's Books)

• Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives Website
• Tony's Website