Engaging Missions

Reed Mitchell recently graduated from a missionary training school. He was involved in "everything" and has simplified. He shares how intentional living and hospitality are key in focusing on what's most important.

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• 00:33 – Episode summary
• 01:24 – Introduction
• 02:02 – Sharing about everyday life
• 03:35 – The value of hospitality towards others
• 05:19 – Meaningful verse
• 09:35 – Surrendering “good things” to God
• 12:19 – How great is the Word of God!
• 16:23 – Teasers and places to support
• 18:21 – Making relationships intentional
• 22:51 – What prompted you to go to a missions school?
• 31:07 – The greatest takeaway from school
• 34:30 – Next week’s episode
• 35:44 – Marketplace matters
• 44:39 – Parting advice and contact info
• Reed on Facebook

• Reed Mitchell on Facebook
• When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)

• FX Missions Podcast
• Doing Ministry Well
• Children in Ministry

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

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Sean Steckbeck has been involving his children in ministry from a young age. His daughter Maayan asked to go with him to Myanmar for her Bat Mitzvah. Listen to discover what God did.

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• 00:32 – Episode summary
• 01:51 – Introduction
• 05:41 – Letting kids experience the presence of God
• 07:32 – Overcoming roadblocks
• 09:06 – Having concerns as a parent
• 09:54 – Dreams of the future
• 11:22 – Understanding family rhythms
• 12:54 – Resources for kids
• 15:57 – Seeing ministry as a gift
• 17:15 – How God is moving in Myanmar
• 20:02 – The impact lives on
• 21:54 – How children bring encouragement in ministry
• 26:43 – What impact has this trip made in you?
• 28:05 – The first step in involving kids in the Kingdom
• 29:24 – Contact info and parting advice (Sean on Facebook)

• Sean on Facebook
• GlobalCatalyticNetwork.org
• Jump Start 3
• Memory Peel

This is part of a special miniseries on involving children in ministry. Check out the links below for more information about resources, ministries, and how some families are able to involve children of all ages in hands-on ministry.

• How to Create a World Changing Legacy of Love, with Sean and Maayan Steckbeck – EM148
• Kids in Ministry: How to Share the Good News Simply, with Tim, Lydia, and Caleb – EM147
• This Family is on a Mission to Glorify God in the World, with The Kings – EM146
• How to Involve Children in Bringing Good News to the World, with The Coopers – EM145
• Amazing Stories from Myanmar: How to Involve Children in Ministry, with Justin and Josiah Steidinger – EM144

Feedback

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

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.”

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Tim and Lydia do a great job at presenting some really easy ways to let kids be a part of the Great Commission. If the tools are simple enough for kids to use, anyone can spread the Gospel.

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• 00:33 – Episode summary
• 02:17 – Introduction
• 05:07 – Taking a step to involve the kids
• 06:51 – How to lead through transitions
• 10:16 – Overcoming the fears of change
• 12:21 – How God redeemed a difficult time
• 14:33 – Resources and helpful tools
• 17:33 – Caleb’s thoughts on ministry
• 18:51 – How did you begin involving the kids?
• 21:46 – Using simple tools for spreading the Gospel
• 22:47 – Benefits of having kids involved in ministry
• 23:37 – What would you hope to see in later generations?
• 28:40 – Ways to involve kids in ministry
• 32:15 – Having a heart for the lost
• 33:36 – Contact info and parting advice

This is part of a special miniseries on involving children in ministry. Check out the links below for more information about resources, ministries, and how some families are able to involve children of all ages in hands-on ministry.

• How to Create a World Changing Legacy of Love, with Sean and Maayan Steckbeck – EM148
• Kids in Ministry: How to Share the Good News Simply, with Tim, Lydia, and Caleb – EM147
• This Family is on a Mission to Glorify God in the World, with The Kings – EM146
• How to Involve Children in Bringing Good News to the World, with The Coopers – EM145
• Amazing Stories from Myanmar: How to Involve Children in Ministry, with Justin and Josiah Steidinger – EM144

• Pioneering Movements by Steve Addison (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• [email protected]

• Jump Start 3
• MemoryPeel
• DonorSee

Feedback

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

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.”

From Sonic to Sunday mornings, Bryan and Michal King find ways to include the kids in ministry. Throughout the episode, they each share different ways to encourage the kids to be a part of spreading the Gospel.

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• 00:28 – Episode summary
• 01:17 – Introduction
• 04:08 – Modeling ministry to the kids
• 05:04 – When were your kids adopted?
• 05:51 – Have you always involved your kids in ministry?
• 07:55 – Shifts in family dynamics
• 09:29 – Kody’s story in 15 seconds
• 10:20 – Desiring for a deep love of God and people
• 12:47 – Overcoming fears of measuring up
• 17:05 – Additional resources and teasers
• 20:48 – Kody shares the Three Circles method
• 23:50 – Kody’s favorite Bible story
• 24:24 – How did you start your kids in ministry?
• 25:23 – Josué’s training in ministry
• 27:27 – Praying for carhops and forming relationships
• 29:13 – Have you seen any prayers answered?
• 30:02 – Michal’s perspective on transformation
• 31:05 – The first step for getting kids involved
• 32:24 – Being freed from fear
• 33:51 – Podcast and internet resources
• 35:30 – Ways to connect and parting advice

• No Place Left
• Movements
• [email protected]

• JumpStart 3
• MemoryPeel
• Foundational Missions Leadership Moment

This is part of a special miniseries on involving children in ministry. Check out the links below for more information about resources, ministries, and how some families are able to involve children of all ages in hands-on ministry.

• How to Create a World Changing Legacy of Love, with Sean and Maayan Steckbeck – EM148
• Kids in Ministry: How to Share the Good News Simply, with Tim, Lydia, and Caleb – EM147
• This Family is on a Mission to Glorify God in the World, with The Kings – EM146
• How to Involve Children in Bringing Good News to the World, with The Coopers – EM145
• Amazing Stories from Myanmar: How to Involve Children in Ministry, with Justin and Josiah Steidinger – EM144

Feedback

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

The Coopers were missionaries to Asia. One event overseas led Troy and Rachel to involve their children in ministry. Listen to discover how they're able to naturally integrate their lives.

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• 00:29 – Episode summary
• 01:16 – Introduction
• 01:49 – Letting kids take part in ministry
• 04:31 – Being a magnet for conversation
• 06:42 – When should kids start in ministry?
• 13:20 – How the “bridge method” explains the Gospel
• 14:18 – Praying for wholehearted devotion to Jesus
• 18:00 – Missionary Updates
• 21:32 – Integrating family and ministry
• 27:01 – Sharing the Gospel at the skate park
• 33:07 – Training children in missions
• 35:42 – Living out what you teach
• 36:22 – The vision for the family
• 41:04 – Habits to help make disciples

• Website: CoopersOnAMissions.com

• JumpStart3
• MemoryPeel
• Foundational Missions Leadership Moment
• Update from Bryan Thompson (Hungary)
• Subscribe to Bryan's podcast, Story 4 All
• Video update from Bryan's daughter
• Buffer for Social Media scheduling

This is part of a special miniseries on involving children in ministry. Check out the links below for more information about resources, ministries, and how some families are able to involve children of all ages in hands-on ministry.

• How to Create a World Changing Legacy of Love, with Sean and Maayan Steckbeck – EM148
• Kids in Ministry: How to Share the Good News Simply, with Tim, Lydia, and Caleb – EM147
• This Family is on a Mission to Glorify God in the World, with The Kings – EM146
• How to Involve Children in Bringing Good News to the World, with The Coopers – EM145
• Amazing Stories from Myanmar: How to Involve Children in Ministry, with Justin and Josiah Steidinger – EM144

Feedback

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