Engaging Missions

Justin's family has always been involved in ministry. He and his son Josiah recently returned from a trip to Myanmar. Listen to discover what happened.

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• 00:44 – Show introduction
• 02:57 – Introducing Justin and Josiah Steidinger
• 03:36 – A quick overview of Justin's story and what led Justin to involve his in being the church and being more missions-minded
• 05:24 – Is it new for Josiah to be involved with his parents in this capacity?
• 05:44 – How was this experience different than what you expected?
• 06:22 – Have your children always been involved? And if not, why not?
• 07:39 – Has this been a shift from service-based support ministry involvement to direct ministry?
• 08:04 – What led to the change in ministry focus?
• 09:14 – What's changed in your lives since this transition?
• 11:08 – How has this transition changed Josiah's relationship with God?
• 11:39 – Were there any fears or roadblocks to changing your family's involvement?
• 13:24 – What fruit have you seen that you didn't expect at first?
• 16:35 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment
• 21:55 – How exactly do you have your kids involved in active ministry?
• 23:46 – How did you get from involving kids in church to taking one on a missions trip?
• 25:29 – What made Josiah want to go to Myanmar?
• 26:11 – Stories of what God did while Justin and Josiah were in Myanmar.
• 29:42 – What did God do because of the miracles you saw Him do?
• 31:38 – Did Josiah see anything that surprised him while in Myanmar?
• 34:00 – What do you mean when you say “word of knowledge”?
• 35:06 – Did God working through you change your view of what God does and how He does it?
• 37:31 – What happened when the team was able to get to a village where they'd never heard the Gospel.
• 43:05 – Did you leave believers behind when you left the village?
• 43:43 – What's a resource you'd point people to if they want to involve their children in ministry?
• 45:50 – The best way to contact Justin. – http://luke648.com/contact
• 46:27 – What's one step you'd encourage someone to take today
• 48:17 – Parting advice

• The Bible (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• Website: luke648.com
• Contact: luke658.com/contact
• Facebook: Justin Steidinger

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

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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.”

Toni M. Daniels spent 16 years as a missionary Uruguay. Now she's the director of a leadership institute and the author of "Back to Joy". Listen to discover how enjoying God has helped her overcome huge challenges.

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• 00:35 – Introduction
• 02:20 – A little encouragement for transparency and honesty
• 03:31 – How God gets us through fear, nervousness, and overwhelm
• 04:13 – How to “get it all done” when resources are tight and you're working with broken people
• 06:04 – What would you share with someone who is starting to get discouraged?
• 08:19 – The time God gave Toni an image that helped her through a dark season.
• 14:07 – How did God get you through that challenge?
• 16:10 – Overcoming shame, being judged, and disappointment when life seems difficult.
• 17:16 – Are there any meaningful or key Scriptures in your life?
• 18:01 – Doesn't “rest” sometimes seem like a dirty word?
• 18:30 – The Foundational Missions Leadership Moment with Scott McClelland
• 23:36 – Who is Back to Joy written for?
• 26:20 – Find a way to keep track of the great things that God's done.
• 26:54 – What to do when you' know God's doing great things but you're just not seeing them.
• 27:46 – What led you to structure the book the way you did?
• 30:42 – What is the value of being quiet and letting God guide the conversation?
• 32:37 – The single most important thing to learn for mental health.
• 34:49 – The amazing life pattern Toni found in the Psalms.
• 38:12 – What's upcoming on the Engaging Missions Show
• 40:00 – What is one transformation you'd like to see in the lives of our listeners and the people who read your book?
• 42:02 – What would you share with someone who cares about missions but is called into the marketplace and is beginning to wonder if what they're doing really matters in the Kingdom?
• 45:07 – What would you share with someone who is realizing that their neighbors and co-workers are from other places in the world?
• 45:57 – Some internet resources that Toni recommends.
• 47:10 – Several books that Toni recommends.
• 49:14 – One last piece of advice and contact info.

Toni's Website – http://tonimdaniels.com

• Toni's Website
• YouTube – Toni M Daniels
• Facebook – Back to Joy
• Back to Joy by Toni M. Daniels (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• Life Model : Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• Joy Starts Here by E. James Wilder (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• Rare Leadership (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• Joyful Journey (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• Luke 10 Communities
• Life Model Works

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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.”

Renee Treeyanon made an 8-month commitment to help a missionary and is still a missionary 16 years later. She's worn many hats over the years, including TV producer. Listen to discover the amazing ways God used her.

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• 00:33 – Episode summary
• 01:41 – Introduction
• 02:36 – Compelled by a vision
• 05:08 – You’re not done yet
• 07:32 – Changes over the years
• 10:15 – How pioneering transforms daily life
• 12:25 – Meaningful verse

• 13:33 – Learning to wear the many hats of ministry
• 19:50 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment
• 23:48 – Current ministry and church planting
• 29:35 – How do you approach planting a church?
• 31:00 – What gets you through difficult times?
• 35:24 – Exciting changes in the future
• 40:58 – Marketplace matters
• 43:14 – Surrounded by the nations
• 44:36 – Internet and book resources
• 46:29 – Parting advice and contact info

• Pro Church Tools
• The Navigators – Ministry Partner Development
• Victory Asia
• Facebook Page

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Aaron Babyar returns to share how good networking can help us fulfill the greatest prayer Jesus prayed for unity. Listen to discover how effective networking is about generosity and relationship, not business cards.

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Want to listen to the Aaron's recommended book, The God Ask on the go? Download for free by trying out Audible.com (and help support the show)!

• 00:30 – Episode summary
• 02:24 – Introduction
• 03:15 – The value of Biblical networking
• 07:31 – The power of unity in Christ
• 10:02 – What does “networking” mean?
• 13:49 – Replacing misconceptions about networking
• 15:29 – Ways to walk in unity through disagreement
• 17:42 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment
• 22:53 – How to get connected with others
• 26:58 – Learning to give time for others
• 32:07 – Networking across denominations
• 33:35 – Building networks overseas
• 38:16 – Approaching networking holistically
• 42:15 – The need for marketplace ministry
• 44:35 – Releasing people into ministry
• 46:56 – Internet and book resources
• 49:14 – Parting advice and contact info

• Better Together by Paul Fleischmann (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging MIssions)
• National Network of Youth Ministry
• The Quickstart Guide
• Aaron Babyar on LinkedIn

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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.”

Aaron Babyar shares how missionaries can build a support team and how we can better bless those in ministry. Listen as he shares his heart to see missionaries fully funded and also refutes some common misconceptions.

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• Support Raising Solutions
• The God Ask by Steve Shadrach (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
• Jenn Fortner
• “Climb” conference – October 11-14, 2016

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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]. 

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.”