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Field Notes: Episode 2 | Beyond Borders – The Heart of Missions


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Beyond Borders — The Heart of Missions


What does it take to reach people across continents, cultures, and communities? In this episode of Field Notes, Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen sits down with the Rev. Dr. Ashley Goad, The Woodlands Methodist Church’s Pastor of Missions, to explore what happens when a church commits to transformation — both locally and globally.

From supporting theological education in Tanzania to church planting in Panama, from serving Syrian refugees in Turkey to partnering with The Montgomery County Food Bank, Goad shares the stories behind the church’s $3.3 million Missions Ministry. Discover how 88 global and 52 local partnerships are multiplying hope, empowering communities, and creating lasting change.

That raises an important question: how do we move from being observers to participants in God’s mission? Goad unpacks practical ways everyone can engage — whether through prayer, giving, serving locally, or traveling globally. She also reveals exciting new opportunities like “Adopt a Missionary” and upcoming mission trips planned for 2026.

If you’ve ever wondered what Missions really looks like, or how one person’s presence can make someone feel like they matter again, this conversation will inspire you to step beyond your comfort zone and into transformational ministry.

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