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Global Mission Toolbox episodes

July 25, 2023 210: 4 Ways to Increase Your Missional Intelligence – Encore Episode
Author Jeannie Marie helps us understand what Missional Intelligence (MQ) is and how it can help us improve our service both as GOers and SENDers. She shares how we can increase our Missional Intelligence through 4 personal, practical, and Spirit-empowered ways.
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39 min
July 11, 2023 Key Lessons the Church can Learn from Persecuted Believers – Encore Episode
In this informative, inspiring, and challenging episode, Nik shares about the conversations he has had with believers in persecution. Nik shares many insightful thoughts and lessons that can encourage our faith and apply to our lives.
Bio:
Nik Ripken, together with his wife Ruth, has served in missions for over 30 years. After serving in Malawi, South Africa, and Kenya, the Ripkens embarked on a global pilgrimage to learn from believers experiencing persecution. They have interviewed over 600 believers in persecution, exceeding 72 countries! Nik and Ruth are using what they’ve learned from believers in persecution to create resources for the church. Nik is the world’s leading expert on the persecuted church in Muslim contexts and is the author of the books “The Insanity of God”, “The Insanity of Obedience”, and a devotional called “The Insanity of Sacrifice.”
Show Notes:
The Insanity of God
The Insanity of Obedience
The Insanity of Sacrifice
Episode 017: How to Help Without Hurting – Brian Fikkert
Trouble on the Way – Floyd Brobbel
Episode 158: Trouble on the Way: Considering Persecution in Missions – Floyd Brobbel
Church Planting Movements: How God is Redeeming a Lost World by David Garrison
A Wind in the House of Islam: How God is Drawing Muslims Around the World to Faith in Jesus Christ by David Garrison
Nik Ripken Website: https://nikripken.com/
Contact Nik at [email protected]
Contact Ruth at [email protected]
Nik Ripken Events
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Topics: Global Church
44 min
July 11, 2023 209: Key Lessons the Church can Learn from Persecuted Believers – Encore Episode
In this informative, inspiring, and challenging episode, Nik shares about the conversations he has had with believers in persecution. Nik shares many insightful thoughts and lessons that can encourage our faith and apply to our lives. [et_social_share]
44 min
June 27, 2023 Strategies for Mobilizing Gen Z
In this conversation, Jolene helps us understand some characteristics of Gen Z, the opportunities the church has to disciple these individuals, and some practical strategies for mobilizing this generation. Whether you are a missions mobilizer, a missions committee member, or a church member who cares for a person in Gen Z, you won’t want to miss this episode!
Bio:
Jolene Erlacher grew up as a missionary kid in Latin America. She has been studying generational trends for over 15 years and has written several books including, Mobilizing Gen Z: Challenges and Opportunities for the Global Age of Missions. In addition to writing, Jolene provides regular training and consulting on how to engage and develop the next generation. Jolene and her husband have twin daughters and live in central NC.
Show Notes:
Episode 092: 3 Strategies for Engaging the Next Generation in Missions
Mobilizing Gen Z: Challenges and Opportunities for the Global Age of Missions by Jolene Erlacher
Global Youth Culture Research Study
Episode 068: How to Do Short Term Missions with Excellence – Part 1
Episode 069: How to Do Short Term Missions with Excellence – Part 2
Episode 070: How to Do Short Term Missions with Excellence – Part 3
Episode 071: How to Do Short Term Missions with Excellence – Part 4
Leading Tomorrow Website
Leading Tomorrow Podcast
The Coach Model for Christian Leaders by Keith Webbs
Connect with Jolene at leadingtomorrow.org
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Topics: Mobilization
44 min
June 27, 2023 208: Strategies for Mobilizing Gen Z
In this conversation, Jolene helps us understand some characteristics of Gen Z, the opportunities the church has to disciple these individuals, and some practical strategies for mobilizing this generation. Whether you are a missions mobilizer, a missions committee member, or a church member who cares for a person in Gen Z, you won’t want to miss this episode!
44 min
June 13, 2023 Developing Resilience as Goers and Senders
In this conversation, Ken shares four key ideas about resilience. We explore the need for resilience in cross-cultural workers, one of the ways God develops resilience, the role of community as we face situations requiring resilience, and other helpful considerations. Ken takes time to make suggestions for both Goers and Senders in light of this important topic.
Bio:
Our guest today is Ken Guenther who serves as the Director of International Services for SEND International. Ken, together with his wife, Bertha, served cross-culturally for over three decades. Ken now oversees SEND International’s training department and coordinates lifelong learning resources for servants around the world. He gives a lot of time to mentoring and coaching younger leaders.
Show Notes:
Featured Tool: An Overview of Debriefing
Resilience: The Need
The Source of Resilience- Grace
The Inspiration for Resilience
Suffering: God’s Method for Building Resilience
Resilience: What Part Does the Organization Play?
Resilience in Community
Resilience and Fruitfulness
Episode 197: Building Resilience for the Missionary Task – Dick Brogden
Episode 100: Returning Well: A Guide to Thriving After Serving Cross-Culturally – Melissa Chaplin
The Calling Journey: An Introduction to Mapping the Stages of a Leader’s Life Call by Tony Stoltzfus
A Resilient Life: You Can Move Ahead No Matter What by Gordon MacDonald
Tempered Resilience Study Guide: 8 Sessions on Becoming an Adaptive Leader by Tod Bolsinger
Contact Ken at [email protected]
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Topics: Discipleship
35 min
June 13, 2023 207: Developing Resilience as Goers and Senders
In this conversation, Ken shares four key ideas about resilience. We explore the need for resilience in cross-cultural workers, one of the ways God develops resilience, the role of community as we face situations requiring resilience, and other helpful considerations. Ken takes time to make suggestions for both Goers and Senders in light of this important topic.
35 min
May 30, 2023 Foundations for the Global Church
In this conversation, Justin shares about the nature of God and the nature of the gospel as it relates to the global church. Justin also gives an overview of the current status of the global church. He shares both the challenges and opportunities that these trends present and he shares some implications that these topics have on the church in North America.
Bio:
Justin Schell is the director of executive projects for the Lausanne Movement as well as the US director for Union School of Theology. Justin is a lifelong learner, with several degrees, and also an author. He and his wife, Megan have two kids, and make their home in Tulsa, OK.
Show Notes:
Featured Tool: Audit of Short Term Missions
Lausanne Movement
Come and See: A History and Theology of Mission
Western Christians in Global Mission: What is the Role of the North American Church? by Paul Borthwick
Episode 055: What’s the Role of the North American Church in Global Mission?
The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity by Philip Jenkins
The New Faces of Christianity: Believing the Bible in the Global South by Philip Jenkins
Global Christianity: A Guide to the World’s Largest Religion from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe by Gina Zurlo
Contact Justin by emailing [email protected]
Union School of Theology
Sixteen:fifteen
Upstream Collective
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Topics: Biblical Foundation
42 min
May 30, 2023 206: Foundations for the Global Church
In this conversation, Justin shares about the nature of God and the nature of the gospel as it relates to the global church. Justin also gives an overview of the current status of the global church. He shares both the challenges and opportunities that these trends present and he shares some implications that these topics have on the church in North America.
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42 min
May 16, 2023 The Value of Weakness in Missions
In this episode, Nathan shares about the value of weakness in missions. He explains why missionaries should have the posture of a learner, what the renewal missions concept means, and how God uses suffering. Nathan also addresses the Senders, sharing what they should know about weakness in missions.
Bio:
Our guest today is Nathan Sloan, who serves as the executive director of Upstream Sending, a missions sending organization focused on putting the local church in the driver’s seat of sending. He previously led global missions at his church and served as one of their teaching pastors. Nathan and his wife, Sarah, also served as cross-cultural missionaries in Nepal. Nathan and Sarah have two wonderful children, and now make their home in Louisville, KT.
Show Notes:
Featured Tool: Guide to Planning a Commissioning Service
Upstream Sending
You are Sent: Finding Your Place in God’s Global Mission
Renewal Missions Diagram
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
The Missionary Mama’s Survival Guide by Tori R. Haverkamp
Episode 197: Building Resilience for the Missionary Task
Episode 135: Disability in Mission: Mobilizing People With Impairments to Make a Global Impact – David Deuel
Episode 191: Lessons from Chinese House Church
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller
The Insanity of God by Nik Ripken
Episode 173: Key Lessons the Church Can Learn from Persecuted Believers – Nik Ripken
Contact Nathan by visiting upstreamsending.com
Visit theupstreamcollective.org
Contact Nathan by emailing [email protected]
Resources and Links:
Get the GoJournal today! gojournal.org
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Topics: Biblical Foundation
44 min