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March 07, 2023 200: Parenting with a Global Vision
In this conversation, we turn our attention to the youngest members of our congregation. Carissa shares ideas for parenting with a global vision and describes the impact this could have on local churches and global missions. Carissa also speaks to church leaders and missions committee members about ways they can encourage and equip parents with a global vision.
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32 min
February 21, 2023 How to Conduct a Short-Term Mission Audit
In today's conversation, Kathy Mort shares how churches can perform an audit of their short-term missions program. She explains the reasons such an audit could be beneficial.
Bio:
Kathy Mort has been involved in short-term missions in several capacities, serving as a team member, leader, advisor, and educational consultant. She is currently the Curriculum and Training Director for MissionExcellence (formerly known as the Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission). Previously, Kathy worked in public education for many years. And now, she loves working with churches, schools, and organizations to develop and implement their own training programs to equip their short-term teams.
Show Notes:
Featured Tool: GoJournal
7 Standards of Excellence
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
Episode 002: Standards of Excellence for Short Term Missions
The Short-Term Mission Trip Quick Audit
Global Missions Toolbox Community
7 Standards One Page Overview
7 Standards Booklet
Mission Excellence Conferences and Workshops
Contact Kathy at [email protected]
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Topics: Short-Term Mission
33 min
February 21, 2023 199: How to Conduct a Short-Term Mission Audit
In today's conversation, Kathy Mort shares how churches can perform an audit of their short-term missions program. She explains the reasons such an audit could be beneficial.
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33 min
February 07, 2023 Why is Theological Education So Important for Missionaries?
In today's conversation, we discuss the importance of theological education for missionaries, and a variety of ways such training can be accomplished. Dennis describes what theological education is, the key elements of effective theological training, and ways to overcome potential barriers to studying theology.
Bio:
Dennis Greeson is the Dean of the BibleMesh Institute, and Research Fellow for Public Theology at The Land Center for Cultural Engagement. Dennis teaches and writes on theology, culture, and “living Christianly”. He is the co-author of a forthcoming book entitled “The Way of Christ in Culture” and lives with his wife and 3 children in Youngsville, North Carolina.
Show Notes:
BibleMesh Website
True Story of the Whole World: Finding Your Place in the Biblical Drama by Michael Goheeen and Craig Bartholomew
Faithful Theology: An Introduction by Graham Arthur Cole
Bible Mesh Contact Page
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Topics: Biblical Foundation
43 min
February 07, 2023 198: Why is Theological Education So Important for Missionaries?
In today's conversation, we discuss the importance of theological education for missionaries, and a variety of ways such training can be accomplished. Dennis describes what theological education is, the key elements of effective theological training, and ways to overcome potential barriers to studying theology.
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43 min
January 24, 2023 Building Resilience for the Missionary Task
In this conversation, we hear from Dick who shares about why resilience is so important for the missionary task. He also describes where resilience comes from and how it can be built. Dick also shares how supporters of mission workers can help to encourage and foster their resilience.
Bio:
Dr. Dick Brogden, together with his wife Jennifer, has served among Muslims for almost 30 years in Africa and the Arab World. Dick and Jennifer helped found the Live Dead movement and now serve on the Live Dead Global Leadership Team. They also serve as Area Directors for the Arab World with AGWM (Assemblies of God World Missions). Dick is the author of several books including “Live Dead Joy: 365 Days of Living and Dying with Jesus”. He joins us for today’s conversation from the Middle East.
Show Notes:
Live Dead Joy
Live Dead Movement
Episode 177: Apostolic Imagination: Rethinking Missionary Engagement in Today’s World
Matthew 24:14
Mark 11:12-25
Mark 8:27-33
Galatians 3:1-14
143: Developing a Biblical Theology of Risk – Anna Hampton
024: Myths and Truths of Risk in Missions – Anna Hampton
158: Trouble on the Way: Considering Persecution in Missions – Floyd Brobbel
187: Helping Missionaries Flourish and Remain on the Field – Brian Gibson
Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper
Abide Publishers
Contact Dick and the Live Dead team at [email protected]
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Topics: Discipleship
55 min
January 24, 2023 197: Building Resilience for the Missionary Task
In this conversation, we hear from Dick who shares about why resilience is so important for the missionary task. He also describes where resilience comes from and how it can be built. Dick also shares how supporters of mission workers can help to encourage and foster their resilience.
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55 min
January 10, 2023 Reframing Our Role as Outsiders in Global Missions
In this conversation, Craig explains what it means to be an Outsider and why this is a crucial role in the Great Commission. Craig shares some reasons why fewer young people are engaging in missions work and suggests that we need to reframe the way we talk about missions.
Bio:
Craig Greenfield is the founder and director of Alongsiders International – a fast-growing movement mobilizing and equipping more than 15,000 children and youth in 25 countries to walk alongside those who walk alone. Craig has lived 15 years in the slums of Cambodia’s capital city, Phnom Penh, and has established a number of initiatives to care for vulnerable kids and orphans. He has also formed Christian communities for those marginalized by society. For 8 years, Craig served as the International Coordinator of Servants, a ministry within the slums of Asia. Craig’s is an author, most recently of “Subversive Mission: Serving as Outsiders in a World of Need.”
Show Notes:
Subversive Mission: Serving as Outsiders in a World of Need by Craig Greenfield
017: How to Help Without Hurting – Brian Fikkert
Ephesians 4:11-13
Discover Your Missional Type Quiz
Craig Greenfield Website
Subversive Jesus: An Adventure of Justice, Mercy and Faithfulness in a Broken World by Craig Greenfield
The Urban Halo by Craig Greenfield
Contact Craig at [email protected]
Alongsiders Website
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Topics: Mobilization
32 min
January 10, 2023 196: Reframing Our Role as Outsiders in Global Missions
In this conversation, Craig explains what it means to be an Outsider and why this is a crucial role in the Great Commission. Craig shares some reasons why fewer young people are engaging in missions work and suggests that we need to reframe the way we talk about missions.
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32 min
December 27, 2022 Honoring and Supporting Single Missionaries – Encore Episode
In today’s episode, we will uncover a biblical perspective of singleness and it’s application for missions and the church. This discussion walks us through the redemptive biblical narrative to show God's purposes in singleness, marriage, and the church. Barry reminds us that the church is the spiritual family and suggests some ways that believers can support single missionaries.
Bio:
Dr. Barry Danylak is an international speaker and author offering a fresh perspective on singleness, marriage and family viewed through the redemptive storyline of Scripture. With previous pastoral experience at one of Canada’s largest churches (Centre Street Church in Calgary), Barry now serves as the Executive Director for SEE Global. Barry is author of the book Redeeming Singleness: How the Storyline of Scripture Affirms the Single Life. He has a passion for ministry to single adults and regularly speaks and teaches on biblical singleness.
Show Notes:
Episode 155: Re-engaging Short-Term Missions After a Pandemic Pause
GoJournal
SEE Global
Shoulder to Shoulder Ministry
Contact Barry at [email protected]
Redeeming Singleness by Barry Danylak
A Biblical Theology of Singleness by Barry Danylak
Sacred Siblings by Sue Eenigenburg and Suzy Grumelot
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Topics: Member Care
40 min