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March 22, 2022 175: Medical Missions: The Need for Healthcare Professionals in Global Missions
In this episode, Doug Christgau, ambassador for MedSend, speaks to the need for healthcare professionals around the world. This interview includes discussion on some of the obstacles for those wishing to participate in medical missions, stories of God at work through medical mission, and next steps for healthcare professionals considering missions involvement. As you listen, you will learn about a “well rounded” approach to medical missions and the strategic way medical missions can be used to fulfill the Great Commission.
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35 min
March 08, 2022 Family-Based Care for Children in Need
In this episode, Elli shares with us some of the ways the church has cared for orphans in the past, and why she advocates for family-based care for children in need. She directs listeners to steps they can take to care for children.
Bio:
Elli Oswald is the Executive Director of the Faith to Action Initiative, which educates and mobilizes churches, faith based organizations, and individuals on best practices in orphan care globally. Prior to her role at Faith to Action, Ellie served as Director of Mission and Outreach at Bethany Community Church in Seattle, Washington. Elli also served with World Vision International’s Child Development and Rights Technical Team, specializing in community-based care for children deprived of parental care.
Show Notes:
Faith to Action Initiative: Start Here
Isaiah 1:17
Psalm 68:5-6
World Without Orphans
Safe Families US
Safe Families Canada
Safe Families UK
Faith to Action Initiative Website
Faith to Action Initiative: Learn
Barna Study: Residential Care: U.S. Giving and Missions
017: How to Help Without Hurting – Brian Fikkert
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Topics: Discipleship
40 min
March 08, 2022 174: Family-Based Care for Children in Need
In this episode, Elli shares with us some of the ways the church has cared for orphans in the past, and why she advocates for family-based care for children in need. She directs listeners to steps they can take to care for children.
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40 min
February 23, 2022 Key Lessons the Church Can Learn from Persecuted Believers
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/
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Contact Ruth at [email protected]
Nik Ripken Events
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Topics: Global Church
43 min
February 23, 2022 173: Key Lessons the Church Can Learn from Persecuted Believers
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February 08, 2022 3 Questions the Church Must Answer About the Future of Missions – Encore Episode
In this encore episode, Jason Thomas and Sarah Farley discuss three critical questions that the church must ask when considering how to mobilize the next generation. Jason and Sarah bring helpful and timely insights as they discuss Generation Z's unique perspective on and contribution towards missions endeavors.
Bio:
Jason Thomas is a Louisiana native and currently serves as African American Church Mobilization Strategist with the International Mission Board of the SBC. Jason has spent the last 10 years serving in collegiate ministry, discipleship, short term missions, community service, and church planting.  He has been married to Gaynel for 10 years and is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a MDiv in North American Church Planting.
Sarah Farley grew up as a Third Culture Kid with the IMB and graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Sarah has served in the inner-city, as a campus minister, and now as the Southeast Regional Mobilizer Associate for the IMB. Sarah has a passion for educating on culture and identity, helping females that struggle with addictions, and mobilizing Generation Z for missions.
Show Notes:
International Mission Board
Future of Missions report
Barna
IMB Advance the Kingdom App
Contact Jason at [email protected] @JTEverything (804) 335-8840
Contact Sarah at [email protected] @farleyonthego (804) 297–6555
@imb @imbstudents
Episode 092: 3 Strategies for Engaging the Next Generation in Missions – Jolene Erlacher
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Topics: Mobilization
47 min
February 08, 2022 172: 3 Questions the Church Must Answer About the Future of Missions – Encore Episode
In this encore episode, Jason Thomas and Sarah Farley discuss three critical questions that the church must ask when considering how to mobilize the next generation. Jason and Sarah bring helpful and timely insights as they discuss Generation Z's unique perspective on and contribution towards missions endeavors.
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January 25, 2022 The Priority of Engaging Unreached People Groups
In this conversation, Simon helpfully defines who the Unreached are and explains why reaching these people groups should be a high priority for missions endeavors. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities that currently face those who will engage the billions of unreached people.
Bio:
Simon Longden serves as the Director of Pioneers Australia, a mission organization engaged in church planting among unreached peoples, with 240 Aussie’s (and their 200 children) serving on teams around the world. He is married to Joy, and they have two daughters and one son-in-law. Like many people living in Melbourne, Simon says he loves coffee.
Show Notes:
Episode 51: Unreached People Groups: The Facts
Episode 52: Unreached People Groups: The Faces
Matthew 28:18-20
Matthew 22:37
Matthew 24:14
Episode 116: Reaching International Students: A Strategic Opportunity
Episode 120: 4 Ways Christ-Followers Can Engage the Unreached
Episode 108: Helping to Finish the Task: Practical Ideas to Engage the Unreached with the Gospel
Pioneers USA Website
Pioneers Canada Website
Pioneers Australia Website
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Topics: Outreach
40 min
January 25, 2022 171: The Priority of Engaging Unreached People Groups
In this conversation, Simon helpfully defines who the Unreached are and explains why reaching these people groups should be a high priority for missions endeavors. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities that currently face those who will engage the billions of unreached people.
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January 11, 2022 The Crucial Role of Senders in the Great Commission
In today’s episode, Peggy Spiers shares why she believes Senders have such an important role to play in the Great Commission and describes several specific ways that Senders can get involved in missions. Listen and be inspired by the opportunities every follower of Christ has to engage in missions as a Sender.
Bio:
Peggy Spiers who works on the Global Support Team for All Nations International, and is based in Kansas City, Missouri. Peggy has walked alongside missionaries as they prepare to move overseas, and has made many visits to workers around the globe. As a result of all she’s learned, Peggy helped develop Sender’s University or Senders U – a customizable training designed to equip the local church to send and support their missionaries.
Show Notes:
Perspectives Course
Episode 014: What is the Perspectives Course?
Senders U
Romans 10:14
Episode 98: The 4 Ingredients of a Healthy Sending Church
Episode 107: How Sending Churches and Mission Agencies Can Work Well Together
Episode 121: 3 Principles for Growing a Healthy Sending Church
Signal app
Foreign to Familiar
Cross-Cultural Servanthood
Cross-Cultural Connections
Raising Up a Generation of Healthy Third Culture Kids
Praying for your Missionary
Episode 118: How You and Your Church Can Pray for Missionaries- Eddie Byun
How to Bless a Missionary
Contact Peggy at [email protected] or [email protected]
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Topics: Sending Church
39 min