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January 11, 2022 170: 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.
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39 min
December 28, 2021 The Innovation Crisis in Missions
In today’s conversation, Ted reinforces the unchanging message of the Gospel and identifies a problem that he has called the "innovation crisis." He shares how those in missions must face the challenge of innovation as they work to spread the Gospel to the nations.
Bio:
Our guest today is Ted Esler who since 2015 has served as the President of Missio Nexus, an association of agencies and churches representing about 30,000 Great Commission workers worldwide. Ted worked in the computer industry before becoming a church planter in Bosnia during the 90’s. Ted has served with Pioneers Canada (Executive Director) and then on the leadership team of Pioneers’ USA leadership team. He is a leader, a podcaster, and the author of the 2021 book “The Innovation Crisis: Creating Disruptive Influence in the Ministry You Lead”.
Show Notes:
Episode 64: What’s Happening in Missions Today? – Ted Esler
Episode 134: How COVID-19 is Impacting Global Missions – Ted Esler
Missio Nexus
The Mission Matters Podcast
The Innovation Crisis: Creating Disruptive Influence in the Ministry You Lead – Ted Esler
Ideo U
Eisenhower Matrix
Contact Ted via MissioNexus Website (https://missionexus.org/contact)
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Topics: Mission Field
40 min
December 28, 2021 169: The Innovation Crisis in Missions
In today’s conversation, Ted reinforces the unchanging message of the Gospel and identifies a problem that he has called the "innovation crisis." He shares how those in missions must face the challenge of innovation as they work to spread the Gospel to the nations.
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December 14, 2021 Addressing Personal Debt When Considering Missions
In today’s episode, Kari addresses the specific challenge of personal debt for those considering missions. She also offers encouragement to anyone who may experience guilt and fear associated with debt. Kari reminds listeners that debt does not need to be the end of someone’s missions journey and gives advice for how to deal with the reality of debt.
Bio:
Kari served for three months in Spain in 2008 and hoped to return as a career worker. A former journalist and communications specialist, she’s worked for several faith-based organizations. In her current role, she prepares and places Christian professionals in overseas service. She loves languages, examining and appreciating cultures, her husband and their cat.
Show Notes:
Millennials Aren’t as Smart About Money as they Think- CNBC Article
MedSend
Teach for America
The Go Fund
CLEP
A Life Overseas Blog
Should Debt Disqualify a Missionary?
Contact Kari through the Global Missions Podcast by emailing [email protected]
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Topics: Support Raising
32 min
December 14, 2021 168: Addressing Personal Debt When Considering Missions
In today’s episode, Kari addresses the specific challenge of personal debt for those considering missions. She also offers encouragement to anyone who may experience guilt and fear associated with debt. Kari reminds listeners that debt does not need to be the end of someone’s missions journey and gives advice for how to deal with the reality of debt.
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November 30, 2021 7 Practical Ways that Churches Can Care for Missionaries
In this episode, Tracy shares many practical suggestions of how churches can care for their missionaries. Tracy gives ideas along with detailed explanations of how her church has applied the opportunities and principles discussed in today’s episode.
Bio:
Tracy Minke serves as the Pastor of Outreach Missions at CrossRoads Church in Red Deer, Alberta. Tracy is originally from the Seattle, Washington area, and has a Master’s in Theology and Development from the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. She served for 10 years in East and Central Africa with World Concern, and while in Africa met a very special gentleman – Adam her husband who is from Calgary, Alberta. Adam and Tracy are parents to their daughter Makena.
Show Notes:
Episode 103: Creating Care Groups for Mission Workers – Melissa Weissenberger
Vantage Seminars: Colorful Personalities Training and Resources
True Colors: Colorful Personalities Training and Resources
Colorful Personalities by George Boelcke
CHOPS Stress Assessment
Cerny Smith Stress Test
More Network
Global Trellis
Global Member Care Vol.1: The Pearls and Perils of Good Practice
Global Member Care Vol. 2: Crossing Sectors for serving Humanity
Tender Care: Providing Pastoral Care for God’s Global Servants- available on Amazon
Tender Care: Providing Pastoral Care for God’s Global Servants- available on Barnabas.org
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Calhoun
Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas
Soul Shepherding Website
Contact Tracy at [email protected]
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Topics: Member Care
40 min
November 30, 2021 167: 7 Practical Ways that Churches Can Care for Missionaries
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November 16, 2021 What Does the Bible Say About Missions?
In today’s episode, Richard Noble, author of “On Mission Together: Integrating Missions into the Local Church” shares his insights on the Biblical foundations for missions through the Old and New Testament. You will be encouraged and inspired as this episode reflects on God’s promises and commands throughout scripture.
Bio:
Richard Noble is the founder and director of the Center for Missional Engagement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he lives with his wife, Amy. Together Richard and Amy raised four children and gained a son-in-law and granddaughter along the way. Richard also serves as a pastor and missions mobilizer with The Christian & Missionary Alliance, as well as adjunct faculty at Crown College and Geneva College. As a missions mobilizer, his main focus is graciously nudging pastors to lead their congregations into missions, as well as encouraging people from all ethnic groups to engage in God’s work around the world.
Show Notes:
Old Testament Passages:
Genesis 12:1-3
Exodus 19:4-6
Psalm 67
Great Commission Passages:
Matthew 28:16-20
Mark 16:14-18
Luke 24:44-49
John 20:19-23
Acts 1:6-8
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader
Perspectives Canada
Episode 014: What is Perspectives?
Courses at Crown College
Missions & Missions Mobilization Certificate
Episode 099: What is the Great Commission?
Contact Rich at [email protected]
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Topics: Biblical Foundation
50 min
November 16, 2021 166: What Does the Bible Say About Missions?
In today’s episode, Richard Noble, author of “On Mission Together: Integrating Missions into the Local Church” shares his insights on the Biblical foundations for missions through the Old and New Testament. You will be encouraged and inspired as this episode reflects on God’s promises and commands throughout scripture.
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November 02, 2021 3 Essential Aspects of Missionary Preparation
Today’s episode focuses on the necessary stages of training and preparation of missionaries. Laney discusses the importance of preparation before serving on the mission field and describes the value that can come through three unique types of training.
Bio:
Laney Mills serves as the Director of Mobilization for Global Frontier Missions. Laney is passionate about seeing intentional, holistic, authentic discipleship become the norm in the global Church. She finds joy in co-laboring with the Body of Christ to prepare for the return of Jesus. Laney is a native of Richmond, Virginia, and now resides in Atlanta Georgia.
Show Notes:
State of the World / The Task Remaining Video
Global Frontier Missions Website
Perspectives
Perspectives Canada
Missionary Training School
Missionary Training Institute
Center for Intercultural Training
International Project
Mission Prep
Episode 014: What is Perspectives?
Kairos Course
Retention and Onboarding: Are We Ready to Ask the Hard Questions?
Contact Laney at [email protected]
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Topics: Mobilization
38 min