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Global Mission Toolbox episodes

June 02 What Your Missionaries Wish You Knew - John Darnell
What do missionaries most want their sending churches to know? Drawing from conversations with hundreds of missionaries, this episode explores four practical ways churches can better support and care for those they send.
Bio:
John Darnell serves as CEO of Global Outreach International, leading a global team committed to sending, supporting, and strengthening missionaries. Under his leadership, GOI is pursuing an ambitious vision to deploy 153 new missionaries over three years — scaling toward 1,000 long-term workers across every nation.
Show Notes:
Get in touch with John on LinkedIn: johndarnell3rd
Learn about Global Outreach International: goi.org

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Topics: Member Care
40 min
May 19 254: Tensions and Trends in Global Missions Today – Ted Esler
This episode offers a big-picture look at the current state of global missions, describing a movement in transition as long-held models and assumptions are being reevaluated. Ted Esler reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead, encouraging the Church to thoughtfully engage a changing world with clarity, faithfulness, and adaptability.
49 min
May 19 Tensions and Trends in Global Missions Today - Ted Esler
This episode offers a big-picture look at the current state of global missions, describing a movement in transition as long-held models and assumptions are being reevaluated. Ted Esler reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead, encouraging the Church to thoughtfully engage a changing world with clarity, faithfulness, and adaptability.
Bio:
Dr. Ted Esler became president and CEO of Missio Nexus in June 2015, after serving in executive leadership with Pioneers USA and Pioneers Canada since 1999. Ted was a church planter in the Balkans and holds a Ph.D. in intercultural studies at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.
He and his wife, Annette, have five children and have been active in establishing The Living Room Orlando, a house church network in Florida.
Show Notes:
Subscribe to Ted’s Substack: tedesler.substack.com
Find Ted’s podcast with Matthew Ellison: The Mission Matters
Learn more about Missio Nexus: https://missionexus.org
Check the status of gospel access in a people group: joshuaproject.net

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Topics: Mission Trends
49 min
May 05 253: MKs: The Unthought of People Group – Josh Gamble
In this episode, Maggie sits down with Josh Gamble of the Canadian MK Network to explore the unique experiences of missionary kids and the ways they are often overlooked within the Church. Their conversation highlights the importance of intentional care, discipleship, and recognizing MKs as bridge-builders with deep cross-cultural insight.
37 min
May 05 MKs: The Unthought of People Group - Josh Gamble
In this episode, Maggie sits down with Josh Gamble of the Canadian MK Network to explore the unique experiences of missionary kids and the ways they are often overlooked within the Church. Their conversation highlights the importance of intentional care, discipleship, and recognizing MKs as bridge-builders with deep cross-cultural insight.
Bio:
Josh is a Missionary’s Kid (MK) from Bangladesh and India. Before coming on full-time as director for the Canadian MK Network (CMKN), Josh was a pastor in Calgary. As pastor of Worship Arts & Teams he oversaw the music ministry, Sunday service, small groups, volunteer ministry, and leadership development.
Show Notes:
Check out the Canadian MK Network: https://cmkn.outreach.ca
Connect with Josh: [email protected]

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Topics: Member Care, Discipleship
37 min
April 21 252: We’re Running With You – Maggie Green
In this episode, Mags and Maggie share the vision for where the Global Missions Toolbox is headed, introducing The Global Missions Pathway as a practical guide to help churches build and grow their missions efforts. The conversation also highlights upcoming Global Missions Events and our hearts for you. Learn more at globalmissionstoolbox.com.
33 min
April 21 We’re Running With You - Maggie Green
In this episode, Mags and Maggie share the vision for where the Global Missions Toolbox is headed, introducing The Global Missions Pathway as a practical guide to help churches build and grow their missions efforts. The conversation also highlights upcoming Global Missions Events and our hearts for you. Learn more at globalmissionstoolbox.com.
Show Notes:
Get the GoJournal today! gojournal.org|
Explore the Toolbox: globalmissionstoolbox.com
Get in touch with our team: [email protected]
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Topics: GMT News
33 min
April 07 251: 4 Key Responsibilities of a Missions Leadership Team with Ellen Livingood
In this episode, Ellen Livingood returns to share thoughtful, practical insight on the four core responsibilities of a missions team: members, media, missionaries, and money. She challenges churches to more deeply engage their people, communicate effectively, care for missionaries, and cultivate generous, mission-minded communities.
41 min
April 07 4 Key Responsibilities of a Missions Leadership Team - Ellen Livingood
In this episode, Ellen Livingood returns to share thoughtful, practical insight on the four core responsibilities of a missions team: members, media, missionaries, and money. She challenges churches to more deeply engage their people, communicate effectively, care for missionaries, and cultivate generous, mission-minded communities.
Bio:
Ellen Livingood founded and directs Catalyst Services, a ministry designed to help churches, mission agencies, and networks more fully engage believers’ God-given gifts for global outreach. From a base in suburban Philadelphia, Catalyst serves missions entities across North America and, increasingly, around the world via resources, coaching, and connecting. Her background of ministry on a local-church staff and in mission-agency administration nurtured her vision to see the tremendous potential of local churches better engaged to impact the lost world for Christ.
Show Notes:
Check out Ellen’s other episodes:
#12: How to Create a Missions Strategy
#106: Engaging Your Church’s Untapped Potential
#179: Sending Churches and Partner Agencies: Finding a Great Match
#217: Attracting New Capacity for Your Missions Committee

Find her website, Postings, and other resources at catalystservices.org.
You can reach out with any questions at [email protected].

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Topics: Sending Church
41 min
March 24 250: Developing Resilience in Future Mission Workers with Kyle Farran
In this special 250th episode of the Global Missions Podcast, we’re joined by Kyle Farran to explore the growing challenge of missionary attrition and the deeper need for resilience on the field. Drawing from his book Godly Grit, Kyle shares why perseverance matters to God, what causes many to leave prematurely, and how both individuals and churches can better prepare the next generation. This episode offers a compelling call to raise the standard and intentionally develop lasting, faith-filled endurance in those we send.
44 min