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February 12, 2019 What is the Great Commission?
Paul Borthwick, author of “Great Commission, Great Compassion” helps us understand the Great Commission and how it applies to all Christ-followers - wherever they live! Paul shares practical advice and examples of believers participating in the Great Commission today.
Bio:
Paul Borthwick, along with his wife Christie, serves on the staff of Development Associates International, focusing on leadership development in the Majority World. Paul taught for 30 years at Gordon College and is the author of many books including “The Fellowship of the Suffering: How Hardship Shapes Us for Ministry”. Paul has studied the Great Commission in depth and has written about it in his book “Great Commission, Great Compassion – Following Jesus and Loving the World”.
Show Notes:
Connect with Paul at www.paulborthwick.com
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Topics: Biblical Foundation
31 min
February 12, 2019 099: What is the Great Commission?
Paul Borthwick, author of “Great Commission, Great Compassion” helps us understand the Great Commission and how it applies to all Christ-followers - wherever they live! Paul shares practical advice and examples of believers participating in the Great Commission today.
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31 min
January 30, 2019 The 4 Ingredients of a Healthy Sending Church
Experienced pastor and author Steve Beirn helps us understand what a healthy sending church is like. Steve outlines principles that churches can apply to identify, prepare, send, and sustain cross-cultural mission workers.
Bio:
Steve Beirn serves as the Global Ministries Pastor of Calvary Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Steve has served in missions in the local church for over 35 years. Calvary Church has sent out hundreds of their own people to serve cross culturally. Steve is author of the book “Well Sent: Re-Imagining the Church’s Sending Process.”
Show Notes:
“The Sending Church Defined” by Zack Bradley
“When Missions Shapes the Mission” by David Horner
“A Biblical Theology of Missions” by George Peters
“Well Sent: Re-Imagining the Church’s Sending Process” by Steve Beirn
Connect with Steve at: [email protected]
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Topics: Sending Church
26 min
January 30, 2019 098: The 4 Ingredients of a Healthy Sending Church
Experienced pastor and author Steve Beirn helps us understand what a healthy sending church is like. Steve outlines principles that churches can apply to identify, prepare, send, and sustain cross-cultural mission workers.
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26 min
January 15, 2019 How Is God at Work in Central Asia?
Bruce Huseby highlights some of the amazing ways that God is at work in Central Asia. Bruce shares practical ideas for churches to help them pray for the region and engage in ministry.
Bio:
Bruce Huseby serves as Pastor of Global Ministries at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bruce also serves on several leadership teams and advisory groups for different ministries. Bruce has a particular interest in ministry in Central Asia. Bruce and his wife Debbie have four children and seven grandchildren.
Show Notes:
Global Heart Ministries
North American Central Asian Forum
Three Cups of Tea – Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
Five Minutes to Midnight – Andrew Sieberhagen
Episode:051: Unreached People Groups: The Facts
Episode: 014: What is the Perspectives Course?
Episode: 007: What is the Kairos Course?
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Topics: Cross-Culture
32 min
January 15, 2019 097: How Is God at Work in Central Asia?
Bruce Huseby highlights some of the amazing ways that God is at work in Central Asia. Bruce shares practical ideas for churches to help them pray for the region and engage in ministry.
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32 min
January 01, 2019 How Pastors Can Share in Short-Term Missions
Pastor Randy Smart has personally participated in several short-term missions. In this episode Randy shares highlights, challenges, and lessons learned from his short-term missions experience. If you’re a pastor or are part of a missions committee, we think this episode will be both informative and inspiring!
Bio:
Pastor Randy Smart was born and raised in Southern Ontario and is a graduate of Briercrest Bible College and Briercrest Biblical Seminary. He began pastoral service in 1979 and married Cindy in 1980. Randy has served at Bethel Bergthaler Mennonite Church near Winkler, Manitoba since 2002.
Show Notes:
Foreign to Familiar: A Guide to Understanding Hot and Cold-Climate Cultures. By: Sarah Lanier
When Helping Hurts. How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor and Yourself. By: Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Episode 017: How to Help Without Hurting
Connect with Randy at: [email protected]
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Topics: Short-Term Mission
24 min
January 01, 2019 096: How Pastors Can Share in Short-Term Missions
Pastor Randy Smart has personally participated in several short-term missions. In this episode Randy shares highlights, challenges, and lessons learned from his short-term missions experience. If you’re a pastor or are part of a missions committee, we think this episode will be both informative and inspiring!
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24 min
December 19, 2018 How Local Churches Can Encourage Young People in Missions
Experienced leader and college professor Frank Vander Meulen works on a daily basis with young people who are preparing for cross-cultural missions. In this episode Frank and Mags talk about some strategic steps that local churches can take to encourage their young people in missions.
Bio:
Frank Vander Meulen and his wife Eleanor served as teachers in an MK school in Panama and then for fifteen years in the home office of Ethnos Canada. Frank now serves as the Director of Intercultural Studies at Heritage College which offers a program called The Serve Experience. Frank loves encouraging people to live intentionally for the Lord and engage in God’s mission.
Show Notes:
Ethnos Canada
Heritage College
The Serve Experience
022: How to Debrief a Short Term Mission Team
068: How to do Short Term Missions with Excellence Part 1
069: How to do Short Term Missions with Excellence Part 2
070: How to do Short Term Missions with Excellence Part 3
071: How to do Short Term Missions with Excellence Part 4
072: Honoring Your Parents When They Don’t Embrace Your Call to Missions
A Mind for Missions: 10 Ways to Build Your World Vision
Catalyst Services
Contact Frank Vander Meulen at [email protected]
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Topics: Mobilization
28 min
December 19, 2018 095: How Local Churches Can Encourage Young People in Missions
Experienced leader and college professor Frank Vander Meulen works on a daily basis with young people who are preparing for cross-cultural missions. In this episode Frank and Mags talk about some strategic steps that local churches can take to encourage their young people in missions.
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28 min