Global Mission Toolbox

Ted Esler of Missio Nexus gives us an overview of how the North American church is participating in missions. He highlights 3 major trends and gives advice to Christ-followers about how to respond.

Bio:
Ted Esler serves as the president of Missio Nexus, an association of mission agencies and churches representing over 30,000 Great Commission workers worldwide. Ted has worked in the computer industry before he became a church planter in Bosnia. He’s an author and a podcaster, and has served in various leadership roles in Pioneers. Ted and Annette now live in Orlando, Florida, and have five grown children and one grandson.

Show Notes:
Missio Nexus
Pioneers
Mission Handbook
Episode 055: “What’s the Role of the North American Church in Global Missions?”
When Everything is Missions
Episode 061: “The Strategic Value of Networks in Global Missions”

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Topics: Mission Trends

Molly Wall of Operation World suggests some practical ways that Christ-followers can pray for the nations. She offers creative ideas for individuals, families, and churches to integrate prayer for the world into established routines.

Bio:
Molly Wall serves as a researcher, editor, and Co-Director of Operation World. She joined the Operation World team in 2009 and is based just outside of London, in the UK.

Show Notes:
Operation World Book
Pray for the World
Operation World App
Prayercast
Operation World map
Window on the World
Operation World Website (https://operationworld.org)

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Topics: Prayer

Rob “Mags” Magwood gives us a tour behind the scenes of the Global Missions Podcast. Mags chats with guest host Amy Walters about why the podcast was created, how it is produced, and what’s in store for Season 4.

Bio:
Rob “Mags” Magwood was raised near Edmonton, Alberta. He met Kathleen during his studies at Briercrest Bible College and they were married in 1992. God has blessed the Magwoods with three kids. Mags and Kathleen first served together on a short-term mission team to the Philippines. In 1996 they moved to Ukraine and Russia as mission workers. Mags is the Canadian Director of SEND International and host of the Global Missions Podcast.

Amy Walters, guest host for today’s episode, currently serves as the Media Director for SEND International of the United States. She grew up in Central Illinois, and has had a passion for missions for as long as she can remember. Amy earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in linguistics, and currently lives in Michigan with her husband and two kids.

Show Notes:
Briercrest Bible College
SEND International
Global Missions Podcast
“Japan: Unshakable Hope” Video Series

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Topics: GMT News

Ken Hall has incredible expertise in helping churches and Christian charities in risk management and insurance protection. In this episode Ken outlines some common risks involved in short-term missions and shares 5 best practices that can help churches, mission agencies, and teams manage risk.

Bio:
Ken Hall has been serving churches and Christian charitable organizations with helpful insurance programs over the past 30 years. With over 7000 client organizations currently insured, Ken has incredible expertise in helping Christian charities in risk management and insurance protection. Ken also serves on the steering committee of Plan To Protect – an abuse prevention plan for youth and children serving faith organizations.

Show Notes:
Plan To Protect
Canadian Council of Christian Charities
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
The State Department
International SOS
Brotherhood Mutual
Mission Safe
Crisis Consulting International
Robertson Hall Insurance Website (https://www.robertsonhall.com)
Church and Charity Protection Plus
Episode 024: Myths and Truths of Risk in Missions – Anna Hampton
Episodes 068 to 071: Mini-series: How to Do Short-term Missions With Excellence

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Topics: Short-Term Mission

Ed Vencio tells how the GOJOURNAL can enhance the discipleship experience of those participating in a short-term mission. Ed emphasizes the importance of reflection and mentoring before, during, and after a short-term mission.

Bio:
Ed Vencio serves as Director of Mobilization for SEND International in the London, Ontario office. Before joining SEND, Ed’s career included senior management positions in marketing and sales in the Philippines and the USA. Ed now uses some of those skills to analyze issues facing missions and develop creative strategies for mobilizing Goers. Ed and his wife Marlu have five sons and four grandchildren.

Show Notes:
SEND International
Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
GOJOURNAL
Episode 22: How to Debrief a Short-Term Mission Team with Don Johnson
Episodes 68 to 71 about Standards of Excellence in Short-term Missions
Christar
Ethnos
Team
OMF
Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Missions
Contact Ed at [email protected]

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Topics: Short-Term Mission