Global Mission Toolbox

In this conversation, Ryan shares components of member care for churches to be involved in. He discusses what member care can look like during the pre-field, on-field, and post-field stages of a missionary’s life. This episode will help you spark ideas and take practical steps to caring well for those your church has sent.

Bio:
Our guest today is Ryan Martin, who serves as Director of Missions and Operations with Lightbearers Ministries. He graduated in 2022 with a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological seminary, where he also serves as a trustee. Ryan has also received a MDiv in Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to his role at Lightbearers, Ryan served for thirteen years as a missions pastor in a local church. Ryan lives in Fayetteville, AR, with his wife, Rebekah, and three children.

Show Notes:
Featured Tool: Guide to Starting Church Care Teams
Lightbearers Ministries
Holding the Rope: How the Local Church Can Care for Its Sent Ones by Ryan Martin
IMB Journeyman Program
Upstream Collective
10 Questions to Ask Potential Sent Ones (Upstream Blog)
Assessment Questions for Missionary Candidates (Upstream Resource)
Episode 103: Creating Care Groups for Mission Workers- Melissa Weissenberger
Episode 027: How to Care for Returning Missionaries- Neal Pirolo
Returning Well: Your Guide to Thriving Back “Home” After Serving Cross-Culturally by Melissa Chapman
Sending Church Elements from Upstream Collective
Holding the Rope Book Page on Upstream Collective
Global Member Care: The Pearls and Perils of Good Practice by Kelly O’Donnell
Serving as Senders – Today by Neil Pirolo
The Re-Entry Team by Neil Pirolo
Mind the Gaps by David Wilson
Episode 149: 5 Mission Trips to Help Mobilize Your Church- Dave and Lorene Wilson
Reaching and Teaching Blog
Contact Ryan at [email protected]

Topics: Member Care

What if your next short-term mission trip could do more than just impact a few participants, it could actually help mobilize your entire church? In this episode, we’re joined by Jeannie Marie, author of Across the Street and Around the World, to explore how churches can approach short-term missions with clarity, intentionality, and long-term vision.

Bio:
Jeannie Marie is the author of Across the Street and Around the World and creator of The Neighbors & Nations Course and Inviting Muslims to Follow Jesus in her training company Jeannie Marie Academy. She is also a Strategist for an international organization that sends people to serve in over fifty Muslim countries.

Show Notes:
Across the Street and Around the World Book: www.jeanniemarieacademy.com/book
What Type of Short-Term Trip Are You Taking Checklist: https://www.jeanniemarieacademy.com/trips
Global Challenges for Churches and Families: https://www.jeannie-marie.com/global-challenges
Neighbors & Nations Course Group Training Package: www.jeanniemarieacademy.com/rightstoshow
Plan Your Short-Term Trip in a Day Tool: https://www.jeanniemarieacademy.com/interest-in-plan-your-trip-in-a-day

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Topics: Short-Term Mission

In this episode, we talk with Johnny Peebles of Greater Europe Mission about how short-term teams can engage in evangelism with care, clarity, and courage. Johnny shares practical ways to prepare goers for Gospel conversations and highlights how street evangelism can spark lasting discipleship—both on the field and back home. Whether you’re serving, sending, or supporting, this conversation will help you think intentionally about proclamation on your next short-term mission.

Bio:
Johnny Peebles and his wife Megan serve with Greater Europe Mission in Kandern, Germany. He is originally from Virginia, Megan is from California, and they met as students at Holsby Bible School in Sweden where they first realized that Europe is a mission field. They have worked with GEM Teams in Germany for 5 years and have three beautiful children.

Show Notes:
Find the scale Johnny references here: https://www.eauk.org/great-commission/what-is-the-engel-scale

Connect with Johnny Peebles at [email protected]

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Topics: Short-Term Mission

In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of involving teenagers in short-term missions with Tristan Kruse, who’s spent years walking with youth in this space. From planning and preparation to ethics and discipleship, you’ll hear thoughtful insights on how the Church can steward these experiences well for the good of the teens and the global Church alike.

Bio:
Tristan Kruse is a husband and father to three beautiful kids. He is currently serving as the National Director for Christar Canada, an organization that focuses on reaching out with the Gospel to those who have yet to hear the good news of Jesus.

He has been active in youth ministry both in Canada and overseas and has a heart to see this next generation equipped to fulfill Christ’s call on their lives, wherever that might be.

Show Notes:
The vision statement referenced at 7:30 —

“We strive to send our youth into the world as missionaries in training, so that they can form a heart for the nations. We see our kids as the future of the Church and we strive to foster in them a love for both local and international ministries.”

Find this episode’s companion resource, “5 Steps For Youth Short-Term Applications,” at globalmissionstoolbox.com.

Connect with Tristan Kruse at [email protected].

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Topics: Short-Term Mission

This is the first episode in our special mini-series on short-term missions, featuring pastor and author Clint Archer. He shares a thoughtful strategy to making short-term trips as fruitful as possible—for both goers and hosting mission workers. Whether you're preparing to serve or sending a team, this conversation lays a strong foundation for long-term impact.

Bio:
Clint Archer was born and raised in South Africa, and pastored a church in Durban from 2005-2019. I now pastor in Mobile, Alabama, USA. My wife, Kim, and I have four children. I have travelled to 34 countries and been involved in short-term missions for 25 years.

Show Notes:
Connect with Clint Archer:

Find him on X: @clintarcher

Subscribe to his podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CageFreeTheology

Read his book: “Holding the Rope: Short-Term Missions, Long-Term Impact”

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Topics: Short-Term Mission

In today’s conversation, we hope you find a healthy amount of freedom and realism as we approach the topic of measuring success in missions. Amy shares why it is important that before considering tangible metrics, we consider the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This concept has valuable implications for both the Goers and the Senders. We hope you will listen and be encouraged!

Bio:
Amy Young served in China for nearly 20 years, holding various leadership roles, including Member Care Director for 10 years. Amy is the co-founder of an online community for women missionaries called Velvet Ashes, and is the founder of Global Trellis, a ministry that enlarges the capacity of cross-cultural workers.

Show Notes:
Featured Tool: Pray the Fruit of the Spirit Bookmark
Velvet Ashes
Global Trellis
Looming Transitions by Amy Young
Becoming More Fruitful in Cross-Cultural Work by Amy Young
Getting Started: Making the Most of your First Year on the Field by Amy Young
Connected: Starting Your Overseas Life Spiritually Fed by Amy Young
Pray the Fruit of the Spirit Bookmark
Connect with Amy at [email protected]

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Topics: Biblical Foundation