In this episode of 'Amazon to the Himalayas,' host Paul Akin, Provost and Professor of Missions at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, engages in a detailed conversation with Ryan Martin, author of 'Holding the Rope: How the Local Church Can Care for Its Sent Ones.'

• he discussion revolves around the need for holistic missionary care encompassing spiritual, emotional, and relational support extending beyond just financial assistance. Ryan shares his insights drawn from his extensive experience as a missions pastor and his work with Light Bearers Ministries. He emphasizes the importance of pre-field, on-field, and post-field care and provides practical steps for local churches to support missionaries effectively. The episode addresses various challenges missionaries face and underscores the critical role of prayer and proactive engagement from the local church in sustaining missionary efforts.

Holding the Rope: How the Local Church Can Care for Its Sent Ones: https://www.amazon.com/Holding-Rope-Local-Church-Care/dp/1734370580

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