"The Kingdom of God does not advance when we stay safe." - Anna Hampton

How can we help others navigate the potential dangers of the mission field? Listen to Anna Hampton, who has lived in war-torn Afghanistan, the Middle East, and other dangerous places. She is a global expert on cross-cultural risk and chats with Dave about the theology of risk and how mobilizers can help potential goers overcome their fear of danger. They specifically discussed the following:

1. How did you handle the potential dangers before you first went to Afghanistan?
2. Can you share about a time when you helped a missionary deal with a dangerous situation?
3. How does the Bible talk about risk?
4. What does the church need to understand about risk in the context of missions?
5. How can the church better respond to missionaries who live in dangerous contexts?
6. What should missionaries do when they face risk?
7. What advice would you have for mobilizers and pastors to help potential missionaries navigate risk and danger on the field?

Show Notes:

• Christianity Today's Quick to Listen Podcast: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/quick-to-listen/risks-missions-haiti-danger-ministry-podcast.html

• Facing Danger: A Guide Through Risk https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Danger-Guide-Through-Risk/dp/0998054402

• Trinity Bible College and Graduate School https://www.trinitybiblecollege.edu/

• Missionary John Chau Killed by Remote Tribe on India's North Sentinel Island https://www.christiantoday.com/article/american.man.killed.by.remote.tribe.was.trying.to.tell.them.about.jesus/131006.htm

• Missionary Mobilization Podcast Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/missionarymobilizationpodcast

The Missionary Mobilization Podcast is a resource for Christian leaders who want to increase the number of missionaries around the world. Our goal is to equip and encourage missions mobilizers and missions pastors for greater Kingdom impact. (The views expressed on the Missionary Mobilization Podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention)

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