Success on the field is more about character than talent

In this Pod, I talked to a very dear friend of mine who is full of passion and insight. We talked about Arab friendships, sharing the Gospel, the power of mentors, and the difficulties of honor and shame culture. We also talked about the importance of humor, pray, Christian fellowship, and trusting God. If you’ve never been on the field, are new, or have been out for ten years, you will learn something from my guest.

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Timeline 

• 1:00-7:07 Who or what are you learning from right now? 
• 7:08-9:50 Are people too timid when they share with Muslims? 
• 9:51-12:03 Reading with a seeker vs a new believer? 
• 12:04-14:11 What is the value of being part of a local church in the Arab world? 
• 14:12-16:07 What are some differences between Arab Christians, and Arab Muslims? 
• 16:08-17:47 The minority complex of Christians in the Middle East and will MBBs and CBBs ever get along? 
• 17:48-21:38 What is the secret to having great friendship with Arabs? 
• 21:39-26:32 What have you learned about honor and shame? 
• 26:33-30:48 What are some of hurdles for westerner to share the Gospel in an honor and shame culture?  
• 30:49-33:42 How does somebody start learning a new culture? 
• 33:43-34:30 Are you afraid of anything in ministry? 
• 34:31-35:31 The importance of prayer in our ministries 
• 35:31-38:34 How do you measure success on the field? 
• 38:35-39:40 Have you ever wanted to give up and go home? 
• 39:41-42:02 Have you ever feel like you’re not making an impact? 
• 42:03-46:36 What role does enjoyment play in longevity on the field?