In this episode, a Serge missionary couple opens up about how leaning into God's favor and grace has not just sustained but enriched their 20+ years of ministry. They candidly discuss the challenges of feeling the pressure to have it all together, their efforts in nurturing a culture of grace within their team, and helping other ministry leaders in Europe find much-needed spiritual renewal. Their story underscores how learning to receive and extend God's favor frees us to step boldly and tenderly into the world with love.

In this episode, they discuss… 

• Longevity in ministry—the biggest threats to endurance (9:15)
• Cultivating an atmosphere of grace on ministry teams (20:03)
• What’s the difference between God’s grace and God’s favor? (22:20)
• Why we should never discount our “showing up” in ministry (32:00)
• How thinking transactionally toward God limits our ability to love others well (37:02)
• The key to pointing ministry leaders (and ourselves) back to the gospel (45:37)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Serge’s Mentored Sonship program
• Sonship Week, October 22-27, 2023 in Hollywood, FL
• Biblical references: Zephaniah 3:17, Psalm 62

Credits: 

Our guests for this episode have chosen to keep their identities anonymous to protect their safety and the safety of those they serve. At Serge, we have many workers serving in closed-access countries around the world, and we prioritize security, which is essential for the success of their work. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Anna Madsen, Aaron Gray, and Sunny Chi. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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