In this episode, Derek and Lauren Webber share their firsthand experiences as medical missionaries in Chogoria, Kenya. They offer profound insight into the daily reality of missionary work, the misconceptions, and the importance of repentance and humility when living in a multicultural Jesus-style community. Through powerful stories of transformation and partnership, they share lessons for all of us in unity and finding true joy while serving others.

In this episode, they discuss… 

• The unpredictable journey into medical missions (6:22)
• How to know if you are simply romanticizing missions (14:12)
• The key to avoiding unnecessary harm in a new community (19:44)
• How do you resolve conflict in multicultural ministry? (24:12)
• A paradigm shift that will change the way communities are loved (32:08)
• Learning how to kill the idols that get in our way of serving others (42:09)
• The joy that comes from leaning into God’s grace at the fray (49:03)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
• To learn more about medical missions opportunities, go to serge.org/missions/medical-missions/ 
• Serge’s Mentored Sonship program 
• Gospel-Centered Life Weekend (March 1-2, 2024 in Lakeville, MN) 
• Explore 2023-2024 Short-term Missions opportunities  
• Bible reference: Psalm 133

Credits: 

Our guests for this episode were Derek and Lauren Webber, currently serving in Chogoria, Kenya where they partner with the PCEA Chogoria Hospital to bring hope and healing to those in central Kenya. 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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