The Coworkers Podcast

How should we think about the tempo of our ministry activities? How should we manage our time and plan our ministry rhythms? Listen in as we discuss this 6th "T" or stewardship of team leaders. 

Over the last 6 months, we have been transitioning from the end of a 19-year season of ministry in South Asia to a new leadership role in Europe. Listen in as we share a big life update: how we have grieved, how God has guided us, challenges we have faced, and the joy, peace, and excitement God is giving as we enter this new season.

We recently had the privilege of returning to our first-term home and city, where we served from 2005-2008, and reconnected with beloved national partners and friends. It brought up a lot of reflection on our first term, particularly things we are glad we did and things we wish we would have done! Listen in and be encouraged, whether you're in your first term, experienced coworkers, or anywhere in between!

We know the promise - God works all things for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose. But sometimes, this promise can feel trite or misused when we are suffering. And how exactly does God work every affliction for good? Listen in as we share 4 biblical, really good "goods" God works through suffering!

Our 5th and final episode in the 5T's of a Team Leader series! We share the value of having a team "toolbox," with a clear path and specific method or tool for each component of the missionary task. Please check the Tools tab on thecoworkerspodcast.com b/c we just uploaded 5 tools that we referred to in this series: 2 "yellow light" tools, 2 basic discipleship booklets, and an example of a team's missionary toolbox.

Join in our last episode on the 5 T's of a Team Leader. We've covered Targets, Training and Tools, Teaming, and now we discuss Tracking with Jimmy. How do we track in a way that honors the Lord and furthers the work? How do we track for both fruitfulness and faithfulness? What are simple, best practices to make tracking more doable? Listen in - there's so much goodness in this episode!

Continuing with our series on the 5 "T's" or stewardships of team leaders, we discuss teaming with missionary leaders Willie and Emily. Willie and Emily have been doing church planting work and leading teams in South Asia for over a decade, and share biblical principles and practical tips on how to team well- not for teaming's sake, but for the missionary task. How do we stay focused on the work, while also caring well for team members? Listen in.

Continuing our series on the 5 "T's," or 5 stewardships of team leaders, Jesse discusses Training and Tools with missionary leader Kenny B. Listen in as Kenny shares key principles for effective training and practical tips for creating and conducting your own training and tools in your context. This is a must-listen for every missionary!

Every Team Leader needs to steward 5 "T's:" Targets, Teaming, Tools, Training, and Tracking. Listen in as Jesse and Jimmy discuss the necessity of clear targets - a people or place with a common language and culture - that the team focuses on with a clear church-planting strategy. Jesse and Jimmy discuss the process South Asia leaders went through to divide South Asia into 104 "megasegment" targets, the value of tracking stages of progress in every people group, and CELEBRATE progress among 2400 South Asia people groups! This is an exciting episode - listen in!

How much travel is too much? How can parents think rightly, consider their own limitations, priorities, and the needs of their children and ministry targets, and make these decisions? Listen in as Shanee discusses best practices for families thriving in busy travel seasons with experienced missionary leaders Laura G and Debbie M.