The Cru MPD Podcast

Is MPD a single player sport? Join Katie and Jason in the first of two episodes where we talk with teams of missionaries about working together for mutual encouragement and accountability in MPD. 

Smartphones, social media, video calls. The past two decades have brought significant changes to how we use technology to interact with people. How do we adjust in Ministry Partner Development? Cru MPD Leaders Michele Davis and Abbie Keel join Katie and Jason to talk new tools, new language, and how to leverage technology in our efforts to invite others into the mission.

Cru staff can find the updated Referral Script here and new Conversation Guides here (password protected). 

Get to know Cru's new U.S. National Director of MPD, Dave Dickens, as he shares:

• how he became director of MPD in Cru.
• what he & his 100+ MPD Coaches are committed to.
• what excites him in MPD & where he sees our most significant challenges.

Join Katie and Jason as they interview Ellis Goldstein and ask him about his personal staff and MPD journey. 

Chris Cushman joins Katie and Jason as they wrap up a three-part series on MPD in the midst of COVID-19. Are people losing financial partners and finding it difficult to see new partners join them? Definitely. And while we mustn't minimize the challenges some missionaries are having, as Chris shares her recent experience you'll be encouraged to hear about the fruit she's seen and hear her refreshing perspective as she's worked hard at MPD and trusted God to provide. 

Ellis Goldstein was Director of Ministry Partner Development in Cru for the past 29 years, until he transitioned into a new role a few months ago. Jason and Katie invited Ellis to share his perspective and ideas for interacting with current ministry partners and raising financial support in the midst of this pandemic. 

We've got more coming from Cru's U.S. Director of MPD, Dave Dickens, but here Dave shares specifically about MPD in light of COVID-19. Join Jason and Katie as we ask Dave what he is encouraged by as well as some practical thoughts on connecting with partners and raising support right now.

Your hosts, Katie Johnson and Jason Ruch, share a little about themselves, the vision for this podcast, and how they hope to equip and inspire missionaries in episodes to come.