If you've ever wondered how the local church, the missions agency, and the university can partner better together to mobilize more missionaries, this is the episode for you! Listen in as Dave interviews Dr. Joshua Paxton, professor at Calvary University, who researched this topic for his PhD dissertation. Aren't we all better together anyway? Here's what the two discussed:

1. Why did you research this particular topic? 2. What is the Synergy Model and Educational Program? 3. What do you mean by "relational partnership" and why is this important? 4. Why is Gen Z attracted to this type of learning? 5. What was the most surprising thing you discovered in your research? 6. Where do we go from here? How do we begin to forge these important partnerships?

What does a mobilizer do? How should a mobilizer spend his/her time? And how do we define the term, "mobilization?" Listen to this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast as Dave chats about what a mobilizer's week might look like.

Show Notes: Dave's booklet: It's Your Call Episode 24: In the Office Missio Nexus Membership

If we want to see the name of Jesus made famous in every tongue, tribe, people, and nation, we must send more missionaries. In order to do that, we will have to contextualize the missions message to the next generation of believers. Tune in today as Dave chats with Jolene Erlacher, co-author of the new book, Mobilizing Gen Z. This episode will inspire and equip you to mobilize the next generation of missionaries. Here's what the two discussed:

1. What motivated you and Katy to write this book?
2. What are some cultural influences we should be aware of when mobilizing Gen Z?
3. What are some unique characteristics of Gen Z as it relates to missions?
4. In your book, you write about a "New Mind of Mobilization." What do you mean by that?
5. What are 3 specific strategies to mobilize Gen Z?

Show Notes: Leadingtomorrow.org Previous books by Jolene Erlacher Previous Podcast Episode: Generational Differences with Jolene Erlacher Previous Podcast Episode: 5 Tips for Mobilizing College Students with Katy White Mobilizing Gen Z book by Jolene & Katy

Is there a common misconception that missionary work is only for extroverts? How might introverts go about fundraising and evangelism if they dislike public speaking? In this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, Dave interviews Daryl Vandyken, an electrical engineer with TWR. Tune in to discover ways you can journey alongside introverts, helping them realize that God has important ministries for them on the missions field. Or, you could skip this episode and go curl up with a good book instead, but you'd miss all this introverted fun!

Here's what the two discussed…

1. Before we get into the discussion, how are we defining the terms, introverts and extroverts?

2. Is missions work only for extroverts? Why or why not?

3. What are some specific challenges in mobilizing introverts to the field?

4. How can introverts raise funds if they are uncomfortable with speaking in front of people?

5. What are some other missions strategies/platforms aside from traditional church planting that may be appropriate for introverts?

6. How can we better mobilize those that don't have theological training?

7. What types of introvert ministry positions does TWR have overseas?

8. What would you say to young people who are considering missions?

Here's what the two discussed…

1. Before we get into the discussion, how are we defining the terms, introverts and extroverts?

2. Is missions work only for extroverts? Why or why not?

3. What are some specific challenges in mobilizing introverts to the field?

4. How can introverts raise funds if they are uncomfortable with speaking in front of people?

5. What are some other missions strategies/platforms aside from traditional church planting that may be appropriate for introverts?

6. How can we better mobilize those that don't have theological training?

7. What types of introvert ministry positions does TWR have overseas?

8. What would you say to young people who are considering missions?

How important is theological training for missionaries? Are there better ways to assess missionary candidates as they prepare for the field? Listen in today as Dave chats with Dennis Greeson, the Dean of the BibleMesh Institute. You'll learn some new methods for assessment and discover what theological training might look like in the future. Specific questions they talked about:

1. Why is pre-field theological assessment so important, especially for our current moment in Western culture?
2. What is at stake given the cultural changes taking place in Western Christianity, especially among evangelicals?
3. Why is theological training so important? Doesn't such training distract from field deployment, offer little that is of practical use, or emphasize theological precision over missional praxis?
4. How is the landscape of theological education, and higher education more broadly, changing?
5. What are some issues that this raises and opportunities that this affords?
6. How does pre-field theological training serve the mission?
7. What are some areas and methods of assessment organizations need to think about?

In the early morning hours of May 12th, 2020, on the island of Papua, Indonesia, missionary pilot Joyce Lin took off from the runway to deliver COVID-19 test kits and other essential supplies to a remote jungle tribe. But just two minutes after take off, something went wrong. Listen to this episode as Joyce's co-worker, Peter Santana, recounts what happened and how Joyce's legacy can inspire and mobilize a new generation of missionaries.

Show Notes: Mission Aviation Fellowship Washington Post Article about Joyce's Death Joyce Lin Memorial Fund Ends of the Earth Movie Betty Greene, Founder of MAF Moody Bible Institute Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention

Are there really unreached people groups in the U.S.? Um, yep! (spoiler alert). How can we help believers engage these peoples? Join host Dave Jacob as he talks with Mike Urton, the Director of Immigrant Mission for the EFCA. You'll hear some great ideas and valuable resources to help activate your church to engage unreached peoples in your area.

Show Notes Journey to Jesus, by Mike Urton EFCA All People Youtube Channel Joshua Project South Asia Friendship Center in Chicago Barna's Study on Evangelism and Millennials Book: A Muslim and Christian in Dialogue Say Hello Global Missiology Feed My Starving Children Building Christ-centered Friendships with Muslims, Grow to Serve Course Mike's Research on Academia.edu Agency Mobilizer Training Survey Report

Missionary John Chau was martyred on the North Sentinel Islands on November 17, 2018. You may recall the story as it made national news. But, the public opinion was mixed. Some people—including some Christians—were upset that he attempted to bring the gospel to these unreached people. Listen in today as Dave chats with Dr. Mary Ho, the International Executive Leader of All Nations, John's sending agency. She recounts what led up to his decision to go, and what happened the day he died, even reading parts of his personal journal. This episode will inspire you to persist in mobilization and can even be shared with those interested in missions. Who will go in John's place?

Show Notes: News Story about John Chau All Nations Joshua Project Trinity Bible College All Nations Facebook Page Contact All Nations: [email protected]

Do you need a little bit of encouragement today? Tune in as Dave talks with Larry Sharp, author of the book, The Greatest Missionary Generation. You'll hear true stories such as how God used a former sniper in Hitler's army to bring the gospel to an unreached tribe and many more. This episode will inspire you as well as those you're mobilizing to keep pressing on and trusting God for the harvest. Here's what the two discuss:

1. Why did you choose this title? Is this simply a book on the history of missions?
2. What motivated many of the missionaries from this generation to go?
3. Tell us the story of David & Esther Scovill and their impact in Papua.
4. Your parents were a part of this greatest missionary generation. Tell us about them and their ministry.
5. You include a chapter in your book titled, "God's Girls." What motivated you to include a chapter highlighting women?
6. Your book includes a story about a former sniper in Hitler's army. Who was he and what did God do in his life?
7. Where do we go from here? What do you hope this book accomplishes?
8. Do you have any recommended books on future strategies in missions?

Show Notes:

The Greatest Missionary Generation

IBEC Ventures Contact Larry Larry's latest book, Mission Disrupted

Are short-term mission trips doing more harm than good? How can we plan short-term mission trips to make the most impact? Listen to this episode today as Dave interviews Larry McCrary from The Upstream Collective. Larry is the author of Listen: How to Make the Most of Your Short-Term Mission Trip and provides important advice for those planning or participating in a short-term trip this summer. Here's what the two discuss:

1. Tell us about the Upstream Collective and Upstream Sending.
2. Your new book is called, Listen: How to Make the Most of Your Short-Term Mission Trip. Why did you title it, Listen?
3. There are some who believe short-term mission trips do more harm than good. What are your thoughts about that?
4. The first section of your book is titled, "Before You Go." Can you highlight a few of the points you write about when it comes to pre-trip planning?
5. What can happen if short-term mission teams don't plan well before they go?
6. What advice do you have for short-term mission teams and hosts during the trip?
7. Studies have shown that proper follow-up is crucial for an effective short-term mission trip. Do you agree? How can team leaders do follow-up well?

Show Notes:

upstream collective upstream collective elements manual upstream collective training Contact Larry upstream collective social media twitter instagram

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