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

                   Thanks for listening!

Do missions events and conferences really make for lasting change in the participants' lives? Listen in as Dave talks with Evi Rodemann, CEO of LeadNow. Evi has researched missions events and conferences around the world and shares some of her discoveries with us. You'll hear about the importance of personal invitations and learn some best practices for exhibiting your ministry at your next event.

Show Notes: 

Evi Rodemann European Youth Ministry Network Lausanne Movement /Younger Leaders Generation WEA Mission Commission

Dave asked Evi the following questions:

1. When do young people come to faith? What has your research revealed?
2. How do mission events seek to call young people into missions?
3. What effects do event organizers and proponents hope will occur?
4. Is hosting a missions event/conference worth the money?
5. Briefly explain how you measured the impact made on those who attended.
6. What were some of the other discoveries you made?
7. What recommendations would you have for missions organizations that exhibit at missions events?

In this episode, Dave talks with Ryan Shaw, Lead Facilitator of Global Mission Mobilization Initiative (GMMI), a resourcing ministry equipping the Church for mission mobilization through practical tools, teaching, training, and strategies. The two discuss Ryan's new book, Rethinking Global Mobilization. Shaw shows us that the success of the local church is not about its buildings, bodies, or bucks. Rather, he helps us understand that the biblical purpose of the church begins with missions mobilization movements. If you want to see God receive the worship He deserves from every tongue, tribe, people, and nation, listen to this episode! Here are some more topics the two discussed:

  1. What are some of the major areas you highlight in your book that need to be "rethought"? 2. What does a holistic, comprehensive perspective of mission mobilization look like? 3. The book identifies many types of mobilizers that go well beyond the traditional concept of a mobilizer. Explain some of these types and who they are. 4. The book seems to prioritize mobilizers raising the flag of the depth of spiritual life alongside missions education itself. Why is that piece highlighted? 5. What is your vision for mission mobilization across the global body of Christ?

 

Show notes: rethinkingmobilization.com globalmmi.net Contact Ryan: [email protected]

In a world that is becoming ever more connected through technology, reaching the unreached and mobilizing the next generation has never been more possible. Listen in as Nick Wu from Idigitous explains how to mobilize those who are tech savvy to reach the unreached. He offers a fresh perspective on how missionaries and missions mobilizers can use technology as an effective tool in reaching the unreached and mobilizing the next generations with digital missions. Here's what our host, Dave Jacob asked Nick during the interview:

1. What is Indigitous Serve?
2. Why is there a need for digital missions?
3. Some of our listeners may be leery of digital missions. Can you really make disciples digitally? 
4. One of your projects is a Christian hackathon. Tell us about that.
5. Nick, you lead something called, Indigitous Cohorts. What are those?
6. How can you reach people that a traditional missionary perhaps can’t?
7. How would you advise a missions mobilizer who is not tech savvy to mobilize others towards digital missions?

Show Notes:

Indigitous Indigitous Hackathon Serve with Indigitous Email Indigitous - [email protected] Indigitous on Instagram