We’re thrilled to have Matt and Tina Wilson with us on this episode of The Mission Room. Longtime supporters of ICOM & SICOM, Matt and Tina are church planters, parents, Kingdom servants, speakers, authors - among many other titles! Listen to this episode and see how this couple is transforming lives with intentionality in Conway, SC and listen to their journey and how God has led them in their marriage, family, church and more.

This episode hosted by Ricky. Music by Pala.

Related Resources:

• ICOM Website: www.theicom.org 
• Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate 
• Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

ICOM Kids is a mini conference that runs simultaneously as ICOM and SICOM. ICOM Kids is a safe and intentional space created by Crystal Robinson and her team of volunteers that provides exposure to the world of missions to kids from birth to 5th grade. Check out this episode as Crystal talks about the heart behind the kids program as well as what makes it special and unique. Don’t miss the opportunity to introduce your kids to this amazing program. ICOM Kids is included with an adult registration for ICOM!!!

Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

Related Resources:

• ICOM Kids Page: www.theicom.org/icomkids 
• ICOM Website: www.theicom.org 
• Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate 
• Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

Technology in Missions expert, Mike Schrage, will be joining us today to share about how the niche of technology and communications are impacting the world for Christ. We’ll be talking about the heart behind Good News Productions, Intl (GNPI) is and how they are using skills from all over the world to further the Gospel. Our hope is that someone with an interest in technology or communications will hear this episode and begin dreaming about how they can use their skills to win the world for Christ.

Important Links:

• GNPI Website: https://gnpi.org/ 
• GNPI Mission15: https://gnpi.org/projects/mission15 
• Nomad Academy: https://nomadacademy.org/
• GNPI/Redeem TV/ICOM Film Festival: https://filmfreeway.com/RedeemTVStudentFilmFestival
• ICOM Website: www.theicom.org 
• Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate 
• Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

See full show notes and transcript at this link.

Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

In our third episode of the Inspire series, we’re honored to welcome Dennis Bratton and Jennifer Bratton Farber from the KORE Foundation. This episode will revolve around using agriculture as a way into a country and implementing sustainable living to the communities there. 

Related Resources:

• KORE Foundation Website: https://korefoundation.org/ 
• Haiti food alliance - https://www.hfsalliance.org/ 
• ICOM Website: www.theicom.org 
• Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate 
• Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

See full show notes and transcript at this link.

Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

We’re continuing in our Inspire series talking about using marketplace skills for Christ. Kevin Dooley is in The Mission Room to explain what that means, why it’s important, what are some skills that you may not think about that are usable in a cross cultural setting - and more!

Kevin Dooley is the Director of Marketplace Engagement for Pioneer Bible Translators as well as the coordinator for the Center for Global Business in association with ICOM. He is an expert in the Marketplace Engagement area of mission work. This episode is for anyone who loves business and entrepreneurship as well as the Kingdom - or anyone you know who fits that description! 

See full show notes at this link.

Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

This episode is all about people coming together to be the hands and feet of Christ to those suffering. Guests from Mulberry International, I.D.E.S., and ICOM join Emily and Ricky as we discuss the upcoming project being held at ICOM 2025 of filling a 40-foot container (or more!) of supplies that will be sent to Ukraine to aid in the relief efforts of the war that continues there. We are very excited to be hosting this group today and we hope you come away with ideas and a plan on how you could get your church, college, family and friends involved. You won’t want to miss the links in the show notes to learn more about this effort!

Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

Related Resources:

• Ukraine Relief Container: https://www.theicom.org/ukraine-relief 
• Link to show notes
• ICOM Website: www.theicom.org 
• Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate 
• Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

Have you ever wondered how you could use what you do for a paycheck and use it for Kingdom impact? This episode’s guest, Fledge Fiamingo founder of SonSafaris, wondered how his passion and skills as a game reserve ranger could be used for the Kingdom, yet now he’s running a mission that serves the creation of God and their full time keepers. Dive into the African jungle with us as we hear about how God said “Yes, YOU!” to someone who had a very specific set of skills but a willing spirit and open eyes to be used for Christ.

View a full transcript and show notes at this link.

Son Safaris Website: https://sonsafaris.com/

We're launching a new series: INSPIRE! Listen to this quick mini-episode that will give an overview of what the goal is behind this series and what topics we'll be covering over the next 4-5 episodes!

This episode is all about how important it is to involve students in missions. From going on mission trips, to meeting missionaries - guest Drake Holderman talks us through ways that his church in Missouri is making strides in involving the entire family in missions opportunities. We will be talking through intergenerational trips, what Gen Z and Gen Alpha are looking for and some perceived struggles they have, as well as the role of missions in a student’s life. 

Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

View Full transcript at this link.

This episode’s guest is 2025 ICOM President, Denford Chizanga. Denford is also the founder of The Africa Development Mission Trust located in Zimbabwe. Tune into this episode and listen to Denford talk about plans for the 2025 ICOM Conference under his presidency as well as hear his personal and mission background. Don't miss this episode that features someone who listened to the gentle nudging of Christ to fulfill His plan!

Hosted by Ricky. Music by Pala.

View full transcript at this link.