The Orchard Podcast

The most effective way to make an impact in the world for Christ are through global partnerships. However, choosing the right partner can be a daunting task. Whether you lead missions at your church or want to personally invest in a ministry in another country, it can be challenging to find the right fit. In this episode, we will talk about what it takes to select a partner where you can make a long term impact in the world.

Jesus spent so much of his time healing the sick, caring for the downtrodden and responding to human suffering. Why did he do that and what can we learn from Jesus' example about caring for the needs of people. Was Jesus a humanitarian?

There is often a divide in Christian circles about the relationship between evangelism and more humanitarian responses to human suffering. How should Christians respond to this debate? We are going to dive into this topic looking at how the life and teaching of Jesus sheds light on this tension.

Too often mission strategies focus on creating moments of impact rather than movements that bring long term change. In this episode, we will talk about what it takes to create long term generational change. You will hear from Mike and Michelle Tessendorf and Brian LaMew as they talk about the meaning, value and requirements of true sustainability in global communities.

In this episode, we will be discussing a very important question for those engaged in the work of global compassion. The question is, "Whose need are you serving and is it the real need?" Even with good intentions, we can do a lot of harm if we respond to needs in an uninformed way.

You will learn how to identify what is and is not the real need. Also, we will give you a framework to find a healthy way to respond to that need. Finally, we will share what steps you can take to begin meeting the real need in a way that creates a strong partnership that moves vulnerable communities toward sustainable change.

Learn about what it takes to lead in a time of uncertainty. Hear about how Orchard: Africa continued to make an impact in some of the most vulnerable communities in Southern Africa during lockdowns, food shortages and ever changing realities across the globe. 

In this episode, we will share the three most important questions to ask when leading through uncertainty as well as share stories of ministry in Southern Africa through the challenges of a global pandemic.