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Most churches have programs for younger children. Often there is some class for students until the end of their High School years. What happens to university-age students? Many times they can be an easily overlooked group. They are also in a transitional stage of life where they are leaving the protection of their parents and beginning to form their values and convictions. How do we help them navigate these waters? We're glad you asked! Gary and Jason talk about university student ministry here in the Dominican Republic and how we handle ministry with this incredible group of youth and help them navigate the waters of transition!    

There's no other way to say it; this episode is AWESOME! Listen as Curt opens up his heart about growing up as a missionary kid in South Africa. He even demonstrates their unique click language. Curt's mission experience shaped his life and his view of missions today. You will definitely learn and appreciate Curt's perspective and you may even laugh a time or two! 

We have heard the phrase "pastoral authority" many times while growing up. What about pastoral responsibility? How do we balance these two crucial aspects of being a shepherd? What does shepherding look like? Is it the pastor's responsibility if someone in his church sins? All of these questions are discussed in this episode in a balanced and applicable manner! You will definitely enjoy this discussion between Gary and Jason.

The DRVision team has had the opportunity to host many groups who want to be integral to mission work. Northstar Church has had a profound impact on the ministries in the Dominican Republic, especially in the area of our seminary. Listen as Gary and Jason chat with Curt and Nick from Northstar Church about how missions and the local church work together as partners to fulfill the Great Commission.  

As believers, it is too easy for us to fall into a performance mentality. As much as any one of us would say we oppose legalism, we are very legalistic because we qualify the effectiveness of ministry with the busyness of our schedule. This episode will challenge you to take a fresh look at your schedule and push you to ask hard questions of yourself.  

The book of Mark presents Jesus Christ from an exciting and fresh perspective. Listen as Gary and Jason dive into how Jesus was both the servant as well as divine authority.  This episode is guaranteed to make you think!  

This is a very practical podcast episode. Gary and Jason share the essential components of discipleship. Discipleship should be personal. Listen as the guys share practical points on making sure that your discipleship process can be as effective as possible. Never forget that the relational aspect of discipleship is so important! 

Join in on the conversation as Gary and Jason talk with some first-time visitors to the Dominican Republic. Steve and Byan are residents of South Carolina doing some mission partnership scouting. Listen in on the conversation from both the perspective of the local church as well as the perspective of the missionary. You are sure to have a few good laughs as the guys banter back and forth, but there is tremendous substance that you will truly enjoy in this podcast! 

If we are going to be genuine followers of Jesus, we must learn to serve others. Listen as Gary gives us a pre-sermon look at a message he was preparing to preach and apply it to practical daily living. Both Gary and Jason talk about the importance of serving others and being a reflection of our walk with God. This episode will both challenge and convict. Get out the washbasin and be ready to serve others for God's glory!

In this episode, Gary and Jason talk about the "how's" and "what's" of discipleship. Listen as Gary and Jason share experiences that they have had in discipleship and how those experiences have changed their lives. Discipleship is a transformative process both for the discipler as well as the disciplee.  The dynamic is different in that it is not a teacher/student relationship. Discipleship done right will change both the personal discipling as well as the person being discipled.  One thing is for sure, once you experience this transformative process once, you will always be hungry for more! We hope this episode is both an encouragement and a challenge for each of us to go out and make disciples who make more disciples!