Engaging Missions

Isn't it just like God to use something seemingly small, like shrimp, to make a MASSIVE impact in the Kingdom? It might seem like Jeremy Wainwright just suddenly decided to make a change, but really, God was working in his heart long before his friend said, "Would you like to go to Honduras?" It didn't take him long to decide that this was the opportunity God was giving him and that trip changed EVERYTHING. Now Jeremy has started Shrimp Matters and is actively working with partners in the United States as well as Honduras to bring sustainable shrimp farming to communities. His work, despite the challenges of COVID-19, is making a difference, and he believes that God has more! It was exciting to talk with Jeremy and I believe you'll be as encouraged as I was. Listen to DiscoverWhen God started working on Jeremy's heart How key relationships have helped Jeremy along the way The power of waiting patiently, trusting that God is moving How Jeremy has grown as a Believer and as a leader What impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on their shrimp farm Jeremy's heart for ministry led by the local Church What a small payment, a $100 bill, and shrimp have to do with the Kingdom And much, much more Resources & Contact InfoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shrimpmatters (https://www.facebook.com/shrimpmatters) Show LinksFacebook: https://facebook.com/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Messenger: https://m.me/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Twitter: https://twitter.com/engagingmission (@engagingmission) https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail (Leave a Voicemail) https://engagingmissions.com/patron (Become a Patron) https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe (Listen for Free) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

It's been a little over 6 months since I published the most recent episode of the Engaging Missions Show. When we started 2020, I let you know that I was going to publish "when I could" and so far, I haven't. Here's what's going on, what's planned, and a few resources in case you need to fill the void I've created by not publishing: https://www.podchaser.com/lists/missions-and-church-planting-107Zzr2yxT (Other podcasts about missions and church planting) https://globalmissionspodcast.com/ (Global Missions Podcast) https://www.vomradio.net/subscribe (Voice of the Martyrs Radio) I'd love to hear from you.You can find all the ways to contact me on my contact page. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Sometimes stepping out in faith can seem scary. Listen as Don Armstead shares how God's shown His faithfulness and providence through years of professional transitions, leading worship, church transitions, and more. Full Episode Notes: http://engagingmissions.com/276 (http://engagingmissions.com/276) Don's Website: http://dwafm.org (http://dwafm.org) We all want to see God do amazing thing but sometimes the struggle is in remaining faithful and obedient in the various places God calls us. Listen as Don Armstead shares the stories of God’s spectacular faithfulness. From career transitions to allowing God to teach him to play music as a worship leader to navigating church transitions and more, Don has remained faithfully obedient. And through it all, God has shown His incredible providence. While the world would point to a path of personal gain and glory, Don has chosen to be obedient in the little things and because of that faithfulness, God has taken him to places he’d never have dreamed. Now, not only does he minister in a local church, he’s able to travel to the Philippines for months at a time, building relationships, ministering, and supporting the Church there with a vision that is expanding from glory to glory to glory. Listen to hear what God’s done and to be inspired. What We Talked AboutIt was really about paying close attention to the direction of the Holy Spirit.00:24 - Episode Introduction 01:19 - Introducing Don Armstead - Worship Leader, Servant, and Missionary 01:48 - What was it like to minister alongside your father? 02:54 - Bringing order and structure to a family-oriented church 03:47 - Listening to the Holy Spirit when there's relational friction 05:02 - The time when God helped Don learn difficult song on the piano 07:45 - How God showed His providence when Don moved to Chicago 11:07 - Why the career change from banking to hospitality? 13:56 - The invitation and the delay that took Don to the Philippines at the right time 18:34 - How did the idea for missionary housing fit into the timeline? 22:01 - What is God revealing now as the vision for the future? 27:29 - What doors and relationships are you waiting on God for right now? 28:53 - Don's Website (https://dwafm.org) 29:25 - The two most important things Don would like to leave us with 31:19 - How we can best pray for Don 32:31 - A place where you can find more podcasts focused on missions and church planting (http://engagingmissions.com/podcastlist) Resources & Contact InfoDon's Website: http://dwafm.org (http://dwafm.org) Don's Email: Don@dwafm.org (mailto:Don@dwafm.org) Facebook@DWAFM (http://facebook.com/dwafm) @don.armstead (https://www.facebook.com/don.armstead) Twitter: @pastorarmstead (https://twitter.com/pastorarmstead) (http://linkedin.com/in/don-armstead-dwafm) Skype: DWAFM Message Line: 800-865-6346 (tel:800-865-6346) Additional ResourcesMissions and Church Planting Podcast list on Podchaser (http://engagingmissions.com/podcastlist) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe)

Sometimes stepping out in faith can seem scary. Listen as Don Armstead shares how God's shown His faithfulness and providence through years of professional transitions, leading worship, church transitions, and more.

Wondering how Facebook Groups could help missionaries? Or how spiritual formation can help build community. Listen as Eric Nevins shares what he's learned when building the Christian Podcasters Association. Facebook Groups can be a distraction or a powerful tool. Join us as Eric Nevins, founder of the Christian Podcasters Association on Facebook shares his insights into community building, spiritual practices, spiritual formation, and more. You'll discover how God has uniquely shaped him to be the host of the Halfway There (https://ericnevins.com) podcast and the leader of this group and what God's doing in him now. Whether you want to start an online community, contribute more powerfully, or turn a distraction into ministry and growth, you'll learn something from what Eric has to say. What We Talked About00:24 - Episode Overview 00:57 - Publishing Schedule Changes 01:49 - Introducing Eric Nevins 02:22 - The value of having an online community 03:31 - What led to the shift in your thinking? 03:57 - What have your learned in building community? 05:32 - What kinds of questions should you ask? 06:41 - What happens when you form a healthy online community? 07:44 - How do you set the tone for the group? 09:15 - What do you need to think through before starting a Facebook Group? 11:41 - What do you do to help develop a sense of community ownership throughout the group? 13:08 - How do you stay engaged without getting sucked into the social media black hole? 14:32 - How has your interest in spiritual formation helped prepare you for leading this group? 16:47 - How does that change what you do? 17:43 - How does understanding the transition points in the lives of others help us understand our own journeys? 18:58 - What would you hope to see in the future because of what you're doing? 21:34 - Let's talk about spiritual practices? 22:52 - How can we best pray for you? 24:57 - Huge thanks to Eric 25:24 - Changes to the publishing calendar. 25:43 - Make sure you don't miss it. Subscribe today! Resources & Contact InfoWebsite: https://ericnevins.com (https://ericnevins.com) (https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianpodcastersassociation) Halfway There (https://ericnevins.com/series/halfwaythere/) What to Do When You're Mad at God (https://ericnevins.com/madatgod/) 8 Day Experience (https://ericnevins.com/jesus-willing-8-day-experience/) Facebook: @ericdnevinsjr (https://www.facebook.com/ericdnevinsjr) Twitter: @EricDNevinsJr (https://twitter.com/EricDNevinsJr) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe)

Wondering how Facebook Groups could help missionaries? Or how spiritual formation can help build community. Listen as Eric Nevins shares what he's learned when building the Christian Podcasters Association.

Even in missions work, people may leave if they're not seeing quick results, creating new difficulties. As Adrianna Manaugh shares, it's often faithfulness over years and decades that makes a significant impact. One way we can be more like Jesus is by being faithful in the work we do. Adrianna Manaugh joins the show to talk about the importance of staying and building trust in missions work. Adrianna works with Partners International, which brings missionaries and local ministries together around the world. Growing up, Adrianna always loved hearing stories from missionaries, and now she gets to share her own. In this episode, hear about her journey into ministry and her desire to show people God’s love. Not only does Adrianna share the Gospel through words, but she also shares the Gospel through serving and partnering with communities across the nations. What We Talked About00:23 - Episode introduction 01:18 - Welcoming Adrianna 01:40 - How were you called into missions? 02:25 - Preparation for cross-cultural ministry 03:15 - What drew you to development? 04:10 - Putting hands and feet to the Gospel 04:44 - Staying to serve 05:45 - Praying and persevering through problems 06:34 - What was the first organization you worked with? 07:38 - Bridging the gap between ministry and community 08:29 - An example of sustainability and teamwork 09:21 - What do you do in your work? 09:50 - The structure of Partners 10:30 - Different ministry roles 11:02 - How did trips to Haiti impact your work? 11:44 - Avoiding compassion fatigue 12:27 - Learning how to read the stories of hope 13:06 - A story of redemption through ministry 14:20 - How common is that kind of story? 15:07 - What is the biggest need? 15:50 - Challenges in missions work 16:29 - Steps to get involved 16:57 - Secrets of walking in faithfulness 17:26 - How can people be a part of Partners? 17:46 - Be involved before you go 18:42 - How can we best pray for you? 19:10 - Closing thoughts 19:43 - Updates and episode information Resources & Contact InfoWebsite: http://partners.ngo (http://partners.ngo) Email Adrianna: adrianna.manaugh@partners.ngo (mailto:adrianna.manaugh@partners.ngo) Get Involved: getinvolved@partners.ngo (mailto:getinvolved@partners.ngo) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Even in missions work, people may leave if they're not seeing quick results, creating new difficulties. As Adrianna Manaugh shares, it's often faithfulness over years and decades that makes a significant impact. https://engagingmissions.com/274

If we'll listen, we can learn a great deal from history. Listen to discover what God has done throughout the centuries and how we can all be involved. Learning about the history of missions can help us see what God is up to in the world today. Ed Smither comes to share about his new book, World Mission: A Concise Global History. This book shows how God has used many kinds of people to share the Good News of Jesus around the world. Ed is a professor and the Dean of Intercultural Studies and history of Christianity. He also has travelled the world doing missions work and using history to tell people about Jesus. During the show, Ed reminds us about the need to know where Christian mission came from and what it has to say to the Church today. What We Talked About00:23 - Episode introduction 01:22 - Welcoming Ed Smither (http://edsmither.com) 01:54 - What inspired you to write this book? 02:59 - Who is this book intended for? 03:33 - Parts of the book that stand out 05:11 - Living out missions in everyday life 06:06 - Defining what missions is 07:27 - Entering the greatest divide 09:17 - What reduces long-term effectiveness? 11:01 - How did your work impact your book? 13:03 - Places with rich Christian history 14:55 - What does history have to tell us? 16:21 - Looking at trends in Christian world 17:29 - The story of Christianity 19:08 - Where to find the book and to connect 19:28 - How can we best pray for you? 19:53 - Encouragement to pray 20:15 - Closing thoughts 22:13 - Bonus segment Resources & Contact InfoChristian Mission (https://amzn.to/34oyLVK) (Amazon Affiliate) Ed's Website: http://edsmither.com (http://edsmither.com) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

If we'll listen, we can learn a great deal from history. Listen to discover what God has done throughout the centuries and how we can all be involved.

Right now, people around the world are hearing about the Good News of Jesus through the radio and digital media. Carol VanDyken tells us about TWR – international Christian media ministry, an organization that spreads the Gospel through the airwaves. This group has partner offices in 190 countries around the world, broadcasting the Gospel in more than 230 languages. Carol has been involved in missions for many years. She and her family have lived in the Caribbean, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Cyprus. As they have travelled the world, Carol has seen God move and work in many ways. She encourages us to think about our gifts and talents and how God might be calling us to use them in Kingdom work.       What We Talked About00:24 – Episode introduction 00:58 – The Christian’s Podcaster Association (https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianpodcastersassociation) 01:46 – Carol VanDyken with TWR (https://twr.org/) 02:04 – Where all have you lived? 04:40 – Creating relationships with donors 05:31 – Transition to digital ministry platforms 07:28 – A desire for communities to speak to their own people 08:34 – What is needed for local programming? 09:23 – Did you always want to be a missionary? 12:37 – Memorable transitions in ministry 15:28 – Deciding between family and missions work 17:49 – Work in the recruiting department 19:55 – What do you look for in applicants? 21:26 – Greater access through social and digital media 22:25 – The fruit of what you’re doing 25:58 – Exciting changes around the corner 27:42 – Advice for aspiring missionaries 31:31 – Keeping relationships strong 32:44 – A wide arena for using gifts for the Kingdom 34:31 – How can we best pray for you? 36:57 – Encouragement to pray 38:01 – Closing thoughts and what’s next on the podcast 40:04 – Bonus segment Resources & Contact InfoMissionNext (https://missionnext.org/) TWR (https://twr.org/) Carol's Email Additional ResourcesChristian Podcasts Association (https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianpodcastersassociation) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

God's Word is powerful and accomplishes His will - if people can hear it. Discover how Carol and her family walked out their faith and what TWR is doing to make the Bible available to people all over the world.

The Bible is God’s letter to all people, and it’s central in teaching us about who God is. Douglas Search joins the show to share about how he is working to get more Bibles in more hands across the world. Doug has travelled to places like Kenya, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ghana to bring Megavoice audio Bibles to people who don’t have one. For a few years, Doug worked at a Bible school in Jerusalem, and the story of how he got there is a testimony of God’s faithfulness. Over and over, he mentions how God led him in ways he never expected. Doug is passionate about teaching the Bible to people and seeing people grow in their love for the Scriptures. Love Never Fails International: https://engagingmissions.com/love (https://engagingmissions.com/love) Biking for Bibles: http://bikingforbibles.org (http://bikingforbibles.org) Question of the Week: https://www.facebook.com/engagingmissions/posts/2514738735274529 (https://www.facebook.com/engagingmissions/posts/2514738735274529) What We Talked About00:24 - Episode Introduction 01:16 -  (https://engagingmissions.com/love) 02:21 - Doug Search of Biking for Bibles 02:38 - What led to your love of the Bible? 03:33 - A growing passion for the words of God 04:02 - The story and importance of Israel 05:13 - From a sense to setting foot in the nation 06:11 - Jerusalem Teaching Site 11:32 - Did your family go with you? 13:37 - Moments of God’s provision 16:55 - The impact of knowing God’s Scripture 19:42 - Transitioning to spending time in Africa 24:43 - What did you do in South Africa? 26:00 - Biking for Bibles 35:07 - How can people partner with you? 38:28 - Where did “3,800 kilometers” come from? 43:10 - How can we best pray for you? 47:03 - A call to pray for Doug 48:48 - Question of the Week Resources & Contact InfoBiking for Bibles: http://bikingforbibles.org (http://bikingforbibles.org) Email: doug@bikingforbibles.org (mailto:doug@bikingforbibles.org) Facebook: Biking for Bibles: https://www.facebook.com/bikingforbibles/ (https://www.facebook.com/bikingforbibles/) Thru the Bible: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thruBible/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thruBible/) Phone: +64-27-260-2028 Additional LinksIndistractible: https://amzn.to/2MJ1a1m (https://amzn.to/2MJ1a1m) Question of the Week: Indistractible - https://amzn.to/2MJ1a1m (https://amzn.to/2MJ1a1m) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

With a passion for God's Word and a heart for people, what would you do? If your Doug Search, you'd ride your bicycle. Listen to discover what God's done in Doug's life and what he's doing now.

For those interested in missions, it is important to remember that entering the mission field is a process. This week on Engaging Missions, Briel Kjetland shares about the work she’s doing to become a missionary associate. Since graduating from Trinity Christian, Briel has been planning and preparing for mission work. When she was in high school, Briel heard God’s call to be a missionary. She’s been to many different countries and recently completed an internship overseas. On the show, she talks about the importance of obedience, discipleship, and remembering God’s faithfulness. When thinking about her future work as a missionary, Briel’s main goal is to bring glory to Jesus and obey Him always. Love Never Fails International: https://engagingmissions.com/love (https://engagingmissions.com/love) Question of the Week: https://www.facebook.com/567981299950292/posts/2460708890677514/ (https://www.facebook.com/567981299950292/posts/2460708890677514/) What We Talked About00:24 - Episode Introduction 00:52 - (https://engagingmissions.com/love) 02:03 - Briel Kjetland 02:19 - What does it mean to be an aspiring missionary? 02:47 - The process of entering ministry 04:18 - What organization do you work with? 04:36 - Spending two years on the field 05:18 - Where did your missionary journey start? 06:25 - Responding to the call 07:17 - Trusting God through each step 08:15 - Moments of God’s faithfulness 10:24 - Journaling as a way to remember 11:34 - What has prepared you for missions? 12:33 - What do you expect to see in missions? 13:23 - One step at a time 14:25 - How do you see missions? 15:37 - Mentally preparing for cross-cultural work 16:27 - A heart for unreached people 17:34 - How to catch the vision 18:20 - A passion for discipleship 19:45 - The gap of communication 20:56 - Examples of discipleship 21:36 - One thing to take away 22:20 - How can we best pray for you? 22:50 - A call to pray 24:03 - Question of the Week 24:44 - Clare Carr 25:26 - Getting to know Clare 25:57 - What sparked your interest in the podcast? 26:55 - Working as a life coach 27:35 - Best place to connect 27:47 - Thanks to Clare 28:00 - Episode Summary 29:50 - Bonus Resources & Contact InfoBriel's Email: briel_kjetland@yahoo.com (mailto:briel_kjetland@yahoo.com) Additional LinksClare's Website: http://clarecarrcoaching.com (http://clarecarrcoaching.com) PodChaser List: https://www.podchaser.com/lists/Missions-and-Church-Planting-107Zzr2yxT (https://www.podchaser.com/lists/Missions-and-Church-Planting-107Zzr2yxT) Making the Most of PodChaser: https://toptieraudio.com/51 (https://toptieraudio.com/51) Question of the Week: https://www.facebook.com/567981299950292/posts/2460708890677514/ (https://www.facebook.com/567981299950292/posts/2460708890677514/) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Becoming a missionary isn’t immediate - it’s a process that involves training, fundraising, and more. Listen as Briel Kjetland shares about God’s call, facing and overcoming fear, and where she is in that process.

The call of Jesus is always more radical than we would like to think. One of His calls throughout the Gospels is to take care of the poor. Keith Giles felt God leading him to serve those in need by starting a house church that gave 100 percent of its offerings to them. For 11 years, Keith has been working in house churches. On this episode, Keith shares about the beauty and chaos that comes with house churches. He also talks about realizing full-time ministry can happen in motels and grocery stores, not just church buildings. During the show, he gives many stories of God’s work with those in need. Keith reminds us that Jesus has called us to love our neighbor, especially the poor. Love Never Fails International: https://engagingmissions.com/love (https://engagingmissions.com/love) Who is your favorite Bible character and why? https://www.facebook.com/engagingmissions/posts/2405466479535089 (https://www.facebook.com/engagingmissions/posts/2405466479535089) What We Talked About00:24- Episode Introduction 01:26 - Our Sponsor: Love Never Fails International 02:34 - Welcoming Keith Giles 03:12 - Mutual connections 03:35 - From vocational ministry to a house church 05:58 - A call to care for the poor 11:15 - How to bring life to those in need 14:48 - Seeing who the offering goes to 17:01 - The great reversal 19:23 - An experience of transformation 22:54 - What is required to partner with the poor? 24:57 - Does it ever get messy? 26:34 - How do you keep Jesus at the center? 32:01 - Bringing reconciliation of differences 34:20 - Separating relationship with people 38:18 - A place to start reading 39:22 - How can we best pray for you? 41:16 - Final thoughts 42:00 - Episode Summary 43:41 - Bonus Resources & Contact InfoJesus Untangled: https://amzn.to/31DWZK5 (https://amzn.to/31DWZK5) Jesus Unveiled: https://amzn.to/33sb6np (https://amzn.to/33sb6np) Website: http://KeithGiles.com (http://KeithGiles.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keithagiles (https://www.facebook.com/keithagiles) Twitter: @KeithGiles (https://twitter.com/KeithGiles) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithgiles-writer/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithgiles-writer/) Other: http://HereticHappyHour.com (http://HereticHappyHour.com) Additional LinksFrom the Forefront: http://fromtheforefront.com (http://fromtheforefront.com) Top Tier Audio: https://toptieraudio.com (https://toptieraudio.com) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Think Christianity is boring? The call of Jesus is always more radical than we would like to think. Listen as Keith shares about the beauty and chaos that comes with house churches and motels.

When Jesus rose and returned to the Father, He left us the Holy Spirit and the Scriptures. For some people, hearing the Bible read in a woman’s voice is the best way for them to come and know Jesus. On this episode, Ann White joins to talk about her story and how she became interested in making a female audio Bible. Through processing her own trauma and working with incarcerated women, Ann found the need for people to hear the Bible in a woman’s voice. She shares about the importance of Scripture for everyday life. By making the Bible accessible for people, more are able to hear about the amazing love of God and what He’s done for them. Love Never Fails International: https://engagingmissions.com/love (https://engagingmissions.com/love) When Jesus rose and returned to the Father, He left us the Holy Spirit and the Scriptures. For some people, hearing the Bible read in a woman’s voice is the best way for them to come and know Jesus. On this episode, Ann White joins to talk about her story and how she became interested in making a female audio Bible. Through processing her own trauma and working with incarcerated women, Ann found the need for people to hear the Bible in a woman’s voice. She shares about the importance of Scripture for everyday life. By making the Bible accessible for people, more are able to hear about the amazing love of God and what He’s done for them. What We Talked AboutIf we’re going to get lost in something, let’s get lost in God’s Word. - @AnnWhiteCFL (https://ctt.ac/8C7Bb)00:24 - Episode Introduction 01:02 - Sponsor a Child: Love Never Fails International (https://engagingmissions.com/love) 02:08 - Getting to know Ann White 02:41 - How did the Scriptures impact you? 05:13 - A complete story of redemption 06:49 - Understanding verses in context 09:02 - Family pain and finding freedom 11:24 - Transforming thoughts and finding healing 15:56 - You are not alone 18:55 - Ministering to women with audio Bibles 24:14 - The impact of this ministry 26:50 - The Spirit and the Scriptures 29:03 - What keeps you going in ministry? 32:40 - First steps to be involved 33:26 - Text "Bible" to 62953 35:22 - How can we best pray for you? 36:53 - Encouragement for prayer 37:56 - Closing thoughts Resources & Contact InfoWebsite: http://courageforlife.org (http://courageforlife.org) Facebook: @AnnWhiteCFL (https://www.facebook.com/AnnWhiteCFL/) Twitter: @AnnWhiteCFL (https://twitter.com/AnnWhiteCFL) The Power of Four: https://www.backtothebible.org/research (https://www.backtothebible.org/research) Get the Bible AppText "Bible" to 62953 https://courageforlife.org/app/ (https://courageforlife.org/app/) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

The Bible is full of redemption stories but sometimes it's difficult to read or even hear them. Ann White of Courage for Life shares what God's done in her life and a project to create an audio Bible voiced by women.

It can be hard to believe that slavery is still real. Listen as Cory Nickols shares not only the reality of slavery right now, but also how God, through Destiny Rescue, is setting people free from slavery. Child Sponsorship: http://engagingmissions.com/love (http://engagingmissions.com/love) From the Red Sea to the resurrection, God is the One who sets people free. Cory Nickols joins in God’s freedom work by rescuing children from trafficking around the world. He works for Destiny Rescue, an organization in Thailand and Cambodia. The group rescues about 5 kids a day from sex slavery and helps the children find healing in Jesus. Cory has been working with Destiny Rescue for seven years. He writes, speaks, and shares testimonies about what God is doing through the organization. He believes that God has rescued us so that we can rescue others. What We Talked AboutGod has rescued us so that we can be rescuers of others. - @corynickols (https://ctt.ac/Wep79)00:24 - Episode Introduction 01:28 - Sponsor a Child with Love Never Fails International (https://engagingmissions.com/love) 02:28 - Introducing Cory Nickols 03:12 - Working to rescue others 05:04 - What led you to this passion? 18:58 - Seeing the eyes of freedom 20:28 - God’s heart for children 23:00 - Building trust with rescued kids 24:54 - The size of the task 26:28 - Revealing God’s glory to people 28:45 - Stories of transformation 34:00 - Wanting to rescue them all 35:36 - Ways to be involved 39:16 - How can we best pray for you? 41:34 - Episode Summary Resources & Contact InfoCoryWebsite: http://corynickols.com (http://corynickols.com) Email: info@corynickols.com (mailto:nfo@corynickols.com) (https://www.facebook.com/Cory-Nickols-Thoughts-of-Hope-and-Freedom-308896329144682/) Twitter: @corynickols (https://twitter.com/corynickols) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-nickols-7259a63/) Destiny RescueWebsite: http://destinyrescue.org (http://destinyrescue.org) Facebook: @destinyrescue (https://facebook.com/destinyrescue) Twitter: @destinyrescue (https://twitter.com/destinyrescue) Instagram: @destiny_rescue (https://instagram.com/destiny_rescue) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  

It can be hard to believe that slavery is still real. Listen as Cory Nickols shares not only the reality of slavery right now, but also how God, through Destiny Rescue, is setting people free from slavery.

Do you know how to share God's love with someone with an honor vs. shame worldview? Audrey Frank shares critical perspectives we need to know.

You know the Bible is critical for discipleship. But what do you do for those who can't read? Darrell Templeton of Megavoice (http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions) shares how they make the Bible available for illiterate cultures worldwide. - Check our our sponsor: Love Never Fails International (https://engagingmissions.com/lovetrip) Pray today about whether you should be part of their upcoming missions trip to India. Darrel Templeton of MegavoiceFor the past few months, Megavoice has been supporting Engaging Missions. Now we get to hear from Darrel Templeton about his work with Megavoice. Having worked with radio and mass communication, Darrel is passionate about making the Bible accessible to people through audio. By recording the Bible in different languages, Megavoice can bring the Gospel to people all over the world. Recently, Megavoice has been working on a video Bible for the deaf community in different sign languages. They also have over 43 languages lined up to record soon. In the episode, Darrel shares about the need for hearing the Scriptures in order to understand them better. When they actually hear the Bible in their mother tongue, or heart language, it doesn’t have to go through the brain. It goes straight to their heart, straight to their spirit, and they can understand that in a deeper way. Darrel Templeton00:24 - Episode Intro 01:33 - Love Never Fails International (https://engagingmissions.com/lovetrip) 02:52 - Introducing Darrel Templeton 03:37 - Reaching the Deaf community 07:05 - How does the solar powered Bible work? 10:58 - A small team spreading the Scriptures 16:43 - How to partner in Megavoice 18:20 - The domino effect of the Gospel 23:55 - How do Bibles get to where they’re going? 27:26 - Why an app doesn’t work as well 29:56 - Avoiding distractions and devices 31:47 - Access is the first step, then discipleship 32:21 - How can people partner with you? 37:16 - What Megavoice Bibles do you recommend? 41:05 - Did Bryan get a Megavoice Audio Bible? Bryan ThompsonThis week, we also have a special guest, Bryan Thompson, returning to update us about Simply the Story and his life. Hear about what God has been doing over the last year through Bryan and his wife as they travel the world as nomads for Jesus. 42:03 - Introducing Bryan Thompson 42:21 - What’s been happening in the last year? 45:10 - Travelling together around the world 46:13 - New opportunities for ministry 47:41 - Moments of God’s provision 49:46 - The need for storytelling 51:47 - New projects and investments 54:12 - Best place to connect 54:29 - NotQuiteHomeless.us 55:19 - Episode Summary Resources & Contact InfoMegavoice: Website: http://megavoice.com (http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions) Email: info@megavoice.com (mailto:info@megavoice.com) Facebook: @megavoice (https://www.facebook.com/MegaVoice/) Instagram: @megavoiceglobal (https://www.instagram.com/megavoiceglobal/) Bryan Thompsonhttp://notquitehomeless.us (http://notquitehomeless.us) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

You know the Bible is critical for discipleship. But what do you do for those who can't read? Darrell Templeton of Megavoice shares how they make the Bible available for illiterate cultures worldwide.

Many people think they are Christian but have never heard the Gospel. Dean Inserra joins the show to talk about “cultural Christianity” and how to reach these people with Jesus. In his new book, The Unsaved Christian, he talks about different forms of unsaved Christianity. These people are not just “baby Christians,” but of a separate religion all together. We have to make sure that we’re not advocating for a morality. We’re advocating for a worship, really, for a following of Christ. They’re two very different things.Dean InserraDean's Book: https://amzn.to/2O74jvW (https://amzn.to/2O74jvW) What We Talked About00:24 - Episode overview 01:21 - Megavoice Audio Bibles (http://megavoicecom/engagingmissions) 02:29 - About the guest 02:45 - What is your book about? 03:43 - Centering the Gospel on Jesus 05:13 - How to bridge the gap of cultural Christianity 07:52 - Walking in the tension 10:28 - Becoming aware of the gap 12:11 - How can we make the Gospel clear? 14:43 - Different forms of unsaved Christians 19:22 - The problems of church membership 21:16 - Approaching traditions to reach the lost 23:50 - How can we engage in God’s work? 26:35 - Avoiding the witch hunt 27:57 - Final thoughts 29:09 - How can we best pray for you? 29:57 - Closing thoughts Resources & Contact InfoDean’s Website: http://deaninserra.com/ (http://deaninserra.com/) Dean’s Book: https://amzn.to/2O74jvW (https://amzn.to/2O74jvW) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

What if many of the "immature" or "Christmas and Easter" Christians actually subscribe to a different faith altogether and simply don't know it? Dean Inserra shares what he discovered and how to show God's love.

The Muslim community is more open to the Gospel now than ever before. Fouad Masri joins the show to share about his ministry towards Muslims, the Crescent Project. The goal is to inspire equip Christians to bring the Good News to Muslims throughout the world. Fouad works to answer questions about Christianity and make the Gospel accessible to the Muslim community. More than anything, he wants to be obedient to his Master and Savior, Jesus. Fouad reminds us that God is working and moving in amazing ways in the Muslim world. Check out our sponsor - http://megavoice.com/engagingmission (http://megavoice.com/engagingmission) What We Talked About00:24 - Show introduction 01:00 - A way that you can be involved 01:39 - Megavoice Audio Bibles (http://megavoicecom/engagingmissions) 02:37 - About Fouad Masri 03:07 - Life in Beirut, Lebanon 06:41 - A growing openness to the Gospel 08:46 - What has led to the change in response? 16:45 - How can we best connect with the Muslim community? 21:05 - The importance of prayer and training 26:03 - Transformation and new energy 30:01 - Where does reluctance come from? 33:14 - One thing to share with ministers 34:43 - What is Crescent Project? 37:40 - How can we best pray for you? 38:19 - Closing Resources & Contact Infohttp://crescentproject.org (http://crescentproject.org) info@crescentproject.org (mailto:info@crescentproject.org) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe)

If you believe what you see, you'll think that no Muslims are open to the Gospel. The truth is, there is more openness than ever before. Listen as Fouad Masri of Crescent Project shares his heart for Muslims.

God is moving and working in India through Love Never Fails International. Johnathan Kraus shares about the organization and how they work to serve children in the slums. They provide education, food, health care, and the Gospel to these children. They also want to impact the lives of the sponsors. A few years ago, Johnathan left India to come back to the United States. During his time here, he has been working on growing the core of the ministry. This includes reaching out to corporate sponsors and speaking with churches and organizations about the ministry. Johnathan’s goal is to win India for Christ. What We Talked About00:24 - Episode overview 01:01 - Megavoice Audio Bibles (http://megavoicecom/engagingmissions) 01:59 - Introducing Johnathan Kraus 02:37 - Love Never Fails International (https://loveneverfailsindia.com) 03:49 - How many centers do you have now? 03:58 - Encouragement to grow as a leader 05:00 - A season of humbling 06:01 - Transferring the vision to others 07:35 - What transformation have you seen? 10:13 - How to sponsor a child 13:59 - What led you to set up your ministry this way? 16:56 - Coming back to the United States 19:39 - The first conversation about moving 20:37 - What was the hardest part of leaving? 21:18 - How did God fill that void? 22:44 - A day in the life of missions 24:54 - Bridging the gap with corporate sponsors 26:58 - Opening additional doors in ministry 29:32 - Where do you see God leading? 32:05 - A helpful mindset to have 33:38 - StoryBrand (https://amzn.to/2X312Sq) 34:19 - The Emotionally Healthy Leader (https://amzn.to/2J0YdY5) 35:03 - How can we best pray for you? 37:51 - Story of Connection Resources & Contact InfoWebsite: https://loveneverfailsindia.com (https://loveneverfailsindia.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loveneverfailsindia/ (https://www.facebook.com/loveneverfailsindia/) StoryBrand: https://amzn.to/2X312Sq (https://amzn.to/2X312Sq) The Emotionally Healthy Leader: https://amzn.to/2J0YdY5 (https://amzn.to/2J0YdY5) Additional Resourceshttp://KanitaBenson.com (http://KanitaBenson.com) http://WithinReachGlobal.org (http://WithinReachGlobal.org) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

We often talk about leadership growth, but the actual process can be difficult. Listen as Johnathan Kraus shares how he's grown and been stretched while meeting the needs of children and their sponsors.

When looking at history, it seems like church movements have a cycle of rising and falling. Steve Addison joins the show to talk about his new book called The Rise and Fall of Movements and how God works in that cycle. He speaks on how believers who value the Great Commission can keep their eyes on Jesus, His word, Spirit, and mission. As some ministries reach a place of decline, we can remember that God is always raising up new movements. He keeps working to draw us back to Him. The important thing is for us to seek God and walk in obedience to Him. Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IudTCQ (https://amzn.to/2IudTCQ) (affiliate) What We Talked About00:23 - Show updates 01:21 - Thanks to our sponsors: Megavoice (http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions) 02:25 - Introduction 02:54 - Why this book and why now? 03:51 - Who is this book for? 04:42 - Ministries and movements 06:26 - An overview of the stages of movements 08:51 - What stage is the most concerning? 11:12 - Renewal is always uncomfortable 13:54 - How can we best prepare for submission? 16:42 - Encouraging reflections on movements 19:50 - Examples of word, Spirit, and mission 22:49 - Looking at the Church around the world 25:23 - How has the process changed you? 27:13 - Thoughts for those in ministry 28:22 - Where can people get the book? 28:50 - How can we best pray for you? 30:01 - Closing thoughts Resources & Contact InfoThe Rise and Fall of Movements: A Roadmap for Leaders (https://amzn.to/2IzQNuw) (affiliate) Movements.net (http://movements.net) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  

Have you considered that movements of God might have a life cycle? That there might be definable stages that help us understand how to shape our leadership efforts? Listen as Steve Addison shares about his new book.

Even if you are not called to be a missionary, you are called to live a missional lifestyle. David P. Jacob is a missionary and teacher who encourages others to live missionally. Right now, he is the director of Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention. The organization works to help those who are called to be missionaries around the world. David shares about his new book, It’s Your Call, which focuses on the importance of seeking God above calling. He talks about how to develop a missional lifestyle and how every part of the Body of Christ is important. Whether it’s finances, prayer, or encouragement, each believer has a part to play in the Great Commission. Check out Our Sponsor: http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions (http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions) It's Your Call (Affiliate) - https://amzn.to/2W47Rma (https://amzn.to/2W47Rma) What We Talked About00:23 - Thank you, listeners and sponsors! 02:18 - Episode summary 03:11 - Why did you write your book? 04:19 - Learning to seek something else 07:50 - Everyone’s adventure in missions 12:17 - Remembering that what you do matters 14:48 - Forming a missional life 18:11 - What are you doing as the missionary in residence? 20:40 - Stories of transformation through missions 22:19 - How do you prepare students for trips? 23:24 - The importance of yearly trips 25:22 - What do you hope to see God accomplish? 27:20 - Finding how to get started 28:29 - Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention 30:54 - Common questions about missions 32:42 - Praying for unreached people groups 34:04 - How can we best pray for you? 35:44 - Closing thoughts Resources & Contact InfoIt's Your Call: To a Missional or a Missionary Call (https://amzn.to/2W47Rma) (affiliate) Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention (http://missionarymobilization.org) Joshua Project (http://joshuaproject.net) David's Email: Djacob@trinitybiblecollege.edu (mailto:Djacob@trinitybiblecollege.edu) Facebook: @missionarymobilization (https://www.facebook.com/missionarymobilization/) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe)  

All believers are called to missional living. But what happens when Christian college a brings that to the forefront of their program? David P. Jacob shares what happened at Trinity Bible College and Graduate School.

In this shorter episode of the Engaging Missions Show, we talk about free stuff, continuing education, conferences, partnership opportunities, and more. Check it out and share it with your friends. Full Show Notes: http://engagingmissions.com/259 Resources and Links Looking for help with your podcast? feedback@engagingmissions.com Check our our sponsor: Megavoice – Creators of the Solar Powered Audio Bible (http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions) Making the Good News Accessible for All Win Free stuff for your missions team https://www.instagram.com/megavoiceglobal/ Conferences from Crescent Project https://www.crescentproject.org/john-1010 https://www.crescentproject.org/saharachallenge Free Continuing Education for Missionaries https://www.trinitybiblecollege.edu/ missionarymobilization@trinitybiblecollege.edu Sponsor a Child in India https://loveneverfailsindia.com/child-sponsorship/ Christian Podcasters' Summit http://engagingmissions.com/summit (affiliate) My new podcast - 1,000 Podcasters https://1000Podcasters.com Show Links Facebook: @engagingmissions Messenger: @engagingmissions Twitter: @engagingmission Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe)

In this shorter episode of the Engaging Missions Show, we talk about free stuff, continuing education, conferences, partnership opportunities, and more. Check it out and share it with your friends.

Learning to love others long-term is a big part of missions and ministry. Sometimes that love can be easier said than done. In this week’s episode, Ann Hinrichs joins us again to talk about her new book, Just One, which is about her long friendship with a man in Belize. Through their friendship, Ann learned more about intercultural ministry and her friend came to know Jesus. Ann also shares the importance of depending on God. Focusing on obedience is better than looking for results. Throughout the episode, she reminds us of God’s guidance and steadfast love. We look more like Him when we are willing to love another person for as long as the Lord leads. Check out Our Sponsor: http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions (http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions) Ann's Book (affiliate): https://amzn.to/2Vjve5M (https://amzn.to/2Vjve5M) What We Talked About00:23 - Episode summary 02:21 - Why did you write your book? 05:11 - Spending time in uncomfortable places 06:00 - From the inside-out struggle 08:03 - Creating a context for the story 11:19 - How has God worked perseverance in you? 12:42 - Choosing what to include in the book 16:10 - Letting go of cultural bents 17:39 - The impact of the first trip 21:33 - One piece in a great puzzle 23:11 - Remaining dependent on the Lord 26:03 - When the Lord redirects ideas 27:28 - How would you encourage others to move forward? 30:10 - Additional resources for short-term teams 31:22 - How can we best pray for you? 32:32 - Closing thoughts Resources & Contact InfoJust One: A True Story of Unlikely Friendship and Short-Term Missions (https://amzn.to/2DXyHBl) Ann's Website with Discussion Tools and Resources (https://annhinrichsblog.com/new-release-just-one) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  

Can short term missions actually lead to real change? Listen as Ann Hinrichs shares how God used her relationship with just one person over the years to transform her life and teach her about dependence.

Failure as a leader doesn't need to define us. In fact, early failure can lead to growth. Listen as Scott McClelland of FX Missions shares from his experience and explains what leadership profiles are.  What We Talked AboutHow do the leaders we follow influence us? What's up with a book on Lincon's leadership? What can Scott offer us from 25 years of studying leadership? Become a patron!The Engaging Missions Show is made possible, in part, by generous donations from listeners like you. If you'd like to know more about how you can be involved, visit our Patron Page (https://engagingmissions.com/patron). Resources & Contact InfoChristian Podcast Summit (affiliate) (https://christian-podcast-summit.heysummit.com/?ac=u7tvoyEb) Power's Out Protocol (https://www.alifeoverseas.com/powers-out-protocol-or-what-to-do-when-things-get-real/) Leadership Moment Podcast (http://leadersmoment.org/) From the Forefront (http://fromtheforefront.com/) lm@fxmissions.com @leadersmoment (https://facebook.com/leadersmoment) @fxmissions (https://facebook.com/fxmissions) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe)

Early failure as a leader can lead to growth. Listen as Scott McClelland shares from his experience and explains leadership profiles

Obeying Jesus’ commands is important if you want to be His disciple. One of those is to go into all the world and share the Good News. Bevin Ginder joins the show to talk about mobilization and its role in the Great Commission. For him, whenever he is working with other believers, he is discipling. Growing up on the mission field, Bevin felt called to be a mobilizer through a dream, a concert, and a class. Now, he and his wife live in Cambodia and serve as leaders with Youth With a Mission (YWAM). His hope is to see churches learn how to send out missionaries and join in God’s work all over the world. Show Notes in Your Inbox: http://engagingmissions.com/subscribe (http://engagingmissions.com/subscribe) Check our our sponsor: Megavoice - Creators of the Solar Powered Audio Bible (http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions) Making the Good News Accessible for All What We Talked Aboout00:24 - Episode summary 01:33 - Thanks to our sponsor - Megavoice (http://megavoice.com/engagingmissions) 02:51 - Introduction 03:38 - How did ministry get started for you? 05:10 - Moving from vision to passion 07:10 - What does it mean to be a missions mobilizer? 08:42 - Connecting mobilizing and discipleship 10:06 - Fulfilling the role in every church 11:02 - The state of vision casting in the US 14:16 - Seeing the value of others 15:32 - What needs to happen to send more people? 17:18 - Forming a mindset of missions 19:38 - How do you bridge the gap? 22:50 - Transforming how we view the world 25:06 - Creating a sense of ownership 26:59 - Moving from manipulation to ministry 28:48 - How can we best pray for you? 31:04 - Closing thoughts Resources & Contact InfoWebsite: GlobalCast Resources (http://globalcastresources.com) Email: globalcasts@gmail.com (mailto:globalcasts@gmail.com) Facebook: @ginderb (http://facebook.com/ginderb) Twitter: @globalcast (https://twitter.com/globalcast) Linkedin: Bevin Ginder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevin-ginder-6482a849/) WhatsApp: +17196493661 (https://wa.me/17196193661) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe)

Missionary burnout is a real deal. And some never make it. That's why missions mobilizers like Bevin Ginder of GlobalCast Resources - those who equip, send, and sustain missionaries, are critically important.

What can we learn from leaders past and present? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Scott McClelland shares a leadership profile of William Carey’s leadership journey and how it’s impacted him as a leader. Resources & Contact Info Unleashing the Kingdom on Toxic Worldviews and Declining Churches (http://www.missionfrontiers.org/issue/article/unleashing-the-kingdom-on-toxic-worldviews-and-declining-churches) William Carey on Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Carey_(missionary)) Podcast: Leadership Moment (http://leadersmoment.org) Website: FX Missions (http://fxmissions.com) Facebook: @FXMissions (http://facebook.com/fxmissions) Email: lm@fxmissions.com (mailto:lm@fxmissions.com) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe)  

What can we learn from this dedicated and innovative leader?

When the Church is obeying Jesus, communities and neighborhoods become better. Our guest, Gregory (pseudonym), shares about his ministry in Cyprus, which includes a church, a coffee shop, and a ministry training school. He cares deeply about sharing the Gospel to the Muslim world. Over the last few years, Gregory has co-led a church in Cyprus and trained students at Exile Ministry Training. Part of that training includes making and selling coffee and wine in the community. This allows students to learn about business and to reach out to the community. Gregory talks about his thankfulness for God’s faithfulness and His willingness to use him in Cyprus. Exile Cyprus Website: http://exilecyprus.com/ (http://exilecyprus.com/) What We Talked About00:23 - Episode summary 02:05 - An ongoing desire to be in ministry 02:24 - Why Cyprus? 03:21 - Seasons of doubt and renewed faith 06:30 - How did your experience shape you? 07:47 - The origin story of ministry 10:31 - Impacting the community at large 12:53 - What has been your greatest challenge? 14:04 - Equipping others to serve the Muslim world 18:13 - For those who are skeptical of monasticism 25:06 - Appreciating the deep goodness of Jesus 27:11 - How is the school structured? 32:00 - How can we best pray for you? 34:17 - Closing thoughts Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  

What do church, coffee, ministry training, and business have in common? Gregory (pen name), a missionary, businessman, trainer, and pastor in Cyprus who cares deeply about reaching his Muslim neighbors.

God loves to use each person’s gifts to lead others to Jesus. Our guest today, Jonathan Frederick, has an entrepreneurial podcast that he sees as ministry. On his show, he interviews different types of people and works to show them God’s love. Jonathan shares about his desire to be fully who God wants him to be. He also talks about his struggles of fitting in and how that’s influenced his life. Sometimes, taking risks can be scary, but God gives us strength to do it. Jonathan reminds us of that on this episode. What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary 02:06 - How do the pieces fit together? 04:10 - Podcasting, videography, and consistency 05:11 - Opening up doors for relationship 11:51 - Following the Lord’s leading 16:55 - Why were you afraid to win? 18:21 - What keeps you going when things are hard? 21:10 - Transitioning to being proactive 24:47 - Who is your show for? 26:25 - How can we best pray for you? 27:31 - Engaging Missions updates Resources & Contact InfoWebsite: http://thehearthealthyhustle.com (http://thehearthealthyhustle.com) Email: jonathan@thehearthealthyhustle.com (mailto:jonathan@thehearthealthyhustle.com) Facebook: @hearthealthyhustle (https://www.facebook.com/hearthealthyhustle/) Twitter: @hustleyourtweet (https://twitter.com/hustleyourtweet) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Usually we focus on missions and church planting. This week we're focusing on what God can do in the marketplace. Listen as Jonathan Frederick shares about what he's seen God do through Heart Healthy Hustle.

Marcus Grew up Christian in East Germany but everything changed after the wall fell - including Marcus. A crisis of faith led him around the world and back to God in Thailand. He’s been planting churches ever since. What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary 01:54 - A time before the wall came down 05:03 - Facing a crisis of faith 08:16 - Experiencing the changes in Germany 09:47 - What led you to Thailand? 12:39 - How did that shape what you are doing now? 16:23 - Learning to love difficult people 18:01 - Focusing on the fruit of the Spirit 20:35 - The difference between fruit and success 27:59 - Multiplication needs discipleship 33:15 - How can we best pray for you? 36:26 - Closing thoughts Resources & Contact InfoWebsite: https://hoffnungdeutschland.de (https://hoffnungdeutschland.de) Feedback: https://hoffnungdeutschland.de/feedback (https://hoffnungdeutschland.de/feedback) Show LinksFacebook: @engagingmissions (https://facebook.com/engagingmissions) Messenger: @engagingmissions (https://m.me/engagingmissions) Twitter: @engagingmission (https://twitter.com/engagingmission) Leave a Voicemail (https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail) Become a Patron (https://engagingmissions.com/patron) Listen for Free (https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 (http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”  

Marcus Grew up Christian in East Germany but everything changed after the wall fell - including Marcus. A crisis of faith led him around the world and back to God in Thailand. He's been planting churches ever since.