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The Inspire the Mission Podcast is all about inspiring you to more fully live the mission that God has for you. Each week, we talk with Pastors, Missionaries, Church Planters, Business as Mission Entrepreneurs, and other Christian leaders to give you the tools, tips, and advice necessary to live you…

Craig Alsup


    • Jan 6, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Launching Large - Church Planting with Pastor Adam Herald of Refuge Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 43:41


    Today I got the chance to chat with Pastor Adam Herald of Refuge Church in Windham, Maine. Pastor Adam launched large and shared some of the ups and downs of his church launch and beyond with us today. Find out more at: https://refugemaine.church/

    The Church Outside and Doing Church in a Post Christian Society with Jon Liles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 44:34


    Today I'm talking with Missionary Jon Liles with The Church Outside in Rome, Italy. Jon gives us insight into the process and the heart being starting the Church Outside and ministering in a post Christian society.

    Making an Impact by Stopping Human Trafficking with Drew Mellon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 57:06


    Today I am talking with Drew Mellon from The Hard Places Community (thehardplaces.org) about human trafficking and how the average person can make an impact and help to stop traffickers from trafficking children as young as 8 and under. 

    From the Pit to the Pulpit with Freeway Ministries' John Stroup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 53:50


    Today I'm speaking with Mr. John Stroup. John is the President and Founder of Freeway Ministries, based in Springfield, MO. He and his team are reaching thousands of previously drug-addicted, poverty-stricken, gang connected people with the hope and love of Christ. His new book, From the Pit to the Pulpit is available now on Amazon. The host of the Inspire the Mission Podcast is Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director for Asia with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com).

    Unspoken Rules That Become Barriers to Fundraising, Sustainable Missions, and Creating True Independence with National Pastors with Missionary Shawn Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 58:59


    Today I'm speaking with Missionary Shawn Sullivan with Mission823 Shawn shares wisdom regarding missionary fundraising, making missions sustainable, and working with national pastors. For more information on Mission823, go to: https://www.mission823.com Craig Alsup is the host of the Inspire the Mission Podcast. He and his family are also Missionary Assistant Directors for Asia with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com), a nonprofit organization that rescues children from the grip of poverty. 

    Why Going Global is Essential in Missions with Pastor Jeffrey S. Craig

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 49:10


    Episode 11 of the Inspire the Mission Podcast:   Why Going Global is Essential in Missions with Pastor Jeffrey S. Craig is now LIVE!   Jeff shares his experience as a Pastor and Mortician and how going global has impacted his life, his family, those he has seen on the mission field, and his church.    The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com).

    Ministry is Dangerous. Loving Your Neighbor Through the Struggle with Missionary Dwayne Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 42:22


    Today I'm speaking with my friend and Missionary to Ethiopia Dwayne Wright. Dwayne shares his experience as a Missionary in Africa today including some of the struggles and amazing God moments. Find out more about his work at www.impact1life.com. The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com).

    How Missions Impacts the Local Church's Impact in Reaching Their Community with Pastor Roger Bodenstab

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 45:51


    Today I'm speaking with my friend and Pastor Roger Bodenstab. Roger is the Pastor of Crescent City Foursquare Church in Crescent City, California. Check it out at http://ccfoursquare.org. In this episode, Pastor Roger shares his experience in leading a church to be more focused on world missions and the resulting impact that he has seen in the community around the church. The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com).

    Conveying Passion for Gods Vision with Church Planter Ben Schenck

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 59:39


    Today I'm speaking with my friend and Pastor/Church Planter Ben Schenck. Ben is the Pastor of Awaken Church in Round Rock, Texas. Check it out at https://www.awakenchurch.online. In this episode, Pastor Ben shares his tips and advice for church planters and we discuss ways to convey passion as a church leader. The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com).

    Funding Your Vision with Aaron Gonyou

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 46:51


    Today I'm speaking with my friend and missionary trainer Aaron Gonyou. In this episode, we talk about fundraising for missions in a way that is respectful, sustainable, and God-honoring. The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). Please reach out of you would like to tell your missions story here!

    Doing Missions with Heart with Pastor Tim McKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 45:01


    Today I'm speaking with my friend and Pastor of LIFEHOUSE Church in Lebanon Ohio, Tim McKenzie. Pastor Tim is a pastor who absolutely leads with his heart and with the love of Christ. In this episode, we talk about doing missions in a way that shows the heart of Christ to the nations and to those in our communities. Pastor Tim is also on the Board of MANNA Worldwide, a Christian organization that seeks to rescue children from the grip of poverty. The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). Please reach out of you would like to tell your missions story here! 

    Following Christ Among the Unreached with Jyoti "Grace" Dahal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 27:21


    Today I'm speaking with my friend Jyoti Dahal. Jyoti was born into a Hindu family in the mountainous country of Nepal. In this episode, we talk about how Jyoti and her family came to faith in Christ, keeping the faith even when those around you do not believe, and how to follow and make an impact for Christ among the unreached. The host of the Inspire the Mission Podcast is Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director for Asia with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). To connect with Craig to find out more about MANNA and our work to rescue children and communities from the grip of poverty, please email c.alsup@mannaworldwide.com. 

    Going MultiSite - Growth and Impact with Pastor's Pastor Anthony Milas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 47:25


    Today I'm speaking with Pastor Anthony Milas. Pastor Milas is a Pastor's Pastor, leading and supporting many other pastors in New England, where he is the Lead Pastor of Granite United Church. GU is a vibrant, thriving church that is going multisite in a BIG way! Pastor Milas drops so much truth in this episode, you're going to want to listen to it multiple times!  The host of the Inspire the Mission Podcast is Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director for Asia with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). The Inspire the Mission Podcast is designed to inspire each of our listeners to fully embrace and undertake the mission that God has given each of us.  Reach out to Craig at c.alsup@mannaworldwide.com or www.facebook.com/inspirethemission for information on the podcast or to schedule Craig to come share missions with your Church or Business.  For show notes, go to: www.inspirethemission.com  

    Seeing God Grow the Church in Unimaginable Ways with Pastor Nick Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 43:12


    Today I'm speaking with Pastor Nick Newman of Propel Church in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina. Propel is just a few year old church, but God is making a HUGE impact through it. Pastor Nick shares wisdom regarding church planting, being a do something church, and how to love people like Jesus in this episode. Tune in! For show notes, go to www.inspirethemission.com. Craig Alsup is the host of the Inspire the Mission Podcast. He and his family are also Missionary Assistant Directors for Asia with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com), a nonprofit organization that rescues children from the grip of poverty. 

    Setback to Setup in Church Planting and Life with Ben Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 83:11


    Today I'm speaking with Missionary Church Planter Ben Walker. Ben is a friend and someone I would consider an innovator in the world of missions and evangelism. He and his wife Raelene are missionaries in Christchurch, New Zealand, a city that many would consider broken. Ben gives insight and wisdom into his support raising and church planting process in this episode. Get ready! The host of the Inspire the Mission Podcast is Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). TO connect with Craig to find out more about the work of MANNA Worldwide and the Alsup Family to rescue children and communities from the grip of poverty, email Craig at c.alsup@mannaworldwide.com. 

    Leading in Business, Life, and Faith - Taking Jesus to the Masses with Krish Dhanam

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 38:18


    Today I'm speaking with Mr. Krish Dhanam. Krish is an international speaker, teacher, and thought leader in business and in taking the Gospel to the nations. Mr. Dhanam has worked alongside Zig Ziglar, Ravi Zacharias, and other well-known leaders and has been able to take what he's learned and use it to connect leaders with Jesus around the world.  The host of the Inspire the Mission Podcast is Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director for Asia with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). The Inspire the Mission Podcast is designed to inspire each of our listeners to fully embrace and undertake the mission that God has given each of us.  Reach out to Craig at c.alsup@mannaworldwide.com or www.facebook.com/inspirethemission for information on the podcast or to schedule Craig to come share missions with your Church or Business. 

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