Mission Minded

On this episode of the Mission Minded Podcast we are joined by Steve Richardson, president of Pioneers-USA. Steve was raised in Indonesia, where his parents planted churches in a jungle tribe. He witnessed the impact of the gospel on their war-like society, a story documented in his father's missionary classic, Peace Child. Steve and his wife, Arlene, also spent eleven years planting churches among an unreached people group in Southeast Asia. On todays podcast we discuss Steves new book IS THE COMMISSION STILL GREAT? Steve uses stories from Scripture, history, and his own ministry experience to impart timely lessons on modern missions. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC. Show Notes: · Peace Child. The story of Don Richardson and family/the conversion of the Sawi Tribe. · Treachery on the Twisted River. An adaptation of the Peace Child more suited for younger audiences (ages 13-18). · When God Comes Calling by Ted Fletcher (Steve Richardson’s Father-In-Law/founder of Pioneers). This is the story of Ted Fletcher’s conversion and the eventual formation of Pioneers. · Western Christians in Global Mission by Paul Borthwick. We actually interviewed him on a previous podcast. · When Everything Is Missions by Denny Spitters/Matthew Ellison. · A Third of Us by Marvin J Newell. This book that mentions the 5 Great Commission passages in the New Testament. · Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: https://www.perspectives.org/ · Step In Study: a five-session “alternative” to Perspectives produced by Global Frontier Missions. https://globalfrontiermissions.org/step-in/ · Xplore Study: a seven-session “alternative” to Perspectives produced by the Center for Mission Mobilization. https://www.mobilization.org/resources/live-missionally/xplore/ · “Never The Same.” The 16-minute documentary about the Richardson family visiting the Sawi tribe years later (similar to “The Last Chapter” at ITEC). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm6R9EPtMHo · Pioneers.org/myths

On this weeks episode of the Mission Minded Podcast we are joined by Caleb Director of Harvest Ministries. Harvest Ministries works to help people live with happiness and dignity, anchored in the power and love of the Lord Jesus Christ. It envisions the preaching of the Gospel, church planting and other forms of social outreach, to improve the quality of life for the people in their region. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Today we are joined by Bruce and Zach. They both serve at ITEC in the mission transportation department which helps find solutions by providing advice, consulting, and strategizing for transportation in remote areas that may be needed for personnel transportation, or getting urgently needed supplies. In this episode they share their personal journey to joining ITEC and the work they are doing now in mission transportation. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

On this episode of Mission Minded we are joined by Christopher Flanders and Werner Mischke, authors of the book Honor, Shame, and The Gospel. Christians engaged in communicating the gospel navigate a challenging tension: faithfulness to God’s ancient, revealed Word—and relevance to the local, current social context. What if there was a lens or paradigm offering both? Understanding the Bible—particularly the gospel—through the ancient cultural “language” of honor-shame offers believers this double blessing. An honorific gospel offers new points of resonance with communities where shame and honor are critical values, including most unreached peoples. In Honor, Shame, and the Gospel, over a dozen practitioners and scholars from diverse contexts and fields add to the ongoing conversation around the theological and missiological implications of an honorific gospel. Eight illuminating case studies explore ways to make disciples in a diversity of social contexts—for example, East Asian rural, Middle Eastern refugee, African tribal, and Western secular urban. Honor, Shame, and the Gospel provides valuable resources to impact the ministry efforts of the church, locally and globally. Linked with its ancient honor-shame cultural roots, the gospel, paradoxically, is ever new—offering fresh wisdom to Christian leaders and optimism to the church for our quest to expand Christ’s kingdom and serve the worldwide mission of God. Show Notes: Purchase the book: https://missionbooks.org/products/honor-shame-and-the-gospel Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

On this week‘s episode of the podcast we are joined by Brian. Brian is an award winning filmmaker and has served with ITEC for the past 11 years in video and film production and as an instructor for ITEC’s film training module. On this episode we discuss how he became involved with film and his journey to using it as a full time ministry by not only creating content, but training others to do the same. Show Notes: Videos Discussed in the podcast: Trapped: https://youtu.be/wA2JYVxF48Q Next Chapter (11 part Steve Saint Series) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL25AFFB5EA9F9B052 ITEC's Film Training: https://www.itecusa.org/film-training/ Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

We are honored to have Dr. Bill Griffin on this episode of the Mission Minded Podcast. Dr. Griffin serves as the Vice President for Dental Ministries with the Christian Medical and Dental Association, also known as CMDA. He averages four international dental mission trips each year, and he is passionate about opportunities to communicate the love of Christ to others, both domestically and internationally. Dr. Griffin graduated from dental school in 1983 and practiced in Virginia for over 35 years. Along the way God reveled the opportunities to use his skill to serve and invest in others. You will be encouraged as you listen to his story of God leading him to go on that first medical mission trip to working with CMDA on a full time basis today. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC. Show Notes: https://cmda.org

In this episode of the Mission Minded podcast we are joined by the ITEC medical training team. Trina and Rhonda share how God is using their backgrounds in medicine to bring medical training to Indigenous Christ followers across the world. They describe their experiences in the field, and share the goal of ITEC’s medical training program: To share the basic skills of caring for others physical needs, so people can both hear the Good News of Jesus and experience His love in a tangible way. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

In this episode of the Mission Minded podcast we are joined by the ITEC medical training team. Trina and Rhonda share how God is using their backgrounds in medicine to bring medical training to Indigenous Christ followers across the world. They describe their experiences in the field, and share the goal of ITEC’s medical training program: To share the basic skills of caring for others physical needs, so people can both hear the Good News of Jesus and experience His love in a tangible way. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Our guest on the podcast today is Grant Haynes. Grant and his wife Jennifer founded Global Frontier Missions in 2000 serving among unreached people groups in southern Mexico. The ministry began to grow over the years and God expanded their vision to not only reach the lost in Mexico, but to be used by God to raise up laborers to serve among the remaining 7,000+ ethnic groups worldwide that are still considered unreached with the Gospel. He is currently based out of Clarkston, Georgia, ministering to the many refugees being relocated to the United States. He is encouraging others to join in by providing missionary training resources and opportunities for Christians seeking to fulfill the Great Commission. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

There is no shortage of work in the call of the Great Commission, and God is using His Church all over the world in unique ways. He has called ITEC into this work by challenging us to to explore what it would look like to train and empower the Indigenous Church. We have had the opportunity to work all over the world and continue to learn ways to improve. In this episode of the Mission Minded podcast, ITEC Executive Director Jaime Saint presents 5 Principles to having sustainable, long-term impact on a short-term mission trip. Show Notes: Missions Dilemma and the Great Omission available at https://www.itecusa.org/resource-center/ When Helping Hurts: https://amzn.to/3HvN11F It's Not About the Nail Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Mission Minded Podcast. Our goal is to bring you conversations on outside the box thinking in carrying out Christ’s Great Commission. On this episode we kick off season three with David and new co-host Kristin. Kristin has recently become a member of ITEC to help with the media team. David is another new member to the ITEC Team who is focused on furthering the mechanical training. The majority of his working career has been spent fixing or repairing cars and now has the ability to use those talents to invest in Christ followers around the world. His journey to working for a ministry full time didn’t happen overnight, but by listening to God one step of faith at a time. We hope that you enjoy this episode and are challenged in your own life by hearing how God has been leading others. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

On this episode of Mission Minded we are joined by Emily Foreman, author of the book "We Died Before We Came Here". If not you, who? If not now, when? This was the challenge answered by Stephen Foreman and his wife, Emily, when they traded in their American white picket fence for a giant, dusty sandbox as missionaries in the deserts of North Africa. Stephen had given Emily a well–read copy of Foxe's Book of Martyrs on their first date, a telling foreshadowing of the ultimate cost he would pay when, at 39, he was shot and killed by al–Qaeda operatives. His life and death planted a seed of boldness and inspiration in the hearts of local believers. This seed would grow and multiply efforts to help reach the very goal that Stephen was willing to give his life for—glorifying God and seeing his Kingdom established among the nations. In this memoir, Emily, left with four kids and an undying calling to reach the Muslim world, recounts their heartrending yet uplifting story of sacrifice and love for a people held captive by the ultimate Enemy. Stephen did not die in vain. This promise echoes through the book's pages and far beyond, in the minds and lives of countless individuals touched by a man who daily put his life in the hands of God. Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Died-Before-Came-Here-Sacrifice/dp/1631464515 Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

On this weeks episode we are joined by Tim Williams. Tim is a dentist that serves as President of the mission training organization mPower Approach. https://www.mpowerapproach.org https://www.medicalmissions.com Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

On this weeks episode, we are joined by Mark Clyburn. Mark serves as the Global Missions Pastor at Warren Baptist Church in Augusta, GA. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

This week we are joined by Darryl and Hazel Edwards. Darryl and Hazel serve with Foundations for Farming, an organization that is aimed at bringing transformation to individuals, communities & nations through faithful & productive use of the land. www.foundationsforfarming.org Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

This week we are joined by missionary Joel Kaufman. Joel has served for over 40 years in Japan with TEAM, The Evangelical Alliance Mission. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

On this weeks episode of the podcast we are joined by Paul Borthwick. Paul serves as senior consultant for Development Associates International and previously taught global Christianity at Gordon College for thirty years. Through his speaking, writing, and resource ministry, Borthwick works to mobilize others to participate in world missions. Borthwick is an active speaker and teacher, having taught courses at Gordon College, Africa International University (Nairobi), Alliance Theological Seminary (Manila), and Lanka Bible College (Sri Lanka), plus a guest faculty position at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Previously he served for more than twenty years on the staff of Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts, first as youth pastor and then as minister of missions. Rick Warren (in Purpose-Driven Life) cites Paul’s books A Mind For Missions and How To Be a World-Class Christian as resources that “should be read by every Christian.” His 2012 book, Western Christians in Global Mission: What’s the Role of the North American Church, was book of the day at Urbana 2012 and received the 2014 Christianity Today Award of Merit in the Missions/Global Affairs category. His book, Great Commission, Great Compassion: Following Jesus and Loving the World (IVP) was released in November 2015 and was featured as a book of the day at Urbana 2015. Paul’s most recent book, Mission 3:16 - God’s One-Verse Invitation to Love the World, was released in June 2020. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

In many areas of the world, transportation is one of the main hindrances to the spread of the gospel. Developing tools and solutions to these issues is at the core of what we do at ITEC. In this episode of our Mission Minded Podcast, we are joined by Glen Chapman, a third-generation missionary serving in the Congo. As the ministry in the Congo expanded, so did the need for transporting equipment across difficult terrain. Join us as we discuss how Glen partnered with ITEC to find a solution which would enable them to access villages in hard to reach areas. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC

An award-winning documentary producer, Dianne Becker is unique in the world of television. She can often be found doing a bit of everything: writing, directing, producing, shooting, and editing. Dianne has held numerous jobs in a variety of locations and garnered numerous awards, including a regional Emmy, 13 Emmy nominations, and a New York Festival Silver. Leaving the northeast television markets, she made it her job to see the world – traveling throughout Europe, and into the Eastern and Southern Hemispheres. Seven years later, she took a leave of absence from her job at the CBS affiliate in St. Louis, and embarked on a sabbatical year of helping others. From working in Guatemala to producing videos in Sri Lanka, the adventure didn’t let her return to her job at CBS, but re-directed her career to producing documentaries around the world. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

It is not uncommon for big challenges to exist on the mission field. At ITEC, we aim to partner with like-minded ministries to solve some of these problems that have been shared with us. When Glen from the International Association of Missionary Aviation (IAMA) told us about the mission aviation safety dilemma of outdated airstrip information, we were curious. The student engineers at the Messiah University Collaboratory took on the project, in tandem with IAMA and ITEC, to test solutions to map and update remote airstrip maps. Their hard work in testing the tool and the mutual support of like-minded ministries combined to provide a solution that we all hope will help protect missionary pilots, their passengers, and their cargo on the field. Join this conversation with Messiah University, IAMA, and ITEC as we discuss this partnership. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Ted Esler is the President of Missio Nexus, an association of agencies and churches representing about 30,000 Great Commission workers worldwide. He worked in the computer industry before becoming a church planter in Sarajevo, Bosnia, during the 1990's. Ted is the author of Overwhelming Minority, which tells the story of their family's ministry in Bosnia. In 2000, Ted became the Canadian director of Pioneers, and three years later moved to Orlando to join Pioneers USA's leadership team. He was appointed as President of Missio Nexus in 2015. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

On April 20, 2001, the Peruvian Air Force shot down a Cessna 185 piloted by missionary Kevin Donaldson. This tragedy of mistaken identity led to the death of passengers Veronica "Roni" Bowers and her daughter, Charity. Jim Bowers, her husband, and Cory their son, survived along with Kevin. Kevin reflects on the tragic accident in this podcast; both on the heaviness of the incident, and also on how God can use all situations, even difficult chapters like this, to bring Him Glory. Kevin also discusses the work he and his wife have been able to do in the Middle East using aviation as a door opener to the Gospel. The Donaldsons continue to work on passing the baton to the next generation. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18​-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Ellen Vaughn is a New York Times bestselling author and speaker who has written or co-written 23 books. Former Vice President of Executive Communications at Prison Fellowship, she collaborated with the late Chuck Colson on a number of his seminal works. She speaks at conferences, often travels to interview Christ followers in hostile parts of the world, and serves on the board of directors for ICM, the global church developer. In this authorized biography, Becoming Elisabeth Elliot, Vaughn uses Elisabeth’s private, unpublished journals, and candid interviews with her family and friends, to paint the adventures and misadventures God used to shape one of the most influential women in modern church history. ​ Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18​-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

"How might we use aircraft in order to propel the Gospel?" That was the mindset behind the founders of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) after World War II. Doug Harrison is the Director of Strategy and Innovation today with MAF, he and his wife also spent time in the field in central Asia. Doug's job is to explore what the role of MAF is today even though the organization was born in the 1950's. The organization has seen changes with declining Western missionary passengers who have been replaced by national pastors or local Great Commission workers needing MAF services. MAF and Doug use a tool called the "Theory of Change" that has helped them work through some of the major shifts happening in the global mission field where they operate. Resources Discussed: Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF): https://maf.org/​ Theory of Change: https://www.theoryofchange.org/​ Western Christians in Global Missions Book: https://www.amazon.com/Western-Christ...​ Millennials in Ministry Book: https://www.amazon.com/Millennials-Mi...​ The Daniel Generation Book:

"If you want to leave the unreached the unreached, tell everyone they are a missionary." Are you a Missionary? How believers answer this question may have direct implication to the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Denny Spitters & Matthew Ellison, authors of When Everything is Missions and Conversations on When Everything is Missions, join us for an engaging conversation. So who is a missionary? What is the identity of the average churchgoer who reaches their community? What are the roots of the terms mission, missions, missionary, and missional? Join this conversation to learn from two men who the Lord has uniquely equipped to help the Western Church wrestle with this challenging topic. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18​-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

"Missions is not about place, but about people." God has been writing Jean Johnson's story since the beginning. God began to soften her heart towards the nations when displaced Southeast Asians came to her school in Minneapolis. This started a journey for her reaching out to Cambodians locally when she wasn't able to actually travel or live in Cambodia full time. Then she had the opportunity to work for 16 years in Cambodia. Today, she is a missionary, author, and leader of a non-profit organization. Resources Discussed: We Are Not The Hero Book: https://www.amazon.com/Are-Not-Hero-Jean-Johnson/dp/1937756459 Five Stones Global: https://fivestonesglobal.org/Video, What a Coup Taught Me About Missions: https://player.vimeo.com/video/264646156 Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

"When God calls you, you don't need to know it all." Zack Loving didn't grow up around mission aviation, but God has led him and his family to it. Operating both in Alaska and in Asia, Zack and his family use aviation to open doors to the Gospel and are passionate about equipping locals with transportation solutions. While he already flies traditional fixed-wing aircraft, he is also obtaining UAV/drone training to supplement their work. Resources Discussed: Kingdom Air Corps: https://www.kingdomaircorps.org/ Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Zach's story is ultimately God's story. Listen as he shares about how God led him and his family on a journey, with some unexpected twists, that ultimately led him to the Mission Transportation team at ITEC. The Mission Transportation team strives to work with those on the mission field who are struggling with transportation issues through either land, air, or sea. As technology continues to progress at a rapid rate, there are great opportunities to use off-the-shelf, cost-effective solutions, or to develop new or modify existing transportation solutions to compliment Great Commission participation. Resources Discussed: ITEC Mission Transportation: https://www.itecusa.org/mission-transportation/ Missionary Aviation Fellowship: https://maf.org/ JAARS: https://www.jaars.org/ Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

"I Came to Serve Christ! "Norma works in southern Spain, primarily reaching out to Arabic speaking refugees. She serves with Entrust and focuses on using storytelling to break down barriers and to disciple new believers. God worked through a Joni Eareckson Tada book, given by a friend, to reach out to Norma before she knew Christ. She lost everything to keep the one thing that will not be taken from her. Resources Discussed:Entrust: https://www.entrust4.org/Joni and Friends: https://www.joniandfriends.org/ Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

"Just show up!" That's one of the many powerful statements from Kim Smith, a missionary serving in Liberia, in this episode of Mission Minded. From a calling at eight-years-old, to working actively today in Liberia, West Africa, Kim's testimony is powerful! Hopefully you will be encouraged and refreshed by this conversation discussing the richness of serving God, how He calls us to sacrifice, and how God prepares us for His work. Resources Discussed: Joshua Project Website: https://www.joshuaproject.net/ Wordsower Liberia: http://www.wordsowerliberia.com/ Wordsower YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3amDREdCM-CblRYSzH00VA Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Join the conversation with Steve Saint on the 65th anniversary of "Operation Auca." In 1956, Steve's dad, Nate, along with Jim Elliot, Ed McCully, Peter Fleming, and Roger Youderian were speared to death by the Waodani tribe whom they were trying to reach. Steve shares intimate details from this story, and ultimately shares how the story that God began to reveal in 1956 is still being written to this day. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Join us for season 2 of the Mission Minded Podcast! We're excited you have joined us for another set of interviews that aim to inspire Great Commission participation. Meet the hosts from ITEC that will guide you through the next year of engaging interviews with people answering Christ's call in Matthew 28:18-20. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Join the conversation with Bob Smithouser from Adventures in Odyssey. Bob shares more about the mission of Adventures in Odyssey, the characters from Odyssey, and the world that kids have come to know for many years. In December of 2020, Adventures in Odyssey released an episode featuring ITEC and the concept of film training on a short-term trip. Bob sheds some light on what led the Adventures in Odyssey team to make an episode featuring their characters on an ITEC-like training trip abroad. The concepts of 'the power of a story' and 'everyone having a part to play in the Great Commission' come up multiple times in this encouraging podcast episode. Be sure to check out the episode and other content linked below! Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20, we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission-minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Willy Tan is one of the founders and the CEO of Habibi International. They primarily focus on serving the Yazidi people in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In August 2014 ISIS launched a genocide attack on the Yazidi people. Habibi reaches out to these refugees and international displaced persons (IDP) by providing humanitarian relief and development in partnership with locals and other organizations. Willy shares more about the work they are doing, and how God led him from his job as a stock broker to helping refugees and IDPs. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC. https://www.itecusa.org/mission-minded-podcast/ https://habibi-international.org/ https://dignityroasters.com/

Global Disciples is an organization that exists because 1/3 of the people in the world have not had a chance to respond to the Gospel. They equip churches to prepare near-culture workers to go to the least reached groups in close proximity. Christ followers around the world that are close to unreached people groups may be the best people to reach out to the them. Galen Burkholder is president and CEO of Global Disciples. He shares how the organization was founded, tells many encouraging stories from the field, and challenges all believers to pray for and invest in the work God is doing globally. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Bruce is the Pastor for Global Disciple Making at First Baptist Church in Ocala. He is joined by Jim and Jon from the ITEC team in a discussion about mission involvement. Bruce shares candidly about his journey from growing up in Louisiana to the international mission field. He also shares about Perspectives classes, and the role they play in encouraging Great Commission participation. Learn more about Perspectives by visiting their website. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

Jon is a dentist and a member of the ITEC team. On this episode of the Mission Minded Podcast, he shares about his journey to becoming a dentist and the motivation to use these skills for the glory of God. From memorizing area codes or carrying a toolbox in his car to assist others, Jon has set-up his life to respond to opportunities God has placed in front of him for service and outreach. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

This week on the Mission Minded Podcast, we are joined by Jacob Hancock of Seeds Global Innovation Lab. The mission of Seeds is to equip the global missions community for the emerging world. They use a methodology called Design Thinking, a system that aims to solve complex human-centered problems. Learn more about Design Thinking, the history of Seeds, and their connection to Pioneers. https://www.seedsinnovation.com/ https://pioneers.org/ Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this Scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. * The Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

On today’s episode of Mission Minded we are joined by Craig and Julie Hunter, volunteers in ITEC’s dental training program, administration, and training follow-up. The Hunters joined the ITEC team five years ago.At that time, Craig had recently sold his dental practice in Wisconsin with no plans of pursuing a ministry position. But God had different plans! Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC.

On today’s episode of Mission Minded we are joined by missionary pilot Bruce Van Fleet. Bruce is a commercially rated pilot and an aviation mechanic. In June of last year, Bruce was severely injured in a plane crash in Guatemala while visiting a potential ministry partner. Mission Minded Podcast is produced by ITEC. The goal of this podcast is to inspire conversations about Great Commission participation. The views, organizations, and individuals represented, interviewed, and discussed on the podcast do not necessarily represent an official position or formal partnerships with ITEC. https://www.itecusa.org/mission-minded-podcast/ Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations.

On today’s episode of Mission Minded we are joined by James Massengill. James is an engineer on the ITEC team who has recently helped 3D print personal protective equipment for clinics and first responders to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear more about this, and how engineers have an important role to play in the Great Commission. https://www.itecusa.org/develop/ Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to the nations and our neighbors.

On today's episode of Mission Minded we are honored to have Ken & Wendy Kebrdle of Wear Gloves. Wear Gloves is empowering distressed people to serve in their own communities, right where God placed them. They come alongside folks that want help and guide them towards methods of service that are effective and dignifying. https://weargloves.org Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations.

On this week's episode of Mission Minded we are honored to have best selling author Josh McDowell. Josh McDowell has been at the forefront of cultural trends and groundbreaking ministry for more than 50 years. The Ministry serves and equips the Body of Christ in raising generations of purpose-driven Christians who know what they believe, why it is true, and how to live it out. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations.

On this week's episode of Mission Minded we are honored to have Mike Goddard of Partners for Paraguay sit down with us in the studio. Partners for Paraguay is committed to partner with local churches, organizations, and individuals as they train, equip, and mobilize disciples of Jesus Christ to reach the unreached with the Gospel. https://www.4paraguay.org Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations.

On this weeks episode of Mission Minded we are thrilled to have Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministries in the studio. Since its founding by Larry Burkett, Crown's ministry has expanded globally to reach more than 90 nations on five continents and in 100 languages. Millions of people have been reached with the message that God provides the guide to help each of us make the best use of our time, talent and treasure to do well and do more in His service. www.crown.org Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations.

Mission Minded is happy to have Joshua Chang of Green Window Ministries in the studio today. Green Window is a ministry connecting the Body of Christ where the church is, to build the Body of Christ where the church is not. www.greenwindowministries.org Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations.

Mission Minded is happy to have Dr, Tom McKechnie of Teach to Transform in the studio today. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations.

Mission Minded is happy to have Steve Saint, author of End of the Spear and The Great Omission, and founder of ITEC in the studio. This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations.

Mission Minded is happy to have Steve Saint, author of End of the Spear and The Great Omission, and founder of ITEC in the studio. This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations.

Mission Minded is happy to have Jaime Saint, Executive Director of ITEC, in the studio. Join in the conversation! Mission Minded Podcast: In Matthew 28:18-20 we are commissioned by Christ to make disciples of all the nations. Living in light of this scriptural call can be challenging. Join the Mission Minded podcast and participate in discussions with mission minded individuals that come from diverse backgrounds, working all over the world, to bring some of the challenges into the light. The ITEC team hosts special guests who tell stories, ask questions, and inspire us to use our God-given gifts to take the Gospel to our neighbors and the nations.