New Missions

As we celebrate Father's Day in June, we sit down with Pastor Tim Grosshans from First Baptist Church Winter Garden to discuss leading at home and raising a family. With five children and ten grandchildren, the stories flow easy for the do's and don'ts of parenting. Family is a priority and there are some unique routines and schedules Pastor Tim implemented. He believes if you fail your family it's your worst failure. All his grandchildren attend their church together. Enjoy hearing the stories of what is happening to build a stronger family and serve the local church well.Read our latest news at www.newmissions.org/newsFollow New Missions on Instagram.Support the show

Pastor Scott Humston serves at the First Baptist Church of Mount Dora as their family and connections pastor. He is also a traveling comedian and magician. Recently, he traveled to the Dominican Republic to share his talents with our schools and bring laughter to our students. His travel companion was his daughter who was travelling on her first missions trip out of the United States. Enjoy this conversation to learn how missions can strengthen a family both overseas and at home. Also, discover how a local church in Central Florida is reaching and connecting with new families in their community. Order Scott's book "Sharing Wonder" on Amazon.Learn more about Scott Humston at www.ScottHumston.comBring the Laugh All Night comedy tour to your church. Learn more at www.LaughAllNight.com/host Discover how you can visit New Missions in the Dominican Republic. www.NewMissions.org/tripsSupport the show

Since 1983, New Missions has delivered medical care. What is the story behind the history of developing a medical team in Haiti and the Dominican Republic to serve families. From training mid-wives to providing scholarships for graduates of New Missions to become nurses, we are seeing a generation of medical professionals bring help and hope with the Gospel in their hearts.Read our latest news at www.newmissions.org/newsFollow New Missions on Instagram.Support the show

From his own personal experience, it was a mission trip that changed the path Rob Arms and his wife Beth decided to take for the second half of their life. Today, Rob and Beth Arms host mission teams to the Dominican Republic with New Missions and their passion for trips began with their very own. Enjoy this conversation on how mission trips change lives.Learn more about visiting New Missions in the Dominican Republic at new missions.org/trips Support the Show.

We are thankful for your faithful prayers and support for Haiti. Charlie DeTellis, our missionary in Haiti shared an update on the activities of New Missions and the situation on the ground for the people of Haiti. Together, since 1983 we have proclaimed there is hope in God. We rejoice our churches and schools are functioning and the mission continues to be a strong light in a country of great pain and need. Read our prayer requests at newmissions.org/prayer.Support the show

This episode welcomes George DeTellis, Jr. to share a historic story in the life of New Missions with a twist of faith and encouragement. Enjoy the story of three puppies for Haiti. No matter the challenge you face, may you hold on to this scripture shared during this story: "Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!" Psalm 34:3Support the show

Since 1983, our motto has remained: Hope in God. As we celebrate 41 years of New Missions on January 6, 2024, we welcome you to join us in prayer. Read our prayer requests online at new missions.org/prayer and together, may we continue to seek God for wisdom and direction in all we do to serve others.Support the show

What does it take to build a healthy student ministry?  We sat down with Alan Strong to discuss student ministry and specifically how to help students live life on mission.  Alan has served with student and adult ministries at First Baptist Church of Winter Garden. He has personally witnessed the life-changing impact that student ministry has on leading young people to find greater purpose through loving God and serving others.Support the show

The fun has begun for our Shoebox Drive season. Today, we sit down with our campaign manager, Emily Pearson and ask questions and learn more about how the Shoebox Drive campaign is changing lives. Plus, you will hear some great stories about Emily and how she is passionately involved with missions. Together, we are helping families flourish through our Shoebox Drive and welcome your participation.Learn more about our Shoebox Drive at http://www.shoeboxdrive.comSupport the show

When it comes to educating the next generation, Dave Buckles, the president of Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, Florida has a story to tell. Growing this Christian school to be one of the largest in the nation has given Dave a front row seat to seeing lives changed because of Christian education. How can we come alongside parents to raise kids in a challenging culture and other questions to help parents and families are answered during this episode.  Learn more about Foundation Academy.Join the New Missions Shoebox Drive.Support the show

Reflecting on 40 years of New Missions in Haiti, Jeanne DeTellis Loudon shares the power of hope in God to change lives. Hear stories of challenges and victories as a mission was pioneered to preach the Gospel and make disciples. You can help change the life of a child and raise a generation of Christian leaders by sponsoring a child with New Missions. Learn more at newmissions.org/sponsorSupport the show

How can we cope with the busy schedules and overwhelming thoughts that cause us to stress out? Pastor Gerald Brown, author of Disarming Anxiety shares with us his personal journey and discovering of how to take practical steps for lasting peace. Plus, we discuss the value of volunteering and small groups serving together. Learn more about Pastor Gerald Brown at www.Lifeway.cc Discover how you can partner with us to help fund our priority projects at NewMissions.org/projectsSupport the show

What does it take to find hope and a future? Pastor Alix Hilaire, a former student of New Missions, now a church planter in Tavares, Florida shares how he found hope for life. Since 1983, New Missions has educated 39,366 students and Pastor Alix was student number 421. Enjoy this life-story of hope and change.Support the show

When churches send their people to serve ranging from students to senior adults, what happens? Community begins to connect a multi-generational church  to become a stronger church. Hear how The Fellowship Church in Leesburg, Florida is reaching a younger generation with serving opportunities and intentional missional efforts both locally and internationally. Support the show

When you travel somewhere different, you can gain a new perspective. Pastor John Tether from Northway Christian Family Church in Queensbury, New York shares how his family has seen firsthand the ministry of New Missions in the Dominican Republic. Each trip of a lifetime has impressed upon his entire family to find a deeper role with encouraging others to live life on mission. Plus, Pastor John shared how he leads his church to find purpose in missions throughout the year.Support the show

Serving others takes proximity and intentionality. What specifically can we do to serve the communities where we live? Enjoy this conversation with Pastor Randy Alonso who serves as pastor of development and strategic partnerships at Lineage Church on the space coast in Florida.  They are mobilizing their church family to live life on mission.Support the show

What happens when you visit the family you pray for? David Dean shares with us about his journey to visit Sosua, Dominican Republic. Time with the Dominican families shows the power of prayer and support. The connection to his family overseas grows both homes spiritually and relationally. Plus, what's it like to experience church in the Dominican Republic with the families they support. Learn more about comedian David Dean at www.DavidDeanComedy.com and you can sponsor a child in the Dominican Republic at www.NewMissions.orgSupport the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

What does it mean to be a missionary? Can we step into the role of representing Jesus to a hurting world? More than ever, we each need to rise up and take on the task of the missionary. We open the archives to share this special message from Pastor George DeTellis, co-founder of New Missions. Join us in giving Bibles to students at New Missions newmissions.org/BiblesSupport the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Thank you for all your love and generosity during our Shoebox Drive. We sat down with Christy Dillon and Emily Pearson to discover how the campaign turned out. Plus, we hear some inside stories of what it's like for children to receive their shoebox gifts. Our annual Shoebox Drive campaign runs from October 1 through December 31. Learn more at ShoeboxDrive.com.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Why does prayer matter? Jeanne DeTellis Loudon has a conversation on how prayer was role modeled in her life. She takes us on a journey of when pain and struggles caused prayer to become a greater importance in her own life. Plus, hear the timeline of the early days of taking mission trips before New Missions was established in Haiti.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

What does it look like when a church decides to make it their mission to  help families flourish? Hear the story from Pastor Dallas White of The Grove Church in Achworth, Georgia on how helping families flourish has transformed the missional strategy of their church. From conversation of BBQ to sports, learn how Pastor Dallas is finding effective ways to connect with families from their community. Learn more about The Grove Church at www.GroveChurch.tv Join New Missions for our 21 Days of Prayer at www.newmissions.org/prayer.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

What does a generous church look like? Lezlie Armour, missions director for Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, Texas has collected shoeboxes with New Missions for 10 years. Now, they have become the largest collection location in the nation for the New Missions Shoebox Drive. Hear the story of how missions is a priority for this church and how they are also leading efforts to serve strong throughout their local community. Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

What does it take to lead a church to reach their neighbors and community? Pastor Mike McKelvey from Family Church in Middletown, New York shares stories from his 26 year history in ministry on how they are making an impact close to home and around the world. Plus, he shares how their church stepped through some challenges during the pandemic and found better ways to reach people. Learn more about Pastor Mike McKelvey and Family Church at www.familychurchny.com. Participate with the New Missions Shoebox Drive at www.shoeboxdrive.com.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Trevor Barton, lead pastor for The Creek Church has a vision for Kentucky. His story of seeing lives changed is inspiring plus, their church is proactive in having a vision to see lives changed through New Missions. Enjoy the surprise in this interview of what Trevor does to build deeper connection with others as a church leader. Learn more about The Creek Church at www.thecreekchurch.com Join us in sharing a gift with the children of New Missions www.shoeboxdrive.comSupport the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

What does it take to help students discover a life of meaning and purpose? Today's episode welcomes this conversation with Pastor JP and Pastor Pedro from LifePointe Church in Eustis, Florida as they share how they are helping their students live life on mission. Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

What does it take to mobilize a church to live on mission locally? Pastor Ryan Alonso from Central Life Church in Cocoa, Florida shares what's been happening through their church family to serve their community across the Space Coast. The local church is the greatest force for good and it begins by each of us serving others in our local area.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

How can you and your church use sports to reach families? On today's episode, we have a conversation with Pastor Greg Pulling, founding pastor of Journey Christian Fellowship. He shares about his church and their intentionality to use sports to reach families with the Gospel. Plus, Pastor Greg shares why missions is part of the DNA of their church culture and how this journey began starting on a missions trip to Haiti. Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

What happens when students give away their time to serve others? Developing a mindset of missions and generosity is the goal of Providence Christian Academy as they invite students to serve together with the New Missions Shoebox Drive. Hear the story of how volunteerism unites students to live life on mission right where they are. Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Missions and marriage go hand in hand. When a couple is serving together they can make an impact in others lives while grower closer. This is made possible when you strengthen and build a healthy marriage. On today's episode, we welcome Bryan Robertson, author of the book: "The Marriage Motivator" as he shares ways we can live life on mission starting at home.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Jeanne DeTellis, co-founder of New Missions, reflects back upon their first year of serving in Haiti. Our conversation welcomes some insights on children in Third World countries and their roles and responsibilities in the home. We also learn how children become influential in sharing the Gospel with their family. Jeanne encourages us to keep prayer part of our lives and find our mission daily.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Laughter is a gift! During this episode, we sit down with Dave Nowak who leads the Laugh All Night comedy concerts benefiting New Missions. You and your family will receive a special gift of an entirely FREE download during this episode of a Laugh All Night comedy event. Learn about starting your own joy journal and how families coming together for comedy is helping to change the lives of children through New Missions.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

What does it take to live life on mission? When it comes to living life on mission, we must have a strong foundation of values that drive our daily behaviors and decisions. Here at New Missions, we have seven foundational values to help us grow healthy and strong as an organization: 1. Listening to God 2. Preaching the Gospel 3. Making Disciples 4. Giving Generously 5. Only Fearing God 6. Doing The Right Thing 7. Focusing for Impact Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Your mission field begins at home. Your family is a priority. Speaker and comedian Scott Humston encourage families through his events to grow stronger together. May you and your family be proactive in fostering quality time together and seek opportunities to serve others together, as a family. Enjoy this conversation with Scott Humston as we explore how families can grow stronger together.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Discover the power of volunteerism as you and others serve together. Hear the story of Sarah Pulling from Journey Christian Fellowship. She drove to Florida from Virginia to lead a team of volunteers from her church to serve at New Missions during our Shoebox Drive. Discover how they recruit team members and keep their motivation high as they volunteer. Plus, listen to the impact and lessons they discover due to their volunteering efforts.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

The local church is the greatest force for good. You and your church matter! What can the local church do to reach their community? Pastor Ryan Alonso shares how Central Life Church in Cocoa, Florida are serving their community with food while also helping New Missions serve children and families.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

As May welcomes the celebration of Mother's Day in the United States, we decided to highlight the impact women are having in Haiti with a special interview with Rachel DeTellis hosted by Christine Batchelder. Enjoy this conversation on how small groups and Bible studies of women in villages and communities across Haiti are helping to strengthen faith and build stronger families. Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Since before they met, Charlie and Rachel DeTellis were both serving as missionaries. Today, they still serve as missionaries and we sit down to hear their story of how they met and how God is using them today to make a difference in Haiti and wherever they go.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

During this episode, we sit down with Donnie and Hope Worley to discuss how they are making where they live their mission field. The journey of meeting and inviting neighbors to activities in their neighborhood is building new relationships and making where they live better. How can we be missionaries right where we live? Enjoy this conversation and be encouraged to step across the street and begin to meet your neighbors.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Where can you make a difference? What about right where you work? How can we be more intentional to make a greater impact and difference in the place we spend most of our day, the workplace. Do we take enough time to show true care and concern to others we work with? During this conversation with Tim DeTellis and Christine Batchelder you will hear about the core values of New Missions and have a behind the scenes glimpse into the "Day Family" culture from the Orlando office. Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Faith Grosshans went to Haiti at the age of 15 and it was her first mission trip and during that visit the historic earthquake happened. Reflecting now, 10 years after the earthquake Faith shared about her spiritual journey. During this interview, Faith share where she was when the earthquake happened and how the first 24 hours impacted her and the Haitians she was with at the time.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Hear the story behind Jeanne DeTellis Loudon and Ted Loudon as their lives are captivated by missions. We continue their story and hear how they met. Plus, we find out what projects they are excited about now and what they are looking forward to in the future. Enjoy this conversation with Jeanne and Ted.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Hear the story behind Jeanne DeTellis Loudon and Ted Loudon as their lives are captivated by missions. How did they begin their individual journeys in mission life? What has been the common bond for the two of them serving together? What can we learn from their challenges and victories? Enjoy this conversation with Jeanne and Ted.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Globally, the greatest force for good is the local church. During this episode, Pastor Tim Anderson shares his story of traveling to train pastors in Haiti and in other countries as well. As the local church grows, communities and families are strengthened. With October being Pastor Appreciation Month, take a moment an enjoy this podcast and don't miss out on showing appreciation to your pastor.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

How does a mother and daughter share moments of making a difference together? From reaching their Quinton, Virginia community with sports to taking their family overseas to serve in Haiti, to volunteering to pack shoebox gifts for children in Haiti, the Pulling’s family are living life on mission. Today, we sit down with Sarah and her daughter Lilah and hear more of how missions has become personal in their home, church, and community.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Influencing the next generation to have a Christian worldview starts in our homes, churches, and schools. How can we reach students in the classroom? During this episode of the New Missions podcast, we have a conversation with Cambridge Christian School head of school, Shawn Minks. He shares with us how they help students discover a Christian worldview.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

What does it take to fill a shoebox gift? Starting in July, the journey begins for shoebox gifts to be packed and filled with gifts for children and their families. Enjoy this conversation with Molly Knost and Christy Dillon from the New Missions team in Orlando as they share some new items being packed in shoeboxes this year.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

During a mission trip to Haiti, Robbie and Dana Matiak had the exciting opportunity to meet their sponsor children. They both saw how generosity changes lives. The Matiak family has a successful business outside of Atlanta, Georgia. After their experience in Haiti, they boldly decided to make generosity a family priority. Hear the story of how they established the Matiak Foundation and how they are planning to help children and families in Haiti.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Hear the story of Joesph and Gaby Ortez from El Paso, Texas. As a teenager, she felt un-qualified to go on a mission trip and she questioned how she could help others. However, after she experienced Haiti and had some time with her father together serving the kids at New Missions' schools, they found a new perspective that changed both their lives. Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Hear the story of Rob and Beth Arms who are retired but finding a new level of significance in their lives. They sold their business after twenty years and decided to search for a way to give their lives toward a cause that would help others. Discover what happened along this journey and where they are making a difference today. Be inspired by their story to make a difference right where you are.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

When Keith Yarborough first walked into the New Missions Orlando office in the spring of 2009, he saw a sign above a scenic Caribbean picture with this simple phrase: “Too close to ignore.” The sign literally caused Keith to stop in his tracks and consider those words. Less than a year later, Keith made the short trip from Florida to Haiti for the first time with a team of students. Hear the story of how students are living on Mission in our latest podcast episode.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)

Hear the story of the Taggart family who traveled to Haiti with both of their teenagers to visit their sponsor children with New Missions. Their kids grew up with sponsor children and this was the first time they would all meet. What happened to their family life after this adventure? How did the trip impact their home and work? Be inspired by their story to make a difference right where you are.Support the show (http://newmissions.org/podcast)