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Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast on Creation Care and Spirituality
In this episode Forrest, along with Christine Sine, talk with Ruth Valerio—a British author, speaker, and activist who is passionate about both social justice and environmental justice. In this conversation, Ruth shares her journey of faith and environmental awareness, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. She discusses the importance of earth care as an important element of faith practice, advocating for simplicity and sustainable living as essential responses to the climate crisis. Ruth encourages faith communities to mobilize for environmental action, highlighting the potential for collective impact. Importantly, she also exhorts us not to try to do more than is ours to do when it comes to making a difference in the world. Ruth Valerio's website, including list of publications and resourcesChristine Sine's website, including publications and resourcesLiturgical Rebels podcastKeywords: Earth care, social justice, simplicity, community activism, earth advocacy, creation care, church mobilization, climate crisis, sustainability, Embrace the Middle East, A Rocha, Tear Fund Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple
Phil and Pam Stevens deliver a powerful message woven with personal stories of faith, resilience, and a call to action for community service, emphasizing that everyone has a role to play in revitalizing the church and the community. Their aim to connect with local churches and provide support speaks to a deeper need for spiritual revival and connection in America today, highlighting the importance of faith in navigating challenges and creating lasting change.
Today, a sharply divided Supreme Court reinstated a lower-court order for the Trump administration to release frozen foreign aid. In this episode, I talk with Matthew Soerens of World Relief about some of the recent executive orders and how marginalized voices can help restore the American church in its places of prominence. Matt began his World Relief journey in 2005 as an intern in Nicaragua. Since then he served as a Department of Justice-accredited legal counselor in Chicagoland before assuming the role of U.S. Director of Church Mobilization and Advocacy. He is the co-author of three books including Welcoming the Stranger (InterVarsity Press, 2018) and Inalienable (InterVarsity Press, 2022). He is a graduate of Wheaton College, where he has also served as a guest faculty member in the Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership program, and earned a master's degree from DePaul University's School of Public Service. Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento.
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Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let's step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let's get the good and the gold from today's guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMV.org or find him on Facebook at The Gathering of the Miami Valley.Matthew Soerens is the Vice President of Advocacy and Policy at World Relief, where he provides oversight for all advocacy initiatives and policy positions of World Relief. He also serves as the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition that advocates for immigration reforms consistent with biblical values.Matthew previously served as US Director of Church Mobilization, where he helped evangelical churches understand the realities of refugees and immigration and to respond in ways guided by biblical values. His World Relief journey began as a Department of Justice-accredited legal counselor at World Relief's local office in Wheaton, Illinois and, before that, with World Relief's partner organization in Managua, Nicaragua. He's also the co-author of Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis (Moody Publishers, 2016).
What if church wasn't just about coming to a service, but about you bringing the gospel to the world around you? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Sutton Wirt challenges us to shift from a “come and see” mentality to a “go and tell” mission. The story of the resurrection from Matthew 28:1-10 reveals the call for every believer to not only witness Jesus but to share Him wherever they live, learn, work, and play. Find out how fear, reverence, and truly seeing Jesus can transform you from a spectator to a messenger of hope. Discover how YOU can be a point of access to the good news in your everyday life! Don't miss this inspiring message that will equip you to be a bold witness for Christ and make a difference in the lives of others! Scripture List: Matthew 28.1-10 Proverbs 29.25 Matthew 10.28
Have you wanted to foster or adopt but just don't know if it's the “right time?” My guest for this episode can relate! Jason Johnson and his wife knew they wanted to become foster parents, but were unsure when they should pursue it or how it might affect their biological children. Jason is a speaker, writer, former pastor, and church planter who encourages families and equips church and organizational leaders on their foster care and adoption journeys. He is also the Director of Church Mobilization and Engagement with Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO). Jason has a deep passion for seeing the gospel catalyze a movement of foster care in the church around the world. Jason and his wife, Emily, are foster and adoptive parents who live in Texas with their four daughters. In this episode, you'll hear how Jason started his foster care journey, how to find the “perfect” time to foster or adopt, tips for navigating the concern of loving a child that might leave your family, and learn a new way to look at comments from strangers about your adoptive or foster family. Whether you are currently a foster parent, are considering becoming one, or know someone who is, I know you will be encouraged by what Jason shares in this conversation! Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes for this episode: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/jason-johnson-perfect-time/
This year at the church we have been moving our Faith Forward by exploring discipleship in the gospel of Matthew. Near the end of the book of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to give special consideration for those on the margins of society, what he calls "the least of these". In taking care of orphans, widows, prisoners, and the like, we have the privilege of serving Jesus, himself. This summer at PLCPC, while Pastor Karla is on Sabbatical, we have the unique opportunity to hear from some of our Christian sisters and brothers who are doing this type of frontline discipleship ministry. The speakers range from those doing ministry to the unhoused, to those releasing people in bondage from human trafficking, to those helping refugees on our own border. Hopefully, you will be inspired and encouraged to take your own step in deeper discipleship by hearing their stories. Wherever God calls, might we all have the courage to answer. Jim Martin serves as IJM's Vice President of Spiritual Formation. In this role for over a decade, Jim has worked with IJM's global leaders to strengthen IJM's foundation of Christian spiritual formation. Jim seeks to equip IJM staff worldwide to do the work of justice joyfully and sustainably with ever-deepening dependence on God. Prior to this position, Jim served as IJM's Vice President of Church Mobilization, where he led a team working to move churches to a deeper level of understanding of God's passion for justice. This week, Jim reminds us that the church that Jesus came to establish is hard-wired for the life-and-death struggles of this world. It is a church that brings good news to the poor, that proclaims release to the captives, and lets the oppressed go free. It is a church, says Jesus, that the gates of hell will not prevail against. What does it look like for the church to engage today's life-and-death struggles? What does it look like for us, as followers of Jesus, to be light in the darkness? Weaving the words of scripture together with frontline stories of the work of International Justice Mission, Jim Martin paints a compelling picture of the church's role to bring the light of rescue and restoration into some of the deepest darkness in our world today. Passage: Luke 4:18-19 and Matthew 16:18 We have three worship opportunities for you to experience: 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service 9:30 a.m. - Online Service 10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service Please consider joining us for one of these services. To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline. To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org. For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/ To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church
For teens (and for any child in foster care), how can we create spaces where they are safe, feel belonging, and develop their sense of independence? How can we give them involvement in the development of what that space looks like? My guest today is a dear friend, Chandler James. Chandler used to be an Advocate Coach here at The Forgotten Initiative and today is the Director of Church Mobilization for The Riverside Project, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the foster care system in Houston. Chandler and his wife, Caitlin, are foster parents and are currently supporting four teens, three of whom have aged out of foster care and one that they have permanency of. In our conversation, you'll hear helpful principles for creating a sense of belonging for children who have experienced trauma, the challenges they've experienced of supporting teens as young parents, how to communicate boundaries while providing independence, the importance of caring for teens in foster care, and so much more. Find links to resources mentioned and more in the show notes: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/chandler-james-241/
This episode of The Riverside Project Podcast is hosted by Chandler James, our Director of Church Mobilization. We are so excited to have him in this seat today!Collaboration is a big part of what we do at The Riverside Project. It's how we connect, share resources, communicate about the needs of families and children in foster care, and more. For this episode, we are taking an inside look at how one person's passion has led to a vibrant foster care and adoptive ministry at their church, all through collaboration.Chandler is joined by Mireya Scholes. She is a former foster youth, a mom, and leads a ministry to help support adoptive families, foster and kinship families, and families that are at-risk in and around Houston. Mireya is a native Houstonian and has attended her home church, Atascocita Community Church, for over 20 years, which is where she leads the foster care and adoptive support ministry.In this episode, Mireya shares her own story of being in foster care from the age of thirteen, the power of your personal passion, how to connect those with resources with those who have a need, and much more.Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: https://riversideproject.org/mireya-scholes-27Connect with us!Website: https://riversideproject.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.projectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month! During this month, we're not only raising awareness about foster care, but we are also celebrating the beautiful work of collaboration in this space. (Watch our new “As One” documentary series here for some incredible stories about the work happening in our city.) With this focus, we are revisiting the very first episode we shared on The Riverside Project Podcast.In this conversation, Jason Johnson joined us to break down the parable of the River and how it relates to issues facing Houston's child and family welfare system. Foster care isn't an isolated problem but is connected to many other social issues affecting our city. How does this reality change the way we work together to transform foster care in our communities? We also discussed the power (and the challenge) of collaboration, the role of the Church in caring for vulnerable families, and how you can find your place along the River.Jason is a speaker, writer, former pastor, church planter, and foster parent. He is also the Director of Church Mobilization and Engagement with Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO).Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: https://riversideproject.org/jason-johnson-25Connect with us!Website: https://riversideproject.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.projectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx
Welcome to our podcast series on foster care and adoption! Woodridge does a lot in this space and we wanted to give you insight into some of the people and organizations that work to serve this vulnerable area in our community. Today, we will hear from Chandler James, Director of Church Mobilization, with The Riverside Project (TRP). TRP is a collaborative network of agencies, churches, nonprofits, school districts and passionate individuals working together to transform the foster care system in Houston. For more information about TRP, visit their website at www.riversideproject.org or email Chandler James at chandler@riversideproject.org. You can also view TRP video explaining the concept of the River by clicking here. Tune in for past and future episodes to hear about two Woodridge families and learn about some organizations that we partner with and the work being done in our community through those partners. Find out more information about how you can serve and other mission/outreach opportunities at www.woodridge.org/missions or email Heather at hwolf@woodridge.org.
It all started with a simple napkin exercise. Chandler James was asked to write his dream on a napkin. Initially, it seemed like a silly exercise but when he was finished his napkin read: creating safe spaces for the next generation.Chandler James is our Director of Church Mobilization here at The Riverside Project. He has worked in a number of local churches both as a Student Pastor and as a Next Gen Pastor. Chandler and his wife, Caitlin, are licensed foster parents of a few teenagers. He is passionate about investing in the next generation through foster care and in the church.In this episode, Chandler shares how churches can be mindful of the opportunities right in front of them, how to invest in the next generation, and his own experience as a foster parent. Listen in!Find the show notes and links to anything we discussed here: https://riversideproject.org/chandler-james-16Connect with us!Website: https://riversideproject.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.riverside.projectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/riversideproject.htx
Discover the realities of parsonage life and the challenges faced by pastors and their families. Find faith, encouragement, and hope in their inspiring journey. Introduction: A Life Behind the Parsonage Walls Alesa Lewis Miller has lived behind the parsonage walls for over 50 yrs. Being raised in a minister's home and then marrying a minister and now a missionaries wife Alesa has experienced the joys and disappointments that can only be seen from behind the parsonage walls. With this book, she hopes to allow others to see the realism and normality in which every pastor's family lives while encouraging you to stand strong in your faith no matter what comes your way. Alesa homeschooled all 3 of her children and is crazy in love with Jeffrey Miller, who after 30 yrs of pastoring became a US missionary with Church Mobilization in the Assemblies of God, who covers some 600 churches in Kansas and Oklahoma. Her greatest blessings are her 3 children, their Spouses, future Spouse, and 3 precious little ones that call her Mimi. The Importance of Mental Health for Christian Leaders When asked about a habit or routine that keeps her healthy as a Christian Leader, Alesa shares how she focuses on mental health. Everything she does from keeping her thoughts in line with God's Word, having daily time with the Lord, making healthy choices in what she eats, and keeping her gut healthy so she can think with a clear mind. That combination of the spiritual and the practical keeps her healthy mentally and physically. Encouragement and Support for Pastors and Pastor's Wives Alesa loves encouraging people and her passion for this grew when she and her husband began planting a church many years ago. Nothing happened like it was supposed to and they ended up feeling isolated and alone. She determined then that if she ever got back into ministry, she would make sure that every pastor and pastor's wife that she met knew they were special. That they were valued and important. Through reading her book she wants people to know, no matter what they are going through, God is working all things together for His good. Alesa loves telling about her experiences and what they have been through in this life. Finding Strength in Key Scriptures: Philippians as a Source of Inspiration When asked what key scripture she has held onto, Alesa shared that Philippians is her favorite book in the Bible with many verses holding special meaning to her. Starting with Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” and then backing up to verse 12 to truly understand the meaning of that verse “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Jeff and Alesa have truly lived this verse in their lives. Alesa then shared the secret to being content is Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” When we put those things into practice and have our minds in line with what God's Word says we are, we can keep going. If we allow ourselves to believe we are anything besides what He says we are our lives are likely to spiral out of control. Which is exactly where satan wants us to be. If he can keep us discouraged and in fear he has us right where he wants us. It is very important to recognize when those negative thoughts come in and take them captive. Do not focus on the lies of the enemy then direct your thoughts to what you know is pleasing and admirable to the Lord. Leaving a Legacy: Sharing Personal Stories for Encouragement Alesa started writing her book in an effort to leave a legacy to her children and grandchildren. For them to see what she and her husband have been through and to encourage them as they serve in future ministry whether in the pew or behind the pulpit. She published it on Amazon, shared it with some friends, and did some simple marketing. Since then, several people have purchased the book and shared how much it has meant. Recently, a ministry network inquired about purchasing copies for an upcoming pastor-wife's retreat. Alesa is humbled when she hears from readers that it touched their lives enough that they have passed it on to a friend. She is so thankful to know that what they went through is helping someone else. The Spring of 2023: Mission Work, Weddings, and God's Faithfulness The Spring of 2023 has Alesa's life full as she takes opportunities to share about her book, while helping her husband with mission work, all amidst planning two weddings. Jeff and Alesa's ministry continues to expand in the mission area. They are connecting churches that have needs with people who can meet those needs through “Church Mobilization”. They are seeing some amazing ways of God's faithfulness. Preparing the Church for the Harvest: Finding Hope in Life's Challenges Alesa relates her story with “Preparing the Church for the Harvest” in that she prays it gives people HOPE. No matter what is happening in their life, she encourages all not to give up. If we fully rely in and trust on God in all things, we will reap a harvest if we don't give up. “And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.” ~Romans 8:28 AMP If you don't know what to do next, do the last thing God told you to do. Keep on keeping on and God will see you through. Unforeseen Blessings: Trusting God's Plan in the Midst of Uncertainty When Jeff & Alesa planted a church back in 2000 nothing went the way it was supposed to go. They had a next-door neighbor whose 3 yr old little girl would play with their son. They introduced this family to Christ and they became members of their new church. About a year later they moved back home to Alaska. The families kept in contact during holidays and such until July 2022 when that daughter, came back into their life after her mother had suddenly passed away. For the last 20 years, the Millers wondered why they planted that church and it did not go the way it was supposed to. After all this time, that little girl will join their family as she marries their son this fall. This proves that you never know what God is up to, even when things aren't going right. Keep your eyes on Jesus and fully trust Him that ALL things are working together for His good. Connect with Alesa Lewis Miller: Purchase the book: Behind the Parsonage Walls Facebook: Alesa Lewis Miller Website: https://behindtheparsonagewalls.com Email: behindtheparsonagewalls@gmail.com Jeff & Alesa's ministry: https://millersforusmissions.com Connect with Jacklin: Effective Ministry Solutions Facebook Effective Ministry Solutions Instagram Preparing the Church for the Harvest Blog Schedule a Call Enter to win the Book Bundle Giveaway: Click here and enter the code word PARSONAGE Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 017 with Jeff & Alesa Miller - Church Mobilization This episode was originally published on effectiveministrysolutions.com/episode028.
Today on the podcast Brad, Greg, and Bryan sit down to talk with Jordan Gustafson with Food for the Hungry. We talk about the work that FH does around the world, the opportunities to partner in this work, and why relationships are key to ending poverty.Jordan Gustafson leads the Church Mobilization and partnership efforts of Food for the Hungry, a global Christ-centered NGO working in over 20 countries with the vision of seeing all forms of poverty ended through sustainable holistic community development and disaster relief. Jordan additionally is a Pastor and Church Planter having served in both Phoenix, AZ and Washington, DC. He holds degrees from Arizona State University and Fuller Theological Seminary and regularly speaks around the country. Learn more at Food for the HungryCheck out the Food for the Hungry YouTube Channel
Scott Nordstrom, founder of Global Orphan Relief, shares an inspiring message on how the Church can mobilize and fulfill the Great Commandment to preach the Gospel to the nations. He also shares on the inspiring work Global Orphan Relief is doing to serve orphaned and vulnerable children. In addition, Scott talks about the newest initiative of Global Orphan Relief, the Great Commandment Workshops (GCW), which is aimed at engaging local churches to serve orphan children in their communities. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and learn how you can make a difference! Music: Driven to Success by Scott Holmes. Used with permission.
Special Emphasis Sunday with Jason Johnson. Director of Church Mobilization, Christian Alliance for Orphans.
“Learn to do good; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17 is one of many verses in the Bible about justice and protecting the most vulnerable. But did you know that the ‘business' of labor slavery has a massive footprint around the globe and is about a 150 billion dollar a year industry? It directly impacts about 25 million people, half of the estimated 50 million people who are enslaved around the world. Jeff Hancock, International Justice Mission's Director of Church Mobilization, joins Greg Leith on the Convene Podcast to give us an eye-opening perspective on justice, the ‘justice gap', slavery, injustice, the work of restoration, and what it means to us as business owners.
Matthew Sorens Matthew Soerens is the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, where he helps evangelical churches to understand the realities of refugees and immigration and to respond in ways guided by biblical values. He also serves as the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition that advocates for immigration reforms consistent with biblical values. Matthew previously served as a Department of Justice-accredited legal counselor at World Relief's local office in Wheaton, Illinois and, before that, with World Relief's partner organization in Managua, Nicaragua. He's also the co-author of Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis. Key Points Immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers are vulnerable to human trafficking, especially labor trafficking, because they are in a foreign country and often come with vulnerabilities. Resources World Relief Alone and Exploited, Migrant Children Work Brutal Jobs Across the U.S. | The New York Times More than 100 children illegally employed in hazardous jobs, federal investigation finds; food sanitation contractor pays $1.5M in penalties | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)g
Does the American evangelical church need a wake-up call? Have we become unaware of our blind spots? Our guest on this episode is Matthew Soerens. Matthew is the U.S. Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, where he helps evangelical churches understand the realities of refugees and immigration and to respond in ways guided by biblical values. He is also the national coordinator of the Evangelical Immigration Table. He previously coauthored Welcoming the Stranger and Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis. His latest book, coauthored with Eric Costanzo and Daniel Yang, is Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church (InterVarsity Press, 2022). Matthew Soerens and his coauthors suggest that we must listen to the voices of global Christians and the poor who offer significant insights and hope from the margins, and to the ancient church which survived through the ages amid temptations of power and corruption. By learning from the global church and marginalized voices, we can return to our roots of being kingdom-focused – loving our neighbor and giving of ourselves in missional service to the world. Purchase their book from Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. You can order online through their secure server or call 717-246-333. Mention that you heard about this book on the Reintegrate Podcast and get 20% off! >> Thanks for listening! Your hosts for the Re-integrate Podcast are Dr. Bob Robinson (@Bob_Robinson_re) and David Loughney (@David_Loughney). Go to re-integrate.org for the latest articles on reintegrating your callings with God's mission and online resources for further learning. You can also find out about a Bible study book that you can use in your small group or individual devotions: Reintegrate Your Vocation with God's Mission. On Reintegrate's podcast page, you'll find more episodes and ways to email us to comment on this podcast. Music provided by Brian Donahue.
Today we visit with Jeff & Alesa Miller, US MIssionaries with the Assemblies of God. They work in the mission of Church Mobilization connecting churches in need with those who can meet those needs. Jeff & Alesa Miller Jeff & Alesa have known each other for 43 years and will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary in June 2023. They pastored for over 30 years before going into their current ministry. The couple have planted churches and served in all sizes of ministries, from tiny churches to mega churches. Church Mobilization Jeff & Alesa serve as US Missionaries with the Assemblies of God in the Church Mobilization Department. They work with both the Kansas & Oklahoma Assemblies of God Districts to assist them with projects that the churches/ministries in those districts might have. They travel, meeting with Pastors, Churches and District Leaders sharing the mission of Church Mobilization. Church Mobilization covers three aspects: RV volunteers, Church Teams, and Church Development. We simply connect ministries with needs with people that can meet those needs from clerical to construction, While working on projects ourselves as well. Passion Through the program Jeff and Alesa are passionate about helping local churches be as strong as they can be. They strive to make connections, from Clerical to Construction, and focus on mobilizing the church for ministry. Some of the connections they have made include: mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, beauticians, dentists, creative designers, website developers, worship leaders, piano players, tech teams, and much more. They believe in taking the hand of someone a little ahead in your journey and someone a little farther behind you and marching together. This is an example of mentoring at its finest. Every need that a church as we believe is already inside the church walls, it just may be the church down the street or across the state. - Alesa Miller Rise up Soldiers! Churches are better together. It is time to rise up and be a team of soldiers. When we think of the harvest, we think, “We've gotta have workers”. Harvest time is when we have to work the hardest. Farmers work the hardest when it is time to harvest the crop. They have a limited time to bring in the harvest and in farming communities you can see neighbors and communities working together to aid in the harvest. We can learn a lot from this example. It is time to set aside our differences and come together for the good of the Kingdom! How can you step up to use your giftings in a way to help build the Kingdom? In episode 003, I talk about how churches in surrounding communities worked together in unity.We are all striving to reach the same destination. We can all benefit from a little help along the journey! If we are going to see the harvest, we have to have a place to plant the harvest first with fertile soil. We need volunteers to help aid churches in being the best they can be in their neighborhood. If they need a bathroom remodeled, others can step up to help in the construction, painting, and cleaning. While this is happening there may be other members helping with office work or even outreach or children's ministry. Are you willing to pay the price to see one person get to know Jesus? Is God Calling You? Is God nudging you to step out and do something today? Don't wait for a net to catch you. Trust that God will open the doors that you need Him to. What is the Holy Spirit prompting you to do? He is asking you” Do you trust me?” Reach out to Jeff & Alesa Miller to find out how you can connect and get involved in the ministry of Mobilizing Churches for Ministry. Connect with Jeff & Alesa Miller: Website: www.Millers4usmissions.com Email: millers4usmissions@gmail.com Book: “Behind the Parsonage Walls” by Alesa Miller Connect with Jacklin: Effective Ministry Solutions Facebook Effective Ministry Solutions Instagram Preparing the Church for the Harvest Webpage This episode was originally published on effectiveministrysolutions.com/episode017.
Today we wanted to have a few of our friends from the Church Mobilization department to have a discussion on missions. We hope you enjoy this conversation and that it encourages you to be curious about how we as the church serve the world. Today we are joined by Dave Russell and Kori Smith from the Church Mobilization staff at Fellowship Church in Knoxville, TN. Dave is the Pastor of Regional Impact and Kori is the Ministry Assistant for Church Mobilization.Dave Russell joined us for a Life Reframed story in the past.Dave reads from Henri Nouwen's book Gracias: A Latin American Journal. Here's the article Lauren and Dave reference. Rick and Dave reference our episode with Benito. Rick references our episode with Juanita Winters. Email Rick at rickdunn61@gmail.com or find him on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Email Lauren at laurengmorgan@gmail.com or find her on Instagram.
Today we have Matthew Soerens joining us on The Way Home podcast. Matthew Soerens serves as the U.S. Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, which is the humanitarian arm of the National Association of Evangelicals. In that role, he helps evangelical churches to understand the realities of refugees and immigration and to respond in…
(00:00-08:58): Aubrey was joined by her husband Kevin Sampson. Kevin is the Lead Pastor for Renewal Church in West Chicago. Aubrey and Kevin talked about why they thought it was important for their church to be a multiethnic community when they planted the church seven years ago. (08:58-19:24): Matthew Soerens is the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief and the National Coordinator for Evangelical Immigration Table. He joined Aubrey and Kevin to talk about his new book “Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church” (19:24-28:49): Aubrey and Kevin have had some communication issues with the Gen Z-ers in their lives, so they tried to learn some terminology of the younger generation. (28:49-37:47): Kevin has been reading the book “Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything.“ Aubrey and Kevin talked about how to build good habits and break bad ones. (37:47-47:23): Aubrey and Kevin shared some church leadership lessons from the latest revelations in The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast. (47:23-57:17): Kevin has been teaching from the Book of Malachi and shared some important lessons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MATTHEW SOERENS, US Director of Church Mobilization, World Relief / Fifth Sunday of Easter / Matthew 26.6-13
MATTHEW SOERENS, US Director of Church Mobilization, World Relief / Fifth Sunday of Easter / Matthew 26.6-13
(00:00-9:32): Brian and Aubrey discussed the CNN article, “Omicron might mark the end of Covid-19's pandemic phase -- unless a certain scenario happens,” and Aubrey shared about her experience having COVID-19. (9:32-27:29): Matthew Soerens, US Director of Church Mobilization & Advocacy for World Relief, National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, and Co-author of “Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis” & “Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the work of World Relief in 2021, some of their goals for 2022, and the ways people can urge Congress to provide a path to permanent status for Afghan Parolees. Learn more about World Relief at worldrelief.org and connect with Matthew on Twitter at @MatthewSoerens And learn more about how you can urge Congress to provide a path to permanent status for Afghan Parolees at evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/afghans (27:29-35:53): Dr. Alex Earl, Chiropractic Physician and Founder of Active Health and Restoration in Carol Stream, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the benefits of chiropractic care and ways to make health a priority in the new year. Dr. Alex is offering a Complimentary Longevity & Anti-Aging Health Assessment for listeners of The Common Good! Learn more at myactiverestoration.com/longevity And learn more about Active Health and Restoration at myactiverestoration.com or call (630) 765 0575 (35:53-45:07): Brian and Aubrey reflected on an encouraging message from Dr. King, “Martin Luther King Jr. 'Love Your Enemies' November 17, 1957.” (45:07-54:09): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Tim Challies' Churchleaders.com article, “10 Sure Marks of Humility.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the All of Life podcast from Redemption Church Tempe where we have conversations on faith, culture, theology, and beyond to help us live all of life all for Jesus. As we enter into the season of Advent, we long to become a people of prayer and action in response to the God who hears our prayers and takes action. Each week, we will have a different prayer and action group focus where we will get to hear from various people and their experience and expertise within that focus. This episode, we interview the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, and author of ‘Seeking Refuge', Matthew Soerens, about caring for refugees with love and hospitality and proclaiming the Gospel. For more information about prayer and action groups email: jimmullins@redemptionaz.com; or to donate to Hustle Phoenix through our Advent offering visit: https://ppay.co/wzUV8_ZeWLo. Contributors for this podcast were Jim Mullins, Jordan Unterburger, and Matthew Soerens. Sound editing by Jordan Unterburger, music provided by Warren Williams, and this podcast was produced by Jordan Unterburger. Subscribe to the All of Life podcast and to get more information on Redemption Church Tempe download our app or email tempe@redemptionaz.com.
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11.14 [Sermon] Jenn Petersen - International Justice Mission - It's always a privilege to hear from our dear friend, Jenn Petersen who serves as Director of Church Mobilization in the Northeast for International Justice Mission, coming alongside churches as they seek to partner with God's heart for biblical justice and join Him in the renewal of all things. Trinity Heights Church is pleased to be in partnership with IJM as we commit to help fight Cross Border Trafficking in Asia Pacific. As a church, we are dedicated to aid in the efforts to end human trafficking and it's an honor to be partnering with Jenn and IJM as they continue to work on behalf of the innocent, abused and enslaved.
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(00:00-9:05): Brian and Aubrey discussed the following news stories: “Newsom Signs Bill Allowing Children to Hide Abortions, Transgender Treatments from Parents” “Biden Endorses Controversial Bill Guaranteeing Abortion 'Without Limitations'” (9:05-25:06): Dr. Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Dallas and Host of Pathway to Victory, joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about his new book, “Invincible: Conquering the Mountains That Separate You from the Blessed Life.” Learn more about Dr. Jeffress and his new book at ptv.org and connect with him on Twitter at @robertjeffress And tune in to Pathway to Victory weekdays at 8:30am (CT) on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life. (25:06-43:14): Matthew Soerens, US Director of Church Mobilization & Advocacy for World Relief, National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, and Co-author of “Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis” & “Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the border crisis and how we can support the work of World Relief. Learn more about World Relief at worldrelief.org and connect with Matthew on Twitter at @MatthewSoerens (43:14-49:37): Brian and Aubrey commented on the Daring To Live Fully blog post, “60 Lists to Make When You Need a Mood Lift.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the United States departed from Afghanistan, there remains an urgent humanitarian crisis in the country, both for the U.S.'s Afghan allies and those fearing persecution from the Taliban.Chelsea Sobolik welcomes Matthew Soerens, the U.S. Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief to discuss how and why Christians can serve Afghans who qualified for the Special Immigrant Visa Program and the Refugee Resettlement Program.Guest BiographyMatthew Soerens is the U.S. Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, where he helps evangelical churches to understand the realities of refugees and immigration and to respond in ways guided by biblical values. He also serves as the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition that advocates for immigration reforms consistent with biblical values.Matthew previously served as a Department of Justice-accredited legal counselor at World Relief's local office in Wheaton, Illinois and, before that, with World Relief's partner organization in Managua, Nicaragua. He's also the co-author of Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis (Moody Publishers, 2016).Resources from the Conversationad: Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens and Dr. Issam SmeirRead: Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens and Jenny YangSend Relief's Response to the Afghanistan Refugee CrisisLearn more about World ReliefSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter
Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we continued our theme: Making Disciples Week. We discussed discipling prisoners, and the scripture reference was the story of the thief on the cross. We heard powerful stories of those who were incarcerated and came to Christ. How does the Church effectively witness to the prisoner? Our guests included Manny Mill (Executive Director of Koinonia House prison ministry and author of "Radical Redemption"), Heather Rice-Minus (Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Church Mobilization at Prison Fellowship), and Jamie Janosz (Managing Editor and Contributor of Today in the Word, a free Moody daily devotional). Prison Fellowship and Today in the Word have partnered to provide specialized devotionals for the incarcerated. Take a listen to the Karl and Crew Showcast to hear some of the best moments from today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-9:42): Brian and Aubrey discussed the situation in Afghanistan and talked about praying for God to intervene in miraculous ways in that region. NBC News: “Trapped by Taliban takeover, Afghans who helped the U.S. fear they've been abandoned” Christine Caine: “Can't quit thinking about this from an email a friend sent me yesterday. … “most expect to meet Jesus face to face in the next two weeks.” (9:42-27:38): Matthew Soerens, US Director of Church Mobilization & Advocacy for World Relief, National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, and Co-author of “Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis” & “Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate,” joined Brian and Aubrey to chat about the conflict in Afghanistan and the earthquake in Haiti. Learn more about World Relief at worldrelief.org (27:38-36:37): How can we find peace while we're waiting on the Lord? Brian and Aubrey explored this topic and commented on a video from Matt Chandler. (36:37-46:06): Why isn't abortion a motivating issue for many evangelicals? Brian and Aubrey commented on Ryan Burge's Religion News Service opinion article, “Abortion just isn't the motivating issue for evangelicals it once was.” (46:06-55:17): Brian and Aubrey talked about the devastating earthquake in Haiti. “7.2-magnitude earthquake kills more than 1,400 in Haiti” “A Tropical Storm Is Drenching Earthquake-Stricken Haiti” “How to Pray for Haiti After Another Deadly Earthquake” Support the people of Haiti at foodforthepoor.org (55:17-1:05:12): Is social media making us stupid, stressed, and fake? Brian and Aubrey talked about the positive and negative effects of social media. (1:05:12-1:14:03): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Lysa TerKeurst's Proverbs 31 devotion, “When Comfort Is My Enemy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pastor Richard Lee is back for a timely message! Richard currently serves as the Director of Church Mobilization at International Justice Mission, and he helps churches and pastors deepen engagement with the biblical call of justice through the work of IJM. Through preaching on Sundays and forming partnerships with churches, he aims to keep the issue of justice as a part of discipleship in the Church.
Only 12% of evangelical Christians believe that immigration is a gospel issue. What has happened in the church to shift this topic from a gospel issue to a political issue? We speak with Matthew Soerens, the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief where he helps evangelical churches understand the realities of refugees and immigration from a biblical perspective. He has also done work with 4 sitting presidents, both republican and democrat, and is the co-author of Seeking Refure: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis.
Jeff Pickering and Travis Wussow welcome Matthew Soerens of World Relief, a refugee resettlement agency, to the roundtable to talk about what happened with President Biden's decision on the refugee admissions ceiling. The group also discusses the Evangelical Immigration Table advocacy both for refugee policy and for solutions to the ongoing migration humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border.“Rhetoric is no refuge for the persecuted — we need action. The refugee resettlement ceiling should be raised immediately so our nation can welcome those we already vetted. … We know the program is a secure and thorough process by which America can serve as a beacon of freedom and safe harbor for the oppressed, including persecuted Christians and other imperiled religious minorities.” — Russell Moore on April 16, 2021“I'm thankful President Biden revised his decision on the refugee ceiling. This action is the first step in bringing admissions back to the historical average and our nation back to our own ideals as a beacon of freedom.” — Russell Moore on May 4, 2021Guest BiographyMatthew Soerens serves as the U.S. Director of Church Mobilization and Advocacy for World Relief and as the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition of evangelical organizations of which both World Relief and the ERLC are founding members. He previously served as a Department of Justice-accredited immigration legal counselor for World Relief's local office in suburban Chicago. Matthew is the co-author of Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis (Moody Publishers, 2016) and Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate (InterVarsity Press, 2018). Matthew earned his Bachelor's degree from Wheaton College (IL), where he also has served as an adjunct faculty member for the Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership graduate program. He also earned a Master's degree from DePaul University's School of Public Service. Originally from Neenah, Wisconsin, he now lives in Aurora, Illinois with his wife Diana and their four children.Resources from the ConversationLearn more about World ReliefLearn more about the Evangelical Immigration TableCheck out Matthew Soerens' books about seeking refuge and the immigration debateRead EIT's advocacy statements to President BidenEvangelical Leaders Urge President Biden to Revise Refugee Resettlement Ceiling Immediately, April 16, 2021Evangelical Leaders Commend President Biden for Raising Refugee Ceiling, May 4, 2021Listen to previous episodes on immigration and refugeesLaura Collins on immigration and border policy solutionsJonathan Hayes on how our government shelters unaccompanied migrant childrenRead Jeff's article at Providence: A Case for Rebuilding the US Commitment to RefugeesRead the ERLC and EIT's series on Thinking Biblically about ImmigrationSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter
Jeff Pickering welcomes back Heather Rice-Minus of Prison Fellowship to talk about the church, criminal justice reform, and why Christians value second chances. This episode comes as we are engaged in Second Chance Month, a nationwide effort each April to raise awareness about barriers to reentry and unlock brighter futures for people with a criminal record.This conversation was recorded on Friday, April 16, the week before the verdict was announced in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Guest BiographyHeather Rice-Minus serves as Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Church Mobilization at Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families. She is a powerful, knowledgeable voice articulating the case for restorative criminal justice solutions. She is also the co-author of Outrageous Justice, a Bible study curriculum and book. A native of Virginia, Rice-Minus resides in Washington, D.C., with her husband and daughter, and they welcomed a second child as foster parents in 2020.Resources from the ConversationLearn more about Second Chance Month with Prison FellowshipRegister for the Second Chance Month Gala on April 29Read Heather's article What the Bible says about second chancesListen to the previous episode with Heather A Story of Criminal Justice Reform: How the First Step Act Became LawLearn more about the EQUAL ActHere are the articles Jeff recommended in the introductionThe George Floyd Trial and the Longing for Justice by Russell MooreHow I'm Talking to My Kids About the Derek Chauvin Verdict by Esau McCaulley at the New York TimesGeorge Floyd and Me by Shai Linne at TGCSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter
Matthew Soerens is an author, a father, and the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, where he helps evangelical churches to understand the realities of refugees and immigration and to respond in ways guided by biblical values. Matthew previously served as a Department of Justice-accredited legal counselor at World Relief's local office in Wheaton, Illinois, and before that, with World Relief's partner organization in Managua, Nicaragua. He challenges the church to reorient its views on refugees and immigration through a scripture-based and facts-based perspective. On the News: https://www.newyorker.com/news/letter-from-europe/the-parisians-housing-refugees-during-the-pandemic “I was a Stranger” Scripture and prayer guide http://www.evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/iwasastranger pdf Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis http://www.seekingrefugebook.com Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate https://worldrelief.org/welcoming-the-stranger/ PODCAST: Beyond Soundbites: https://beyondsoundbitespodcast.org/ PODCAST: Quick to Listen: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/quick-to-listen/
(00:00-10:17): Brian and Aubrey reacted to the following news stories: Fox News - “Critics erupt on Fauci after he says to not eat indoors, even after getting vaccine” NBC News - “Minnesota police chief says he believes officer meant to grab Taser before shooting Black man during traffic stop” (10:17-28:13): Matthew Soerens, US Director of Church Mobilization & Advocacy for World Relief, National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, and Author of “Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis” & “Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate,” joined Brian and Aubrey to talk about the work of World Relief, how we can help refugees, and the Washington Post article, “Biden set to accept fewest refugees of any modern president, including Trump, report says.” Learn more about World Relief at worldrelief.org/advocate and connect with Matt on Twitter at @MatthewSoerens (28:13-38:14): Brian and Aubrey chatted about their TOP FIVE 80's & 90's TV Shows. (38:14-47:56): When someone makes a mistake, can we separate the message from the messenger? Brian and Aubrey chatted about this and the dangers of money as they unpacked the following articles: “BLM founder Patrisse Cullors' $1.4M home draws criticism, call for investigation” and “Marxist BLM leader buys $1.4 million home in ritzy LA enclave.” (47:56-56:36): Brian and Aubrey shared their thoughts on Russell Moore's Moore to the Point Newsletter, “Why the Church Is Losing the Next Generation.” (56:36-1:04:52): Brian and Aubrey discussed Eugene Cho's Religion News Service opinion article, “How the church can be a better evangelical witness to displaced people.” (1:04:52-1:14:41): Brian and Aubrey chatted about some articles from the Good News Network: This Cancer Surviving Girl Scout Broke the Record, Selling 32K Boxes of Cookies – With Proceeds Going to Sick Kids School Surprises Hero Custodian With $35,000 Collected As Special Gift of Thanks Travel Agent Helps Aging Veteran Pilot Pals Go On Dream Boys' Trip – Without Costing Them a Dime Affordable Housing Landlord Starts Eviction Fund and is Shocked –Raising $9Mil Kept 3,000 Families in Their Homes Nearly-Retired Couple Adopts 7 Siblings Who Just Lost Their Parents: ‘If not us, then who?' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Many believe slavery ended in the nineteenth century, but 40 million people across the world live in slavery today.As the Director of Church Mobilization for the International Justice Mission, Richard Lee knows a great deal about contemporary slavery -- why it is allowed to exist; how it thrives. Richard spends much of his time speaking out on behalf of people who cannot speak for themselves. In this episode, Richard discusses:The Scourge of SlaveryOne Person's StorySlavery and the BibleWhat's Being Done?This episode will interest those who want to learn about slavery and the Christian call to social justice advocacy.
Gary talks with Jason Thomas (an NOBTS grad) about his new role at IMB.
On opposition to DACA, family separation, an almost complete shutdown of the refugee program, and a host of other immigration policies, many evangelical groups and leaders either opposed those policies or worked to alleviate the unjust effects of those policies. With the change in the presidency and Senate control, these evangelicals are hoping for less cruel, more just immigration policies and legislation. Matthew Soerens is U.S. Director of Church Mobilization at World Relief, a global humanitarian organization that aids refugees, and National Coordinator of the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition of evangelical groups that advocates for bipartisan and biblically based solutions to immigration reform. Welcoming the Stranger: https://worldrelief.org/welcoming-the-stranger/ Evangelical Immigration Table: https://evangelicalimmigrationtable.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Prison Fellowship believes that a restorative approach to current and former prisoners can make communities safer and healthier. Their ministry is founded on the conviction that all people are created in God's image and that no life is beyond God's reach. Wednesday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Heather Rice-Minus, VP of Advocacy and Church Mobilization with Prison Fellowship will join us to share how this ministry offers hope, healing and a new purpose as inmates are transformed, replacing the cycle of crime with a cycle of renewal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jerry Dyke is the National Director of Church Mobilization with East-West Ministries International. The vision of East-West is to glorify God by multiplying followers of Jesus in the spiritually darkest areas of the world. They exists to mobilize the Body of Christ to evangelize the lost and equip local believers to multiply disciples and healthy churches among unreached peoples and/or in restricted access communities. Using simple, Biblical, and reproducible tools, the missionaries and national partners of East-West, invite the lost into a relationship with Jesus. They empower local believers with simple tools to share the gospel, disciple new believers, and plant churches so that the unreached are reached by the gospel. East-West deploys teams of missionaries and works with national partners to start church planting movements in the spiritually darkest areas of the world. Their work spans nearly 60 countries across 10 major world regions. In today’s discussion, we are going to use Matthew 9:35-38 as a base where Jesus addresses how the laborers are few and the harvest is plentiful… EWMI web page DonationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-09:20): Trump administration officially authorizes Biden transition. The administration has been slow-walking the transition process as the president vows to fight the results. PLUS, Donald Trump doesn't need to concede. (09:20-17:43): Jamie Ducharme writes “Why You're Regressing to Your Teenage Self During the COVID-19 Outbreak” in Time. (17;43-27:12): Teena Dare writes “I’m So Busy. How Can I Rest?” in The Gospel Coalition. When God was forming his people after the exodus, one of the most important things he emphasized was Sabbath. (27:12-36:47): Vaneetha Rendall Risner writes “When My Life Fell Apart, I Needed a Bible That Wouldn’t” in The Gospel Coalition. (36:47-45:55): Tyler Huckabee writes “Inside TikTok’s Wild COVID-19 Vaccine as Christian Persecution Meme”. BRian and Ian discuss this bizarre trend. (45:55-1:05:42): We spoke with by Author and U.S. Director of Church Mobilization and Advocacy for World Relief and as the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, Matt Soerens. He wrote an article in Christianity Today called “The US Will Re-Open to Refugees. Is the U.S. Church Ready?” that touches on Biden’s plan to raise the refugee ceiling. Is the church and nation ready? (1:05:42-1:14:40): As we go into the Thanksgiving season of this strange and difficult year, we take time to reflect on what we are thankful for, as well as reminisce on fun Thanksgiving memories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-09:00): Ronald Sider and Richard Mouw write “We are pro-life evangelicals for Biden” in Christian Post. They provide perspective and evidence that Joe Biden’s administration is more pro-life overall than Trump’s (09:00-37:49): We were joined this hour by Author and U.S. Director of Church Mobilization and Advocacy for World Relief and as the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, Matt Soerens. Already with a loaded resume, Matt advocates for both action with understanding and compassion for refugees. World Relief joined with our parent organization, the National Association of Evangelicals, to publish a statement this (by 10/14, next) week in the Washington Post called A Call to Civic Responsibility For the Health of the Nation. In a contentious and polarizing electoral season when we think many outside and even inside of American evangelicalism have a rather narrow view of what it means for evangelical Christians to engage politically, the goal of this statement is to call evangelicals of all political affiliations – Democrats, Republicans, and Independents – to ground our engagement in our commitment to the authority of the Bible. (37:49-46:54): John Fea writes in The Way of Improvement “What James Dobson Said in 1998 About Moral Character and the Presidency”. PLUS, Brian refers to remarks from John MacArthur back in 2016 about how "Morality doesn't define us anymore". (46:54-56:22): We were joined by Senior Vice President, National Program Development at Salem Media Group, Chris Gould. This year, due to the pandemic and our inability in many cities to host gatherings in person, Salem Media Group is showing our appreciation the entire month of October by bringing ministry leaders and pastors a virtual program. Each Thursday, beginning October 1st, we will release a new virtual program featuring national speakers, music artists, and local pastors and ministry leaders encouraging one another to continue to fight the good fight during these frustrating and uncertain times. To register, please click here now. (56:22-1:05:07): Irwin Ince writes “The Call—and Cost—of Beautiful Church Community” in The Gospel Coalition. Brian discusses this and how important it is to have diverse and welcoming community as a Christian. (1:05:07-1:13:48): Luke Holmes writes “4 Ways Social Media Can Be Leveraged For Discipleship” in LifeWay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is immigration? How does modern society view immigration and immigration reform? Christians are called to help those less fortunate than ourselves, so how do we get involved with immigration reform and ensure that we are defending those that seek help? Today's episode will set up a Biblical framework for immigration reform in today's America. Guest: Matthew Sorens serves as the U.S. Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief. He previously served as the Field Director for the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition of evangelical organizations of which World Relief is a founding member. You can get his latest book, Seeking Refuge, from Moody Publishers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-36:43): We were joined by the Executive Director of Ignite Church Planting, Lance Hurley. He shared the heart and mission behind this ministry. Ignite is a church-planting ministry located in one of America's greatest cities with a huge population base; Chicagoland and NW Indiana is home to 10 million people. It is estimated that almost 6.5 million people have no relationship with Jesus or his church. Ignite will change that reality by starting new churches. (37:40-1:16:05): We were joined this hour by Author and U.S. Director of Church Mobilization and Advocacy for World Relief and as the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, Matt Soerens. Already with a loaded resume, Matt advocates for both action with understanding and compassion for refugees. In the book “Welcoming the Stranger” World Relief staffers Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang move beyond the rhetoric to offer a Christian response. Interwoven throughout are true stories of immigrants' experiences in and out of the system. With careful historical understanding and thoughtful policy analysis, they debunk myths and misconceptions about immigration and show the limitations of the current immigration system. Ultimately they point toward immigration reform that is compassionate, sensible, and just as they offer concrete ways for you and your church to welcome and minister to your immigrant neighbors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet Matthew Soerens, the U.S. director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, where he helps evangelical churches to understand the realities of refugees and immigration and to respond in ways guided by biblical values. He acknowledges that immigration is “a touchy topic that plenty of people would like to avoid altogether, but we’re convinced that if we’re going to obey the command that says to love your neighbor, we’ve got to figure out ways to engage this conversation.” He deals with that conversation in Costa Rica, where Nicaraguan immigrants flee, in Turkey, where Syrians look for refuge, and in Colombia, where Venezuelans seek cover. In today’s episode, Soerens talks about the global extent of the problem, which affects 26 million people who leave their countries, and another 40 million who aren’t officially considered refugees because they haven’t crossed the national borders, but are nonetheless internally displaced. “The Bible has some pretty specific things to say about how God’s people are to treat those who are foreigners in the land,” Soerens said, adding that immigrants who often are accused of “stealing jobs” often produce more than they consume.
Episode 8 (recorded 26 June 2020). -- Bishop Jack Lumanog sits down for his first ever interview for Pod Bless Us! 8 days before today's recording, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 5-4 blocking the Trump administration from going ahead with its plan, announced in 2017, to end a program called DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). For an Evangelical point of view following this recent Supreme Court decision and an in-depth discussion on how to think biblically about immigrants and refugees, Bishop Jack talks with Matthew Soerens, the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief and the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition that advocates for immigration reforms consistent with biblical values. Find out more at www.evangelicalimmigrationtable.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoplumanog/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoplumanog/support
(00:00-09:31): Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday released new guidelines for Illinois as the state looks to move into phase four of its reopening plan on Friday. Brian and Ian talked about what that will mean for their daily lives. (09:31-19:01): After the Father’s Day hangover, Brian and Ian talked about how dads are represented in Sticoms. (19:01-28:32): How anxious will you be to shake hands when this is all over? Brian and Ian talked about why this might be the Christian side hug’s big moment (28:32-37:50): Brian and Ian tackled the issue of Christians Labeling and Categorizing Each Other (37:50-49:41): The ESPY’s on Sunday night started with a video on race. Brian and ian shared their reaction. (49:41-1:09:54): Matthew Sorens is the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, the National Coordinator for Evangelical Immigration Table and co-author, Welcoming the Stranger, Seeking Refuge. He joined Brian and Ian to talk about World Refugee Day over the weekend and the Supreme Court Ruling on DACA. (1:09:54-1:15:33): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scripture tells us to remember those in prison as if we were in prison with them, so what would that look like during COVID-19? Monday we will visit with Heather Rice-Minus, VP of Government Affairs and Church Mobilization, with Prison Fellowship. We will hear about the current conditions in state and federal prisons and how to be praying for those that are incarcerated at this time. Be listening for an update on how Prison Fellowship is endeavoring to continue to serve men and women who are in prison during these difficult days and how we can help those that are suffering.
(00:00-09:11): US coronavirus: Highest number of deaths in a day recorded after several days of a downward trend. PLUS, Dr. Anthony Fauci is cautiously optimistic about seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. (09:11-18:13): Eric Peterson in The Navigators posted “Orientation, Disorientation, Reorientation”. Brian and Ian discuss how we are going to reorient ourselves back into caring and focussed people. (18:13-28:11): We are joined by Matt Soerens. He is the Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief. Brian and Ian discuss what efforts the organization is doing amidst this crisis. World Relief works hand in hand with churches on caring for people in need, now needed more than ever. He takes some time at the end to discuss immigration reform and how we need to apply compassion to the considerations of reform. (28:11-36:37): Jen Pollack Michel writes “20 More Prayers to Pray as We Approach the Pandemic’s Peak” in Christianity Today. Brian and Ian discuss why petitioning God is still the most powerful way to respond in crisis. (37:34-48:14): 'SNL' Zoom skits and 'Coronavirus Rhapsody:' The benefits (and limits) of pandemic parody. It's important for us to maintain our sense of humor during this frightening crisis — just as long as we don't overdo it. PLUS, here’s an awesome parody of Bohemian Rhapsody. (48:14-58:19): We are joined by Pastor Stephanie O’Brien. She leads Mill City Church in Minneapolis and also hosts a podcast called “Lead Stories Podcast”. Their goal is to get resources to people who need them and elevate voices often underrepresented. “We tell a lot of stories and talk about various topics of leadership and life. Our hope is that it will equip and encourage people of influence” She also wrote the book “Stay Curious: How Questions and Doubts Can Save Your Faith” (58:19-1:07:45): We touched on this article from the Good News Network: “Stressed? This Study Says You Simply Need a 20-Minute ‘Nature Pill’”. PLUS, Margie Donlon posts Mental Health Tips on Facebook. We also touched on “Daily Prayer: an anglican guide to spiritual rhythms” (1:08:48-1:15:44): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christians suffer the worst persecution in many of the same countries the world’s 25 million refugees are fleeing. Matthew Soerens discusses this and the lowest US cap on refugee resettlement since 1980. Soerens is the co-author of two books, and serves as the US Director of Church Mobilization...
I’ve called today’s podcast Hope South Of The Border and my guest is Matthew Soerens, US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief. This conversation will shed some light on both the refugee and immigration crisis, will address the situation at the south of our border, and help us understand the realities of immigration and respond in ways guided by biblical values.
Heather Rice-Minus serves as Vice President of Government Affairs & Church Mobilization at Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families. She is a powerful, knowledgeable voice articulating the case for restorative criminal justice solutions.As leader of Prison Fellowship's policy staff, Rice-Minus directs lobbying, research, and legislative campaigns on pivotal criminal justice issues at the state and federal levels. She also spearheads its efforts to build coalitions with advocacy groups, think tanks, faith-based organizations, and other key stakeholders in Washington, D.C.Rice-Minus has contributed to stories about criminal justice reform in outlets including Slate, CBN News, PBS' Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, and WORLD magazine. She is the co-author of Prison Fellowship's Bible study curriculum, "Outrageous Justice." A valued shaper of the criminal justice reform debate because of her wide-ranging policy expertise, Rice-Minus is also personally vested in justice reform as someone who has both been a victim of crime and walked alongside a family member during his incarceration.A native of Virginia, Rice-Minus resides in Washington, D.C., with her husband and daughter. Prior to her tenure at Prison Fellowship, she managed advocacy efforts on behalf of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture. She is a graduate of George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School and Colorado State University. She is a member of the Virginia State Bar.Support the show (http://www.faithandlaw.org/donate)
Matthew Soerens is the U.S. Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, an organization that empowers churches across the United States to provide support for vulnerable immigrants and refugees. Matthew is also the author of two books including Welcoming the Stranger: Justice Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate, and Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis.
Eddie Kaufholz is a Director of Church Mobilization with International Justice Mission, a global organization that protects the poor from violence in the developing world. This role affords him the opportunity to equip churches and communities by sharing the biblical call to seek justice, introducing them to IJM’s work, and mobilizing them to engage in both local and global ministry. In addition, Eddie is the producer and host of The New Activist, a podcast presented by International Justice Mission. This podcast is dedicated to hearing from activists and world changers who are tackling some of the planet’s biggest problems. Guests on the show have included Eugene Cho, Gungor, and Tony Hale. As a long-time cast member on The RELEVANT Podcast, Eddie combines humor, wisdom, and pastoral perspective while engaging topics of culture and faith. He’s also interviewed some of today's most influential thinkers, pastors, and entertainers. Combining his many years of ministry as a pastor, counselor, Young Life leader, and activist - Eddie speaks and writes on topics of faith, counseling, and justice. In all of these endeavors, Eddie’s goal is to help others know that they’re called to leverage their lives for the sake of other people. Eddie received a B.S. in Family, Youth, and Community Science at the University of Florida, and earned a Masters in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. He lives in Gainesville, Florida with Brianne (his wife) and Eve and Lucy (his very sweet daughters). Learn more about Servants of Christ: https://www.servantsanglican.org/ https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month - and Carlene Prince sat down for a conversation today with Richard Lee, Director of Church Mobilization for International Justice Mission - a highly respected global organization with a plan to eliminate the slave trade everywhere. IJM's mission is an extensive plan to work with local law enforcement not only rescuring slaves - but going beyond is legal realms and other efforts to stop the slave trade in it's tracks. Learn about this important issue as there are more than 40+million slaves globally - learn how you can be involved and bring change to bear. (For more information on IJM - visit www.ijm.org)
Confused about the current standoff in Washington over the president’s border wall? Matthew Soerens, U.S. Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief and National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, is back to help us make sense of it all. He explains how the failure of immigration bills since 2013 got us to this place, and why neither Democrats nor Republicans are pursuing a common sense compromise. He also offers his thoughts on why so many Christians fail to see immigration as a biblical issue. Also this week: Phil pokes Mary Poppins, Trump is evangelicals’ Goliath, and the international competition to build the tallest Jesus statue.
Eddie Kaufholz joins us as guest preacher. Eddie Kaufholz is a Director of Church Mobilization with International Justice Mission, a global organization that protects the poor from violence in the developing world. This role affords him the opportunity to equip churches and communities by sharing the biblical call to seek justice, introducing them to IJM’s work, and mobilizing them to engage in both local and global ministry. In addition, Eddie is the producer and host of The New Activist, a podcast presented by International Justice Mission. This podcast is dedicated to hearing from activists and world changers who are tackling some of the planet’s biggest problems. Guests on the show have included Eugene Cho, Gungor, and Tony Hale. As a long-time cast member on The RELEVANT Podcast, Eddie combines humor, wisdom, and pastoral perspective while engaging topics of culture and faith. He’s also interviewed some of today's most influential thinkers, pastors, and entertainers. Combining his many years of ministry as a pastor, counselor, Young Life leader, and activist - Eddie is sought after to speak and write on topics of faith, counseling, and justice. In all of these endeavors, Eddie’s goal is to help others know that they’re called to leverage their lives for the sake of other people. Eddie received a B.S. in Family, Youth, and Community Science at the University of Florida, and earned a Masters in Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. He lives in Gainesville, Florida with Brianne (his wife) and Eve and Lucy (his very sweet daughters). Learn more about Servants of Christ: https://linktr.ee/servantsanglican https://www.servantsanglican.org/
In this week’s episode Joe speaks with Mark Wollenberg. Mark is the National Director of Church Mobilization for International Justice Mission Canada (IJM). They discuss slavery and violence and how these issues affect those in poverty. Mark shares stories about the work that IJM does to release people from the bondage of slavery, and how other organizations (like Compassion) are able to assist them in doing their work. For more information about International Justice Mission, visit IJM.ca
The 20th century was called the Age of the Refugee due to the numbers of forcibly displaced people. Presently, 69 million individuals have been forcibly displaced from their homes. Twenty-five million of these are categorized as refugees. Matthew Soerens, U. S. Director of Church Mobilization with World Relief, is my guest on this episode. Matthew […]
In this episode, Caleb and Todd talk with Matthew Soerens, World Relief's U.S. Director of Church Mobilization, about the immigration in the United States and what you can do. ------------- *Guest Links* ------------- Matthew Soerens On Twitter ( https://twitter.com/MatthewSoerens ) Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang ( https://www.amazon.com/Welcoming-Stranger-Justice-Compassion-Immigration/dp/0830845399/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&keywords=welcoming+the+stranger&psc=1&qid=1531178594&s=books&sr=1-1-spons ) World Relief ( https://my.worldrelief.org/campaign/world-refugee-day/c181117 ) ----------------- *Links Mentioned* ----------------- Episode 67 with Kara Ulmer ( https://simplecast.com/s/5277c249 ) BBC ( https://www.bbc.com/news ) Christianity Today ( https://www.christianitytoday.com ) Washington Post ( https://www.washingtonpost.com/?noredirect=on ) Rachel Held Evans Article ( https://rachelheldevans.com/blog/pro-life-voting-for-hillary-clinton ) ----------------------------------------- *The Learner's Corner Recommend Resource* ----------------------------------------- Blinkist ( https://www.blinkist.com ) ----------------- *What We Learned* ----------------- Matthew's experience with refugees and immigrants. The world has more refugees than ever before and the United States is accepting less than they ever have. The toll that the immigration process can take on families. The positive impact immigrants have on the economy. What the average person can do. What the church can do. Refugees are often your brothers and sisters in Christ. We need to think about immigration as Christians first. --------------------------- *New Episode Every Tuesday* --------------------------- Thank you for listening to the Learner's Corner Podcast. We hope you'll join us for next week's episode. Until next time, keep learning and keep growing.
In this episode, we chat with Matthew Soerens, US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, and Matthew Kaemingk, Professor of Christian Ethics at Fuller Seminary and author of Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration in an Age of Fear. We discuss why Evangelicals are hesitant to show support for immigration and the welcoming of refugees, and especially those that are Muslim. Yet, Evangelicals are uniquely positioned to demonstrate the love and hospitality of Christ by being good neighbors to Muslim immigrants and refugees.
Doug speaks on the phone with Matthew Soerens, Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief. They discuss the shutdown of the Boise WR branch, empowering local churches to welcome and support refugees, and more. You can learn more about what World Relief is up to here.Read More →
Richard Lee is the Director of Church Mobilization at the International Justice Mission. IJM is a global organization that protects the poor from violence in the developing world. They are unique in their approach to eradicating human trafficking and helping vulnerable people. They don’t aim to just free the slave. Their aim is to arrest and convict the slave owner—the trafficker—so they can never enslave anyone else again. They do this by partnering with governments and law enforcement all over the world. They have helped free more than 40,000 people from oppression and they’ve seen over 1300 convictions of human traffickers. Truly amazing work! Follow Richard on Twitter. If you enjoyed our conversation or have a question, let him know! I know he’d love to hear from you. Follow IJM on Twitter and Instagram, also. Check out their website for ways to get involved! Follow Let’s Give A Damn on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter to keep up with all that is going on. We have so much planned for the coming months and we don’t want you to miss a thing! And if you want to follow Nick Laparra—Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. Support Let’s Give A Damn by contributing the monthly amount of your choice on Patreon. 100% of the money you contribute will go to making more podcasts. Not a dime goes into our pockets! Or you can leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! Every little bit helps. Thanks for all your help. Have an amazing week, friends! Please let me know how I can serve you better. Give more damns this week than ever before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt Soerens: US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief. Co-Author of Seeking Refugee, COMMUNITY Aurora Attender.
Matt Soerens: US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief. Co-Author of Seeking Refugee, COMMUNITY Aurora Attender.
Levi Schooley, the podcast producer, interviews Brent Smith and Giovanni Avendaño about their newest attempt to promote IPM's Missionary Adoption Program (MAP) in churches. Brent Smith, Vice President of Church Mobilization, and Giovanni, IPM's Regional Director for Latin America, have just completed a 3-week tour through several churches to promote our Latin American ministries. Giovanni, who also leads a missions work in Guatemala, shares his heart for these men.
Matthew Soerens is the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief. Noah Filipiak interview Matthew about a biblical response to undocumented immigrants, the Mexican border, Syrian and other Muslim refugees, and much more. The episode closes with a poem called "Home" by World Relief's Jacob Mau (www.jacobmaumusic.com) Books co-authored by Matthew Soerens: Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate Photo of a "40 Days of Scripture & Prayer" bookmark. Contact EvangelicalImmigrationTable.com to get bookmarks and for your church. Connect with Matthew: Follow Matthew Soerens on Twitter Like Matthew Soerens Author Facebook Page Resources and ways to enact change: www.worldrelief.org/seekingrefuge advocacy@wr.org - Subscribe to World Relief's immigration advocacy updates www.EvangelicalImmigrationTable.com Contact your Representatives in Congress: National House: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ National Senate: http://www.senate.gov/senators/contact/ Hana & Saeed from World Relief on Vimeo. The end of the episode features the poem "Home" read and written by Jacob Mau. Connect with Jacob on Twitter, Facebook and at his music website.
How should Christians respond to the greatest refugee crisis in recorded history? Matthew Soerens is my guest. Matthew is the U.S. Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, the humanitarian arm of the National Association of Evangelicals. He is the coauthor two books, the later forthcoming – Welcoming the Stranger and his latest book, Seeking Refuge:…
How should Christians respond to the greatest refugee crisis in recorded history? Matthew Soerens is my guest. Matthew is the U.S. Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, the humanitarian arm of the National Association of Evangelicals. He is the coauthor two books, the later forthcoming – Welcoming the Stranger and his latest book, Seeking Refuge:…
Matt Barfield, Vice President of Field Ministries, interviews a fellow staff member at IPM, Brent Smith, Vice President of Church Mobilization, about his work and ministry at IPM. Brent leads the team that works with the national pastors who visit the States, arranging the details for their meetings and travel arrangements. Brent and Matt also talk about the brand-new, pilot volunteer program they are calling "VIP"--an opportunity for you to get involved!
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