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Pastor Kevin Kolb talks with Jon Konnerup about the new Mission Office and the progress we are making on our new campus.
Dr. Darshak Sanghavi, MD ( https://arpa-h.gov/about/people/darshak-sanghavi ) is Program Manager, Resilient Systems Mission Office, at ARPA-H where he heads up the HEalthcare Rewards to Achieve Improved OutcomES ( HEROES - https://arpa-h.gov/research-and-funding/programs/heroes ) program which aims to trial and validate radically different approaches to creating preventative care incentives in the health market, one example being offering direct payments to individual “health accelerators” – such as non-profits or care consortiums – that successfully implement preventative care campaigns that improve the rates for specific health harms in an entire geographic population. Dr. Sanghavi joined ARPA-H in May 2023 from Babylon – a digital-first, end-to-end health care provider serving more than 24 million people across the globe. As chief medical officer, he was responsible for overseeing the company's international operations as well as leading its wider mission to help bring affordable and accessible health care to everyone worldwide. Previously, Dr. Sanghavi worked as national chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare and OptumLabs, as a group director at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center during the Obama Administration, as managing director of the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform at the Brookings Institute, and as a pediatrician for the U.S. Indian Health Service. Dr. Sanghavi has a doctorate in medicine from Johns Hopkins University and specializes in pediatric cardiology after training at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Sanghavi is also a best-selling author, with his book "A Map of the Child: A Pediatrician's Tour of the Body", available at all major book sellers, and a regular contributor to the New York Times, Boston Globe, and Washington Post. Support the show
Join us for an exciting start to season 5 of the Mission Qualfon Podcast, where we're shaking things up with a new co-host, Aimee Sibul! In this episode, Aimee, alongside host Jeremy Lunnen, introduces herself and shares her unique journey to Qualfon, from her background in hospitality/event coordinating to her current role as the Mission Officer Director of Philippines. Discover why Qualfon's culture and mission resonated with Aimee and gain insights into the distinct role of the Mission Office. Plus, get a sneak peek into the new season's format, featuring experts discussing topics aimed at empowering listeners to apply valuable lessons in their personal and professional lives. Tune in next time as we explore the power of listening and embark on an enlightening journey together!
Brain Garrison gives an update of the progress happening inside the new Mission Office building, and an update about where we are on the other buildings in Phase 1. Go to https://bbfimissions.com/buildingproject to give or find out more about the next chapter of BBFI Missions.
Associate Mission Director, Brian Garrison introduces a new and valuable financial service for the churches of the BBFI. Contact the Mission Office for more information or to schedule an event.
Jon Konnerup joins Craig Stevenson on the 938 Podcast to talk about how the new building project will impact BBFI missionaries, the Mission Office, and the recruiting efforts of BBFI Missions.
We conclude our second season with Brian Dedera, one of our Care Coaches from the Mission Office. He explains the origins of the Mission Office chaplaincy and how it eventually became the Care Coach program. He discusses what a day in the life of a Care Coach looks like while acknowledging how he loves and enjoys helping Qualfon employees in need of emotional and spiritual support.
A conversation between Steve Bender and Brian Garrison, two of our associate directors, talking about the many services our BBFI Mission Office provides.
Brian Garrison and Steve Bender join Craig Stevenson on the 938 Podcast to give you a behind the scenes look at Advanced Mission Training (formerly Candidate School) and to discuss the import role this week plays in the relationship between the Mission Office and BBFI Missionaries.
On this episode of Mission Qualfon, Jeremy and Marisol talk to our Mission Manager in Cebu, Aimee Sibul, on her deep involvement in the Mission Office. Aimee details her passion in contributing to the development and evolution of the Qualfon Mission through the years, and why she feels she truly belongs to the organization, the people and its culture. Starting off as a fun coordinator, Aimee recalls how she took the challenge to think outside the proverbial box to be where she is right now – bringing her energy and passion to influencing Qualfon's Mission Leaders in staying true to our company ideals. Aimee proceeds to highlight how Qualfon employees' sincerity, consistency and good relationships are the drivers that make the Mission work as it should.
Nate Harmon (Vice President of Student Affairs, Baptist Bible College, Springfield, MO) joins the 938 Podcast to discuss the relationship between BBC and the Mission Office.
Join our director Jon Konnerup and Debbie Schmachtenberger as they celebrate her 45 years of service to the missionaries and churches of the BBFI.
Listen to Jon and Craig discuss the operation of the Mission Office and learn why BBFI Mission supports our churches fulfill the Great Commission.
On this fun-filled episode of Mission Qualfon, Jeremy and Marisol chat with Jason Skurupey about his start with Qualfon when he was 18 years old. Jason's14-years of contact center Operations experience lead him to shift to the Mission Office where he currently serves as Missions Operations Director. He talks about the concept of reaching one's total vocation, the challenges of personally spreading the Mission amidst the pandemic, and the fulfillment he receives in living the Qualfon mission. Listen to him also discuss what it's like working with our Chief Mission Officer, Roberto Sanchez Mejorada.
Megan Mio, Coordinator in the Mission Office, talks with the Rt. Rev. Dr. Trevor Alexander, Senior Pastor of True Vine Church and Protestant Chaplain at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX. They discuss two forms of division: the separation of Christian churches and the reality of racism. Bishop Trevor speaks about his ecumenical ministry at the University and his passion for global mission. Noting that racism impacts our faith and daily lives, he also reflects on how to struggle with the sin of racism.
Host Megan Mio talks with Dr. Mike Gable, Director of the Mission Office in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and Professor of Theology at Xavier University. Dr. Gable shares how he understands the reality of racism using the works of U.S. Catholic Bishops and drawing from his personal experiences as a lay missionary and as a pastoral minister. He reflects on the Church's social teachings and the life of Jesus Christ as a key way to connect work to combat the sin of racism and our common call to mission.
Most companies, including BPOs, have a mission statement that demonstrates their core values, but do they have a dedicated Mission Office, including a Chief Mission Officer? Qualfon does! On this episode of Mission Qualfon, Roberto Sanchez Mejorada, Chief Mission Officer of Qualfon, describes his commitment and dedication to the Qualfon mission to be the best and make each person's life better. Learn how the five pillars of our mission program (Care@Work, Learn@Work, Fun@Work, Give@Work, and Communication@Work) ensure we help as many people as possible pursue their total vocation.
In this episode we interview Jon Konnerup, Mission Director for the Baptist Bible Fellowship International. This episode is all about missions and world evangelism. You will hear how churches today are promoting missions, mission giving, and mission conferences. You will also here how you can encourage others to surrender to missions. Jon also explains some of how the Mission Office operates and how it can be a support to churches. Continue reading →
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In today’s show, you’ll meet Theresa Marquez who is chief Mission Office for Organic Valley, which is the nation’s largest organic farmers’ cooperative and the largest farmer-owned organic brand, “Organic Valley.” Their dairy products are found nationwide in both super markets, smaller groceries, and health food stores. You’ll get milk and derivatives that are hormone free, pesticide free, herbicide free … Read more about this episode...
Bret Drake, Teleconference, Exploration Architect at the NASA-Johnson Space Center Exploration Systems and Mission Office, discusses architectures for human exploration of near Earth asteroids during the Caltech Space Challenge (September 12, 2011).
Bret Drake, Teleconference, Exploration Architect at the NASA-Johnson Space Center Exploration Systems and Mission Office, discusses architectures for human exploration of near Earth asteroids during the Caltech Space Challenge (September 12, 2011).