Podcasts about mission series

When it comes to mission trips, lasting discipleship happens when leaders intentionally teach students to reflect and prayerfully integrate what they're learning. But we know that's not always easy. Tune in as Rachel Dodd talks with experts Andrea Kroeze, Dario Lariosa, and Keegan Lenker, who share insights and tips on planning faith formation practices that disciple teens as they serve.  About this Season: This season explores mission trips, serving local communities, and why these remain a valuable part of youth ministry. But planning them well takes more than good intentions. This season is brought to you by FYI's On-The-Go youth leader resources Faith & Mission Collection (Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, Youth Leader Guides), and created through support from Tenx10.  Mentioned in today's episode: Youth Leader Guide on Intergenerational Mission Projects Faith & Mission curriculum: Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, & Youth Leader Guides) Touch The World mission trip resources: Devotionals and Re-Entry Journal The Missions Academy: Online and downloadable pre-trip training curriculum and training

Pastor Richard continues our 2026 Mission Series, with an incredible word on what it means to truly grow as you serve.

Want to help teens develop cultural competence as they serve at home and abroad? This conversation is for you! Brad Griffin talks with three experts on reimagining older missions and service paradigms to approach this work with cultural humility.  Guests: Dr. Jennifer Guerra Aldana: Professor of Christian Ministry and Practice at PLNU Corey Greaves: President and founder of Mending Wings and SLAM trips Dr. David Wang: Psychologist and the Penner Chair for the Formation of Emotionally Healthy Leaders at Fuller Seminary About this Season: This season explores mission trips, serving local communities, and why these remain a valuable part of youth ministry. But planning them well takes more than good intentions. This season is brought to you by FYI's On-The-Go youth leader resources Faith & Mission Collection (Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, Youth Leader Guides), and created through support from Tenx10.  Mentioned in today's episode: Free Youth Leader Guide on Intergenerational Mission Projects Faith & Mission curriculum: Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, & Youth Leader Guides SLAM trips: Students Learning about Missions (The invitational trip Corey Greaves mentions)

Local service can help teens become aware of needs in their own community and ways they can help. FYI's managing editor, Rachel Dodd, sits down with youth ministry pros Erik Cave, William Leung, and Abigail Olds to discuss tips and ideas for youth groups serving their community close to home.  About this Season: This season explores mission trips, serving local communities, and why these remain a valuable part of youth ministry. But planning them well takes more than good intentions. This season is brought to you by FYI's On-The-Go youth leader resources Faith & Mission Collection (Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, Youth Leader Guides), and created through support from Tenx10.  Mentioned in today's episode: Get the free Youth Leader Guide on Intergenerational Mission Projects Faith & Mission curriculum: Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, & Youth Leader Guides Tenx10: "Make Faith Matter More to 10 million young people over the next 10 years in the spirit of John 10:10." Bible Project video on Justice 00:00 - Introductions 03:45 - Why serve locally? 10:44 - Journey to Mosaic - learning about justice locally 15:23 - A free youth leader guide on intergenerational mission projects 15:48 - What is the long-term impact? 21:03 - Starting local service with your youth ministry  

Mission trips and service projects can be meaningful for students—but planning them well takes more than good intentions. Brad M. Griffin chats with Carlos Piñero of YouthWorks and youth leaders Dick Lee and Jen Bradbury about why mission trips still have value in youth ministry today, and what the caveats are to that statement! They share real-world examples of some of their best practices from over the years, and what they are continuing to learn.   This season explores mission trips, or service trips, and why they can still be a really valuable part of youth ministry. But the key, as we hear from youth pastors and ministry leaders, is that planning them well takes more than good intentions. Episodes in this season will explore cultural humility, alternative ideas to a trip, and how to process a trip with your students.  This season is brought to you by the On-The-Go Youth Leader resources Faith & Mission Collection (Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, Youth Leader Guides), and created through support from Tenx10. Mentioned in this episode: Get the free Youth Leader Guide on Intergenerational Mission Projects Youth ministry resources: Faith & Mission Collection (Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, Youth Leader Guides). YouthWorks: Immersive service experiences across North America 00:00 - Introductions 05:33 - Why still do trips? 15:00 - How to prepare students to enter communities with humility 22:05 - Free Youth Leader Guide for Intergenerational Service Projects 22:32 - Practices for long-term discipleship vs. quick emotional highs 31:50 - Preparation, processing, and follow-up 40:33 - Final word: Why are mission trips still valuable?

Pastor Tom kicks off our Mission Series by unpacking the Great Commission and what it looks like for each of us to be fully engaged in it.

Join us as guest speaker Grady D. King shares his powerful testimony of God's grace after enduring a total health collapse, coding three times, and spending over five months in the hospital. Learn why the Bible's Psalm 23 became a new "life song" for him while walking through the valley of the shadow of death and how he realized, like Jacob, that "The Lord was in this place and I didn't even know it" during his darkest hours. This message challenges us to embrace our identity as missionaries in our own culture. King offers crucial, non-antagonistic advice, inspired by 1 Peter, on how to share your faith story, live Christ's example, and continue to do good by focusing on blessing others rather than stress.

A Sunday morning sermon by Jordan Crews. Today is Rosh Hashanah. Since the giving of the Law in the wilderness, around this time of year, we are invited once again to enter into His rest, to remember He is God and we are not. In Leviticus 23.23-25 we read: “Speak to the people of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe a day of solemn rest, a memorial proclaimed with blast of trumpets, a holy convocation. You shall not do any ordinary work, and you shall present a food offering to the Lord.” In the last few weeks, we've had so many new sons and daughters born into our fellowship. In birth, they've begun a new year, their first year. Next year this time we will celebrate once again their emergence in our lives. We commemorate it with rejoicing, with special food and song, with games and laughter. Today is like a birthday for all of us, no matter how old or young we are. It's a call to rest and remembrance. It's an invitation to rejoicing and awe. It's a celebration we share with one another. Today, is a cloak we pass from generation to generation. It is the words of Leviticus lived out by the children of the Exodus. It's a new opportunity to hear, “The Lord our God, the Lord is one,” (Deuteronomy 6.4b). It's a new day to live out our faith by loving the Lord our God “with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might” in such a way that His command is on our heart (6.5). It's a new change to pass the thing most precious to us on to our children, sitting together at home, walking together through life, and embodying our belief all the days of our lives (6.6-9).

A Sunday morning sermon Pastor Brett Deal. Each generation is capable of passing on gifts to the next. At first, the value of those gifts often those gifts go unnoticed. For example, it was really important to my mother that I learn to sew. Perhaps it was because growing up on a farm to parents who'd gone through the Great Depression made basic skills and frugality paramount to my mother. She was surely right, as my little hyperactive body was set on pushing my shorts and shirts to their breaking point. My childhood was held together by a stitch and a prayer! People might think choosing the right stitch or where to join the pieces of cloth might by the trickier part of sewing, but for me, it's always been threading the needle. I've got to slow down enough to get the thin thread through—what can feel like—an impassible needle's eye. The hardest thing to do, most of the time, is starting out well. I think this is equally true of how we read the Bible and understand the mission of God. If you'll allow me a moment to mix my metaphors, when we rush our reading of Scripture, we start sewing before the thread's through the needle. We weave the disconnected needle through the material, in and out of pages and passages, but no seam emerges; no connection is made. Together, we are going back to the beginning, back to the book of Genesis. We are going to pick up the thread of God's mission and see how it reveals the character of God and our calling as His image bearers in this world; and as we unpack this gift given to us, let's make sure we keep passing it on to the next.

A Sunday morning sermon by Mike Godzwa. Have you ever watched someone work a loom? For thousands of years, diverse peoples and cultures have created clothing and tapestries using looms. These looms make it possible to weave vertical warp and horizontal weft threads. It's mesmerizing to watch. And it doesn't even have to be fast to be impressive. All it takes is one attempt to work a loom—like a novice musician attempting their first chords—to realize how impressive a skilled artisan truly is. When we view the Torah as a single tapestry, we recognize the designs of the exodus already woven in from the beginning. Long before we arrived at the first chapters of Exodus, we foresaw the pain and persecution of Israel interlaced with the compassionate character of God (Genesis 15). This, of course, flies in the face of our preferred view of life. We struggle to see the love of God in the midst of our suffering. We knot up trying to see how the warp of our experiences—good and bad—are sewn into place by the weft of God's presence. When we read the book of Exodus with Genesis in mind, as we see the warp of Israel's suffering our eyes should immediately start anticipating the weft of God's redeeming power for His people.  The tapestry of time and space reveals our loving God who compassionately moves toward His image bearers. This is not a utopian, unrealistic revelation. On this loom, we see the reality of human suffering and the Red Sea parted (Exodus 14). On this loom, we see the firepot of God's presence making a covenant with Abram and the burning bush before Moses (Genesis 15; Exodus 3).  Friend, looking at this Torah tapestry, we begin to recognize the patterns present in our own lives. Today, where does God want you to see the weft of His presence passing through the warp of your experience?

A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor David Singh. Leviticus is a prelude to the work of the Cross. It is a call to be a holy people who reflect the holiness of God. This is the attractiveness of mission that God's people who are sinful by nature are being redeemed and renewed.  Mission is an invitation to belong to a holy God and to move from death to life.  I am in India right now and it was here, exactly 53 years ago to the day on Sept 16th 1972, that I knelt next to my bed and accepted the offer of Christ to give my life to him. I can never forget the amazing feeling of being forgiven and of the love of Jesus that washed over me repeatedly like the waves of the sea. The Mission of God is two-fold in Leviticus. One is to constantly purify me from sin and to make me more holy like Him. The other is my call to the world and to reflect a life of holiness which, invites all peoples back to God.  Be Holy as He is Holy!

Join guest speaker Juan Meza, the Spanish language pastor at White Settlement Church of Christ, as he challenges us to align with the Ultimate Mission of the Church: spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Meza draws on his experience working on his doctoral dissertation on Multicultural Churches to explain why diversity is essential to God's heart, requiring intentionality and difficult conversations instead of minimization or denial. Learn three key ways to stay focused on this mission—including practical tips for being a missionary right where you are—and why we desperately need to embrace the often-overlooked Power of the Holy Spirit to succeed.

What if Christ's Second Coming is not a distant, future event but is already underway—perceptible now through what the liturgy of the Christian Community calls “the eyes of the soul”? This radical perspective challenges both traditional Christian expectations and modern spiritual assumptions.Jonah and Patrick explore the depths of the Ascension mystery, especially in its connection to the riddle of Christ's return. Through close readings of Scripture and insights from the liturgy, they reveal that Christ's reappearance does not depend on physical sight but on a new organ of perception—one cultivated through love and devotion. This is a seeing that can behold him in the “being of the clouds.”But how can we come to see in this new way? The conversation turns to prayer and the mystery of clouds. Just as water rises, becomes cloud, and returns as rain, our prayers ascend as love-forces that can be gathered and poured out as blessings. When we direct these soul-forces toward Christ, we form the very medium through which he reveals himself—not in a single place, but like lightning across the heavens: a universal presence, made visible through devotion.***Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together,” and the legacy of our original show-notes and patreon producer, Camilla Lake.

What if baptism isn't just an ancient ritual but a transformative medicine for the wounded human soul? This conversation explores the profound mysteries hidden in Christ's Great Commission to "baptize all nations in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."The traditional words of baptism have become formulaic for many modern ears. But when we penetrate beyond the formula to the living experience, we discover something revolutionary: an invitation to die to our isolated selfhood and open to the intelligence of the risen Christ. This baptismal death isn't a one-time event but an ongoing process where our thinking, creating, and feeling are gradually transformed through participation in divine life.Through a fascinating exploration of the cross as gateway rather than mere symbol, we discover how making three crosses upon ourselves - at head, mouth and heart - can be understood as an active collaboration with the Trinity. The Father brings the ground of being to our anxious, isolated consciousness. The Son infuses our creative will with his purposes of love. The Spirit enlightens our heart-thinking with divine wisdom.These insights address a fundamental crisis in modern consciousness. Many spiritual paths today either emphasize total self-empowerment ("manifest your reality") or complete self-abandonment ("just let go"). The baptismal understanding offers a third way - maintaining our individual agency while allowing it to be transformed through divine collaboration. The result isn't loss of self but discovery of our true purpose within the meaning of Earth itself.Have you felt the existential insecurity that characterizes our age? Perhaps this isn't a flaw to overcome but an honest recognition of our incompleteness without connection to the gournd only the divine can provide. Perhaps the medicine we need isn't more self-optimization but immersion in the healing waters of baptism - dying to what we have been so we can live in what we are becoming.This whole conversation uncovers one of the core missions of Christianity — baptism — as a living medicine for our humanity and how this understanding is regained in the movement for religious renewal.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together,” and the legacy of our original show-notes and patreon producer, Camilla Lake.

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Are we going to apprentice in the church toward Jesus (Yeshua HaMelech)? Are we willing to engage with other followers of Christ as we do life together—through prayer, reflection, and the establishment of healthy families within the church? As we ascend the mountain and sit to hear the Torah (teachings) of Jesus, are we still trying to fit Him into the frameworks of Moses, David, or Solomon? Or are we ready to leave behind the limitations of humanity's shortcomings and be transformed into the image of Christ? Kingdom people seek divine kingdom encounters through unity in the purpose of Jesus. This is the invitation—are we willing to accept our role in it?

Discover the transformative leadership principles that Jesus used to change the world. Learn about the four pillars of Jesus's leadership: continuous engagement, prayer-centered decision making, small group dynamics, and voluntary participation. This exploration reveals how Jesus created deep, lasting change through relationships rather than programs. Understanding Jesus's counter-cultural approach to leadership and discipleship can revolutionize how we live and lead today. Topics include spiritual leadership, discipleship, Christian living, prayer, spiritual growth, biblical leadership, relationship building, Christian community, spiritual transformation, and authentic faith. Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Christian leadership, grow in their faith, or develop more meaningful spiritual relationships.

How do the Old and New Testament commands work together? Some in Christianity teach that the Torah was fulfilled and thus done away with at the cross. Others teach that all believers in Jesus are required to keep all the commandments listed in the various Covenants listed in Scripture. As we attempt to get on MISSION with Christ we must combat our own legalistic approach to the calling. Yet the commands of God aren't legalistic, they are for life. Are the 10 commandments abolished in the New Testament, or are they upheld? As Jesus prepares to give His Torah teaching at the Sermon on the Mount what did he model and teach concerning the 10 commandments?

"The law of Christ" refers to the principles and teachings of Jesus Christ, essentially summarizing the Christian life as exemplified by Jesus, primarily focused on teaching us how to love God and serving others, as outlined in the New Testament. The law of Christ calls us to a mission first outlined in the Torah, by giving us a higher calling of the implementation and wisdom. Establishing a kingdom law for us to embrace through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

In this episode, Pastors Sean and Jim discuss CRPC's three part sermon series entitled, "The Church on Mission" which looks at the Worship, Nurture, and Witness of the church. Watering Seeds is a ministry of Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Asheville, NC. You can learn more and hear our sermons on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.covenantreformed.net/sermons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also find our sermon recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sermon Audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Understand the challenges facing modern discipleship and how to overcome them through authentic relationships and community. Perfect for Christians seeking deeper faith, new believers, church leaders, spiritual growth, discipleship training, Christian living, spiritual formation, biblical teaching, faith development, and ministry leadership. Learn practical steps for implementing Jesus' model of discipleship in today's world, including how to build meaningful mentor relationships and create lasting spiritual impact. Gain insights into the Great Commission and discover your role in Kingdom multiplication.

Biblical obedience goes beyond mere rule-following to produce fruit that nourishes others and multiplies God's kingdom. This mission involves both multiplying kingdom apprentices and producing fruit aligned with God's teachings. True obedience requires speaking truth in love, maturing in faith, and leading from genuine care rather than obligation. Community plays a vital role in supporting this fruit-bearing journey, helping us stay accountable and providing opportunities to share our spiritual harvest with others.

Jesus was a freedom fighter.  He liberated people from the powers of darkness so they could become who they were created to be.  So if Jesus is our rabbi, we need to be just as committed to the ministry of helping people claim “no longer slaves” status.  This series explores what that looks like.

Tony Coulombe (Warrenton Location)Series: Mission Series  Topic: Disciples are people who strive to know Jesus, walk with Jesus, and be conformed to Jesus.Core Text: MultipleRecorded: 9/22/2024For more resources check out cconline.cc or our YouTube page

Tony Coulombe (Warrenton Location)Series: Mission Series  Topic: We are to love people the way Jesus loved us.  Core Text: MultipleRecorded: 9/15/2024For more resources check out cconline.cc or our YouTube page

Send us a textEver wondered how cultural shifts impact the way we minister in contemporary society? Join us as we explore this and much more with Dr. Matthew Carey Jordan, the newly appointed Vice President of Academic Affairs at Borromeo Seminary and St. Mary's Seminary and Graduate School of Theology. Dr. Jordan shares his compelling journey from his evangelical background to embracing Catholicism, and discusses his ambitious plans to enhance intellectual formation programs for both clergy and laypeople at the Seminary. Dive into his vision of creating new avenues for Catholics to deepen their faith and understanding in the 21st century, moving beyond traditional degree programs.In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into how being in a now apostolic age can inspire modern evangelism and the crucial role of contextualizing the gospel message for today's audiences. This is developed from the book, From Christendom to Apostolic MIssion. There is an upcoming book study on this which is entitled "The Mission Series and Study."  Here's an old podcast that Fr Damian did with Dr Jordan. Church Search goes to St. Agnes-Our Lady of Fatima in Cleveland where they celebrated 60 years of service by our colleague Sister Jane Nesmith.   We also touch upon forthcoming events, including a live production of Flannery O'Connor's "Everything that Rises Must Converge" and a stimulating book study on "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission." Packed with insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in ministry or interested in the dynamic interplay between faith and culture.

Tony Coulombe (Warrenton Location)Series: Mission Series  Topic: Love the Lord your God with everything you've got.  Core Text: MultipleRecorded: 9/8/2024For more resources check out cconline.cc or our YouTube page

Katie JamangMission Series Jan 28th, 2024

Rev. Harold Kim "Compassion" John 4:27-34 January 21, 2024

Toshi JamangMission Series Jan 21st, 2024

Rev. Harold Kim "In Community" James 5:13-18 January 14, 2024

David TannerMission Series Jan 14, 2024

Rev. Harold Kim "The Beauty of Jesus Christ" Isaiah 52:13-53:6 January 7, 2024

Acts 8:26-38, 1 Peter 3:15, Colossians 4:5-6, Acts 1:8

This week, we are continuing our “On Mission” series, which is focused on getting everyone who is called by God involved in the mission that Jesus gave us: to go and make disciples. We should be focused on that mission 168 hours a week, not just for the one hour a week we’re in church together. Last week, we talked about getting prepared to carry out the mission of discipleship that we’re on. We used the analogy of a military unit getting ready for battle and talked about three ways we should get prepped for the mission. Now, it’s time to talk about the fourth one, which is all about making sure that we’re repaired, mended, restored and ready to fulfill our mission.

This week, we are continuing our “On Mission” series, which is focused on getting everyone who is called by God involved in the mission that Jesus gave us: to go and make disciples. We should be focused on that mission 168 hours a week, not just for the one hour a week we’re in church together. Last week, we talked about getting prepared to carry out the mission of discipleship that we’re on. We used the analogy of a military unit getting ready for battle and talked about three ways we should get prepped for the mission. Now, it’s time to talk about the fourth one, which is all about making sure that we’re repaired, mended, restored and ready to fulfill our mission.

The success of any military operation depends on the preparation of the soldiers involved. No matter how good the team is, there has to be a time of specialized preparation before they undertake any mission, and that preparation should take into consideration both the demands of the mission and the needs of the soldiers. A couple of weeks ago, we started a series called On Mission, which is based on the mission defined by Jesus in Matthew 28: go and make disciples. How do we prepare for that mission? Can anybody do it at any time? This week, we’re going to explore these questions and what it takes for us, the soldiers in God’s army, to get prepped for this disciple-making mission of service.

Romans 1:16, Mark 16:15, Romans 10:13-14, 1 Corinthians 9:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:20

The success of any military operation depends on the preparation of the soldiers involved. No matter how good the team is, there has to be a time of specialized preparation before they undertake any mission, and that preparation should take into consideration both the demands of the mission and the needs of the soldiers. A couple of weeks ago, we started a series called On Mission, which is based on the mission defined by Jesus in Matthew 28: go and make disciples. How do we prepare for that mission? Can anybody do it at any time? This week, we’re going to explore these questions and what it takes for us, the soldiers in God’s army, to get prepped for this disciple-making mission of service.

Last week, we began a series called On Mission. It’s an important series because it gets right at the heart of what Jesus called us to do. We talked about the Great Commission and the call to go and make disciples, but it begs the question: if the mission is the work, what are we working for? What is the church supposed to look like? In Ephesians 4, Paul paints a picture of the body of Christ as it should be. It’s a church that’s known for loving rather than fighting, where it’s safe for everybody to come and hear about Jesus with no judgment and no pressure. It’s a church where the presence of God is tangible and authentic, a place where souls are being saved and lives are being changed. This week, we’re discussing the church and the people Jesus wants us to be and how we can’t stop until the mission is accomplished.

At the end of Matthew 28, Jesus delivers the Great Commission, the marching orders for those who would follow Him. This is the mission of Covenant Life and every other Bible-believing, Jesus-following church. It’s what we are supposed to be doing as Christians: going and making disciples. This week, we’re kicking off a new series called On Mission, which could prove to be a pivotal series in our lives and in the future of our church. As we unpack the sermons in this series and teachings of the Bible, let’s strive to hear what God is saying to us and surrender to what He’s doing within us.

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In this episode Hugh Halter talks about family on mission, raising kingdomlings, not church kids, the importance of being less individualistic, materialistic, and consumeristic, releasing our kids to the Lord, discipleship in the family, and more.HUGH HALTER and Cheryl, as well as their children and truckload of grandchildren, all live in Alton Illinois. They have been missionaries in North America for more than thirty years. They've planted two churches and in 2016 founded Lantern Network in Alton, Illinois.Lantern Network is a kingdom ecosystem committed to incubating good works and benevolent businesses to bless the city. Hugh speaks extensively across the globe, encouraging innovative forms of church, and when home loves to help Cheryl run Rí Beag Refuge, an eighty-acre equine therapy farm.Hugh is a leading missional voice, authoring such books as The Tangible Kingdom, AND: The Gathered and Scattered Church, Flesh, and, most recently, the Life as Mission Series, which seeks to equip Christians to live the missionary life of Jesus in their everyday context.His mission is to encourage the church to be less churchy and instead work on creating social, personal, & spiritual ventures that serve our cities in ways that make God smile.Hugh's Website:www.hughhalter.comHugh's Recommendation:The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas WillardConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook or Instagram at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/Consider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show

The Mission Series

The Mission Series