Podcasts about missions trips

You can hike the Grand Canyon or you can be a RIM HUGGER. One experiences the canyon first hand. You get thirsty, dirty, and you use energy... but you see what rim huggers never see, the truth about the canyon.  We can do ministry. Spend time with people, lead them to Jesus, and disciple them (make a student out of them)... or you can just look at other people paying the price of ministry and never know the joy of doing the work of Jesus Christ as we are all called to do.  We walk on the water with Jesus or we stay in the boat. _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

A conversation with Neil Froc about his time on Missions Trips!

Join us on this episode as we dive into the transformative experience of missions. Whether you're considering going on a mission trip yourself or sending your teen, these journeys open the door to incredible perspectives and new cultures. Discover how God can use these moments to deepen your faith and help you recognize the many blessings in your life. Together, we'll explore how stepping out to impact the world leaves a lasting imprint—not just on others, but on our own hearts.

All public school teachers are not created equal. They have different talents, teaching styles, and skills. They have different backgrounds and purposes that drive them. Jim Curtis is one of those supreme educators with his students and colleagues in mind. He served during the devastation of Hurricane Andrew in 1992 with us, because his students were going and he wanted to be apart of what they were doing. That is waaaaay over the required work of a teacher! We slept on the floor of a church and served in harsh conditions during an impossible situation. In this episode, Jim shares he and his wife's experience during our missions trip to South Florida to assist the people of that area that were affected by this natural disaster. He is one of those teachers I loved to be around. I had the privilege of sitting in his classroom on many occasions and was captivated each and every time. Jim is also an avid world traveler... the long time Geography educator and visionary living and experiencing what he teaches on! We also dive into his many world travels and experiences that fueled his passion for the educational teaching path he chose. Enjoy this episode as we navigate through Jim's incredible life experiences, as well as, his personal take on past and present education within the school systems. _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

Dad and mom owned a construction business. Dad started at age 11, buying his first piece of property to build his mom her first home to own. When I grew up, at a very early age, I would go to the worksite with dad on the weekends and work all week during the summers for as long as I could remember. We had an unwritten rule… no matter the weather, we worked. I remember working in the blazing heat, the rain, and one time we had to break the ice off of the lumber in the snow to get a job done. Why? Because there was a timeline and a deadline. If we missed it... our family lost money. As a youth pastor in Florida, we were use to the sun, surf, sand, lakes, and hurricanes. Each year we would take students and staff outside of sunny Florida and chase bad weather. You know, stuff we were not use to. Mountain altitude, snow storms, frigid temperatures, hiking up and sliding down mountains. Things that would change it up and put us into another type of environment to talk about how God loves us in all of our seasons and environments in life... not just where we are comfortable. It was very successful, but very challenging at times. It took lots of preparation and lots of planning. But there was this one time that we had to make a choice because the weather had gotten really bad, but the plan was set… How many times did Jesus save his disciples when they were sailing on open waters in a storm? How many times have you based decisions on feelings rather than faith? If your like most Christians and Jesus followers, the answer is “A LOT!” _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

In this episode of the EntrePastors Podcast we talk with Mike Henry, founder of Follower of One, a nonprofit that helps believers integrate their faith with their work in the marketplace.  Mike shares his story of coming to Christ years ago and feeling passionate about his new found faith, yet frustrated with the disconnect he often felt between the place where he worshiped (his church) and the place where he spent a significant part of his life (his work).  To Mike, it seemed like the only form of ministry that was offered and validated by his church was either ministry that happened within the four walls of the church building, or more intense ministry that required getting on a plane and traveling to an entirely different country on a mission trip.  Eventually this frustration led Mike to launch a movement of what has now become known as Follower of One that specializes in mobilizing believers on two-week “Marketplace Missions Trips.”  Through this initiative, Mike helps regular everyday church members recognize and engage one of the most important mission fields they encounter on a regular basis as they get up and go to work each day.  At EntrePastors, we often say that “business IS ministry,” and that often there are far more opportunities to minister to others through marketplace activities than from behind a pulpit.  We're excited to share this conversation with you and trust you'll be encouraged from it.Guest Info/Links:Website: https://followerofone.org/ Call to Action:Register for Dustin Heiner's upcoming webinar: Financial Freedom Through Real EstateAugust 21, 2024 - 11:00 am CSTmasterpassiveincome.com/entrepastorsworkshop 

24_06_08 -Ep.315 - Run With Horses Podcast - Are Short-Term Missions Trips Worth It?   Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast   I have just returned from a 3 week trip to Japan taking two groups, one from a Bible college and one from a church. I'm often asked if these trips are worth it, today, let's explore that question!   Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is both incredibly simple and potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to live intentionally and on His mission. It's very cool that we can do that together!   Mission trips are by definition focused on the mission of Jesus, but are they really? How do short term trips fit into the bigger picture of what it means to be the church?   MY WORKING DEFINITION OF CHURCH A CHURCH is a group of followers of Jesus who worship Him in spirit and truth, humbly offering their lives as living sacrifices, together living out the mission of Jesus as His witnesses to the world, by sharing the gospel and making disciples through teaching obedience to His commands as they edify and equip others to join them on His mission.   Goals of short term trips:   Some examples: https://ministry127.com/missions/4-goals-for-a-short-term-missions-trip   https://leadership.lifeway.com/2019/06/26/three-objectives-for-a-short-term-missions-trip/   https://www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/are-short-term-missions-trips-worth-it   1. Work Projects 2. Support missionary in relationship building 3. Encourage local churches and missionaries 4. Recruit new workers for the harvest 5. Inform and recruit prayer partnerships 6. Give both the church going and the churches receiving a better vision of the Universal church.   Why do short term missions trips sometimes have a bad reputation? 1. Vacation for rich Americans 2. Fulfilling for team, meaningless for nationals. 3. No clear purpose. 4. Team unprepared. 5. Waste of missionary time.   GRIT     Doing it Well: https://missionguide.global/articles/missionexcellence   https://www.imb.org/2017/05/18/5-things-consider-church-plans-short-term-mission-trip/   1. Have clear goals that fit in with the missionary or national church pastor's long-term vision and strategy. 2.Take time to train and prepare the team to be servants in all areas of life. 3. Use the opportunity to equip the team in new ways that will benefit the sending church when they return. New training opportunities. 4. Support disciple making in both the sending and receiving churches. 5. Plan ongoing evaluations and debrief, get the receiving church's evaluation. 6. Pray! 7. Choose the right people for the team   Thanks for joining me again today! Stop and say a prayer for your church family today! I'd love to hear from you, write me at norman@runwithhorses.net or leave a comment on the Run With Horses Podcast facebook page. Take time today to pause and thank God for His work in your life and keep running.    

This weeks guest on the Podcast is Pastor Steve Mc Bride! This man has always been a source of encouragement to me through our many conversations, how he helps lead our church on a weekly basis along with many other examples. If you know this man then you know what im saying. Earlier this year, He went to Zambia on a Missions Trip alongside Gareth Hayes so in this conversation we dive into multiple things such as: How he got involved with the Hope Mission Zambia, His recent trip to Zambia and the Importance of supporting Missions Trips. If you want to donate or get involved in this mission then please done hesitate to contact them on the following links:  www.dropinncommunity.com www.gbhayesbooks.com

In this workshop from the 2023 Rooted Conference, CJ Moore gives a theological framework for short-term missions, an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of short-terms missions, and highly practical considerations for planning a trip. C.J. Moore serves as an Associate Pastor at Grace Bible Church in Oxford, MS and as an Adjunct Professor of Missions at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has more than a decade of ministry-related experience, including several years in campus- and church-based student ministry, as well as time as a mid-term missionary in East Asia and then as a stateside mobilizer for the International Mission Board. Join us at the next Rooted Ministry Conference! Find the details at www.rootedministry.com/conference. Follow @therootedministry on Instagram.

Fundraising… Blessing or Nightmare? (Answer: They can be both.) Usually you are either a good at: Ministering to people or 2. Fundraising (Occasionally some are both.) But it doesn't matter. It's not about you, it's about God. It's about you transferring your knowledge and your abilities to others. When you're not good at something, then you find somebody else that is. We often say if we show by example and do it, all the people will follow our example of doing. Most of the time that's not true. You must do a little show a lot and handed over. What we want to do is rescue people when they start failing. All that means is now we are discouraging them to think that we are better than them and that we will have to rescue them… and guess what? They'll let you. You need to help them find a way to win, but never win for them. That's what Jesus did for his disciples. He did not win for them (and at times they were frustrated), so He would say… do it this way. Do you believe God has placed you in the most important ministry that the church has to offer? Best Fundraisers EVER: The ones your student's parents are running… Not you! My biggest fails were the fundraisers I ran. Why? Because it shows me as an incompetent leader! You and I are there to lead, inspire, and teach… not to do what other people are suppose to be doing. Allow them to use their gifts. The ones that take no time and effort away from your ministry.  The ones that will make $5k, $10k or $50k. No show Banquets, setting up fundraising meetings with people who already believe in the program and ask them to donate to a specific trip, retreat, discipleship weekend, conference, etc. (Mission trips are separate from this, they usually sell themselves if you do the right things). These can be short meetings or long depending if the individual or couple wants to talk longer. Be respectful of the person's time. The best ones repeat each year.  Ask… Seek… Knock 7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. 9 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! 12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Always pray and ask God for His guidance in raising the funds needed. If the project doesn't excite you it won't excite others. _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 : Listen to more at https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms : https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy  Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

Today we discuss missions trips past and present, there ties to colonialism, and the problems they present in our modern world. Click the link below for updates on The Deconversion Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/signupClick the link below donate towards The Deconversion Podcast & Guide.https://www.thedeconversioncommunity.com/donate

Dr. Cary Ferree has been a volunteer for student ministry and Guatemalan Missions for many years. She is also a full-time Pharmacist for Bay Lake Pharmacy for the Long Term Care Division, servicing much of Central Florida.  Cary volunteered for the student ministry I was pastor over for several years and her husband Eric was a volunteer as well. In this episode, you will hear how and why she was on her church's latest student missions trip as a leader and medical personnel, both volunteer positions. There are qualities in Cary and her family that are environments to grow strong and committed people to God, family, and ministry (especially volunteer ministry). My hope for all you youth workers is that you can develop a volunteer force as strong as Dr. Cary and her husband Eric are. You can connect with Dr. Ferree here: https://mhm-guatemala.org/ _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 (Listen to more at: https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ ) Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms ( https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy ) Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

Zane is a 3rd Generation Pastor. Zane's grandpa was a pastor for many decades and his dad is currently a pastor in Iowa City, Iowa. In this episode, you will hear about his life and the legacy left to him that he is carrying down. Zane was born and raised in Freeport, Illinois and spent his college years in Chicago at Trinity International University and Divinity School where he also played basketball. anything that includes being active or being outside.  Zane and his wife Mackenzie got married in June 2020 in the middle of the pandemic and spent the first six months of their marriage in Chicago. Not long after, they received the call to Trinity Church in Eustis. He has been serving as the youth pastor at Trinity Church the last two years.  Zane went into college with his eyes set on business and “making it” as the world would describe, but soon felt God leading him in another direction… to pursue ministry! In the process of switching his major from business to Biblical studies, God laid youth ministry on his heart. Zane is now passionate about discipling students to truly know Jesus and live sold out for their faith. _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 (Listen to more at: https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ ) Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms ( https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy ) Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

Brian and Aubrey talk about keeping your mission front of mind, crazy Chicago traffic and beautiful scenic drives, whether or not churches should still send youth groups on short term 'missions' trips, and then interview Larry Randolph about the role of therapy dogs in bringing comfort to those in crisis. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ephesians 2:10 -  “…God Created in Advance good works for us to do.” I was made to have a relationship with God. He had a plan for my life and I pursued it. Many times it wasn't what I thought I signed up for. But when God makes you a leader and the opportunity to lead arises, you will find yourself in the middle of leading. You can't resist it… It's a part of your Spiritual DNA! Leaders work on a 24 hour clock. It never leaves their heart or mind. They own it. They were made to serve this way! _______________________________ Looking for a new student ministry resource? You can read my book “Burn Up Not Out: A Student Ministry Fire Builder's Guidebook” here: https://amzn.to/3PtBTIy Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _______________________________ EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 (Listen to more at: https://bit.ly/3FTYIAJ ) Intro/Outro Voiceover: Michael Helms ( https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelTheSoundGuy ) Edited by: Secret Roots Music House

The boys welcome you back to another season of Under the Influence, Season 3 now with video! You can still catch us on podcast platforms everywhere, but for video go check out our youtube channel! In this episode, the boys discuss some recent blunders in their lives, Jude's Mexico missions trip and the decoration of their new set. Enjoy!Support the showJoin our community and online discussion: discord.gg/christianinfluenceSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ChristianInfluenceFacebook: facebook.com/influenceofjesusTwitter: twitter.com/cigamesxyzInstagram: www.instagram.com/officialchristianinfluence/

This week we're talking about missions! My co-hosts for this episode are podcasters, writers, and friends Kevin Garcia (Bad Theology Kills! A Tiny Revolution!) and Mason Mennenga (A People's Theology! The Black Sheep Podcast!). Together we unpack our experiences with short term mission trips, the ideas and doctrines that informed so many of them, and how we feel on the other side of a faith change. We also hear stories from the Bad Apples.  TIMESTAMPS: Interview - 2:07 Bad Apple Submissions - 49:15 Sip, Smoke, Read - 1:20:15 Brought to you by Real Time Twitter Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's message continues the focus on Bridge Builders - our local and global missions mechanism to reach the entire world with the Good News of Jesus Christ! You can learn more about Bridge Builders, our Missions Celebration coming up on March 26th, and the Missions Trips scheduled for later this year by following this link: https://www.woodlake.church/missions-focus This message was spoken at Woodlake Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday, March26th, 2023 by Pastor Jim King If you have any questions or comments, please email us at SermonQA@Woodlake.church and we will be happy to help you find the answers you're looking for. Be sure to check back for more episodes! https://www.woodlake.church/

"Bridge Builders" (Sunday, March 19th, 2023)   This week's message focuses on Bridge Builders which is our local and global missions mechanism to reach the entire world with the Good News of Jesus Christ! You can learn more about Bridge Builders, our Missions Celebration coming up on March 26th, and the Missions Trips scheduled for later this year by following this link: https://www.woodlake.church/missions-focus This message was spoken at Woodlake Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday, March 19th, 2023 by Pastor Des Curtis.    If you have any questions or comments, please email us at SermonQA@Woodlake.church and we will be happy to help you find the answers you're looking for. Be sure to check back for more episodes! https://www.woodlake.church/

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Good Morning Harbor! We lost an hour of sleep, so grab that coffee and spring forward with us into a new message. Today we're diving into learning about Missions Trips. You'll get some perspective on what Missions Trips are, why they're important, and what our next one in November 2023 will look like! We also learn about what it looks like to say, “God, would you open doors for me? I am willing!” If you're new to Harbor or want to get connected in any way, click this link to get your New Here gift, find upcoming events, or get involved! Linktree.com / harbor_church

Dave and Cindy Bintz have been full-time at L'Arcada since May 2014 with Dave serving as the Sports Director of the camp. They began serving on short-term assignments and helping in the Basketball Camps in 2009 and came back several summers before God called them to Spain! They have been challenged to expand the sports camps and broaden their exposure to more young Spanish people.   For more info on missions trips with Dave, email: international@larcada.org   In this conversation with Jim, Dave discusses: - Being a lifelong learner - Accepting God's calling in our lives - Importance of Missions Trips for teams - And much more   ________________________________________________________________________________ Chad, Gian, and Jim were all sports coaches at all different levels and institutions. Now, they are joining forces to serve coaches through conversations so they can lead like Jesus. They will have conversations with influential Christian coaches who are making an impact in their teams and communities in the name of Christ.   Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/christcoachpod Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/christcoachpod

Scott interviews John and Ben in Mexico City about doing missions trips, Why we go and great testimonies of how God provided for us to Go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our second time interviewing Maury Buchanan. Maury is the Founder of Mission Discovery: Short Term Missions and has hosted thousands of students / adults all around the world. In this episode, we discuss: Maury's latest trip to Bulembu, Eswatini in South Africa. A thrilling encounter with wildlife while on Safari. Passing along his position of leadership within the organization post retirement. So much more… Enjoy this amazing story! This may or may not be your next destination, but you will receive more than you bargained for by listening to this episode. Welcome to a life well lived and still living! You can connect with Maury at: maurybuchanan@gmail.com Get involved with Mission Discovery at: https://www.missiondiscovery.org/ _____________________________________________________________________ CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _____________________________________________________________________   EPISODE CREDITS Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 (Listen to more at: https://hypeddit.com/the808/thisisthe808) Edited by: Ryan James Edwards at Secret Roots Music House Recorded by: Doug Edwards

Today's conversation is with Dr. Jay Madden, the Executive Pastor at Peachtree Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Rush Creek doesn't really have a missions program. One of the most common ways for churches to engage in missions is through short-term missions trips. But the pandemic slammed the door shut on most of these trips for several years. Dr. Madden is passionate about seeing Peachtree and other churches re engage in these efforts, and she shares his advice on how to do that effectively.Want to learn how your church can partner with OneChild to bring HOPE to kids living in hard Places? Click Here!First, we all love the lessons we learned during the pandemic about how to utilize communications advances to improve our relationships with our missions partners. But nothing is better than being present with those partners for a few days. Dr. Madden reminds us that short term ministry trips are critical for healthy missions relationships.  Second, don't just restart missions trips by going back to the way your church did them before the pandemic. See this as an opportunity to evaluate what you want your short term missions program to be and how it can benefit both your church and your missions partners.  And finally, always seek to add real value to your missions partners when you plan to bring a team to serve alongside them. Dr. Madden reminds us that the first rule of the Hippocratic Oath should also be the first rule of missions partnership: do no harm.Learn More About Peachtree ChurchLearn more about OneChild HERE!

Hank Schneider is one of the most loyal volunteers I ever had on my student ministry staff. Hank tells us all about... Some life threatening and heartfelt missions trip moments. His experience as a foster parent. Working in the school system. College Football And more! This episode is packed full of stories that will inspire and fuel your ministry journey! EPISODE CREDITS: Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 (Listen to more at: https://www.hypeddit.com/the808/thisisthe808) Edited by: Ryan James Edwards at Secret Roots Music House Recorded by: Doug Edwards Graphics by: Ryan James Edwards

Student missions trips change students lives, their families lives, and will change your life forever! They give students a broader and better world view very quickly. They see the person of Jesus Christ's teachings in action! It becomes real to them while building shelter for the poor, feeding them, clothing them, praying with them, and sharing the Love of God with them.   Student Missions can seem financially out of reach, but I will explain in this episode how you can make these life changing trips a reality for you with God's help. Not easy… but easier than you might imagine!   In this episode, we discuss: The 1st missions trips our student ministry took. They were not perfect, but they set the foundation for the future of our student missions opportunities. Afraid to go? Seems to impossible to achieve? We will cover some of these fears and doubts. Hold on and take notes if you want to take action! It's never to early to start planning a student mission trip.   Connect with Mission Discovery at: missiondiscovery.org   Credits: Email us at: youthworkeronfire@gmail.com Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 (Listen to more at: hypeddit.com/the808/thisisthe808) Edited by: Ryan James Edwards Recorded by: Doug Edwards Graphics by: Ryan James Edwards

Chad stands 6 foot 3 inches and is built like a pro wrestler. When he walks in a room you know it! He is no nonsense and unconventional for a student ministry volunteer. He didn't usually smile or just say hi to new students. He stood tall looked down at them and asked, “What's your name?”… still no smile. The middle school boys would try to take him down every week without success. He was their discipleship leader, he was at their sporting events, their graduations from middle school and later on high school. Chad always showed up and the students he led knew it! Normally I would get to know a person interested in volunteering for at least a year before inviting to them volunteer with our students, Chad was 4 months! He soon became a very big part of our middle school staff team and remained a long term volunteer staff member. He would consistently let me know by signaling from the back of the room that I had spoken to long, which was ok with me. I wanted to know and sometimes I would stop… sometimes. (ha ha ha) We were blessed to witness his dating life to his now wife, Julie. They now have 3 children, the oldest in middle school. Julie was a public school high school teacher and in ministry before she met Chad. As of today, Chad is a supervisor for a large construction firm in the Greater Orlando Area. There is a lot Chad says in this interview that will guide you: How to identify great volunteers. How to keep your volunteers in long term service. How to grow in your relationship with Christ. How to build life long friendships with your staff, students, and their families. Credits: Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 (Listen to more at: the808music.com) Edited by: Ryan James Edwards Recorded by: Doug Edwards Graphics by: Ryan James Edwards

Are short-term mission trips doing more harm than good? How can we plan short-term mission trips to make the most impact? Listen to this episode today as Dave interviews Larry McCrary from The Upstream Collective. Larry is the author of Listen: How to Make the Most of Your Short-Term Mission Trip and provides important advice for those planning or participating in a short-term trip this summer. Here's what the two discuss:   Tell us about the Upstream Collective and Upstream Sending. Your new book is called, Listen: How to Make the Most of Your Short-Term Mission Trip. Why did you title it, Listen? There are some who believe short-term mission trips do more harm than good. What are your thoughts about that? The first section of your book is titled, "Before You Go." Can you highlight a few of the points you write about when it comes to pre-trip planning? What can happen if short-term mission teams don't plan well before they go? What advice do you have for short-term mission teams and hosts during the trip? Studies have shown that proper follow-up is crucial for an effective short-term mission trip. Do you agree? How can team leaders do follow-up well? Show Notes:  upstream collective upstream collective elements manual upstream collective training Contact Larry upstream collective social media twitter instagram                    Thanks for listening!

Pastor Dan and LIFETalks Producer Britt Nipper continue the conversation on missions trip and discuss what to expect. 

Reports of the Honduran Medical Team Trip and trip to Guatemala by Janae Zeigler and Keith Schaper

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Mission trips weren't working for Victoria's youth group anymore, so she decided to rethink them entirely. Victoria created an experience where students could learn about systemic racism, then serve in their own backyard. ABOUT VICTORIA: I'm Victoria Hoppes, Director of Youth and Children's Ministries at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, IN. I most enjoy program development  and curriculum writing, engaging youth in spiritual and leadership development, and fully engaging young people in the life of the Church. In my free time, I like to read, write, bake, and have all the cuddle time with my cat Toby. You can connect with Victoria on Instagram @vlhoppes You can read more about this project at https://buildfaith.org/service-learning-trip-for-youth/ ABOUT WOMEN IN YOUTH MINISTRY: We are an organization that seeks to elevate the voices of women in a male-saturated field. Go to womeninyouthministry.com to explore our blog, join our Facebook community, and learn more about Heather Kenison and her amazing team of women who lead this organization. To listen to more podcasts from the Youth Cartel Podcast Network, click here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/womeninym/support

Today is an exciting day for Denver United: Vision Sunday! "What It Means To Be Us" is our yearly look at who we are, what we've done & where we're going. Stay tuned through the message & to our website for details on all the upcoming church family events, Missions Trips, DoGood and more! https://www.denverunited.com We hope you've been blessed + encouraged today. For all updates + news, head to www.denverunited.com. For more information or to submit a prayer request, head to www.denverunited.com, download our app, or email us at info@denverunited.com.

As global travel uncertainty continues, will short-term missions trips happen in 2022? No one knows the answer for sure, but as Christian leaders, we must plan for the future. So when missions trips do come back at full strength, what can we do to do them better? This week we're diving into the archives to bring you, once again, our interview with Launch Point Executive Director Jason Phillips. Just because we're on vacation over the holidays doesn't mean we can't serve you with content. Jason has more than 30 years of experience in senior corporate and ministry roles in a variety of organizations from start-ups to Fortune 100 enterprises. He has served in multiple pastoral roles, and he co-founded and directed Hope2Live Ministries, a ministry that worked primarily in Sierra Leone. He earned a BBA in finance from Georgia State University, a Master of Divinity in theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in disciple-making from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jason and his wife, Jeannie, have been partners in ministry throughout their twenty-five years of marriage, and they have two children in college who love the Lord. You can email Jason here. Support this podcast and impact God's mission. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email us.

Brock Glover has come down to Peru in about 5 different mission trips through his church - Origins Church of Cincinnati, Ohio. We discuss the importance of international mission trips, how to raise money for them, and how they benefit all parties involved. Link to Video I made during the 10th trip: https://youtu.be/qzGiAOY4H9k Our Social Links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/cnpfreytheviewfromperu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/cmfrey427/ Email: cmfrey427@gmail.com Anchor: https://anchor.fm/theviewfromperu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWKTmvlvau0RMEuoTmaadlg My wife and I can only do what we do down here in Lima, Peru because of some amazing and generous people have partnered with us and support us monthly. Without them, I don't see how we could be the missionaries God has called us to be. If you would like to also partner with us, information on how to do so is found below. If the Lord has placed it on your heart to support Paola and me with either a single or monthly monetary gift, in the show notes are the instructions, as well as links to our Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channels. - Donate online, as follows: • Go to https://www.nics.org/donate/ Choose Donate Now. • For Designation, choose “Staff Support.” • A box will pop up that says “Staff Name or Project Number.” Type in Missionary's Name, project #004017. • Type in the amount to give, along with any comments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theviewfromperu/message

Join Jaz and Ps Simo on Lunch Out Loud as they battle it out to see if there is any value in the idea or concept of 'missions'

Have you ever gone on a mission trip or done volunteer work? If you have, you may not have realized how that work was preparing you for marriage. In this episode, Chara Grigsby, from Modern Woman of Virtue, joins Katherine to talk about how volunteerism and participation in mission work help to get you ready to thrive in marriage while setting the example of servant ministry. Find Chara and the Modern Woman of Virtue on Facebook.Find the For Church Girls Only podcast here.

In this episode, we discuss both the merits and drawbacks of two of our favorite activities! Camp and missions trips! We love both, but we do discuss some of the harder parts of each, but we don't leave out the immense benefits that we and our teens have learned from such activities.Camp Joy - https://www.campjoy.orgOrigami Pour-over https://www.darkmattercoffee.com/products/origami-pour-overKalita wave - https://www.amazon.com/Kalita-5033-Wave-185-Drippers/dp/B000X1AM0YFellow Stagg - https://fellowproducts.com/products/staggekgTake the Coffee: https://takethecoffee.buzzsprout.comTake the Coffee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takethecoffeepodcastEmail us: takethecoffeepodcast@gmail.com

In this Episode we discuss how to bring back the Fun in our christian walk. IF you've been a Christian for a long time, you may remember a time when everything was an adventure. Going to Youth Group, Missions Trips, Evangelizing at school and attending Rallies, even church on Sunday seemed like such a blast. There just always seemed to be something fun happening, intertwined with growing in your faith. But as we get older and supposedly wiser, do we forget how to make our Christian walk fun and exciting? How do you define fun as a Christian? As you get older or grow in maturity do you find yourself overthinking indulging in certain activities because of how you'll look to others who you're meant to be setting an example for? How do we get that Youthful Zeal back in our lives? Have a listen and join the conversation... Radiant Culture

We are back with another guest this week! This week my sweet friend Victoria Cole is sharing her heart for the people of Haiti and sharing God's love. I was lucky to be able to discuss her missions work in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, that she has done in the past few years. She also shared what she has continued to do from home to help support the people of Haiti. Links Discussed https://www.liftkidshaiti.org/ https://oneplusgod.org/ Instagrams @victoria_cole @taylorann355 @lifeunboundpodcast

Rob and Mark are joined by Jonathan Nalywaiko of Baja Bound as they discuss teens on missions trips.

Special thanks to my daughter Katylynn for the Ad read. Be sure to check out our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.org Every once in a while I want to share what we do in our ministry and why we do it. The hope is not for you to copy and paste what we do, but hopefully pull some principles and ideas that could be transferred to your context. In this episode, I share about 5 keys to how we do our cross-cultural missions trips. For more on the Before, During and After approach, check out this article from Kara Powell, Brad Griffin and David Livermore: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/articles/if-we-send-them-they-will-grow-maybe Great books on Short Term Missions or engaging Students in Missions: Deep Justice Journeys by Kara Powell: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Justice-Journeys-Leaders-Guide/dp/0310286034 What Can We Do by David Livermore and Terry Linhart (I was interviewed in part of this book): https://www.amazon.com/What-Can-We-Practical-Conscience/dp/0310670357/ Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network and submit questions: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials: Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade Follow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecade Check out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

Special thanks to my daughter Katylynn for the Ad read. Be sure to check out our sponsor Give Central: http://givecentral.org Every once in a while I want to share what we do in our ministry and why we do it. The hope is not for you to copy and paste what we do, but hopefully pull some principles and ideas that could be transferred to your context. In this episode, I share about 5 keys to how we do our cross-cultural missions trips. For more on the Before, During and After approach, check out this article from Kara Powell, Brad Griffin and David Livermore: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/articles/if-we-send-them-they-will-grow-maybe Great books on Short Term Missions or engaging Students in Missions: Deep Justice Journeys by Kara Powell: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Justice-Journeys-Leaders-Guide/dp/0310286034 What Can We Do by David Livermore and Terry Linhart (I was interviewed in part of this book): https://www.amazon.com/What-Can-We-Practical-Conscience/dp/0310670357/ Check out the other amazing podcasts in the DYM Podcast Network and submit questions: http://podcast.downloadyouthministry.com THE PLACE for YM Resources: http://downloadyouthministry.com The Socials: Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/mythirddecade Follow on Twitter and Instagram @mythirddecade Check out Derry's resources on Download Youth Ministry: https://www.downloadyouthministry.com/shop?author=28 Email: derry@mythirddecade.com

• Dealing with checked out upper classmen • How to be single in youth ministry • Side hustling to support your family • Mission Trip Covenants • Leading up and Leading Across in a Purpose Driven model ** Get $50 off your Orange Conference registration from now until March 22nd by using the code OC17DYM. If you register before March 16th, you will also receive $20 off YOULEAD Labs!**

This is the Creative Student Ministry Podcast, the best way to make your ministry more creative, strategic and effective with your host, Michael Wallace. You can't do student ministry without having events! In this series we will walk through how to plan and execute great events, starting with Mission Trips. How do you plan them? What is the point of doing them? What should you see as a result of taking students on mission trips? Get those answers and more in this episode! Also find ways to support Kate's trip to Jamaica at twitter.com/creativestumin. More information at creativestudentministry.com

Why go on a Missions Trip? What does one do there? Is it that important that I organize my youth group to go on a missions trip? Must it be out of country to be considered a missions trip? These are just a few of the questions and topics that are discussed and answered within this episode of the Word of Life Podcast. Join me and my guest, Justin Cousins, as we dive into this very important subject that is often overlooked as that important for our youth today.