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Training the Global Church How to Better Reach Muslims, with Mark Brink – EM172 Jan 04, 2017

Show notes

Mark Brink, shares about how his ministry works to better reach the Muslim community with the Gospel of Christ. Understanding those with a different faith can take time and energy, but for all to come to know Jesus makes the work worth it. Also, Mark mentions that the harvest within the Muslim community has been great, with many coming to accept Christ.

Throughout the episode, he discusses how the Lord placed a burden on him to reach the Muslim community with the Gospel. By coming into contact with different Muslims or those working closely with Islamic groups, Mark began to understand God’s heart for them. Just like anyone else, Muslims need Jesus.

What we talked about

00:25 – Episode summary
02:13 – Introducing Mark Brink
02:45 – What brought you to this place?
04:35 – Unexpected calling
05:26 – A pivotal moment
07:02 – Coming to understand the culture
10:17 – Learning from the Middle East
12:24 – Walking in the tension
14:15 – Starting from the beginning
16:16 – Doing Ministry Well
16:39 – Approachable, lovable, and valuable
18:20 – Training for local leaders
19:56 – Partnering with the right people
22:13 – The transformation of training
24:01 – Taking the long-term perspective
26:38 – Counting the cost

Lord, lead me to the person that is seeking for truth, that You have started to prepare for me to walk up to them.

31:31 – Internet and book resources
32:13 – Contact info (reachingmuslimpeoples.com)
32:26 – How to better engage Muslims
34:26 – A way to support ministry

Resources & Contact Info

Healing the Broken Family of Abraham by Don McCurry (Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)
Seeking Allah Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi (Also available free from Audible.com, just for trying out their service. Qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions.)
Reaching Muslim Peoples

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New Year’s Day: 4 Missionaries Share Memories From the Heart – EM171 Dec 28, 2016

Show notes

As we leave 2016 and head into 2017, I have a special treat for you. I was able to connect with 4 different missionaries so that they could share their memories, perspectives, and New Year's wishes with you.

Listen to hear about goals, challenges, stories of amazing provision, traditions, and more. And discover more ways you can continue to live Christ's love in the year to come.

You will be challenged, inspired, and equipped to more fully engage in the amazing things God is doing on the Earth.

What we talked about

01:46 – Tony Hedrick of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives

07:53 – Ann Hinrichs of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives

09:06 – Brian Hogan

12:21 – Bryan Thompson of Story 4 All

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How to Celebrate: Missionaries, Memories, Merry Christmas Wishes – EM170 Dec 21, 2016

Show notes

As we head into the Christmas season, I have a special treat for you. I was able to connect with 4 different missionaries so that they could share their memories, perspectives, and Christmas wishes with you.

Listen to hear about unconventional ways to show Christ's love, being separated by miles, overcoming loss and loneliness, and how YOU can encourage and support missionaries during this season.

You will be challenged, inspired, and equipped to more fully engage in the amazing things God is doing on the Earth.

What we talked about

02:45 – Ann Hinrichs of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives

05:23 – Bryan Thompson of Story 4 All

13:11 – Brian Hogan

17:55 – Tony Hedrick of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives

22:01 – Bryan Entzminger of Engaging Missions

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How to Bring Hope: A Band of College Campus Missionaries, with Mike Puckett – EM169 Dec 14, 2016

Show notes

Transforming an entire ministry can take a lot of work, and our guest, Mike Puckett (or “Puck” for short) experienced this first hand. As a ministry leader on a college campus, he realized the need to change the organization from a typical ministry to a “band of missionaries.” The focus shifted from having services for Christian students to sharing the Gospel with those who don’t know Christ.

Through the difficult changes and adjustments, Puck has seen God work in many ways. Not only has this transition impacted the students on campus, but also Puck himself. In the interview, he shares about his spiritual growth through this process. Because of his and the students’ obedience, more people have had the opportunity to hear about the goodness of God and His Gospel of hope.

What we talked about

00:24 – Episode information and prayer requests
02:22 – Introduction
02:56 – Praying for laborers in the harvest
03:57 – What is No Place Left?
06:14 – Relying on the Kingdom principles
08:16 – Walking through a time of difficulty
11:54 – Coming to see obedience as an adventure
14:13 – Doing Ministry Well
14:56 – Becoming a band of missionaries
19:14 – Breaking the system like a bull in a china shop
25:47 – Ignoring the numbers and seeing the hearts
32:39 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment ad
32:57 – Marketplace matters
35:09 – Surrounded by the nations
37:10 – Internet and book resources
38:53 – Parting advice and contact info (mikepuckett.org)

Resources & Contact Info

Four Fields of Kingdom Growth by Nathan and Kari Shank (free PDF download from Movements.net)
Website: mikepuckett.org
Email: puck@bcmhighcountry.com
Social Profiles: Facebook, Twitter

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How to Follow and Stay Close to the Great Shepherd, with Esteban Cevallos – EM168 Dec 07, 2016

Show notes

Esteban Cevallos grew up in Ecuador and Columbia. At age 17, God brought him to the United States and led him on an amazing path to India and Cuba and has called him back to Central America.

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In our lives, God often has to break us in order to bring us to a better understanding of who He is. In this week’s episode, our guest, Esteban Cevallos, tells a story of how God broke him (literally and metaphorically) to keep him from wandering away. He also shares about his current ministry, which works to disciple leaders in powerful nations to reach their own people.

From India to Cuba and many places in between, Esteban and his team have worked diligently to spread the Gospel and disciple others. As he shares his stories, we hear about his cross-cultural experiences, his spiritual growth, and his plans for ministry. By following the Holy Spirit, Esteban has seen many come to know God and know how to be ambassadors in the Kingdom.

What we talked about

00:25 – Episode summary
02:34 – Introduction
03:07 – Steps toward Latin America
03:58 – Bursting the Christian bubble
07:14 – Learning to stay close to the Shepherd
10:23 – Which soccer team should we cheer for?
11:08 – Revelation of purpose
14:21 – Meaningful verses
17:47 – The benefits of being an outsider
21:00 – Doing Ministry Well
22:02 – Reaching every corner of the Earth
31:29 – Investing in the Kingdom of God
32:58 – Working in the pivot place
42:36 – Updates on missionaries
45:57 – Surrounded by the nations
50:07 – Internet and book resources
52:57 – Contact information (Phone: 615-893-3263)

Resources & Contact Info

Phone: 615-893-3263
Email: estebancevallos1981@gmail.com
Website: scpglobal.org

Episode Credits

Engaging Announcer: Scott McClelland
Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

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If you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com.

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How to Show the Love of God in Permanent Ink, with Mike Lewandowski – EM167 Nov 30, 2016

Show notes

Mike Lewandowski went from prison to missionary. Focusing on his neighborhood in Florida, he's begun sharing the Gospel, planting churches, and praying for those in need - in an unexpected place.

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Do you love Christ enough to proclaim it in permanent ink? Our guest today, Mike Lewandowski, joins us to share about his ministry in a tattoo parlor. He and his family currently live in Florida, and he works as a tattoo artist, showing the love of God to each customer.

Although Mike grew up in a rough and broken home, God captured his heart and brought him to a better knowledge of His goodness. Over the last decade, he has worked in ministry through his business and through time in the 10-40 window. Mike shares about lessons God has shown him over the years, emphasizing the idea that wherever he is will be his mission field. With a humble heart and love for God, he tells his story of hope and redemption, of how good God is, and of God’s great plans for us.

What we talked about

00:25 – Updates and News
03:14 – Introduction
03:57 – Showing love in ink
05:44 – How often do you pray with customers?
06:29 – Church plants and tattoo parlors
07:36 – Captured by the greatness of God
10:05 – The power of knowing God is there
12:23 – Key relationships and walking with the Lord
14:50 – The process of keeping priorities
16:52 – Meaningful verse
18:11 – Doing Ministry Well and iTunes reviews
20:49 – Foundation of approaching ministry
23:13 – The Commands of Christ
24:42 – Living life for the Kingdom of God
25:43 – God’s work through times of difficulty
27:34 – Will God lead you back to the 10-40 window?
30:05 – What fuels your passion?
32:14 – Next week on Engaging Missions
33:57 – Marketplace matters
36:06 – Surrounded by the nations
38:14 – Internet or book resources
38:47 – Parting advice and contact info (email: memphismike68@gmail.com)

Resources & Contact Info

Episode Credits

Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

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Happy Thanksgiving Day: Powerful Stories from 4 Missionaries Nov 23, 2016

Show notes

Not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving Day but we all have reasons to be thankful every day. Listen as 4 missionaries share powerful and heartwarming stories about Thanksgiving in this special edition.

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Honoring Thanksgiving is a great way to remember all the amazing things God has done for us. It's often a time for family, travel, friends, and a celebration of provision. But what about missionaries?

What is Thanksgiving like for a missionary? What are missionaries thankful for?

We have four missionaries who are sharing their experiences, memories, and the things they're thankful for. One who is from Ireland, one who spent some time in Mongolia, one who leads trips to Europe, and one who leads a missions organization focused on cross-cultural initiatives.

And a surprise.

Listen to be encouraged, challenged, and inspired!

00:23 – Welcome to the Engaging Missions Show

02:40 – Tony Hedrick

Tony Hedrick is an artist, missionary, and master storyteller. His thankfulness places us at a dining table, talking about the things we're most thankful for. Listen to discover what he's thankful for and consider your answer as well.

06:57 – Bryan Thompson

Bryan Thompson is a podcaster and missionary from Ireland. He publishes the Story4All podcast and he's the director of the God Story Project and Simply the Story in Europe. His first experience with thanksgiving probably could have gone better but he had a much better experience in 1982.

11:43 – Brian Hogan

Brian Hogan was a missionary to Mongolia for a couple of years and now travels and teaches. He's also the author of There's a Sheep in My Bathtub and more. When we connected, he shared how he's thankful for where God's placed them and how He's brought key relationships into their lives.

Want to listen to There's a Sheep In My Bathtub on the go? Download for free by trying out Audible.com (and help support the show)!

15:14 – Ann Hinrichs

Ann Hinrichs is the USA director of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives (ACCI). One of the things I so appreciate about her is her heart for unity and to minister to the missionaries in ACCI. She reminds us that we have SO much to be thankful for.

17:04 – Bryan Entzminger

As the host, I took a minute to share some of my Thanksgiving memories from the season before I met and married my wife and how God was amazingly generous to me. And just a few of the things I'm thankful for now.

20:45 – Thanks to our guests and to you

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Tulsa to Ireland: How to Reach the Nations, with Tony Svendsen – EM165 Nov 16, 2016

Show notes

Tony Svendsen is the e3 Partners Strategy Director for Ireland. He uses powerful tools and simple strategies to equip local believers to share the Gospel and plant churches. Listen to discover what God's up to.

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From Uganda, to Ireland, to the States, Tony Svendsen has worked to spread the Gospel to every corner of the Earth. In this episode, he shares about what God has been up to in his ministry. He works with No Place Left and E3 Partners in an effort to equip believers with tools to make disciples.

Tony also discusses the importance of seeing the “local” as the expert and learning from them. He emphasizes the value in giving them the authority to bring the Good News to their homes and towns. In his own life, he has seen God use him in ways he never expected — showing that God is capable of using us in our weaknesses.

What we talked about

00:25 – Episode summary
03:56 – Introduction
04:18 – Personal life and family
05:40 – What does “No Place Left” mean?
06:45 – The dynamics of transition
08:58 – Breaking through traditions
10:04 – A season of difficulty
11:21 – Personal habits for spiritual growth
12:30 – Transforming weaknesses into strengths
13:36 – Doing Ministry Well and words of encouragement
15:53 – Building cultural understanding while at home
17:32 – Mobilizing believers to share the Gospel
18:27 – Inviting others into the spiritual conversation
19:25 – Opportunities on the horizon
21:12 – Tools for sharing the Good News
23:58 – The royal priesthood of believers
25:34 – Next week on Engaging Missions
26:39 – Unifying denominations under the Name of Jesus
29:00 – Marketplace matters
31:13 – Surrounded by the nations
32:23 – Internet and book resources
34:10 – Parting advice and contact info (tonyandlisasvendsen.com)

Resources & Contact Info

No Place Left
James Harvey (@jph356)
Steve Addison's books (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
An Unexpected Journey
e3 Partners

Episode Credits

Engaging Announcer: (name withheld)
Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

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How to Be an Ambassador of Reconciliation in the World, with Wayne Berry – EM164 Nov 09, 2016

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Pastor Wayne Berry is a worship pastor with a heart for missions and reconciliation. After discipling worship leaders and over 25 trips to Africa, he's transitioning the next stage of his calling.

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Bringing much wisdom, experience, and thought into this week’s episode, Wayne Berry joins us to talk about where God is leading him in ministry. Over the last 30 or more years, he has served as a worship leader and pastor in the Body of Christ. Also, he has traveled to different nations in Africa over 20 times, acting as a “worship evangelist” there.

In this next season of life, God has called Wayne into a year’s worth of travel across Africa. He shares about his process of funding and how God will provide for this. Throughout the episode, he points out the importance of our role as believers and ambassadors for Christ. No matter where you live or what nationality you belong to, as a follower of Christ, your citizenship is found in the Kingdom of God.

What we talked about

0:00:24 – Information about the show
0:01:47 – Introduction
0:03:03 – Personal life and family
0:05:17 – Developing a burden for a continent
0:09:44 – Stepping out in faith
0:12:55 – Being set apart for the Kingdom
0:15:14 – Discovering God-given desires
0:16:06 – Ways to stay connected and yielded
0:19:08 – Doing Ministry Well and updates
0:21:12 – A time of transition
0:25:00 – Bringing up the next generation
0:30:36 – Faith and funding
0:35:29 – New opportunities and fewer limitations
0:39:20 – Next week on Engaging Missions
0:41:35 – Marketplace matters
0:45:36 – Looking at the global Church
0:48:50 – Sharing in the greatest Prize
0:50:57 – Surrounded by the nations
0:56:59 – The act of reconciliation
1:02:24 – Contact info

Resources & Contact Info

Kings and Priests by David High (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
Church Website:springhousesmyrna.com
Church Telephone: 615-459-3421

Episode Credits

Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

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Slow Kingdom Coming: How Justice Brings Hope to the World, with Kent Annan – EM163 Nov 02, 2016

Show notes

Kent Annan is the co-founder of Haiti Partners and author of Slow Kingdom Coming. Listen to discover what happens when we focus our attention well and approach missions with justice.

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In the midst of chaos and suffering, we as believers can cling to the hope that God is with us through it all. Our guest, Kent Annan, joins us to talk about this hope as well as how Christians should seek justice. This type of justice is not focused on retribution or punishment, but on bringing life and redemption to a community.

Kent shares from his book, Slow Kingdom Coming (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions), which presents ways in which followers of Christ can live justly, love kindness, and walk humbly with God. His discussion on suffering, justice, and God’s presence is thought-provoking and beautifully illustrated in an understandable way. This episode awakens us to God’s call for justice, truth, and love in our everyday lives.

What we talked about

00:25 – News Updates
01:52 – Introduction
02:17 – Personal life and family
03:56 – How God works through transition
05:42 – Stepping out in faith
07:39 – A God who is with us in suffering
09:27 – How different cultures approach relationship with God
12:21 – The Scripture and suffering
13:33 – Meaningful verse
14:27 – Helpful habits for ministry
15:41 – Doing Ministry Well (doingministrywell.com)
16:09 – What is it that Haiti Partners does?
17:52 – Who is your book for?
21:22 – The Five Practices
25:16 – Becoming a church of jubilee
29:36 – Choosing where to stay connected
30:59 – How to do “truthing” well
34:18 – Next week on Engaging Missions
35:53 – Marketplace matters
38:12 – Surrounded by the nations
40:04 – Book and internet resources
41:00 – Parting advice and contact info (kentannan.com)

Resources & Contact Info

Slow Kingdom Coming by Kent Annan (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
Seeking Refuge by Stephan Bauman, Matthew Soerens, and Dr. Issam Smeir (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
Website: kentannan.com

Episode Credits

Engaging Announcer: Scott McClelland
Audio Editing: Geoff Butterworth
Show Notes: Gabby Oechsle

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01:46 – Tony Hedrick of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives

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12:21 – Bryan Thompson of Story 4 All

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17:55 – Tony Hedrick of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives

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00:23 – Welcome to the Engaging Missions Show

02:40 – Tony Hedrick

06:57 – Bryan Thompson

11:43 – Brian Hogan

15:14 – Ann Hinrichs

17:04 – Bryan Entzminger

20:45 – Thanks to our guests and to you

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