Engaging Missions

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Thrive. Ideas to lead the church in post-Christendom, with Rohadi – EM248 Jan 16, 2019

Show notes

Has your church or ministry seemed to go from relevant to forgotten? Listen as Rohadi shares his heart and experiences about connecting with and serving people in creative, meaningful, and inclusive ways.

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As time goes on, the Church is re-learning how to engage with culture. This can be seen in churches across the United States. There are many who have no connection with the Church or have left it, and churches are searching for how to respond. Rohadi joins to talk about this issue. He is a church planter, entrepreneur, and writer. He works to change ideas about mission in American churches.

Rohadi shares about his experiences in church planting. Also, he discusses the importance of being open to failure in mission. Engaging with the community is crucial, and Rohadi reminds us all of that.

What We Talked About

00:23 - Episode summary
02:14 - Introduction
04:25 - Becoming the hands and feet of God
05:34 - Understanding the contemporary church
07:55 - Taking on the role of co-creating
10:09 - A change in perspective
13:48 - Learning how to engage community well
16:48 - Changing the paradigm
19:52 - What should we lay aside in this time?
24:42 - The power of disruption and incremental change
28:06 - How to allow for failure in mission
31:26 - Building relational equity
35:18 - How can we best pray for you?
38:01 - Closing thoughts

Resources & Contact Info

Thrive. Ideas to lead the church in Post Christendom
Website: https://rohadi.com
Facebook: @rohadi.nagassar
Twitter: @rohadi

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Powerful Restoration: God’s Love in El Salvador, with Kenton Moody – EM247 Jan 02, 2019

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Do you ever wonder whether what you see in the news is accurate? Or if God's love can overcome gang violence? Listen as Kenton Moody shares the reality of life in El Salvador and what he's seeing God's love do.

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In ministry, it’s important to remember that perfect love casts out fear and brings healing. Kenton Moody talks about the power of simply loving your neighbors. He has been ministering in El Salvador for almost ten years. Kenton sees the country as his home. He started a school in the community and is a pastor at a local church.

Since he was nine, Kenton felt called to missions. He has obeyed the Lord in His call, and he has seen God’s faithfulness through it. During the show, Kenton shares stories of God’s miracles and work. By obeying God and loving his neighbor, Kenton has impacted communities in El Salvador.

What We Talked About

00:23 - Episode summary
01:16 - Introduction
01:41 - What is El Salvador like?
03:21 - Growing in love for a nation
04:21 - God’s call to ministry in El Salvador
06:32 - Love is the key ingredient
08:05 - What changes would you like to see?
10:32 - God can use anyone
12:07 - How did you know God’s call?
15:22 - The impact of obedience
18:17 - Asking God, “What now?”
20:07 - Seeing God’s faithfulness in retrospect
25:37 - The way to stop the violence
29:53 - A message for those called to stay
33:26 - How can we best pray for you?
35:35 - Closing thoughts

Resources & Contact Info

Website: http://moodymissions.org
Email: kenton.moody@gmail.com
Facebook: @kenton.moody

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A Presence of Legitimacy: How to Do Missions with Integrity, with Steve Schirmer – EM246 Dec 19, 2018

Show notes

Sharing the Gospel is more than speaking to people. It’s also about living with Integrity. Steve Schirmer joins the show to talk about having a “presence of legitimacy” in missions work. Steve has worked in Asia and with Asian populations for over ten years. He is currently over a ministry called “Silk Road Catalyst,” which works to bring the Gospel to the unreached in the Silk Road region.

During the show, Steve shares about his journey to faith and ministry. He also speaks about the importance of considering what will best serve a community when planning for ministry. By walking in integrity and wisdom, missionaries can better present the Good News to people who have never heard it.

What We Talked About:

00:24 - Episode Summary
01:39 - Introduction
02:13 - The size and reality of the need
04:47 - How do people respond to the statistics?
06:16 - How did you come to faith?
07:41 - A call to vocational ministry
09:58 - Preparation for missions
10:59 - Meeting a man named Wong
15:50 - Processing through sharing the Gospel
18:23 - Monumental moments in ministry
20:31 - An unexpected journey
22:37 - A new name for the 10-40 window
24:02 - What is the presence of legitimacy?
28:20 - Approaching missions in restricted countries
34:41 - What makes your presence legitimate?
39:38 - Evaluating what is beneficial for a community
42:25 - Silk Road Catalyst
45:23 - How can people get involved?
47:09 - How can we best pray for you?
50:04 - Closing thoughts

Resources & Contact Info:

Website: http://silkroadcatalyst.com
Email: steves@silkroadcatalyst.com
Facebook: @SilkRoadCatalyst
Twitter: @SteveSilkRoad
Phone: 864-412-3405

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How to Love the Least, the Last, and the Lost, with Andrew Foster – EM245 Dec 05, 2018

Show notes

Andrew Foster is one of the most passionate people you’ll ever meet. He’s on the show to share about his prison ministry which also involves a local coffee shop. Having been in prison himself, Andrew has seen the Lord’s love for those behind bars.

He heard the Good News and became a Christian while in jail, and now he wants to see others come to know Jesus. Through his ministry, he houses people transitioning out of prison, showing them the love of Christ. He also runs a local coffee shop and tells others the Gospel. Andrew’s love for God and others is evident, and his joy is contagious!

What We Talked About:

00:24 - Episode summary
01:18 - Introduction
01:43 - Drawing near to the marginalized
04:07 - Remaining tethered to God’s redemptive work
08:20 - How do you keep going in ministry?
12:34 - Regaining a joy for salvation
18:39 - Coffee shops and prison cells
26:52 - What are recovery residences?
33:52 - Participating in God’s redemption
37:43 - How can we best pray for you?
42:40 - Closing thoughts

Resources & Contact Info:

Website: https://inspiration-ministries.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspirationMinistriesINC
Telephone: 260-333-6707

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How to Fulfill the Assignment of God in the Local Church, with David Kim – EM244 Nov 21, 2018

Show notes

Local churches play a key role in leading people to Jesus. David Kim joins the podcast to remind us of that important job. He has been equipping believers in his church to evangelize in the community. In the Bay area, where David lives, there is a great harvest that churches can minister to.

Going deeper in discipleship can be a difficult process, but David shows why benefits outweigh costs. By surrendering to the Holy Spirit, he has seen his community change through sharing the Gospel. David has been able to partner with God in ministering to those around him and in encouraging the Church to fulfill her call.

What We Talked About

00:24 - Episode summary
01:30 - Introduction
01:55 - The role of the local church
05:46 - The transformative effects of discipleship
07:16 - How has this stretched you as a leader?
09:56 - Leading a church through transition
13:15 - Finding a value for evangelism
14:36 - The spiritual reality in the US
15:48 - A vision for what ministry would look like
20:51 - The local church as a center for movement
24:20 - What is your prayer for the local church?
29:34 - Growing in camaraderie with God
33:58 - How can we best pray for you?
38:18 - Resources and feedback

Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://pursuitbible.com
Email: Check Full Show Notes
How to Get to Heaven According to the Bible

Additional Resources

Kyle shared the article, CHURCH PLANTING LESSONS: HOW WE PLANTED 100 DISCOVERY GROUPS
Justin shared this feedback

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What Happens When We Walk in Obedience to God?, with Justin White – EM243 Nov 07, 2018

Show notes

It started in a small Baptist Church, with a response to the Gospel. But that didn’t mean that Justin immediately jumped in and followed God wholeheartedly. But a few years later, God used Isaiah to call Justin back to Himself.

Years later, God used an adoption to redirect Justin and his family to Africa for a couple of years. While they were there, they met cultural challenges but God began to show them how to use simple, reproducible tools to share their love for Him.

Now Justin and his family are in North Carolina and he’s a Movement Catalyst pursuing #NoPlaceLeft.

This is his story.

What We Talked About

01:19 - About Justin White
01:54 - How did you come to faith in Christ?
03:31 - What part of Isaiah 6 stood out to you?
04:30 - What did that "sending me" look like as you started to walk with Christ?
05:59 - What does a Movement Catalyst do?
10:41 - How is what you were doing in Africa different from what you're doing now?
12:11 - Is it ever difficult to keep that kind of perspective?
13:24 - What's God been showing you over the last few months?
14:49 - How has God grown your ability to trust Him?
16:29 - What are the residencies that you're offering?
19:33 - What happens when your investment never really takes root?
20:47 - How important is cross-cultural ministry with what you're doing?
25:17 - What has to change in our lives if we're really going to start pursuing Movement?
Broken for Lostness and Repentance
Understand your identity from Scripture
Understand who you can share your faith with
Learn how to start or transition a conversation to the Gospel
Plan and prioritize time
27:43 - What happens when people begin walking in obedience to God?
29:09 - Justin’s prayer requests
Family – especially daughters
That God would continue to raise up laborers
Wisdom & Strategy
31:18 - Volunteer Resource Guide
33:03 - Listener Feedback
35:03 - Show Closing

Resources & Contact Info

Website: https://noplaceleftrdu.com
Email: justin.white@e3partners.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.white.7906932

Additional Resources

Volunteering as a Senior

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How to Be a Catalyst: Obey the Great Commission, with Mike Falkenstine – EM242 Oct 31, 2018

Show notes

Did you know that many Christians don't know what the Great Commission is? Listen to discover more about why it's critical to understand the Great Commission as well as some about what's going on in China.

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The Great Commission is a crucial part of the Christian faith, but many believers don’t even know what it means. Mike Falkenstine comes to remind us of its importance and how followers of Jesus can live out that Commission. He also shares resources for those who want to take the first step of sharing the Gospel.

Mike also has strong connections in China through his ministry. He plans on sending a team of Chinese missionaries to reach different people groups throughout China. Mike’s love for Jesus pushes him to share about what He has done. He shows us the need to obey Jesus and make disciples of all nations.

What We Talked About

00:24 - Episode summary
01:18 - Introduction
01:49 - What is the Great Commission?
05:10 - The meaning of Jesus’ command
07:35 - Why believers ignore the Great Commission
09:54 - The transformation of obedience
12:48 - What keeps people from answering the call?
16:05 - Needs that you see and address
20:18 - How to keep moving forward
25:03 - When did God call you to ministry?
30:07 - The current situation in China
36:49 - Taking the first step
39:22 - Other important resources
40:18 - How can we best pray for you?
43:22 - Feedback and closing thoughts

Resources & Contact Info

Additional Resources

Listener Survey

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How to Follow God into the Marketplace, with Caleb Townsend – EM241 Oct 17, 2018

Show notes

Sometimes it seems like we think vocational ministry is the most valuable. But if you're called into the marketplace, what you do is still matters. A lot. Listen to discover what God's taught Caleb Townsend.

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It’s important to remember that the marketplace is a place of ministry. Caleb Townsend comes and talks about his experience of ministering through his business. He also shares about his journey with Jesus and how others have discipled him.

Caleb mentions the importance of discipleship and investing in people as a part of ministry. Even though people can be messy, Caleb reminds us to be patient and to love them where they’re at. From your neighbor to your co-worker, you can show the love of God and be intentional every day.

What We Talked About:

00:23 - Episode summary
02:54 - Introduction
03:08 - The importance of a mentor
05:59 - Moments of honesty leading to growth
07:53 - Reflecting on turning points
10:05 - How God brings different passions together
11:29 - Following God into the marketplace
13:20 - Professional versus everyday discipleship
14:28 - What does discipleship look like?
16:48 - How do you choose who to invest in?
18:16 - Ways to shift the conversation in relationships
20:23 - Dealing with the “red lights” in ministry
22:50 - Facing the heartbreaking relationships
29:50 - Sharing the Gospel in the workplace
32:21 - Green, yellow, and red lights
33:14 - Where to start
35:27 - How can we best pray for you?
38:01 - Closing remarks

Resources & Contact Info:

bethefactur.com
Caleb's Email (check the full show notes)
LinkedIn

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Every Door, Every Heart: Following God of the Harvest, with Ross Ramsey – EM240 Oct 03, 2018

Show notes

Have you ever counted how many homes are in your community? Well, Ross Ramsey has, and he plans on knocking on every single door to let his town know about Jesus. Over the last year, he has worked with his church to train believers in making disciples. As his church has participated in ministry, there has been great spiritual growth.

For Ross, this isn’t about getting new church members. This is about building the Kingdom. His greatest vision is to join in whatever God is doing and to trust Him through it. God has already been moving, and it will be exciting to see what else He has up His sleeve.

What We Talked About

00:24 - Episode summary
02:31 - Introduction
03:02 - How did you come to Christ?
05:48 - On the other side of the door
07:38 - The impact of God’s work through ministry
09:32 - Sending out laborers into the harvest
13:01 - Talking Kingdom, not church
16:44 - How did your ministry get started?
27:57 - Taking the first step
31:28 - What happens after a person accepts Jesus?
36:49 - Believing God for a greater harvest
39:54 - A vision for the future
41:36 - How can we best pray for you?
43:53 - Closing statements

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How to Heal from Collapse in Ministry, with Ryan Kuja – Author of From the Inside Out – EM239 Sep 19, 2018

Show notes

It's easier to tell the "hero" stories of missions and forget the struggles. But the real story is that God meets us where we are. Listen for an honest, transparent discussion about ministry, struggles, and healing.

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Within Christian ministry, specifically missions, it can be easy to only tell positive stories. Sometimes, though, it’s important to talk about the difficult times. Ryan Kuja joins the show to discuss his own experience with missions and what he has learned about strengths and weaknesses of ministry.

Having lived in over fifteen cities across five continents, Ryan has seen how Western mindsets impact models of mission work. He proposes a model called “constellational thinking,” which looks at the different parts of poverty, not just the surface. Ryan reminds us that God is present in difficult places, and He has a way of making us see the bigger picture.

What We Talked About