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How to Show God’s Love Through Missions and Convoy of Hope, with Terry Hoggard – EM216 Nov 01, 2017

Show notes

Those who follow Jesus have the opportunity to carry great treasure in simple jars of clay. Terry Hoggard joins us to talk about the treasure he carries in his ministry, Convoy of Hope. He has been involved in ministries across the world over the last few decades. One of his goals is to see churches form relational networks to better the spread of the Gospel.

Terry also shares stories about God’s redemptive work through Convoy of Hope. He brings a lot of thought and hope to the episode. His focus on the fragile and voiceless is truly inspiring.

00:24 - Episode Summary
02:59 - Introduction
06:34 - Finding a path forward
09:13 - What can the US churches learn from Europe?
11:20 - Responding to the heart of God
12:56 - Stories of God’s faithfulness
15:02 - Building education and expertise
18:01 - Powerful and provoking questions
19:07 - What has God been teaching you?
22:49 - What is Convoy of Hope?
25:46 - Learning to help in a healthy way
28:27 - Balancing rules and regulations
30:32 - The positive impact of Convoy of Hope
33:38 - What fuels your passion?
35:07 - How to be fully present in the world
37:13 - Ways to recognize the need
40:14 - How can we best pray for you?
41:38 - Recommendations and reflections

Episode Links

Terry's Email (show notes page)
Facebook: @Terry.Hoggard.1

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How to Be Available to Do Great Things for God, with Dylan Dodson – EM215 Oct 25, 2017

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The call to ministry isn't always angels and rainbows. Sometimes a difficult experience can be the catalyst God uses. Listen to discover how God called Dylan Dodson and what he's doing now.

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God is great at using average people to do extraordinary things. Dylan Dodson joins in to talk about how God has been using him to spread the Gospel. He is a church planter in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife and children. He is working with his team to reach 50,000 people in 25 years.

Having grown up in the faith, Dylan has consistently followed Jesus, even in the hard times. He shares about his own experiences and how God used them to lead him to church planting. In his ministry, he hopes to bring people to Jesus and to send believers out.

00:24 - Episode summary
01:42 - Introduction
02:47 - A deep love for Jersey Mike’s
03:24 - The catalyst for sharing the Gospel
07:25 - Hope in the midst of difficulty
08:18 - Conversations with God
12:01 - Learning to help others in suffering
15:01 - Being called to plant churches
17:43 - The perspective of calling
18:48 - What does ‘church planter’ mean to you?
21:16 - A plan for raising up leaders
23:35 - Understanding the numbers
26:00 - Overcoming challenges in ministry
27:53 - Seeking guidance from mentors
29:46 - How did you choose the location?
32:30 - Ways to connect with the community
34:31 - Keeping it all under control
36:12 - What is your podcast about?
38:02 - Moments of inspiration
39:37 - A final message for believers
43:01 - How can we best pray for you?
44:07 - Recommendations and reflections

Resources & Contact Info

DylanDodson.com
Get Dylan's Email Address
True Pain, True Grief, and a True God by Dylan Dodson

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T.I.L.T. Your World: How to Follow God in Everyday Life, with Joel Oechsle – EM214 Oct 18, 2017

Show notes

Want to be effective in ministering through life and ministry? Joel Oechsle is no stranger to that challenge. Listen and discover how the T.I.L.T. framework might help YOU grow in faith and share your love for Jesus.

Where are You Listening From?

Living like Jesus can be hard, but it’s always rewarding. Joel Oechsle joins us to talk about four ways that he tries to be like Christ. These four things are truth, integrity, love, and transparency. In the show, he talks about how God taught him these lessons over the years.

From those lessons, God has led him to start an apparel company based on these four ideas. His goal is to spark conversations with people and show Jesus through that. These concepts are more than t-shirt logos; they are meant to be a way of life. From working in construction, to spending time with his family, to working on TILT, Joel hopes to live these ideas out and walk in obedience to where God is leading him (and I think he’s doing a great job of that!).

00:24 - Episode summary
01:51 - Introduction
02:16 - Finding faith in the marketplace
04:03 - Showing Jesus by showing love
05:51 - The value of truth, integrity, love, and transparency
10:52 - How to walk in integrity
16:21 - Becoming a part of who you are
17:14 - The difficult chapter
21:03 - Understanding God a little more
24:53 - Learning the meaning of transparency
31:31 - What has God been showing you?
35:00 - What is TILT Unlimited?
40:00 - Walking in two different worlds
43:54 - How can we connect with you?
44:27 - Looking for the next step
44:44 - How can we best pray for you?
49:22 - Recommendations and closing thoughts

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Does Missionary Fundraising Have to be Hard? with Karl Meisterheim – EM213 Oct 11, 2017

Show notes

Today, Karl Meisterheim joins us to put the “fun” back in fundraising. He created a program called “Support Goal,” which helps missionaries keep up with fundraising. This program is great at keeping information organized and encouraging missionaries to stay connected.

During the podcast, Karl talks about why he started the program. He also explains how SupportGoal works and who it works best for. His greatest goal is to see missionaries get the support they need to keep doing what God has called them to do. With this program, less time has to be spent organizing. This gives missionaries more time to minister and connect with supporters.

00:24 - Episode summary
02:38 - Introduction
03:05 - What do you do in ministry?
04:12 - The positive impact of organized fundraising
05:21 - Ways to fully approach fundraising
06:54 - Experiencing a deeper realization
07:35 - What led you to create SupportGoal?
09:01 - Finding a way to serve missionaries
10:06 - How does lack of support affect missionaries?
11:14 - The benefits of direct feedback
12:51 - What is SupportGoal?
13:51 - How to navigate SupportGoal
15:21 - What kinds of ministries would benefit from SupportGoal?
17:09 - Learning to not be everything
18:21 - How SupportGoal connects with other programs
19:05 - Can the program help with finances?
20:21 - Ways to approach confrontational conversations
22:14 - How much work goes into maintaining the system?
25:16 - Saving time for missionaries
26:26 - Having a flexible schedule
27:19 - Balance between work and life
28:32 - Resources for fundraising
30:30 - Who are key connections?
31:49 - Ways to connect
32:42 - Who is SupportGoal best for?
33:12 - How can we best pray for you?
34:11 - Recommendations and requests

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How to Raise Up Multicultural Leaders in the World, with Ramon Pastrano IV – EM212 Oct 04, 2017

Show notes

How does our cultural view shape our actions? As Ramon Pastrano IV shares, it's important to have a full, multicultural perspective that honors people to avoid devaluing people or creating more problems than we fix.

Resources / Contact:

impactlives.org
ramon@impactlives.org

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When going into ministry, understanding leadership is very important. Ramon Pastrano joins us to talk about leadership training and how it helps people in different cultures. Over the years, he has worked with different groups in how to see the world through another culture’s eyes. He also helps people find their own strengths and ways to lead others well.

Ramon cares a lot about reflecting Jesus in everything he does. He takes many examples from Jesus’ life in how to lead others. In the U.S., he currently prays that groups will be open to working with others that are different than them. He reminds us that Jesus is the answer to problems today, just as He always has been.

[00:24] - Episode summary
[02:04] - Introduction
[02:24] - The value of leadership training
[03:18] - Revealing gifts of leadership
[06:26] - A story of deep impact
[08:31] - Why is leadership training needed in missions?
[12:06] - Growing in cultural sensitivity
[14:58] - Working in the Dominican Republic
[18:23] - A conversation with God
[20:07] - How did you move toward the call?
[22:55] - A ministry of intersection
[27:43] - How do you reconcile faith and inclusion?
[31:55] - Reaching new places through leadership
[34:03] - Connecting the dots between culture and Christ
[35:54]- Encountering Jesus
[39:03] - What groups are impacted most by training?
[42:40] - How can we connect with you?
[43:30] - Good resources
[44:41] - How can we best pray for you?
[45:47] - Closing remarks
[46:41] - Recommendations and reflections

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12 New Churches in the World in 15 Years, with Ernie Peacock – EM211 Sep 27, 2017

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Have you ever wondered what God is up to? Well, as Ernie Peacock shares, He's moving powerfully. Listen as he shares about church planting, cross-cultural ministry, God's call, and a new opportunity. Be inspired!

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In the world today, the amount of people open to Jesus seems to be growing very quickly. This should make us open our eyes to what God is doing in the world. Ernie Peacock comes onto the show to talk about this growing harvest. Over the last 30 years, God has called him to minister throughout the world.

In his ministry, he has primarily planted churches and has been in Madrid, Spain for some time now. Recently, though, God has called him to move to Guadalajara, Mexico. His vision is to see all levels of society reached with the Gospel so that they can impact their communities.

00:24 - Episode summary
01:41 - Introduction
02:01 - How were you called into ministry?
06:13 - Responding to the call
07:13 - The excitement of following Christ
09:02 - Preparation for ministry
10:45 - The value of developing discipline
11:48 - What has surprised you the most over the years?
13:28 - Making the Gospel relevant across the world
15:34 - Cultural shifts in presenting the Gospel
18:55 - What has God been showing you?
21:45 - A challenge to look at the harvest
23:02 - A time of transition
23:54 - Forming an international church in Mexico
26:42 - What are the dreams you have for this church?
28:55 - The process of building a team
30:45 - Needed character traits for missions
32:27 - What do you look for in a team?
35:05 - The next step
35:40 - How can we pray for you?
38:07 - Closing remarks
39:03 - Reviews and recommendations

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The Wounded Shepherd: How to Find Healing and Hope, with Kevin Moore – EM210 Sep 20, 2017

Show notes

Sometimes, ministry can be messy. People are imperfect, and sometimes a congregation or a group one is serving can cause pain for their leaders or pastors. Our guest, Kevin Moore, joins us to tell about his time of hurt in the church and how God has used that to help other pastors now.

He now works with current “wounded shepherds” to help them come to a place of healing. By relating with them in their pain, Kevin is able to remind them of their calling that God has given them. Even when ministry causes misfortune, pastors and ministers can cling to God and find healing in His presence.

00:24 - Episode summary
01:50 - Introduction
04:06 - How prevalent is hurt in ministry?
06:29 - Being brought out of the gap
09:02 - Are you still at the same church?
10:42 - Meaningful verse
13:10 - Holding onto the calling in the midst of pain
16:37 - Living life abundantly
19:30 - Moving toward healing
23:39 - The impact of working through the hurt
27:13 - How can congregants protect their pastors?
31:48 - Resources for healing
35:26 - Where can we find your podcast?
37:35 - How can we best pray for you?
40:26 - Closing remarks
41:59 - Podcast recommendations and personal stories

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How to Sow Seeds of Good News in the World, with Mark McGoldrick – EM209 Sep 13, 2017

Show notes

Can God move in unexpected places? Does he love ALL people? Listen as Mark McGoldrick shares his story of redemption and how God is moving in exciting ways in Atlanta, GA.

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Connections can be crucial in bringing people to Jesus. Our guest, Mark McGoldrick, shares stories of how he has built relationships with people through working with Cru over the last 30 years. From millennials to marketplace managers, Mark shares the story of Jesus and sees lives transformed. These transformational stories have led to more people coming to follow Christ.

Even when he is not working with Cru, Mark tells people about the Gospel wherever he goes, even at the gym. During the show, he reminds us that even our hobbies can be used to expand the Kingdom of God. Through those hobbies, we can connect with people and show them the love of Jesus.

00:24 - Episode summary
01:32 - Introduction
01:51 - Ministry in an unconventional place
06:30 - Seeing the love of God in others
08:03 - What has kept you going in ministry?
12:27 - The many parts of Cru’s ministry
18:03 - How were you called into ministry?
24:07 - Evangelizing relationally across generations
30:03 - What has God been showing you over the last year?
34:25 - How can we best pray for you?
36:49 - A challenge for the coming week
39:40 - Closing comments
41:59 - A flurry of feedback

Resources & Contact Info

Email: mark@cruatlanta.org
Neighborhood Bible Study
No Place Left

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How To Write Great Missionary Support Letters, with Aaron Babyar – EM207 Aug 30, 2017

Show notes

For many missionaries, hearing the phrase “support letter” may cause some shudders, feelings of apathy, or some sense of annoyance. On the podcast, though, Aaron Babyar joins us for the third time to break those negative feelings and to remind us of how important partnerships are in ministry.

Also, he shares about different ways missionaries can build relationships with their partners. With technology constantly growing, there are even apps to send postcards around the world! So come and hear what Aaron has to say, and learn to see communication as a crucial part of ministry.

What We Talked About

00:24 – Episode summary
02:26 – Introduction
03:03 – Why is relationship important in missions?
06:31 – How to deal with security issues
11:07 – The right way to view partnerships
17:55 – A good average for building relationships
21:05 – Where to find time in ministry
24:05 – Ways to connect across the world
30:17 – How to bring life in support letters
37:19 – Different kinds of communication with partners
42:16 – Internet and book resources
45:06 – Closing remarks
45:54 – Podcast recommendation

Resources & Contact Info

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Cherishing Time: How to Spend It Wisely with God, with Stephen Hamilton – EM206 Aug 23, 2017

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Ministering in and to a community can get overwhelming. Crazy, even. And when it does, it can be easy to lose focus. Outreach Pastor Stephen Hamilton joins us and shares how he protects his most cherished time.