Episodes

  • 228: What is the Primary Motivation for Missions?– Encore Episode

    228: What is the Primary Motivation for Missions?– Encore Episode
    Aug 30 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Matt Bennett discusses the primary motivation for missions. He shares the dangers of neglecting our primary motivation and suggests ways that our motivation can affect the practical aspects of missions work. [et_social_share]
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    54 mins
  • 227: How to Conduct a Short-Term Mission Audit – Encore Episode

    227: How to Conduct a Short-Term Mission Audit – Encore Episode
    Aug 2 2024
    In today's conversation, Kathy Mort shares how churches can perform an audit of their short-term missions program. She explains the reasons such an audit could be beneficial. [et_social_share]
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    35 mins
  • 226: Building Resilience for the Missionary Task – Encore Episode

    226: Building Resilience for the Missionary Task – Encore Episode
    Jun 27 2024
    In this conversation, we hear from Dick who shares about why resilience is so important for the missionary task. He also describes where resilience comes from and how it can be built. Dick also shares how supporters of mission workers can help to encourage and foster their resilience. [et_social_share]
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    56 mins
  • 225: Ministering from the Heart

    225: Ministering from the Heart
    May 22 2024
    Our conversation with Kyle Farran focuses on caring for missionaries by helping them serve from the heart. Kyle shares practical tips like using evaluation tools before sending missionaries overseas, providing ongoing coaching calls, and encouraging rest. For both missionaries and their supporters, Kyle offers insights on developing an overflow of holiness, humility and faith through prioritizing one's relationship with Christ. [et_social_share]
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    43 mins
  • 224: How Missions Committees Can Work Well Together

    224: How Missions Committees Can Work Well Together
    Apr 1 2024
    Sharon Hoover shares three key ideas to help missions committees work well together. Sharon's insights from her book "Mapping Church Missions: A Compass for Ministry Strategy" will empower your church's mission efforts. [et_social_share]
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    37 mins
  • 223: Building Healthy Cross-Cultural Church Partnerships

    223: Building Healthy Cross-Cultural Church Partnerships
    Feb 22 2024
    John Yoder shares about how church leaders can help create healthy cross-cultural church partnerships. He highlights the significance of casting a compelling vision, building genuine relationships, and initiating manageable initiatives. [et_social_share]
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    30 mins
  • 222: Essentials to a Meaningful Partnership between Church and Agency

    222: Essentials to a Meaningful Partnership between Church and Agency
    Jan 30 2024
    Ryan Martin returns to the podcast to share four essential elements of healthy and effective collaboration between a church and a missions agency. Ryan emphasizes the importance of clear communication, understanding a church's role and capacity, coordinating advocacy teams, and clarifying post-field expectations. [et_social_share]
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    41 mins
  • 221: From Failed Expectations to Enduring Hope: A Journey in Missions

    221: From Failed Expectations to Enduring Hope: A Journey in Missions
    Jan 16 2024
    Peter Greer addresses the reality of disillusionment in missions work and provides insights about how mission workers and believers can sustain a lifetime of service for the Lord. Peter cautions about succumbing to cynicism, and encourages us to find enduring hope amid challenges. [et_social_share]
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    44 mins