Mission Post | Jason Rishel, Missionary to Burkina Faso, and Jeffrey Bush discuss one of VBM's Core Values, Life On Life Discipleship. Join us as Jason explains the importance of living life with others.

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This conversation is a powerful reminder of the importance of life-on-life discipleship in missions. Jason shares the value of walking alongside new believers, showing them not only how to teach doctrine but also how to live it out in everyday life. The personal example, the time spent together, and the intentional teaching and sharing of vision are key to building a lasting ministry.

What is stiking about this episode is the emphasis on being intentional with your time—whether doing everyday tasks with your disciples or investing in meaningful moments like discussing the future vision of the church. It really highlights the relational aspect of missions beyond just preaching and teaching.

It also brings to mind that missionary work is about preparing the next generation of leaders who can carry the work forward when you are gone. And this happens not just through teaching but by living and sharing life with them.

Mission Post: Do you feel stuck where you are? Do you think that God might want you to do more? Jeffrey Bush interviews John Flowers, a missionary to Taiwan, about the need for the gospel in Taiwan and around the world, as well as John's testimony of God's leading in his life.

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John Flowers shares his testimony, highlighting his journey as a young man who felt a strong calling to serve in Taiwan, and shares key lessons from his experience. Growing up in a pastor's home, the love for missions was instilled early through interactions with missionaries visiting their church and home. Later, during college, he felt a clear calling to serve as a missionary. A pivotal moment came while researching missions at a library, leading to a focus on Taiwan—a place with vast spiritual needs and few Bible-believing churches.

He emphasizes the need to obey God’s command, even when the fruit is not immediately visible, and underscores the importance of maintaining perspective in ministry, especially during trials.

Key principles include:

Adaptation to Culture: Balance immersion in a new culture with creating a home environment that feels comfortable and familiar. For families, prioritizing quality time and cultivating strong family bonds is essential.

Maintaining Zeal: Stay faithful to evangelism, recognizing that success is measured by obedience to God rather than visible results.

Overcoming Challenges: Understand that trials often accompany blessings, as spiritual growth and gospel work face opposition.

Focus on People: Missions is about loving people as Christ does, bringing them from spiritual darkness into the light of the gospel.

John Flowers’ reflections remind us of the immense spiritual needs worldwide and the joy of serving God and knowing His will. His testimony concludes with an encouragement to embrace missions wholeheartedly, focus on making disciples, and trust God to guide and sustain the journey.

Mission Post: Ministry life can be difficult and busy. Listen in as Jeffrey Bush discusses with James and Rosie Miyashita about balance family, ministry, and schedule. If you would like to find out more about the Miyashita's ministry, click here: https://reachingjapan.com/

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Jeff interviews James and Rosie Miyashita as they navigate cultural integration, parenting, and ministry in Japan. James and Rosie discuss their experiences raising their three young children while learning Japanese and engaging in their community. Rosie shares how she balanced language school, ministry, and parenting, emphasizing the importance of adjusting priorities based on the stage of life and trusting God’s guidance. James highlights his role in supporting his wife and ensuring she isn’t overburdened with ministry responsibilities, focusing instead on their shared family mission. They reflect on their challenges, from cultural adjustments to finding harmony in their marriage and ministry, underscoring faith, teamwork, and perseverance in their journey.