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]

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]

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]

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]

In this episode, Rich Noble, founder and director of the Center for Missional Engagement, shares with us ways for the Church to build awareness of Missions. With Rich, we go back to the basic but foundational ways, that members of a church of any size can utilize to start thinking about missions. [et_social_share]

Marvin Newell, ambassador at Large of Mission Nexus, shares with us five practical ways for the church to strengthen its global Missions programs. Regardless of church size, or leadership type, there is something here for everyone to take away from! [et_social_share]

Lauren Wells, founder of TCK Training, talks to us about three ways to support and care for missionary children as they, along with their parents, experience the uncertainty of leaving their home culture behind and acclimating to a new field. Together, through this conversation, we see an opportunity for hope and care as we approach the topic of care in our missionary kids. [et_social_share]

Ellen Livingood, founder of Catalyst Services, elaborates on three ways out of her seven to attract new members into missions committee roles in our churches. As churches look to engage more members, this episode explores helpful ways to know what gets people excited about the work of God and how to find that balance between vision and task. [et_social_share]

Inspired by her oldest son’s sending, today’s episode highlights Tori Haverkamp’s journey as the mother of a missionary. She shares the emotional turmoil of a sender as she found ways to embrace this transition. This episode explores ways to better prepare as the family of a goer and tangible ways a church can surround them with love and support. [et_social_share]

Today’s episode explores how we can support our missions workers as they return to their culture of origin. As a returning missionary himself, Bradley Bell shares with us his experience coming home, the challenges he faced, and how we as a community at home can receive our mission workers in an intentional, loving way. [et_social_share]

In this episode, we discuss the impact that small churches can make in global missions. Tim Hood shares about the strengths that small churches can bring to Sending. He also addresses the challenges and barriers that small churches may experience and offers practical suggestions these churches can apply. [et_social_share]

In today’s conversation, Tim Welch shares what the Bible says about funding for missions. He challenges us to think beyond the traditional method of fundraising and provides examples of how believers in the majority world are supporting missions work. This episode provides ideas and suggestions for funding that go beyond the traditional method. [et_social_share]

In this episode, Tracy shares many practical suggestions of how churches can care for their missionaries. Tracy gives ideas along with detailed explanations of how her church has applied the opportunities and principles discussed in today’s episode. [et_social_share]

In this conversation, Khevna Dave discusses the important part that prayer plays in the mobilization process. We’ll hear how prayer is a powerful way to enhance our learning, connect with believers, and multiply leaders. This conversation provides suggestions of ways to make prayer a priority personally and in our churches. [et_social_share]

Author Jeannie Marie helps us understand what Missional Intelligence (MQ) is and how it can help us improve our service both as GOers and SENDers. She shares how we can increase our Missional Intelligence through 4 personal, practical, and Spirit-empowered ways. [et_social_share]

In this informative, inspiring, and challenging episode, Nik shares about the conversations he has had with believers in persecution. Nik shares many insightful thoughts and lessons that can encourage our faith and apply to our lives. [et_social_share]

In this conversation, Jolene helps us understand some characteristics of Gen Z, the opportunities the church has to disciple these individuals, and some practical strategies for mobilizing this generation. Whether you are a missions mobilizer, a missions committee member, or a church member who cares for a person in Gen Z, you won’t want to miss this episode!

In this conversation, Ken shares four key ideas about resilience. We explore the need for resilience in cross-cultural workers, one of the ways God develops resilience, the role of community as we face situations requiring resilience, and other helpful considerations. Ken takes time to make suggestions for both Goers and Senders in light of this important topic.

In this conversation, Justin shares about the nature of God and the nature of the gospel as it relates to the global church. Justin also gives an overview of the current status of the global church. He shares both the challenges and opportunities that these trends present and he shares some implications that these topics have on the church in North America. [et_social_share]

In this episode, Nathan shares about the value of weakness in missions. He explains why missionaries should have the posture of a learner, what the renewal missions concept means, and how God uses suffering. Nathan also addresses the Senders, sharing what they should know about weakness in missions. [et_social_share]