PODCAST

Mission in 5

Greg Mamula

Welcome to Mission in 5 the Podcast, where I ask five simple questions to ministry practitioners to learn more about who they are and where they see God moving in their community. 1.Who are you? (Tell us a little bit about yourself) 2.How did you get here? (To your ministry setting) 3.What is happening at (ministry context)? 4.What is next? (What is next for the guest personally, professionally, or next for the ministry context) 5. How can we partner with you in mission and ministry?
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Special Ice Cream Served by Special People--Donna Bieks
Special Ice Cream Served by Special People--Donna Bieks
Nov 17 2021
30 mins
Special Ice Cream Served by Special People--Donna Bieks
Special Ice Cream Served by Special People--Donna Bieks
My guest today is Donna Biek. Donna deep family roots in Hastings, NE and is a member of the First Baptist Church. Donna’s ministry focuses on students and adults with special needs in her community. She is the point person for the area Special Olympics, where she helps coordinate the various sports the athletes participate in. She is also the owner operator of the non-profit Ice Cream parlor Special Scoops, that hires over 20 special needs persons. Please be sure to check out the show notes to learn more about how you can support Special Olympics in your area and how you can support Special Scoops with your non-profit donations. Donate over the phone to Special Scoops: 402-461-5860 Mail donations to Special Scoops 237 North St. Joseph Ave. Hastings NE 68901 Special Scoops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/specialscoopsicp68901/?ref=page_internal Special Olympics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sone.org/ Special Olympics NE Website: https://www.sone.org/welcome.html Learn more about Table Life visit https://table-life.org/ Churches Helping Churches ABC Nebraska visit http://abcnebraska.com/wp/
Nov 17 2021
30 mins
Adaptive Leadership with Tod Bolsinger
Adaptive Leadership with Tod Bolsinger
Rev. Dr. Tod Bolsinger joined Fuller Seminary in 2014 as vice president for vocation and formation and assistant professor of practical theology, and he now serves as vice president and chief of leadership formation. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1993, Dr. Bolsinger served in pastoral ministry for over 25 years before transitioning to Fuller.  Tod the author of several books including three books, It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian: How the Community of God Transforms Lives (Brazos, 2004), Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory (IVP Books, 2015) and most recently Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are formed in the crucible of Change (IVP 2020). On November 18, 2021 14 American Baptist regions will partner together to offer a free webinar titled “Adaptive Leadership” where Dr. Tod Bolsinger will share insights from his book Canoeing the Mountains and other morsels of wisdom on leadership formation and innovation to encourage and equip pastors and leaders for the ever changing missional landscape. The event is free to pastors in our regions. Be sure to contact your region office to learn more and how to receive the zoom link to log-in and learn with us live on November 18, 2021.   Links: https://www.aesloanleadership.com/ https://depree.org/church/ https://www.fuller.edu/faculty/tod-bolsinger/ www.abcnebraska.com www.table-life.org https://wordandway.org/2021/11/03/physical-media-streaming-and-ministry-as-metaphor/ https://www.amazon.com/Table-Life-Invitation-Everyday-Discipleship/dp/0817018158/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=table+life&qid=1591799409&sr=8-3
Nov 4 2021
29 mins
2021 Region Expo Guest Kelli Foreman
2021 Region Expo Guest Kelli Foreman
My Guest today is Kelli Foreman, the Assistant Executive Director of Kodiak Baptist Mission and American Baptist Home Missionary. She has a full and diverse set of responsibilities at Kodiak that include grant writing, directing the before and after school programming, overseeing the only grade-A goat dairy on the Island, and is a rather imaginative social media content creator. Her husband Stephen in addition to his work with Kodiak Baptist Mission is a counselor for the local school district. They are Nebraska natives with ties to Gibbon and Fremont, and met at the Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center.   I really enjoyed my conversation with Kelli and look forward to hearing more from her and Stephen during our “Say Yes to the Call” Region Expo on October 1 and 2, 2021. Unfortunately, they cannot attend our event in person, but will be joining us through the magic of a live zoom call to learn more about their callings to serve at Kodiak Baptist Mission and in school counseling and how they invite others to “Say Yes to the Call” to follow Christ in their everyday lives and vocations. You can register for the Region Expo by visiting our website www.abcnebraska.com and click the Region Expo link at the top of the page.   Links: Kodiak Baptist Mission: https://www.kodiakbaptistmission.org/heritage-farm-ranch/ Facebook, Instagram Kelli Foreman Facebook Stephen Foreman Facebook
Sep 14 2021
28 mins
2021 Region Expo Guests J.D. and Rhonda Reed
2021 Region Expo Guests J.D. and Rhonda Reed
J.D. and Rhonda Reed are Global Servants for International Ministries to Santa Cruz, Bolivia. They work primarily with the House of Hope. Rhonda a nurse with multiple medical certifications, leads the House of Hope a ministry that provides a variety of health and development ministries in urban contexts. JD trains and equips missionaries, pastors, and leaders in his role as a regional consultant for theological education and partners with Palmer Seminary in the United States to provide masters degrees in Latin Studies in Spanish and Portuguese We have invited JD and Rhonda to Mission in 5 because they are doing great ministry in Bolivia and because they will serve as special guests to our “Say Yes to the Call” Region Expo on October 1 and 2, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Fremont, NE. Sadly, they will not be able to join us in person, but we will host a live zoom call with them during the expo. So, whether you join us in person or online, you will get to see them and hear about why they “Say yes to the Call”.   Links: International Ministries Bio Page: https://www.internationalministries.org/author/jr-reed/ Palmer Seminary MTS Latin Ministries: https://www.palmerseminary.edu/programs/mts-latinoa-ministries House of Hope: https://www.hohbolivia.org/  (Page updates coming soon) 2021 CHC Region Expo info and registration: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/mission-expo/
Sep 9 2021
31 mins
Church, Camp, and Foster Closet with Nolan and Amanda Hayes
Church, Camp, and Foster Closet with Nolan and Amanda Hayes
My guests today are Nolan and Amanda Hayes of First Baptist Church, Beatrice, NE. Nolan is the senior pastor and Amanda is the director of the Foster Care Closet. While each are called individually to serve in their unique ministry roles, they are also a married couple who have found fun ways to minister together in Beatrice since 2017. Nolan and Amanda are the parents of four children. In addition to his role as pastor at FBC, Nolan serves as Camp Pastor to Junior Camp at Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center.    FBC Beatrice https://www.facebook.com/First-Baptist-Church-Beatrice-155628924578092/ Foster Care Closet of Nebraska https://fostercarecloset.org Camp Moses Merrill http://campmerrill.com/
Jun 15 2021
30 mins
The Nones, the Church, and Baseball with Ryan Burge
The Nones, the Church, and Baseball with Ryan Burge
Rev. Dr. Ryan Burge is the Assistant Professor of Political Science as well as the Graduate Coordinator at Eastern Illinois University. He is author of The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going. In the book he details a comprehensive picture of Americans who say they have no religious affiliation. I give readers a nuanced, accurate, and meaningful picture of the growing number of Americans who say that they have no religious affiliation. This book explains how this rise happened, who the nones are, and what they mean for the future of American religion. Ryan is also the pastor of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, IL, and ABC Congregation. Learn more about Ryan at http://ryanburge.net/ Follow Ryan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanburge
May 24 2021
42 mins
Wrestling with a call with Blake Wilkes
Wrestling with a call with Blake Wilkes
Rev. Blake Wilkes is the Pastor of the only congregation in Arthur County, NE, the Arthur Baptist Church. Blake is loves outdoor activities like skiing, riding trails, camping, and water sports. He is also a humble and compassionate pastor who gets excited about discipleship. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Blake Wilkes.   Links Arthur Baptist Church: https://www.facebook.com/arthurbaptistchurch Blake Wilkes: https://www.facebook.com/blake.wilkes.12 American Baptist Churches of Nebraska: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ Table Life: https://table-life.org/
May 10 2021
44 mins
Relationships, Identity, and Kingdom with Mark De Kluyver
Relationships, Identity, and Kingdom with Mark De Kluyver
Rev. Mark De Kluyver is the Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church in Kearney, NE. Mark is passionate about discipleship. This is a great conversation that is helpful for anyone curious about how to engage in discipleship in the local church as we continue to work our way out of COVID restrictions.  Links: FBC Kearney: https://kearneyfb.org/ Mark De Kluyver staff page: http://kearneyfb.org/about/#staff
Apr 12 2021
44 mins
Grilling out with Clint Walker
Grilling out with Clint Walker
Rev. Clint Walker is the pastor of FBC North Platte, NE. He shares his love of people, grilling, and local church ministry. We compare cooking skills to ministry of the future.  Links: FBC North Platte: https://www.fbcnorthplatte.org/ FBC NP Social: https://www.facebook.com/FirstbaptistchurchNP ABC Nebraska: http://abcnebraska.com/ https://table-life.org/
Apr 5 2021
26 mins
Journalism and Talkin Sox with Curtis Ramsey-Lucas
Journalism and Talkin Sox with Curtis Ramsey-Lucas
Curtis Ramsey-Lucas is the editor of The Christian Citizen and commissioned missionary for the American Baptist Home Mission Society. He and I discuss journalism, art, books, and more. The Red Sox even make an appearance.  Links: The Christian Citizen https://christiancitizen.us/ In this Together: Ministry in Times of Crisis book: https://smile.amazon.com/InThisTogether-Ministry-Times-Crisis/dp/0817018239/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=curtis+ramsey+lucas&qid=1615415030&sr=8-1   Socials https://www.facebook.com/curtis.ramseylucas https://www.facebook.com/thechristiancitizen/ https://www.facebook.com/ministryintimesofcrisis
Apr 1 2021
29 mins
Midwest roots & Baptist heritage with Bill Prather
Midwest roots & Baptist heritage with Bill Prather
Bill Prather is the pastor of historic First Baptist Church in Omaha, NE. During our conversation we talk his Baptist heritage, Midwest roots, and the shifting ministry landscape for FBC Omaha and the American Church generally.    Links: http://www.omahafbc.org/wp/ First Baptist Church Omaha http://campmerrill.com/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center https://table-life.org/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ ABC Nebraska
Mar 29 2021
19 mins
Spiritual Direction with Jeff Savage
Spiritual Direction with Jeff Savage
Rev. Dr. Jeff Savage is a Spiritual Director and Pastor Emeritus of FBC Springfield, OR. He and his wife Janet are hosts of Sacred Space Vida, a spiritual retreat center in Oregon. Their home and retreat center were lost during the west coast wild fires in 2020. They are in the process of rebuilding. During our conversation we discuss the role of a spiritual director, the benefits of spiritual direction, and what to expect in such a relationship.   Jeff Savage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.savage.583 Sacred Space Vida: https://www.sacredspacevida.com/
Mar 22 2021
32 mins
Spiritual disciplines and at home worship with John Sievering
Spiritual disciplines and at home worship with John Sievering
John Sievering is the pastor of Benson Baptist Church in Omaha, NE. During our conversation we talk about rec league sports, back up plans for ministry, spiritual disciplines, and how to create hands on worship engagements even from home.    Links: http://www.omahabbc.com/ Benson Baptist Church http://campmerrill.com/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center https://table-life.org/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ ABC Nebraska
Mar 15 2021
26 mins
Worship online and in person with FBC Gardner
Worship online and in person with FBC Gardner
Worship shapes our faith and what we believe. Preparing each week for worship is challenging in the best of times. Since COVID pushed many of our in person experiences online, the challenges have been magnified. Yet we know that quality Christ centered worship is a feast for the soul. Our special guest are the praise team from the American Baptist Church of FBC Gardner, KS. Because we have learned that consuming religious content is not the same thing as participating in Christian community, our conversation focuses on the theological as well as technical aspects to leading worship in this new landscape. FBC Gardner has done this better than most and I hope you are encouraged by our conversation.   FBC Gardner website: https://www.gardnerfirstbaptist.com/ FBC Gardner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardnerfirstbaptist/ FBC Gardner YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8ai87KB41lcdCRPmqYttQ
Mar 8 2021
45 mins
Mission, Justice, and Comedy with Joy Martinez-Marshall
Mission, Justice, and Comedy with Joy Martinez-Marshall
Our conversation today is with Rev. Joy Martinez-Marshall, Pastor of FBC Lincoln, NE. We talk about her call to ministry, the way challenges, nay sayers, and injustice only serve to fuel her passion for ministry.  Links: https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchLincoln and http://fbclincoln.org/  FBC Lincoln https://www.facebook.com/joy.e.martinez Rev. Joy Martinez-Marshall http://campmerrill.com/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center https://table-life.org/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ ABC Nebraska
Mar 1 2021
35 mins
Leading like a shepherd with Ben Poole
Leading like a shepherd with Ben Poole
Ben Poole is the Pastor of FBC Scottsbluff, NE. He has a shepherds heart for ministry. We discuss ministry adjustments during a pandemic, adoption, discipleship, and evangelism.  Links from this episode: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ ABC Nebraska http://campmerrill.com/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center https://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistchurchofscottsbluff/ and https://www.firstbaptistscottsbluff.com/ FBC Scottsbluff https://table-life.org/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship
Feb 15 2021
24 mins
Stories and online ministry with Taylor Shippy
Stories and online ministry with Taylor Shippy
Taylor Shippy is pastor of Gibbon Baptist Church in Gibbon, NE. We discuss his theological training, his love of stories, how online church is changing pastoral ministry and his love of people. Links from this episode: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ ABC Nebraska http://campmerrill.com/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center https://www.gibbonbaptist.org/  Gibbon Baptist Church https://www.baylor.edu/truett/ George W. Truett Baptist Theological Seminary https://table-life.org/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship
Feb 1 2021
28 mins
Welcome to Season 4 of Mi5
Welcome to Season 4 of Mi5
Welcome to season 4 of Mission in 5. Please rate and review us.  Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center: http://campmerrill.com/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship: https://table-life.org/
Jan 14 2021
2 mins
Chaplaincy at Maple Crest with Mark Merkel
Chaplaincy at Maple Crest with Mark Merkel
Mark Merkel is the Chaplain at the Maple Crest Care Center. In this episode we talk about the ministry long term care and caring for people with grace and dignity during their time in hospice. Maple Crest Care Center: https://maplecrest.net/ 2824 N. 66th Ave Omaha, NE 68104 phone: 402-551-2110   MI5 Podcast Sites Podbean: https://missionin5.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-in-5/id1351442157?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HvRiBqgq9dPt2Gi7jMPjj Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/Igyf3c7fkf4jdubr5b5mj6e5iie   Links ABC of Nebraska: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center: http://www.campmerrill.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://us9.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=09679f70346be8d7a09cef2f2&id=d1d05de18f   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abcnebraska Twitter: https://twitter.com/nebraskabaptist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nebraskabaptists/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsvUrL86b1rYR6x2YJBQiQ   Contact email: gmamula@abcnebraska.com office: 402-556-4730
Dec 2 2019
24 mins
Communication Pastor-Brian Sauter
Communication Pastor-Brian Sauter
Brian Sauter is the Communications Pastor at FBC Norfolk, NE.  Text Brian at 712-577-7901 FBC Norfolk Website: https://www.firstbaptistnorfolk.com/   Podcast Sites Podbean: https://missionin5.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-in-5/id1351442157?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/Igyf3c7fkf4jdubr5b5mj6e5iie   Links ABC of Nebraska: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center: http://www.campmerrill.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://us9.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=09679f70346be8d7a09cef2f2&id=d1d05de18f   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abcnebraska Twitter: https://twitter.com/nebraskabaptist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nebraskabaptists/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsvUrL86b1rYR6x2YJBQiQ   Contact email: gmamula@abcnebraska.com office: 402-556-4730
Nov 18 2019
26 mins