Are churches and missions organizations going about developing leaders the wrong way? And how do parents raise their sons to become pastors and missionaries? In this episode of the podcast, Pastor Ray Brandon of North Bridge Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan and Director of Church Planting with EveryEthne discusses the challenges and joys of raising upContinue reading “How to Raise Men for the Church and the Mission Field: Ray Brandon”
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Does the Church Have One Mission or Two? âCome and Seeâ Author Justin Schell
What is the churchâs mission? Are proclamation and mercy ministry separate tasks, or intertwined? And are we forgetting our foundationâpursuing the glory of God? We explore this week with Justin Schell, US director of Union School of Theology and director of executive projects with Lausanne Movement. Justin studied mission and biblical theology at Gordon-Conwell TheologicalContinue reading “Does the Church Have One Mission or Two? âCome and Seeâ Author Justin Schell”
Doing Ministry Out of the Overflow: Kyle Farran
Whether youâre in missions or ministry at home, we all struggle to labor in the strength God provides. How can we make sure weâre serving out of the overflow of our hearts? Kyle Farran, ABWE missionary and author of Overflowing: Ministry and Missions That Flow From the Heart. Serving as the Regional Director of WesternContinue reading “Doing Ministry Out of the Overflow: Kyle Farran”
Reaching Europe Through Liturgy? Melissa Baccarella and Andy Messmer
Europe is more âpost-Christianâ than ever. So why would a high form of Christian worship be the key to reachingâand disciplingâthe unchurched in Europe? Melissa Baccarella, ABWE missionary to Italy, rejoins to show along with Andy Messmer to continue our previous conversation about liturgy. Love the show? Want to help more people think and go? SupportContinue reading “Reaching Europe Through Liturgy? Melissa Baccarella and Andy Messmer”
Roman Catholicism, Spain, and Liturgy: Andy Messmer Speaks
How we worship matters. How we worship really matters in missions. In Roman Catholic-dominated Spain, ABWE Missionary Andy Messmer argues that returning to a traditional style can be life-changing. How? Scott and Alex explore with him in this episode. Andy and Lindsey Messmer are serving in Madrid, Spain with their children Sofia, Lucas, Zoe, andContinue reading “Roman Catholicism, Spain, and Liturgy: Andy Messmer Speaks”
Has COVID-19 Halted Global Missions? Paul Davis Answers
With global travel restrictions and months-long shutdowns in place, what is happening to world missions? Scott and Alex interviewed ABWE President Paul Davis to answer from his perspective overseeing work in 70 countries. In this episode, Paul shares his new rhythms in life, what missionaries are telling him, what heâd be doing right now ifContinue reading “Has COVID-19 Halted Global Missions? Paul Davis Answers”
When the Church Canât Gather: Pandemics, Persecution, and Worship on the Mission Field
Does online worship count as âchurch?â Is Sunday unique as the Lordâs Day? Does the Bible give us a regulative principle or worship, or a normative principle of worship? The current global crisis has brought up these important questions about ecclesiologyâquestions that missionaries already face in parts of the world where gathering openly and regularlyContinue reading “When the Church Canât Gather: Pandemics, Persecution, and Worship on the Mission Field”
Why Theology Must Shape Mission: A Chat With Zane Pratt
Itâs our 100th episode! Listen all the way through the episode for details on how to win our podcast anniversary giveaway. In honor of the occasion, we brought back a favorite friend of the showâZane Pratt, vice president for global training for the IMBâfor a heavy-hitting conversation about why our theology must absolutely, unapologetically shapeContinue reading “Why Theology Must Shape Mission: A Chat With Zane Pratt”
What Every Missionary Needs to Know About Lament: Mark Vroegop Explains
Lamentâthough it litters the psalterâis a lost art form in modern evangelicalism. In a culture as torn-apart as ours, it makes sense that engaging grief biblically can open spiritual doors previously shut. Not only that, but embracing the grace of lament can also prepare missionaries and pastors for the pains and losses that often markContinue reading “What Every Missionary Needs to Know About Lament: Mark Vroegop Explains”