Engaging Missions Show - Powerful Stories From Christian Missionaries, Church Planters, And Ministry Leaders

Failure as a leader doesn't need to define us. In fact, early failure can lead to growth. Listen as Scott McClelland of FX Missions shares from his experience and explains what leadership profiles are. What We Talked AboutHow do the leaders we follow influence us?What's up with a book on Lincon's leadership?What can Scott offer us from 25 years of studying leadership?Become a patron!The Engaging Missions Show is made possible, in part, by generous donations from listeners like you. If you'd like to know more about how you can be involved, visit our Patron Page.Resources & Contact InfoChristian Podcast Summit (affiliate) Power's Out ProtocolLeadership Moment PodcastFrom the Forefrontlm@fxmissions.com@leadersmoment@fxmissionsShow LinksFacebook: @engagingmissionsMessenger: @engagingmissionsTwitter: @engagingmissionLeave a VoicemailBecome a PatronListen for FreeMentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to ma

Obeying Jesus’ commands is important if you want to be His disciple. One of those is to go into all the world and share the Good News. Bevin Ginder joins the show to talk about mobilization and its role in the Great Commission. For him, whenever he is working with other believers, he is discipling.Growing up on the mission field, Bevin felt called to be a mobilizer through a dream, a concert, and a class. Now, he and his wife live in Cambodia and serve as leaders with Youth With a Mission (YWAM). His hope is to see churches learn how to send out missionaries and join in God’s work all over the world.Show Notes in Your Inbox: http://engagingmissions.com/subscribeCheck our our sponsor: Megavoice - Creators of the Solar Powered Audio Bible Making the Good News Accessible for AllWhat We Talked Aboout00:24 - Episode summary01:33 - Thanks to our sponsor - Megavoice02:51 - Introduction03:38 - How did ministry get started for you?05:10 - Moving from vision to passion07:10 - What does it mean to be a missions mobilize

What can we learn from leaders past and present? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Scott McClelland shares a leadership profile of William Carey’s leadership journey and how it’s impacted him as a leader.Resources & Contact Info Unleashing the Kingdom on Toxic Worldviews and Declining ChurchesWilliam Carey on WikipediaPodcast: Leadership MomentWebsite: FX MissionsFacebook: @FXMissionsEmail: lm@fxmissions.comShow LinksFacebook: @engagingmissionsMessenger: @engagingmissionsTwitter: @engagingmissionLeave a VoicemailBecome a PatronListen for Free Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyBlubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/

When the Church is obeying Jesus, communities and neighborhoods become better. Our guest, Gregory (pseudonym), shares about his ministry in Cyprus, which includes a church, a coffee shop, and a ministry training school. He cares deeply about sharing the Gospel to the Muslim world.Over the last few years, Gregory has co-led a church in Cyprus and trained students at Exile Ministry Training. Part of that training includes making and selling coffee and wine in the community. This allows students to learn about business and to reach out to the community. Gregory talks about his thankfulness for God’s faithfulness and His willingness to use him in Cyprus.Exile Cyprus Website: http://exilecyprus.com/What We Talked About00:23 - Episode summary02:05 - An ongoing desire to be in ministry02:24 - Why Cyprus?03:21 - Seasons of doubt and renewed faith06:30 - How did your experience shape you?07:47 - The origin story of ministry10:31 - Impacting the community at large12:53 - What has been your greatest challenge?14:04

God loves to use each person’s gifts to lead others to Jesus. Our guest today, Jonathan Frederick, has an entrepreneurial podcast that he sees as ministry. On his show, he interviews different types of people and works to show them God’s love.Jonathan shares about his desire to be fully who God wants him to be. He also talks about his struggles of fitting in and how that’s influenced his life. Sometimes, taking risks can be scary, but God gives us strength to do it. Jonathan reminds us of that on this episode.What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary02:06 - How do the pieces fit together?04:10 - Podcasting, videography, and consistency05:11 - Opening up doors for relationship11:51 - Following the Lord’s leading16:55 - Why were you afraid to win?18:21 - What keeps you going when things are hard?21:10 - Transitioning to being proactive24:47 - Who is your show for?26:25 - How can we best pray for you?27:31 - Engaging Missions updatesResources & Contact InfoWebsite: http://thehearthealthyhustle.comEmail:&nb

Marcus Grew up Christian in East Germany but everything changed after the wall fell - including Marcus. A crisis of faith led him around the world and back to God in Thailand. He’s been planting churches ever since.What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary01:54 - A time before the wall came down05:03 - Facing a crisis of faith08:16 - Experiencing the changes in Germany09:47 - What led you to Thailand?12:39 - How did that shape what you are doing now?16:23 - Learning to love difficult people18:01 - Focusing on the fruit of the Spirit20:35 - The difference between fruit and success27:59 - Multiplication needs discipleship33:15 - How can we best pray for you?36:26 - Closing thoughtsResources & Contact InfoWebsite: https://hoffnungdeutschland.deFeedback: https://hoffnungdeutschland.de/feedbackShow LinksFacebook: @engagingmissionsMessenger: @engagingmissionsTwitter: @engagingmissionLeave a VoicemailBecome a PatronListen for FreeDisclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post a

In our busyness, it's sometimes easy to forget that God is actively pursuing those who are lost. Listen as Aaron Myers shares his heart and his experience training believers to share their faith.Become a Patron: https://engagingmissions.com/patronThe Bible has a lot of stories about God seeking the lost. Sometimes, Christians forget to join in the search. Aaron Myers joins to share about how the Church can be involved, specifically with Muslims. He works with Crescent Project and Everywhere to Everywhere to train believers on sharing the Gospel with Muslims.After working in Turkey for four years, Aaron and his family moved back to the States. He now wants to see the Church equip and encourage Christians to share the Good News with their neighbors. Aaron helps remind us that God has a heart for our Muslim neighbors and that He wants us to have that same heart. What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary01:43 - Spending time in Turkey06:42 - Returning to the States08:04 - How did your conversations with Go

God loves to work in and through our weaknesses. He is very good at taking what little we have and multiplying it for thousands. Jordan Raybon visits Engaging Missions to share about how God has been doing that in his ministry. Jordan is a pastor from Tennessee who is living in Brussels, Belgium with his wife and son. He describes his church in Belgium as one that is thriving and growing.Jordan shares about working in a multiethnic setting in Belgium. He also talks about the importance of making the Gospel understandable to a different culture while not watering it down in any way. Jordan reminds us to lean on God and to follow Him wherever He leads.Become a Patron: https://engagingmissions.com/patronWhat We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary01:51 - What is your church like?03:29 - Creating a welcoming community05:06 - God’s revelation in transitions11:29 - The partnership drive with Engaging Missions13:35 - Resting on God’s sufficiency in ministry16:10 - Many ways to learn the same lesson17:34 - Sharin

Through Christ, all walls of division have been torn down. Believers from every tribe and tongue are united by the blood of Jesus. A former Engaging Missions guest, Steve Simms, comes to talk about racial reconciliation. As ministers of reconciliation, we are called to bring healing where there has been injustice and brokenness.Steve shares about his new book called Off the Race Track, which helps believers know how to be color kind. He also tells stories about how he came to care about this issue. He provides lessons from his time pastoring a multiracial church. Steve's Book: https://amzn.to/2WD6gQSBecome a Patron: https://engagingmissions.com/patronWhat We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary01:31 - Longing to see reconciliation03:10 - What does it mean to be color kind?05:19 - Taking the first step06:43 - Finding ways to understand others08:10 - Approaching a different culture11:07 - Beginning to interact on a personal level13:45 - How did you pursue knowledge on the issues?16:04 - Grasping t

If your view of Ireland is only architecture, hills, and accents, you’re going to want to hear from Chris and Joi Copeland. They share some perspective on the needs and how they want to be part of the solution.Upcoming Topics: http://engagingmissions.com/2019Q1Be a Patron: http://engagingmissions.com/patronThe process of missions can be a long and beautiful one. For Chris and Joi Copeland, they have been waiting to go to Ireland for four years. They are currently raising support and are almost fully funded. Their ministry focuses on leadership development, church planting, and serving the community. It all centers on bringing hope to the hopeless.Chris and Joi share about how God called them to Ireland. They have many stories of God’s faithfulness and provision over the last few years. Their desire is to see the people of Ireland come to know God and find hope in Him.What We Talked About00:23 - Episode summary02:05 - The beauty and problems of a country03:12 - What are some of the needs in Ireland?0

Has your church or ministry seemed to go from relevant to forgotten? Listen as Rohadi shares his heart and experiences about connecting with and serving people in creative, meaningful, and inclusive ways.Upcoming Topics: http://engagingmissions.com/2019Q1Rohadi's Book: https://amzn.to/2RMYGTWQuestions about Missions Mobilization: https://m.me/engagingmissionsAs time goes on, the Church is re-learning how to engage with culture. This can be seen in churches across the United States. There are many who have no connection with the Church or have left it, and churches are searching for how to respond. Rohadi joins to talk about this issue. He is a church planter, entrepreneur, and writer. He works to change ideas about mission in American churches.Rohadi shares about his experiences in church planting. Also, he discusses the importance of being open to failure in mission. Engaging with the community is crucial, and Rohadi reminds us all of that.What We Talked About00:23 - Episode summary02:14 - Introduc

Do you ever wonder whether what you see in the news is accurate? Or if God's love can overcome gang violence? Listen as Kenton Moody shares the reality of life in El Salvador and what he's seeing God's love do.Send a Message: https://engagingmissions.com/contact/Send a Voicemail: https://engagingmissions.com/voicemailIn ministry, it’s important to remember that perfect love casts out fear and brings healing. Kenton Moody talks about the power of simply loving your neighbors. He has been ministering in El Salvador for almost ten years. Kenton sees the country as his home. He started a school in the community and is a pastor at a local church.Since he was nine, Kenton felt called to missions. He has obeyed the Lord in His call, and he has seen God’s faithfulness through it. During the show, Kenton shares stories of God’s miracles and work. By obeying God and loving his neighbor, Kenton has impacted communities in El Salvador.What We Talked About00:23 - Episode summary01:16 - Introduction01:41 - What i

Sharing the Gospel is more than speaking to people. It’s also about living with Integrity. Steve Schirmer joins the show to talk about having a “presence of legitimacy” in missions work. Steve has worked in Asia and with Asian populations for over ten years. He is currently over a ministry called “Silk Road Catalyst,” which works to bring the Gospel to the unreached in the Silk Road region.During the show, Steve shares about his journey to faith and ministry. He also speaks about the importance of considering what will best serve a community when planning for ministry. By walking in integrity and wisdom, missionaries can better present the Good News to people who have never heard it.What We Talked About:00:24 - Episode Summary01:39 - Introduction02:13 - The size and reality of the need04:47 - How do people respond to the statistics?06:16 - How did you come to faith?07:41 - A call to vocational ministry09:58 - Preparation for missions10:59 - Meeting a man named Wong15:50 - Processing through sharing the Gospel

Andrew Foster is one of the most passionate people you’ll ever meet. He’s on the show to share about his prison ministry which also involves a local coffee shop. Having been in prison himself, Andrew has seen the Lord’s love for those behind bars.He heard the Good News and became a Christian while in jail, and now he wants to see others come to know Jesus. Through his ministry, he houses people transitioning out of prison, showing them the love of Christ. He also runs a local coffee shop and tells others the Gospel. Andrew’s love for God and others is evident, and his joy is contagious!What We Talked About:00:24 - Episode summary01:18 - Introduction01:43 - Drawing near to the marginalized04:07 - Remaining tethered to God’s redemptive work08:20 - How do you keep going in ministry?12:34 - Regaining a joy for salvation18:39 - Coffee shops and prison cells26:52 - What are recovery residences?33:52 - Participating in God’s redemption37:43 - How can we best pray for you?42:40 - Closing thoughtsResources & Conta

Local churches play a key role in leading people to Jesus. David Kim joins the podcast to remind us of that important job. He has been equipping believers in his church to evangelize in the community. In the Bay area, where David lives, there is a great harvest that churches can minister to.Going deeper in discipleship can be a difficult process, but David shows why benefits outweigh costs. By surrendering to the Holy Spirit, he has seen his community change through sharing the Gospel. David has been able to partner with God in ministering to those around him and in encouraging the Church to fulfill her call.What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary01:30 - Introduction01:55 - The role of the local church05:46 - The transformative effects of discipleship07:16 - How has this stretched you as a leader?09:56 - Leading a church through transition13:15 - Finding a value for evangelism14:36 - The spiritual reality in the US15:48 - A vision for what ministry would look like20:51 - The local church as a center for m

It started in a small Baptist Church, with a response to the Gospel. But that didn’t mean that Justin immediately jumped in and followed God wholeheartedly. But a few years later, God used Isaiah to call Justin back to Himself.Years later, God used an adoption to redirect Justin and his family to Africa for a couple of years. While they were there, they met cultural challenges but God began to show them how to use simple, reproducible tools to share their love for Him.Now Justin and his family are in North Carolina and he’s a Movement Catalyst pursuing #NoPlaceLeft.This is his story.What We Talked About01:19 - About Justin White01:54 - How did you come to faith in Christ?03:31 - What part of Isaiah 6 stood out to you?04:30 - What did that "sending me" look like as you started to walk with Christ?05:59 - What does a Movement Catalyst do?10:41 - How is what you were doing in Africa different from what you're doing now?12:11 - Is it ever difficult to keep that kind of perspective?13:24 - What's God been showing

Did you know that many Christians don't know what the Great Commission is? Listen to discover more about why it's critical to understand the Great Commission as well as some about what's going on in China. Show Survey: https://engagingmissions.com/2018SurveyThe Great Commission is a crucial part of the Christian faith, but many believers don’t even know what it means. Mike Falkenstine comes to remind us of its importance and how followers of Jesus can live out that Commission. He also shares resources for those who want to take the first step of sharing the Gospel.Mike also has strong connections in China through his ministry. He plans on sending a team of Chinese missionaries to reach different people groups throughout China. Mike’s love for Jesus pushes him to share about what He has done. He shows us the need to obey Jesus and make disciples of all nations.What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary01:18 - Introduction01:49 - What is the Great Commission?05:10 - The meaning of Jesus’ command07:35 - Wh

Sometimes it seems like we think vocational ministry is the most valuable. But if you're called into the marketplace, what you do is still matters. A lot. Listen to discover what God's taught Caleb Townsend.2018 Listener Survey: https://engagingmissions.com/2018surveyIt’s important to remember that the marketplace is a place of ministry. Caleb Townsend comes and talks about his experience of ministering through his business. He also shares about his journey with Jesus and how others have discipled him.Caleb mentions the importance of discipleship and investing in people as a part of ministry. Even though people can be messy, Caleb reminds us to be patient and to love them where they’re at. From your neighbor to your co-worker, you can show the love of God and be intentional every day.What We Talked About:00:23 - Episode summary02:54 - Introduction03:08 - The importance of a mentor05:59 - Moments of honesty leading to growth07:53 - Reflecting on turning points10:05 - How God brings different passions toge

Have you ever counted how many homes are in your community? Well, Ross Ramsey has, and he plans on knocking on every single door to let his town know about Jesus. Over the last year, he has worked with his church to train believers in making disciples. As his church has participated in ministry, there has been great spiritual growth.For Ross, this isn’t about getting new church members. This is about building the Kingdom. His greatest vision is to join in whatever God is doing and to trust Him through it. God has already been moving, and it will be exciting to see what else He has up His sleeve.What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary02:31 - Introduction03:02 - How did you come to Christ?05:48 - On the other side of the door07:38 - The impact of God’s work through ministry09:32 - Sending out laborers into the harvest13:01 - Talking Kingdom, not church16:44 - How did your ministry get started?27:57 - Taking the first step31:28 - What happens after a person accepts Jesus?36:49 - Believing God for a greater h

 It's easier to tell the "hero" stories of missions and forget the struggles. But the real story is that God meets us where we are. Listen for an honest, transparent discussion about ministry, struggles, and healing.Ryan's Book: https://amzn.to/2OoISlEWithin Christian ministry, specifically missions, it can be easy to only tell positive stories. Sometimes, though, it’s important to talk about the difficult times. Ryan Kuja joins the show to discuss his own experience with missions and what he has learned about strengths and weaknesses of ministry.Having lived in over fifteen cities across five continents, Ryan has seen how Western mindsets impact models of mission work. He proposes a model called “constellational thinking,” which looks at the different parts of poverty, not just the surface. Ryan reminds us that God is present in difficult places, and He has a way of making us see the bigger picture.What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary01:35 - Introduction02:01 - Why did you write your book?05