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

Sometimes it is important to remember that wealthy nations need Jesus too. Adam Moody tells about his work in Sweden, which is financially rich, but spiritually poor. There are even priests in Sweden who don’t actually believe in God. After working in university ministry, Adam and his family are planning on returning to Sweden to plant churches.During the show, Adam talks about a unique idea for raising support for ministries that are underfunded. Here’s a hint: If you like food or other cultures, you won’t want to miss this episode!What We Talked About00:23 - Episode summary01:25 - Introduction01:53 - The spiritual reality of Europe03:37 - The importance of ministry in all nations06:15 - How do you keep Christ at the center?07:12 - Challenging the tendency towards complacency10:35 - What pointed you to the lost?14:29 - The positive impact of evangelism17:43 - Financially lean times in ministry20:07 - What will church planting look like for you?23:52 - Effective plans for developing leaders27:03 - What’s goin

Thousands of missionaries return home each year. What if there was something that could better equip those who send and those who go? Listen as David Joannes shares about The Mind of a Missionary.Tweet Me: http://engagingmissions.com/tweetmeGet the Book: https://amazon.com/dp/0998061158Have you ever wondered whether God’s called you to be a missionary? Have you wondered what it takes and why so many missionaries struggle? Have you wondered if your calling isn’t important or why some Christians will leave behind family and friends who haven’t met Christ to take the Gospel thousands of miles away to people they’ve never met?If so, today’s conversation with David Joannes is for you.David is a missionary of 20+ years, the founder of Within Reach Global, and the author of a new book, The Mind of a Missionary. In the book, he looks at what motivates missionaries and keeps them going, the reality of struggles and pain, the joy of faithful and selfless obedience, and much more.My hope and prayer is that after li

Isn't the way God leads us interesting? Sometimes the call is clear, sometimes it's revealed over time, and sometimes there are shifts. Listen as Tom and Sarah Hall share what God's been doing in Kansas City.Tweet Me: http://engagingmissions.com/tweetmeOftentimes, ministry is closer than you think. Tom and Sarah Hall come to discuss their ministry in Kansas City and how they ended up there.Growing up, Tom felt a call to missions, and he expected to work overseas. God had other plans, however, and led him to work in the States. He and his wife now train believers to be disciple-makers and spread the Gospel in their community.Tom shares about his journey from pastor to disciple-maker and what God has been doing through the ministry. He and Sarah have continued to walk in obedience to the Lord’s calling, and look forward to where He is taking them.What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary02:56 - Introduction03:16 - A call to the unreached people nearby06:29 - A fulfillment of the calling07:14 - Pushing ba

Sometimes Christians are held back because of fear. If that's you, then this is for you. Listen as Jacob (pen name) shares what can happen when we step out in faith in spite of fear.Tweet Me: @engagingmissionThere are many people in the world who are lost and have never heard of Jesus. Asia has some of the largest unreached people groups and Jacob, our guest, plans to minister there.Growing up, Jacob had a plan to do youth ministry for a long time, but God had other plans. He and his wife are now preparing for their long term mission work in Asia.As he shares his plans for missions, Jacob talks about the importance of boldness. By being bold, believers can better share the Gospel to those who are lost. And when Christians are willing to walk in obedience to the Lord, they can bring transformation to their communities.Jacob brings encouragement and passion to this episode, and you won’t want to miss it!What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary02:34 - Introduction03:08 - What is your origin story?05:16 - The

We're called to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the Earth. But what does that mean? How is our preparation different? Listen to hear Cole and Kristin Malphrus share their experiences.Tweet Me @engagingmission: http://engagingmissions.com/tweetmeSometimes in ministry, people can be messy. Cole and Kristin Malphrus visit Engaging Missions to share about how God works in those messy situations. They both speak about the ways they came to know Jesus personally, their passion for ministry, and their plans in the coming months. Right now, they are living in Charlotte, North Carolina, and plan to move to Costa Rica soon.During the episode, Cole discusses the importance of preparing through prayer, fasting, and learning before doing outreach (especially international outreach). He also talks about what God has been doing through No Place Left and through discipleship in local communities.What we talked about00:24 - Episode summary 02:20 - Introduction 02:42 - The desperate need for the Gosp

As always, God is on the move throughout the world. In this episode, we get to hear about His work in Asia through our guest, C Anderson (pen name). C and those with her spread the Good News through disciple-making movements (or DMMs for short). This method encourages indigenous forms of worship and teaching and helps believers learn how to tell others about Jesus.C has been a part of missions for a majority of her life. She grew up in Africa with her parents who were missionaries, and now she and her husband serve in Asia. On the show, she shares about her experiences in restricted countries, her thoughts on the importance of women in ministry, and her moments of seeing God work.What We Talked About:00:24 - Episode summary01:17 - Introduction01:42 - What is a disciple-making movement?03:53 - The importance of indigenous ministry05:26 - A positive impact on communities08:09 - When did you realize God’s call for ministry?11:27 - Having a conversation with God12:57 - Amazed at God’s goodness17:21 - Significant

When people think of Las Vegas, the nickname “Sin City” typically comes to mind. Austin Rumbaugh, however, sees it a little differently. Over the last few years, he has been working through Origin’s LIfe Movement to connect with people in Las Vegas and bring the Gospel there in a real way.He talks about the importance of understanding the Kingdom of God. He also shares about why breaking bread with others is the best form of ministry. Austin hopes to use this movement to bring community, faith, and health to those in Las Vegas so that people can know about Jesus’ love for them.What We Talked About: 00:24 - Episode summary01:51 - Introduction02:16 - What do you hope listeners will take away?04:29 - The value of the one year plan05:32 - What does loving others look like?07:47 - The story behind Origin’s Life Movement15:26 - Realizing the cry for God in the hearts of people18:46 - What’s most surprised you with this ministry?19:43 - Sharing God’s love with others21:05 - How do you think of Las Vegas?23:55 -

In the U.S. military, there are many Christians who need support and encouragement in their faith. Officers’ Christian Fellowship works to bring that support across the world to servicemen and women. General David Warner comes to talk about this organization and how it ministers to those in the military.Through OCF, David came to know Jesus during his time in the Air Force. With the community of believers, he was able to find mentors and brothers in Christ who could help him through difficult times. After many decades of military service, he now works as the Executive Director with his wife at OFC, bringing hope to others in uniform.What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary01:32 - Introduction01:50 - What is Officers’ Christian Fellowship?04:35 - Pouring into the US Military05:43 - The change from “Christian values” to personal faith10:21 - A transformational journey13:33 - God’s faithfulness in times of difficulty16:17 - How did God reveal His calling to you?20:20 - Living out the Great Commission23:02 - W

In the world, there are over 7,000 different people groups that have never heard of Jesus. Our guest, Duane Frasier, works with Joshua Project to make that number smaller day by day. He does this by researching about different people groups and communicating with missionaries who want to reach them.The goal is to spread the Gospel to every people group that has not heard about Jesus. Their work has helped missions across the globe and has opened people’s eyes to the need for ministry. Through Duane’s work and the work of many others, people of every nation and tongue can hear the Gospel.What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary01:19 - Introduction01:34 - Working for the Joshua Project02:30 - Exciting moments in ministry03:47 - The purpose of the Joshua Project05:07 - How have you seen this information used?07:02 - Reaching the uttermost parts of the earth08:09 - God’s faithfulness in times of transition10:54 - How did you end up as a pastor in Mexico?13:22 - What has God been showing you recently?14:00 - A

God has a way of teaching us how to love others, even when it’s messy. James Sharp joins in to talk about how God has shown him that lesson and where God is leading him in ministry. Over the next few years, he plans on partnering with a ministry to spread the Gospel in a creative access country in Asia.James has been ministering in Nicaragua for some time now, and he looks forward to following God’s open door to Asia. In the episode, he shares about his ministry experiences and what he looks forward to in this next step of ministry.What We Talked About00:24 - Episode summary01:23 - Introduction01:57 - A vision for the future03:09 - How did God lead you in transition?05:39 - Finding the beauty in the mess07:05 - A long-term perspective in life08:32 - How do you balance your time?09:38 - God’s work in times of difficulty13:03 - Walking in the knowledge of need14:20 - How do you culturally prepare for ministry?16:41 - The honor-shame culture in Scripture17:41 - Working towards God’s glory19:47 - What surprised y

In ministry, it can be easy to look for quick results and noticeable numbers instead of what is helping the community. Jean Johnson joins in to talk about the value of learning from other cultures and serving them well.After nearly 30 years of ministry involvement, she has a lot to share and discuss. She has spent many years working in Cambodia as a church planter, and now she helps people learn from her experiences. More than anything, she wants people to know Jesus more in their own culture and find Him there.00:33 - Episode summary01:44 - Introduction02:08 - When things go right in ministry05:10 - Finding the solution in the problem06:52 - Where did your heart for missions come from?09:44 - A missing information gap11:30 - Times of transition and revelation15:29 - How to bridge the gap20:25 - The beauty of the indigenous church27:14 - Understanding worship through a cultural lens30:20 - The different contexts of giving42:25 - Internet and book resources44:07 - How can we best pray for you?47:36 - A word of

Hearing about the many miracles of God can be really encouraging. These kinds of stories can give us hope and can remind us of God’s goodness. In this week’s episode, Kirk Devenney joins us to share his own stories of God’s miraculous works.For more than thirty years, Kirk has been involved in ministry, everywhere from Zimbabwe, to Zambia, to Guatemala. In all those places, God has been at work to bring healing and hope to many people. Join in and hear about how the Lord has been moving all over the world in Kirk’s ministry.00:33 - Episode summary 01:38 - Introduction 02:05 - What’s going on in your life? 02:44 - Time back in the States 03:11 - Feeling the call of God 04:27 - Many surprises when entering ministry 05:49 - Having difficult conversations with God 07:03 - God’s call to obedience 09:01 - The transformative works of God 14:17 - Why don’t miracles happen as often in the States? 16:13 - The need for prayer and fasting 17:23 - A hunger or a need 18:46 - A book on miracles and healing 19:42 - The word

Sometimes, plans don’t go exactly the way you think they will. In those times of transition, you have to learn how to trust God through it. That’s exactly what our guest, Beth Anne Watkins, talks about on the podcast. Over the last few years, she has served in Egypt, Sudan, and other countries.During her time overseas, Beth faced a lot of difficulty, and she has learned more about God’s faithfulness through it. You can hear the joy and love of Christ in her voice, and her greatest desire is to love Him and love others deeply.00:31 - Episode summary01:30 - Introduction01:57 - Kicked out of the country04:27 - The normal life for international Christians06:15 - How to pray for Christians across the world07:26 - The presence of God in difficulty10:05 - Growing through struggle11:41 - How did God call you into missions?13:22 - Moments of significance14:28 - What were your initial goals of ministry?15:23 - Time in Sudan and Egypt17:08 - The struggle of evacuating Sudan19:22 - Loving the vulnerable20:10 - What does

In ministry, the main point should always be to share the love of Jesus, and that’s exactly what Matthew Meyer works to do. Over the last few months, he and his wife have worked in Poland through IMB (a Christian missions organization). Having grown up in Alaska, he seems to be handling the cold weather well!During their time in Poland, Matthew and his wife have been working with a local team on building and growing a church plant. Their goal is to expand the church plant into a second near the end of this year. In this episode, hear about his joys and challenges of ministry, the importance of heart languages, and the process of following Jesus.00:32 - Episode summary01:42 - Introduction02:02 - Connections between Alaska and Poland03:26 - The spiritual temperature of Poland04:57 - Challenges of sharing the Gospel09:17 - Bridging the Gap11:51 - A college missions trip14:38 - The impact of God’s revelation16:46 - Following Jesus step by step23:41 - The first day of Poland26:15 - Sharing Christ with the Poles31:

In this special episode, Bryan’s dad, Gordon Entzminger, joins in to talk about his involvement with US MAPS. This organization, run through Assemblies of God, partners with churches across the US to complete construction and evangelism projects. Gordon and his wife participate in this ministry while also working part time.One noticeable part about Gordon is his strong relationship with the Lord. He talks about God’s faithfulness in his life, habits for spiritual growth, and how to walk in obedience. Also, he’s a reminder that a person is never too old to participate in ministry.00:27 - Episode summary 01:47 - Introduction 02:21 - The eternal impact of ministry 03:15 - What is the common thread? 03:56 - Signs of faithfulness 04:30 - Did you expect to be in ministry? 05:30 - Would you change your story? 05:49 - Seeing God’s provision throughout life 06:50 - Daily practices of faith 07:54 - What has God shown you this year? 08:25 - Bringing light to the path ahead 09:20 - The catalyst towards ministry 10:44 - L

Wondering what's going on with the Engaging Missions Show? Well, after some rest and hearing from you, we're returning strong but with some changes. Listen to learn more about what you can look forward to in 2018.00:25 - Welcome! Here's what we're talking about02:07 - What's been happening while the Engaging Missions Show has been on hiatus?03:59 - Here's what I've learned about you!06:44 - Here's what you shared is great about the Engaging Missions Show and what could be better.09:10 - Here's what I'm planning for the Engaging Missions Show in 2018.12:47 - Prayer requests and immediate needs.Show LinksFacebook: @EngagingMissionsMessenger: @EngagingMissionsTwitter: @EngagingMissionLeave a VoicemailBecome a PatronSubscribe to the ShowMentioned 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 giv

When you see life as an act of worship, then that worship can spread into everyday things like losing weight. In this episode, Jeremy Rochford joins in to talk about his ministry as a weight loss trainer. He was a worship leader for some time, but now he sees his training as a form of worship and ministry.Jeremy shares about his own weight loss story and how God impacted him through it. He is passionate about weight loss and using it as a form of ministry. Because of his story, he is able to tell people about what Jesus has done in his life.00:24 - Episode summary01:43 - Introduction02:07 - What would you say to the past you?03:35 - The role of a worship leader05:40 - Using talents for the Kingdom08:08 - How did you let people into the team?12:08 - Screening for issues of the heart17:12 - Involvement in church plants17:39 - Was weight an issue in ministry?27:17 - The transformation of obedience33:53 - Physical and spiritual change40:06 - The eternal value of weight loss training42:35 - How can we best pray fo

God has some amazing ways of bringing things full circle. On this week’s podcast, Bob Druecker comes to talk about his work with the Karen people in the Nashville area. His story is filled with many twists and turns as God led him into this ministry. Because of the refugees from Karen, Bob was able to find his way back into ministry and help this community.During the show, Bob shares various stories about his life. Also, he talks about a movie that was made based on his work with the Karen people through his church - All Saints. Through it all, God’s hand is clearly evident in his life and testimony.00:24 - Episode Summary01:55 - Introduction02:19 - A transformation of the heart08:09 - The moves of God for the underserved09:45 - The story of the Karen in Nashville15:09 - Results of being faithful21:22 - Coming full circle in ministry22:55 - What keeps you going in frustrating times?24:07 - Changes in the future26:19 - Unexpected events and adventures29:54 - What is it like to come here?35:23 - The emotional a

Whether you’re out and about or attending a missions event, it’s easy to miss opportunities. But the great new is that it’s not hard to take advantage of them if you do a few simple things.Here’s what helped me make the most of a recent podcasting event. Even though I was the only faith-based podcaster there, I was able to make some great connections, find potential guests and listeners, and was encouraged because of what happened.And not only did it encourage me and lead to new connections, I was able to pick up some ideas that I hope to use to improve THIS show.Listen to discover what worked for me (and a couple of things I got wrong). 00:24 - Episode Summary00:45 - Welcome new subscribers01:17 - Opportunity to partner with Global Initiative01:53 - Why it's important to be strategic when we're out and about.04:15 - Do you like this format?Before the Event05:33 - Know why you're planning to go06:52 - Build a rough plan08:15 - Figure out what you needDuring the Event09:30 - Work your plan10:11 - Be memor

There's more than one way to approach a church service. Discover what happens when we make space for open sharing. How God leads and also protects His people - and what's coming next for Steve Simms and his church.Steve's Book: http://amzn.to/2zaAvmZThe thought of allowing church members to share during a service is a new idea for most people. In Western church services, it’s usually worship, a sermon, and an altar call, with no time for people to speak. Today, Steve Simms comes to share about this unique format of “open sharing” and how he has used it for the last 9 years.For nearly a decade, Steve and his wife led this kind of church in Nashville through Salvation Army. He has seen the Holy Spirit move and work through this ministry. Every week, he relies on the Lord to speak through the people who walk through their doors.00:24 - Episode summary01:13 - Introduction03:02 - Rearranging church structure04:22 - The benefits of open sharing06:05 - Various stages of church experiences07:53 - Sharing as an a