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

Aaron Babyar returns to share how good networking can help us fulfill the greatest prayer Jesus prayed for unity. Listen to discover how effective networking is about generosity and relationship, not business cards.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWant to listen to the Aaron's recommended book, The God Ask on the go? Download for free by trying out Audible.com (and help support the show)!What we talked about00:30 – Episode summary02:24 – Introduction03:15 – The value of Biblical networking07:31 – The power of unity in Christ10:02 – What does “networking” mean?13:49 – Replacing misconceptions about networking15:29 – Ways to walk in unity through disagreement17:42 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment22:53 – How to get connected with others26:58 – Learning to give time for others32:07 – Networking across denominations33:35 – Building networks overseas38:16 – Approaching networking holistically42:15 – The need for marketplace ministry44:35 – Releasing people in

Aaron Babyar shares how missionaries can build a support team and how we can better bless those in ministry. Listen as he shares his heart to see missionaries fully funded and also refutes some common misconceptions.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeResources & Contact InfoSupport Raising SolutionsThe God Ask by Steve Shadrach (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Jenn Fortner“Climb” conference – October 11-14, 2016FeedbackIf you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com. Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Conce

Josh Young is the program director and VP for Hydrating Humanity. They save lives and advance God's Kingdom using clean water and hygiene education. Listen to hear how God is using them in powerful ways.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeResources & Contact Infojoshyoung@hydratinghumanity.orgHydrating HumanityThe Unshakable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person by E. Stanley Jones (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging MIssions)Voights in MalawiKeep on Keeping On from @AlexGTHawkeFeedbackIf you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com. Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal

Brad W. (pen name) works with Global Gates to reach the nations through Gateway Cities. Listen to discover his motivation and how we can impact the nations from our neighborhoods.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeResources & Contact InfoEmail Brad: info@globalgates.infoGlobal GatesEngaging the NationsIn the Land of Blue Burqas by Kate McCord (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Movements.netFeedbackIf you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com. Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorse

Jacob Bock is a missionary to Spain. After about 10 years of ministry, God challenged and completely transformed how they approach ministry. Listen to discover what they do and why they can pray with so many people.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about00:30 – Episode summary01:31 – Introduction03:41 – How God sparked the flame for missions06:21 – The need for the Gospel in Spain08:47 – A challenge in ministry11:18 – The power of prayer15:54 – Going through the breaking process17:45 – Meaningful verseSeek first the Kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33)19:09 – Foundational Leadership Moment23:22 – What is open-air proclamation?27:28 – Sharing the testimony of salvation30:55 – How God is transforming lives through ministry36:56 – What fuels your passion in ministry?39:31 – Is there anything you would have done differently?41:58 – Marketplace matters46:04 – Surrounded by the nations51:18 – Internet and book resources52:21 – Partin

Joshua MacLeod is a photographer and videographer. He was bad when he began but is now sponsored and published, capturing the beauty of God in the people of the world. Listen to discover the value of art on mission.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about00:12 – Introduction01:12 – What is Picture the Nations About?04:28 – When did you start taking pictures?08:22 – How Josh went from really bad to published with a sponsorship within a year.09:36 – When did you realize the impact that photography can have?13:53 – What happened when a teenage girl saw her picture for the first time.15:16 – Should the Gospel be austere while we enjoy personal extravagance?16:29 – What kind of value does Christian art bring to the table?18:36 – How would you encourage other artists?21:38 – Where did you find the framework for craftsmanship, wisdom, and understanding?23:27 – What to do if you need to understand the Bible.26:27 – Where can people find more?25:49 – What can photographers do

Chris Tress is the pastor of Bow Down Church. As a local missionary, he works to replace segregation with unity and to reach out to the poorer communities. Listen to hear his conviction for reaching the marginalized.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about00:42 – Episode summary01:09 – Introduction02:56 – What led you to local missions?04:26 – Challenges in everyday life10:10 – Living in the Kingdom while facing the world12:05 – Meaningful verses16:23 – Remembering our First Love with Jenny Beth Gardner19:43 – What is exciting you about ministry?26:18 – The impact of mentoring32:22 – Uniting cultures and races through Christ34:53 – Struggling with segregation37:10 – Internet and book resources39:28 – Parting advice and contact infoChris's church website: Bow Down ChurchResources & Contact InfoThe Making of a Disciple by Dr. Keith Phillips (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Out of Ashes by Dr. Keith Philips (qualifying purchases benefit E

Don Buege was is Strategy Director for e3 Partners in Russia. Listen as he shares his heart about ministry, the spiritual condition of Russia, and his joy in what God has done.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about00:33 – Episode summary01:39 – Introduction02:22 – What is Siberia like?03:44 – Family, ministry, and everyday life05:05 – Hearing the message of the Kingdom09:12 – The transformation from knowing Christ11:06 – A season of difficulty15:44 – Seeing family as the greatest ministry17:28 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment21:49 – Aspects of Russian culture23:11 – The spiritual state of Russia24:28 – Being encouraged by those filled with hope25:44 – Connecting with those who know Jesus27:56 – Building relationships with new believers30:50 – What would you share about God?34:43 – What fuels your passion?37:28 – The burden for the Buryat people39:11 – Ministering to Buddhists40:15 – Marketplace matters42:01 – Surrounded by the nations45:32 – Internet and boo

Bryan Entzminger is the host of the Engaging Missions Show. In this episode, Alan Smith turns the tables and asks Bryan 20 questions about life, family, work, and ministry. Listen to discover how it all started.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about00:35 – Episode summary01:17 – Introduction02:51 – Where were you born and raised?03:27 – What was your favorite toy as a child?04:19 – The value of the holidays06:24 – What was your favorite birthday and why?07:35 – Did you have any pets growing up and what were their names?08:14 – What was your favorite subject in school?09:15 – Who was your favorite teacher and why?09:47 – When did you develop interest in music and what instrument did you play?11:16 – Who have been some of your favorite musical artists?14:04 – What is your favorite color?15:01 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment19:07 – If you were forced to watch any sport, which would you choose?21:57 – What was the last sporting event you saw in person?22:51 – I

Brian Hogan is a US-based church planting and discipleship coach. He was a missionary to Mongolia for a few years. But after he left, God continued the work in some amazing ways. Listen to discover what God did.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about00:32 – Episode summary01:47 – Introduction04:55 – How the past prepares for the future05:57 – The importance of family09:19 – Meaningful verse11:45 – The ways that God uses Mongolia13:21 – Key practices and spiritual habits15:55 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment19:52 – What experiences do you draw from for coaching?23:58 – The fruit of ministry and obedience30:41 – The best transmitters of the Gospel31:59 – Seeking for the person of peace34:31 – Is there anything you’d change about your ministry?38:02 – The movements of God in Mozambique40:55 – Marketplace matters45:03 – Learning to bless the nations46:46 – Surrounded by the nations49:30 – Book and internet resources52:10 – Contact info and parting adviceClear Pur

Ann Hinrichs was a worship director and took short term missions trips. Now leads ACCI, with a strong focus on unity and member care. Listen to discover two keys to growth and effectiveness.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about00:33 – Episode summary02:19 – Introduction03:30 – How did transition change your focus?05:34 – How is your husband involved in your ministry?06:14 – A Summary of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives (ACCI)08:36 – Meaningful verse10:05 – Bringing unity to life11:37 – The importance of accountability14:02 – Seasons of difficulty and God’s work in it17:45 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment21:17 – What does your ministry do?24:14 – The concept of member care25:31 – Stories of supporting missionaries31:05 – How to bring advocacy to your church34:51 – What excites you the most about your ministry?36:08 – The significance of short-term missions42:31 – Marketplace matters43:56 – Surrounded by the nations46:16 – Internet and book resources51:00

This week’s episode of Engaging Missions is one you won’t want to miss! Our guest, Andrea (pen name for security reasons), discusses the power of telling the stories of Scripture in reaching people for Christ. She and Bryan talk about the Fall of Man in Genesis 3, the steadfast love of God, and the impact storytelling has on people.Andrea currently leads a ministry that implements discussion-based ministry and Bible study to deepen people’s faith. She has seen amazing things that God has done through this ministry, and hearing her stories (both of Scripture and the ministry) are truly encouraging.What we talked about[00:33] – Episode summary[02:54] – Introduction[04:21] – Why storytelling is so effective[05:42] – What is your favorite Bible story and why?[11:26] – Seasons of difficulty[12:59] – How has God worked in the hard season?[13:51] – Beneficial personal habits[15:00] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[18:35] – The specifics of ministry[20:51] – What

Luke Voight was a rough competitor until God used a coach to reach him. Now his life has been transformed, and he uses sports to share the Gospel, train leaders, and make disciples in Malawi.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about[00:29] – Episode summary[02:28] – Introduction[04:39] – How did you come to know Jesus?[05:57] – Coming full circle with sports[07:11] – Is anything beyond God’s redemption?[08:06] – The culture and lessons of Malawi[09:33] – Providing for spiritual and physical needs[11:10] – Learning to lay everything at Jesus’ feet[12:22] – Beneficial habits[14:06] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[17:38] – Using sports to show the love of God[19:30] – Keys to bridge the gaps[20:26] – Taking advantages of teachable moments[22:10] – Seeing lives transformed through Christ[24:34] – Finding new opportunities in ministry[25:54] – Is there anything you would change?[28:44] 

Annette Eastis and her husband John minister to teens in skate parks. But the story didn't start there - God's brought significant healing. Listen to discover the amazing things God's done.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about[00:42] – Introduction[03:30] – How do you and your husband work together?[04:38] – Living as a survivor[05:16] – Seasons of difficulty[06:14] – Replacing small gods with the True God[10:20] – Partnering with God[11:08] – How God gives strength to forgive[12:41] – Moving in the direction of healing[13:54] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[17:28] – Sharing Christ’s love with skaters[18:45] – How did you choose skate parks?[20:36] – What is church planting like in your ministry?[21:54] – What excites you about your ministry?[22:13] – Discovering the simplicity of ministry[23:00] – Evangelism and soul care[24:17] – Balancing different aspects of ministry[25:43]&nbs

David Broodryk is a pastor in South Africa. He was planting a traditional church when God broke his heart for the 10 million people in his city. Listen to discover what happened next.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about[00:34] – Introduction[02:00] – Family life and ministry[03:09] – Being led by God to reach a city[09:57] – Would you go back and change anything?[10:45] – Going on a journey with the church[12:55] – Meaningful verse: “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” – Acts 4:13[14:41] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[17:48] – How God uses ordinary people for the Kingdom[20:50] – Foundations for God-led decisions[22:34] – Challenges with trained leaders[24:37] – Overcoming years of learning[26:13] – Things that encourage you[30:20] – Marketplace matters[33:2

Ita Hernandez grew up in a missionary Family. God has transitioned her through many ministries to where she is now - investing in young leaders. Listen to discover how God has moved in her life.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about[00:37] – Show announcements[03:41] – Introduction[04:47] – Growing up in a missionary family[05:49] – Becoming comfortable with change[07:07] – A season of challenge[09:36] – Running to the One who waits for you[11:21] – Meaningful verse[12:50] – Being the light to others[13:58] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[17:35] – Finding the calling of God[18:53] – What is your personal calling?[19:54] – How did God confirm your calling?[21:17] – The challenge of raising up leaders[23:05] – What fuels your passion for ministry?[25:03] – If you could change anything, what would it be?[28:26] – Marketplace matters[29:58] – Book resources[31:20] – Parting ad

As a pastor, Chuck Huckaby needed a strategy to meet people who need Jesus. Listen to discover how he uses social media to find the lost, connect with them on their turf, and share God's love. Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about[00:30] – Podcast News[03:42] – Introduction[05:24] – History of ministry[07:37] – How to work with limitations[10:09] – Giving house blessings[13:03] – Meaningful verse[15:30] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[19:11] – Reaching those who need Jesus[22:33] – Goals behind the book[27:58] – What would Jesus do on Facebook?[31:03] – Seeing the fruit of ministry[36:22] – Marketplace matters[40:28] – Surrounded by the nations[43:16] – Internet resources[45:02] – Release date for the book[47:14] – Parting adviceResourcesSecret Signals bookDisciple-Making ChallengeGo ThereforReading 121Contagious Disciple-Making WebsiteFeedbackIf you’d have any comments or question

After 30 years with Missionary Aviation Fellowship, God gave Regina Manley a heart for those who can't or don't like to read. Now she helps people discover how to use stories to share the Gospel.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about[00:27] – Introduction[02:24] – God’s heart for oral learners[06:47] – Providing the Word in different ways[08:51] – Missing the forest for the trees[11:23] – Do you have a favorite Bible story?[13:43] – What question should we ask while reading the story?[15:05] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[18:41] – How does your ministry work?[23:35] – The power of storytelling[30:07] – What excites you about your ministry?[37:43] – The need for change[40:45] – What is the next step?[44:04] – Marketplace matters[48:25] – Surrounded by the nations[50:25] – Book or resources[52:28] – Contact infoResourcesMission Aviation FellowshipTelling the Gospel Through StoryMakin

Guy Benton is a missionary with the Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders. He serves youth workers in Cambodia. Listen to discover what Guy learned on a recent climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about[00:35] – Overview[01:00] – A question from a listener[02:46] – Introduction[04:33] – How God builds a family[06:21] – Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro[07:56] – Meaningful verse[09:12] – A season of challenge and God’s faithfulness[12:55] – Personal habits for spiritual growth[14:32] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[18:00] – What is SAMS ministry?[20:36] – What is your ministry?[24:37] – Learning to be culturally appropriate[27:49] – The purpose of climbing Kilimanjaro[33:14] – What to take away from the experience[38:10] – The marketplace matters[40:56] – The meaningful ways people engage[42:35] – Surrounded by the nations[46:53] – Internet and book resou

Bryan Thompson had some amazing experiences when he first came to Christ. He's a missionary who trains people to reach those who can't or don't want to read. Listen as he shares his heart, story, and some tips.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about[00:34] – Introduction[04:15] – Meaningful verse[05:26] – How is your family involved in ministry?[06:28] – God’s work in seasons of difficulty[09:18] – Secretly spreading Scripture[12:11] – Good personal habits[14:48] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[17:30] – What is orality?[22:24] – Many forms of sharing the Gospel[25:30] – How did God lead you to this?[28:12] – Using the story of Mary and Martha[34:47] – What fuels your passion?[38:15] – How to get started in storytelling[41:30] – Parting advice and contact infoResourcesStory4allSimply the StoryThe God Story – The order form is near the bottom of the page.bt@simplythestory.orgFeedbackIf you’