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

Scott Casteel took a small church and ultimately led it to be even smaller. He's implementing some of the "Four Fields" strategies to reach his community. And he's excited about where God is leading His church.Subscribe to the show: http://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about[00:34] – Introduction[02:15] – What role does your wife play in ministry?[03:01] – Spiritual growth in isolation[05:30] – Transforming how church works[06:18] – Meaningful verse[07:29] – How to be joyful in all things[08:44] – Lessons from difficulty[12:23] – Seeing God’s heart for discipleship[14:39] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[18:02] – What does discipleship look like?[21:51] – Answering the skeptic[23:38] – How is this different from small group?[25:00] – Learning to apply Scripture[26:20] – What fuels your passion?[27:47] – What would you do differently?[32:04] – Taking the first step[33:58] – Marketplace ministry[35:16] 

Nathan Walters leads the Bold Adventure for Mission Discovery. Their focus is on making disciples throughout the worldListen as he transparently shares a story from his childhood that left him broken and lost, but that God redeemed. In spite of the difficulties in his life, Nathan joyfully trusts God and cannot wait to see what God has for him and his ministry.Throughout the interview, you can easily see just how much he loves Jesus and how He has impacted Nathan’s life. What we talked about[00:30] – Introduction[03:39] – The cycle of discipleship[04:49] – Finding hope in God’s redemption[09:58] – How God works through struggle[13:31] – Asking the right question[15:02] – Helpful habits[16:59] – Engaging Missions Leadership moment[20:16] – What makes Bold Adventure different?[26:15] – How did God confirm your calling?[27:17] – Down in the trenches[28:55] – What keeps you going?[30:50] – How do you get people involved?[32:34] – Discovering me

Jim Baker was with YWAM in Hawaii. He now hosts a podcast called Doing Ministry Well and is part of a group called Red Schools. Listen to hear his story and how God is strong in Jim's weakness.What we talked about[00:32] – Introduction[01:52] – Sharing about the Red Schools[02:58] – Coming to Jesus[05:35] – Season of difficulty[07:43] – Meaningful verse[09:12] – Learning to abide in Love Himself[09:42] – Habits for abiding in Christ[10:15] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[13:33] – What is your podcast about?[14:50] – What have you learned from interviews?[17:04] – Applying true leadership in life[18:32] – Stepping into current ministry[21:48] – What does your school include?[22:31] – What fuels your passion?[23:40] – Is there anything that you would change?[26:34] – Marketplace ministry[27:35] – Surrounded by the nations[28:57] – Internet and book resourcesResourcesMy Utmost for His Highest: Website or Ama

In this special edition of the Engaging Missions Show, Bryan Entzminger shares the story of a Scrapbook, Instagram, and a Postcard. Listen to discover how perception can impact the way we live for God.FeedbackIf 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.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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

In this special edition of the Engaging Missions Show, Bryan Entzminger shares his story. Listen to discover how God has moved, focusing on the 3 main seasons of his life and how those have deepened why he believes.FeedbackIf 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.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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Bill (pen name) has been called the Indiana Jones of Southeast Asia. He spent over a decade in Borneo and now plants churches. Listen to discover what breaks his heart and fuels his passion.What We Talked About[00:34] – Introduction[02:18] – Meaningful verse[03:03] – A season of difficulty[06:19] – Times of transition[07:46] – The best and worst places you’ve stayed[10:04] – How to know the moves of God[12:12] – Spiritual warfare[16:16] – How many languages do you speak?[16:53] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[19:51] – Finding the common thread[21:30] – What did Jesus do?[23:30] – How do you help people to spread the Gospel?[24:08] – Where have you seen most impact[27:06] – Principles for making disciples[29:01] – Explaining a personal God[31:53] – The biggest obstacles in ministry[33:30] – Reconciling God and family[34:44] – What fuels your passion or breaks your heart?[43:23] – To young people called to minis

Miriaam Paul (pen name) is a single lady living in a majority Muslim Nation. While many might see that as a closed door, God is moving powerfully. Listen to discover how she approaches life and ministry.What we talked about[00:34]– Introduction[01:54]– How God called Miriam to a majority-Muslim nation[07:27]– How can we learn more about the reality of the world?[08:25]– Is it difficult to reconcile a loving God with a broken world?[09:36]– Do you ever battle fear living in a “creative access” area of the world?[11:53]– Foundational Scripture from Romans[13:27]– A significant challenge in Miriam’s life[16:13]– Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[19:30]– How is God moving in the area where you live?[23:02]– Are you able to be open with your faith where you live?[26:17]– Do you live according to the Kosher diet to avoid offending Muslims?[27:45]– How do you bridge the gap between Allah and Yahweh (Jehovah)?[30:38]– What excites you the most about what you’re doing?[32:17]– Is the Koran only valid in the original

Steve Addison returns to the Engaging Missions Show to talk about his new book, Pioneering Movements. Discover how God often uses established churches and missionary bands to start new movements among the unreached.What we talked about[00:30] – Introduction[01:21] – Steve’s new book[02:27] – Characteristics of Movements[04:06] – Who is the book written for?[05:22] – The importance of timing[06:33] – Losing a mindset of hopelessness[08:16] – Focus on a pioneer[09:58] – More than methods[11:47] – Doing rather than knowing[13:55] – Engaging Missions Leadership Moment[17:26] – What did you learn while writing the book?[19:55] – Guidelines for church movements[22:11] – Things that surprised you while writing[24:24] – Ways that God stretched you[24:59] – Growing in our understanding of calling[26:55] – Profile of a pioneer[29:32] – Missionary bands and the local church[34:20] – A step that bears fruit[36:04] – Problems of

In this special Thanksgiving edition of the Engaging Missions Show, our host, Bryan Entzminger shares how God has used discipline to form him and draw him closer to B42God. Discover how to avoid common pitfalls.ResourcesCelebration of DisciplineSpirit of the DisciplinesSpiritual Disciplines of a Christian LifeMentioned 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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Tony Hedrick is a bivocational missionary, artist, and businessman. He's served as a chaplain, professor, church planter and more. He travels to Europe to strengthen churches there. Discover his passion for Christ.Internet and book resourcesUrbanaThe Book That Made Your WorldContact informationEmail: tonyhedrickacci@gmail.comAdventive.caMentioned 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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Ron Surgeon reaches the lost in Memphis, TN by training disciples to make disciples and by activating local churches to reach their communities. Listen to discover what God is doing.Internet and book resourcesMovements that Change the World PodcastMovements.netDiscovering Church Planting byThe Master Plan of EvangelismT4T OnlineFour Fields from Church Planting MovementsKnowledge of the HolyContact: Facebook or @ronsurgeon on TwitterMentioned 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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Steve Fisher was a missionary to Southeast Asia for over 20 years. In our time together, he shared how God redeemed him, how he overcomes rejection, and how God overcame burnout in his life.Book and Internet resourcesTimothy NetworkTrain & MultiplyT4T OnlineThree Circles diagramCoopers on a MissionWhat Jesus StartedOperation WorldContact infoAct Beyondindy14isaan15@gmail.comMentioned 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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Connor Britt always felt called towards ministry. After a difficult experience with YWAM, he went through a dark season but God let him back. Listen as he shares God's goodness.Book recommendationMy Utmost for His HighestContact info:Facebooke.connorbritt@gmail.comMentioned 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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Mike and Arlene Armstrong were happy enough with his career path as a police officer. Until God changed everything and sent them to Central America. Now they see His faithfulness and minister to others.How to learn more about TacticaTACTICA MinistriesAssociation of Baptists for World EvangelismInternet and book resources“Good Soil” from ABWEStory of Hope from ABWEThe Way to Joy from ABWEDesiring GodForeign to Familiar: A Guide to Understanding Hot - And Cold - Climate CulturesFollow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live.Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless GodMultiply: Disciples Making DisciplesContact infoContact: los2armstrong@abwe.ccMentioned 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

Mark Aspinwall was an attorney until God called him into ministry. Now he's a commuting missionary who helps plant churches in Indonesia and Cuba. Listen to learn what God's doing!Book and internet suggestionse3 PartnersMovements PodcastChurch Planting Movements, How God Is Redeeming a Lost WorldT4T: A Discipleship Re-Revolution: The Story Behind the World's Fastest Growing Church Planting Movement and How it Can Happen in Your Community!Contact infomark.aspinwall@e3partners.comMentioned 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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Jonathan Dobbs was happy enough with his career in the Air Force. Then God sent him in a new direction. Listen to discover what he's been doing in India and the United States. Where to get equippedJonathan shares some organizations and websites that believers can go to if they desire to learn how to better minister in their communities. He also suggests making connections with local ministries and watch how they work.Troy CooperNo Place LeftMovementsInternet and book resourcesThe Jesus ParadigmA Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning to See the Glories of God's LoveHandbook to Prayer: Praying Scripture Back to GodContact InformationContact: jandldobbs@gmail.comMentioned 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 a

Jane Dennington and her husband were in their fifties and happy in their careers when God called them to Haiti. They left their family and faced challenges but God has been so faithful.Book and Internet sourceWhen Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and YourselfParting advice and contact informationContact: budandjane@gmail.comMentioned 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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Mateo's family fled Columbia for the United States when he was young. But because of that humbling experience, his parents met Jesus. Now, after a traumatic experience, he's showing God's love on a college campus.Internet and book suggestionsThink of Your FutureMovementsContact infoeche144@gmail.comMentioned 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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Grant Hanes started Global Missions Frontiers while on the mission field in Mexico. Now he ministers to refugees in the U.S. Listen to discover how his ministry has global impact.Internet and book suggestionsJoshua ProjectPeople GroupsStrangers Next Door: Immigration, Migration and MissionContact InfoGlobal Frontier MissionsGo GFMMentioned 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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

God called Jordan McGaughe and his family to leave their relatively comfortable life in Indiana for the island of St. Kitts. Today, he shares the struggles, adventures, and joys of ministry with us. ResourcesBlue Letter BibleJesus Among Other GodsBonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, SpyContactmcgmissionscomMentioned 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/about-blubrry/privacy-policy