Mobilizing Gen Z Through Gaming with Luke Richey

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Today on the Gospel Mobilization Podcast, host Dave Jacob interviews Luke Richey, Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer for Gravity Jack, one of the first augmented reality companies in the U.S. that has helped build technology and games for brands like Pokémon GO, and World of Tanks. Dave and Luke talked about the gaming space, why the Church should be in these spaces, and how to best mobilize the younger generations through gaming. If you're listening to this episode with kids, please note that there is some mild language towards the end of the episode. Here's what Dave asked during the interview:

  1. How did you get involved in gaming ministry?

  2. Why isn’t the church more involved in the gaming world?

  3. We know there are more single women in missions than single men and some have said that gaming is partly to blame since men can satisfy their sense of adventure through gaming instead of going out into the missions field. Can you address that and maybe touch on how to help those who might be addicted to gaming?

  4. For those of us that are out-of-touch with gaming, why should we get involved and where do we start?

  5. What are some practical ways mobilizers can use gaming to help us recruit more missionaries?

Show Notes:
Gravity Jack
Resources on gamer evangelism:  
Ready Set Go
Satellite Gaming
Discord
Contact Luke:
Email
Linkedin

Mobilizing Retirees with Bill Hennessy

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Does your agency or church have a plan to mobilize retirees? Tune in today as Dave chats with Bill Hennessy, author of the newly-released book, Purposeful Retirement. Bill shares practical advice to help mobilizers send more laborers. Here's what Dave asked:  

1. Let’s start by talking about retirement. What is it and where do we see this in the Scriptures?
2. You've written a new book called: "Purposeful Retirement - Making the Next Season of Life Your Best," Why write a book about retirement?
3. How can retirees plan for retirement?
4. How can retired people find purpose in missions?
5. How can a mobilizer help a retiree adjust some of their expectations?
6. As we think about mobilizing retirees, what do we say to a retiree that won’t scare them off?
7. What types of opportunities are best to present to retirees?

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Do you talk with believers that are apathetic towards world missions? Perhaps you're currently discipling someone who can’t seem to get out of their comfort zone. If so, today’s episode of the Gospel Mobilization Podcast will equip you with practical ideas as you have these difficult conversations. Our host, Dave Jacob, sat down with Scott Hildreth, the associate professor of missiology and associate dean of the ministry preparation area at Southeastern Seminary. A former missionary himself, Scott is working to educate and mobilize the next generation of missionaries. Here’s what Dave asked:

1. What is your story of how the Lord “awakened the missionary within you”?
2. In a culture that values exploring the world as an opportunity to see exotic places and experience new things, how do we develop a heart sensitive to the world’s vast lostness and need for the gospel?
3. In your book, you write, “Far too many of us live out the words of John Ryland: ‘If God wants to reach them, He can do it without my help.’” Where does this idea come from? What’s wrong with it? What does it reveal about us?
4. According to a study from Lifeway Research, more than 2 in 3 U.S. Protestant pastors (67%) believe comfort is an idol that has significant influence on their congregations. How can mobilizers help others overcome this apathy and comfort?
5. Throughout the text you break down the Great Commission and note that it is for all believers. Unpack that a little bit for us.
6. How can mobilizers use this text as a mobilization tool?
7. What do you hope this book does for believers who read it?

Show Notes:
Scott’s Book, A Short Guide to Evangelism and Missions
Lifeway Research about comfort being an idol
Connect with Scott:
Website
Email

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Five Tips to Mobilize Ethnic Minorities with Charles Chapman

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We would all agree that the best missions force is a diverse missions force. But how do we practically mobilize more ethnic minorities to the missions field? Join host Dave Jacob as he chats with Charles Chapman, the Missions Candidate Development Specialist for the Alliance. Charles also serves as the African-American Leadership Developer for the Ohio Valley District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. You’ll hear how God called Charles when he was in high school and some best practices that will equip you to mobilize more ethnic minorities. Number 4 just might surprise you!

Show Notes:
The Alliance  
National African American Missions Council
Mobilizing People With Impairments Episode
Missio Nexus Leaders Conference
Contact Charles

Creating a Mobilization Culture in Your Organization with John Darnell

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If you are mobilizing in an organization, you know the frustration that can sometimes exist when others unknowingly sabotage your mobilization efforts or at the very least, don’t quite see the importance of mobilization. Today, Dave has a frank conversation with John Darnell, CEO of Global Outreach International. John unpacks his philosophy of mobilization, how to balance hitting the recruitment numbers with discipleship, and what he did to increase the mobilization culture at Global Outreach. Here’s what Dave asked him:

1. Let's talk about when you became the CEO of Global Outreach and how you had to shift things as a leader to support mobilization.

2. How do you create healthy collaboration between departments?

3. When it comes to the philosophies of mobilization, how do you navigate the tension that sometimes exists between mobilization recruiting and mobilization discipleship?

4. Mobilizers can often feel pressure to hit the numbers and that can demotivate them. How do you encourage your mobilization staff to keep them motivated?

5. You mentioned earlier to me that you have had to “push the board.” Can you explain what you mean by that and what occurred?

6. What are you seeing change in the church and what must we do differently as we mobilize the body of Christ?

Show Notes:
Global Outreach
The Mobilizers Retreat and Training
Download the Mobilization Continuum
Missio Nexus Missions Leaders Conference
The Choice book
Canoeing the Mountains book
The Future of Missions Barna Study
Connect with John
Facebook: @johndarnell3rd
Instagram: @johndarnell3rd
Linkedin: @johndarnell3rd

Mobilizing Families with Pastor Sam Jacob

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Can one conversation with a family member really make a difference? Today, Dave interviews his oldest son who has served on staff at two churches overseeing their missions programs and leading people on short-term trips. Sam shares what happened while he and his dad were waiting for a taxi in Thailand and what influenced him as a young boy to serve in ministry and missions. He gives us eight things you can do to mobilize families to the nations and discusses some of the obstacles he's faced over the years too. Here’s what Dave asked him:

  1. Let's talk about your childhood. What were some of the things you recall that influenced your decision to serve in ministry/missions?

  2. How did growing up overseas in Northern Asia impact your future missions involvement?

  3. You've served on staff at two churches and oversaw the missions programs at both of them. When it comes to mobilizing families, what are some of the obstacles you've come across?

  4. What are some of the strategies you use to increase families' missions involvement?

  5. How have you seen short-term mission trips impact those who have participated?

  6. How have you been involved in your church’s missions committee?

Four Tips to Mobilize People to the Hardest Places

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David Platt has said that unreached people groups are unreached for a reason, they are hard, dangerous, and difficult to get to, All the easy ones are taken. So what will it take to make disciples in the most difficult places on earth? Today, on the Gospel Mobilization Podcast, host, Dave Jacob interviews Josh Duncan and Eddie Lozano with Triad. Our guests explain how to mobilize people to the hardest areas by giving us four tips we can apply and put into action. And these guys should know, because they’ve been doing it for years. This episode will challenge and inspire you to focus on some of the hardest-to-reach people groups on the planet, so that King Jesus will one day receive the worship and glory He deserves.

Show Notes:
Triad
Kaiser’s Book, Mission in the Old Testament
Triad’s Book, Awaken
Stratus.earth
Open Doors Reports
Joshua Project
Contact Josh, Executive Director of Triad
Contact Eddie, Director of Mobilization

Being a Lifelong Mobilizer with Levi Longwe

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If you are tired, stressed, weary, or ready to quit mobilization, this episode is for you! Our guest, Levi Longwe, a mobilizer from Malawi serving in Lesotho, helps us understand the importance of being a lifelong mobilizer. You’ll be encouraged to press on as Levi shares his journey in mobilization. Give the gift of encouragement and send this link to a friend! Here’s what our host, Dave Jacob, asked Levi:

  1. Tell us your story. How did you become a mobilizer?

  2. How do you mobilize there in Lesotho?

  3. Tell us about your vision for the future of mobilization in Lesotho.

  4. You have said that you have dedicated your life to be a mobilizer. Why is longevity important in mobilization?

  5. What are some misconceptions of who a mobilizer is?

  6. How are you collaborating and networking with other mobilizers and why is that important?

  7. How are you raising up and training more mobilizers?

Show Notes:
Kairos Course
AIM
Podcast Episode with Reuben Kachala
Article by Steve Shadrach
AfriGo Magazine
Globalcast Resources
GMMI

Mobilizing for When Serving Gets Tough with Carol Ghattas

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Mobilization doesn’t stop when a new global worker gets to the field. Some have said it should continue through the first year of field service. As mobilizers, we need tools to help stop the revolving door of new missionaries going to the field and then coming home for preventable reasons. Today, Dave interviews Carol Ghattas, author of the new book, When Serving Gets Tough. Visit our show notes to receive 25% off the book. It would make a great Christmas gift!

Here’s what Dave asked Carol:
1. What motivated you to write this book?
2. Why do missionaries struggle? Are they not prepared for what they’ll face on the field? 
3. Are sending organizations missing something in their mobilization and training?
4. How can your book be a good tool for mobilizers?
5. Mobilizers are often having discipleship-type conversations with potential goers helping them to navigate God’s call on their lives. How important is calling and what advice would you have for mobilizers as they have these conversations?
6. What topics or struggles do you cover in the book? Did you find it hard to limit them to thirty?
7. Sometimes mobilizers may paint an overly positive picture of what life on the mission field will be like in the hopes to recruit more people. Is this harmful? If so, why?
8. Could you share a story that illustrates why being honest about life on the missions field helps our mobilization efforts?

Show Notes:
Buy Carol’s book, When Serving Gets Tough
Please use discount code MISSIONPODCAST25 for 25% off of the paperback and eBook.  (offer valid until December 31, 2024).
A Life in Exile
Contact Carol
Follow Carol on social media:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
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The Mission of God and the Witness of the Church with Justin Schell

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Today, Dave Jacob interviews Justin Schell, Director of Younger Leaders Generation for the Lausanne Movement. His latest book, The Mission of God and the Witness of the Church, is dedicated to missions mobilizers, making this episode just for you! Starting in Genesis and ending in Revelation, the book is shorter than you’d expect, making it user-friendly for those who need a synopsis on the missions narrative throughout the Bible. Tune in to discover why Justin dedicated this book to missions mobilizers and how we should really translate the word, “Go” in Matthew 28:19.

100 Best Practices of Missions Mobilization

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To celebrate our 100th episode of the Gospel Mobilization Podcast, we are giving you 100 best practices of mobilization! Join mobilization experts, Katy White, Mark Stebbins, Chelsea Christopher, and host Dave Jacob as they unpack these practical tips for missions mobilizers.

Show Notes:
Mobilizing Gen Z by Katy White & Jolene Erlacher
Missio Nexus
Perspectives USA
Daniel Generation by Jolene Erlacher


Download a Free pdf of the 100 Best Practices (on our homepage)

Seven Tips from Gen Z Mobilizers

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Do you want to mobilize the younger generations? Are you finding it difficult to relate to Gen Z? Today, we’re talking with 4 Gen Z mobilizers who work for World Gospel Mission, a non-denominational missions agency based in Marion, Indiana. These 4 mobilizers: Madeline, Andy, Kaeley, and Kenzie work to not only mobilize Gen Z, they are Gen Zers themselves! You’ll learn the importance of diversity, team, clear communication, authenticity, and much more!


Show Notes:
World Gospel Mission
 Dangerous Jesus by Kevin Burgess
WHOLEHEARTED! Tending Your Heart through Being Discipled by Jesus by Rick and Diane Bewsher 
Barna Research on Gen Z: Success and Work Culture


Want more on Mobilizing Gen Z? Check out the book Mobilizing Gen Z by Jolene Erlacher and Katy White

Strategies to Mobilize Latinos with Moses Saldivar

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We all know that a diverse missions force is the best missions force. Listen to this episode as host Dave Jacob talks with Moses Saldivar, the Director of Engagement for US Latino Churches at Frontiers. Moses shares his story as well as several challenges and strategies to help you mobilize more Latino missionaries. Here are the specific questions Dave asked:

  1. What's your story? How did God lead you into missions?

  2. What are the benefits of mobilizing a diverse missions force and how has God uniquely positioned U.S. Latinos to make great missionaries?

  3. When it comes to mobilizing Latinos, what are some of the barriers? 

  4. How can those barriers be overcome?

  5. What are some specific strategies for mobilizers and missions pastors to mobilize more Latinos?

Show Notes:
Frontiers USA
Frontiers Go
Contact Moses

The Value of Using Education to Mobilize with Yvonne Huneycutt

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There are two things every good mobilizer does: inspires and educates. In today’s episode, Yvonne Huneycutt, an instructor and trainer for the Perspectives course, unpacks a little history of the missions movement showing how using education mobilizes others. Yvonne and host Dave Jacob discuss her newly-released book, Propelled by Hope: The Story of the Perspectives Movement. In this episode you’ll learn how to best use education to mobilize. Plus, Yvonne provides a list of mobilization resources and tools you can use to educate yourself and others. Don’t forget to visit the show notes on our website to receive 25% off of Yvonne’s book!

Show Notes:
Speccial discount for our listeners: Receive 25% off Yvonne’s book, Propelled by Hope! Use code HOPEPODCAST25
Perspectives Course
Frontier Ventures
Global Mobilization Network
Free Webinar:  Teaching that Mobilizes!
Mobilization Resources

Five Joshua Project Tools to Help You Mobilize with Chris Clayman

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If you’re looking for people group data to help you mobilize, this episode is for you! Chris Clayman, Executive Director for Joshua Project, joins us today to give us all the details on how we can use the free tools on their website to help us educate and inspire God’s people. You’ll learn about the people group profiles and lists, the Unreached of the Day resource, and the Global Interactive Map. Chris also shares an incredible story about a dentist in Texas who sent a simple email that resulted in a people group being reached for the first time. Plus, Chris gives us an inside peek into the future of the Joshua Project and how you can help shape their ministry in the coming years. 

Show Notes:
Global Dashboard
Infographics
Global Interactive Map
People Group Lists and Profiles
Unreached of the Day
Frontier Peoples
Joshua Project Survey
Joshua Project Newsletter Sign-up

Mobilizing All Ethnicities to Engage the Unreached with Morgan Davis

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Do you want to mobilize a more diverse missions force, but don’t know where to start? Listen in today as host Dave Jacob interviews Morgan Davis. Morgan is a Formation and Network Engagement Strategist with unfoldingWord and Director of Missions for Northwest Baptist Church. She gives practical insights to help mobilize all ethnicities to engage the unreached. You’ll hear us discuss a study about diverse perspectives on the church and missions, and you’ll learn about a special scholarship to help promote a more diverse missions force. Here are the specific questions that were asked during the interview: 

  1. Tell us about yourself and how you became involved in global missions.

  2. I love your heart to mobilize all ethnicities to the unreached. What was the catalyst that fueled this passion of yours?

  3. What are some of the barriers here in the West inhibiting more ethnicities being involved in missions and mobilization?

  4. Let’s talk about some tips you have to help our listeners mobilize a more diverse missions force. 

  5. What resources might you recommend that would help mobilizers mobilize more ethnic minorities?

Show Notes:
Radical by David Platt
Journal Issue on Mobilizing a Diverse Missions Force
NAAMC - National African American Missions Council
IMB’s George Liele Scholarship
Missio Nexus Diversity Report
Register for the Missio Nexus Leaders Conference

Helping Others Discern Calling with Katy White

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Grab a note pad because you’ll want to take notes on this one! One of the most important roles of a missions mobilizer is helping others navigate their calling. But how can we best do this? Tune in today as Katy White, Vice President of Goer Experience with Go Corps and co-author of the book, Mobilizing Gen Z, shares some tips and best practices with us. She and podcast host, Dave Jacob, discuss the definition of calling, some misunderstandings about God’s call, as well as strategies to assist mobilizers in helping those who feel uncertain about their calling. This episode will equip you to have better conversations with those you are mobilizing to the nations.

Show Notes:
Go Corps  
Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
Mobilizing Gen Z book by Jolene Erlacher and Katy White
Gear Up: Training for New Mobilizers

Find the transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSV2SmEIgTOtvRrG-FBbOLLOdc1Z3wain1yJi5GU5UrRq6C3mzLeVBdV1UUbzXNvby2RuoRo3-3hwqx/pub

Overcoming Gen Z’s Struggles Impacting Mobilization with Dr.Dunaetz

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How do the struggles of Gen Z impact the future of mobilization? Tune in today to hear host Dave Jacob chat with Dr. Dave Dunaetz about this crucial topic. Dr. Dunaetz is Professor and Chair of the Department of Leadership, Organizational Psychology, and Public Administration at Azusa Pacific University in California. His research program focuses on interpersonal processes in churches and other Christian organizations, such as mission agencies. You’ll learn the three major cultural influences negatively impacting the future of mobilization and what we can do to help Gen Z. overcome these challenges.

Here’s what the two discussed:
1. About a year ago, you wrote an article for Global Missiology titled, “The Struggles of Generation Z and The Future of North American Mission Organizations.” What motivated you to address this issue?

2. In your article you write, "The current generation of North American young adults, Generation Z or iGen, is struggling against several important cultural elements which may severely impact the future of mission organizations.” Can you list these cultural elements leading to the psychological struggles of some in Gen Z? 

3. How is social media and smartphone use adversely affecting the moral and theological values of Gen Z?

4. We know that video game addiction and pornography have devastating impacts. What are the factors that make Generation Z especially susceptible to the dangers of video game and pornography addiction?

5. Specifically, you write about three components of video game and porn addiction that adversely impact Gen Z. Can you list those and then unpack each one for us? 

6. How is overprotection, safety, and risk-taking impacting the mobilization of Gen Z?

7. Now that we’ve identified some of these struggles Gen Z face, what are some solutions mobilizers can implement?

Show Notes:
Dr. Dunaetz’s article titled, “The Struggles of Generation Z and the Future of North American Mission Organizations
Mobilizing Gen Z
Gen Z’s Thoughts on Missions
5 Tips for Mobilizing College Students

Failure and Discouragement in Mobilization with Terry Powell

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How do you define success in mobilization? What do we do when we don’t see results in mobilization? Do you ever feel so discouraged that you want to quit?  In this episode of the Gospel Mobilization Podcast, you’ll hear from Professor Terry Powell as he shares his own struggles with depression and failure. Dr. Powell is adjunct faculty at Columbia International University and author of the book, Serve Strong: Biblical Encouragement to Sustain God's Servants.  You’ll appreciate Dr. Powell’s transparency and knowledge as he reminds us that the mobilization ministry we do is an important calling. He provides some tools for us to view discouragement and failure with a fresh perspective. Here are some of the questions host Dave Jacob asked:

1. Often the ministry of mobilization is the long game and we don't see immediate results. That can be discouraging but you note some themes in Barnabus' life we can glean from. Can you share about that?
2. How can playing back God's call help mobilizers who feel discouraged?
3. How should we define success in the ministry of missions mobilization?
4. How can we handle those in authority who might put pressure on mobilizers to "hit the numbers”?

Strategic Ways to Mobilize the Church with Stefanie Nicholson

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What are some ways we can mobilize the church for missions? Are there proven methods for agency mobilizers to partner with pastors resulting in mobilizing their members to the nations? Listen to this episode of the Gospel Mobilization Podcast as host Dave Jacob speaks with Stefanie Nicholson, founder of Here2There Ministries. Like you, Stephanie longs to see churches not just supporting missions, but doing missions. She provides valuable insights and practical tips to help mobilizers engage the local church in missions mobilization.

Show Notes:
Here2There
Contact Stefanie: information@here2there.org