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Are you tired or stressed from ministry? Do you feel burned out? Listen to this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, as host David Jacob sits down with Missions Mobilizer Mark Stebbins. Mark offers 7 key insights regarding healthy rhythms for a Missions Mobilizer. You'll hear life-giving advice on how to engage in healthy routines for longevity in missions ministry.
Do you ever get frustrated with the church/agency relationship? Take a listen to today's episode as Dave talks with Missions Pastor, Randy Jumper from First North Little Rock Church. Randy unpacks what he calls, With-ing, a concept that does missions together and goes beyond partnership. He expounds on keeping the local church as the main driver of missions without the church having a self-centered, self-fulfilling missiological strategy. You'll learn why missionary re-entry training is more essential than ever and why mission agencies should consider hiring non-missionaries for agency leadership roles. Specifically, Dave asked Randy the following questions:
In your article, you write that "The church views itself as a 'with-ing' partner rather than a sending partner." Can you explain that a little bit?
What factors have influenced this shift to “with-ing"?
Are there any negative implications of shifting from a sending mindset to a with-ing mindset?
Randy, in your article, you mention some suggestions for denominational sending agencies. Can you share some of those with us?
What are some ways missionaries can partner better with churches?
What are some suggestions for churches in partnering with missionaries and sending agencies?
Show Notes:
Connect with Randy Jumper
Email - rjumper@firstnlr.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rjumper
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/randyjumper/
"The Kingdom of God does not advance when we stay safe." - Anna Hampton
How can we help others navigate the potential dangers of the mission field? Listen to Anna Hampton, who has lived in war-torn Afghanistan, the Middle East, and other dangerous places. She is a global expert on cross-cultural risk and chats with Dave about the theology of risk and how mobilizers can help potential goers overcome their fear of danger.
They specifically discussed the following:
How did you handle the potential dangers before you first went to Afghanistan?
Can you share about a time when you helped a missionary deal with a dangerous situation?
How does the Bible talk about risk?
What does the church need to understand about risk in the context of missions?
How can the church better respond to missionaries who live in dangerous contexts?
What should missionaries do when they face risk?
What advice would you have for mobilizers and pastors to help potential missionaries navigate risk and danger on the field?
Show Notes:
Christianity Today's Quick to Listen Podcast: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/quick-to-listen/risks-missions-haiti-danger-ministry-podcast.html
Facing Danger: A Guide Through Risk https://www.amazon.com/Facing-Danger-Guide-Through-Risk/dp/0998054402
Trinity Bible College and Graduate School https://www.trinitybiblecollege.edu/
Missionary John Chau Killed by Remote Tribe on India's North Sentinel Island https://www.christiantoday.com/article/american.man.killed.by.remote.tribe.was.trying.to.tell.them.about.jesus/131006.htm
Missionary Mobilization Podcast Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/missionarymobilizationpodcast
Here’s what Dave asked Dale:
Why should we engage believers from all professions to reach the world?
How can mission agencies train professional workers who do not have previous formal Bible training?
Is it still important to send traditional vocational missionaries?
How does a secular professional find time for ministry?
What do secular professionals do on the mission’s field?
What are some tips for mobilizing secular professionals?
What kinds of professions are being used on the field in creative ways?
How can we help believers in the marketplace understand the important role they play in the Great Commission? How can we best mobilize secular professionals like plumbers, educators, social workers, or health care professionals?
In this episode, Dave converses with Dale Losch, the CEO of Crossworld, a missions agency committed to sending ministry workers from all professions. This episode will equip you to mobilize believers from all walks of life.
Show Links:
Contact Dale: dale.losch@crossworld.org
Books Dale has written: Giving Outside the Box, A Better Way: Make Disciples Wherever Life Happens
"Work Matters: Connecting Sunday Worship to Monday Work" - Tom Nelson
"Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work" - Timothy Keller
"Monday Morning Atheist: Why We Switch God Off At Work And How You Fix It" - Doug Spada
Have you ever wondered how churches can mobilize kids for missions?
In this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, Dave unpacks the incredible ministry of Operation Christmas Child with Senior Director, Randy Riddle. You’ll hear some amazing stories of how God is using kids to impact the world. This episode is a reminder that mobilization can begin at the youngest of ages, and that every believer has the opportunity to live a life on mission!
To learn more about Operation Christmas Child, visit Samaritan’s Purse.org, and remember that National Collection Week for these shoebox gifts is November 15th - 22nd, 2021.
Video Interview Coming Soon!
Why is having a diverse missions field vital to the Great Commission? How can mission agencies and churches ensure diverse mobilization? Join us for this special episode as we dig into these questions and hear from Brittany Woods, an experienced practitioner in mobilizing people of color.
Brittany Woods is an educator and mobilizer with SIM USA, an international mission organization existing to respond to need, proclaim the gospel, and equip local churches in communities where Jesus is least known. Brittany has spent the past several years engaging and equipping African American believers for God’s global gospel work.
Have you ever wondered how we might innovate with regards to mobilization? What might be some consequences if our ministries fail to innovate? Is God asking you to take a risk, and to follow His direction? In this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, Dave converses with Ted Esler, the president of MissioNexus, and author of The Innovation Crisis. They discuss significant topics about how the world changes, and how we must creatively innovate in missions mobilization.
Topics Discussed:
What motivated you to write this book?
You write that, “If there is any one marker of an innovative ministry, it is that mission triumphs over methodology.” Can you unpack that a little bit for us?
In chapter 6, you write about “wicked problems.” What are wicked problems and would the overall lack of missions engagement in our local churches be considered one?
When it comes to innovation, why is collaboration important?
Innovative mobilization is often risky. How might you counsel a ministry that might be risk averse?
What may occur in our mobilization ministries if we fail to innovate?
What types of innovation have you seen in mobilization?
FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW COMING SOON!
Show Notes:
hello@missionarymobilization.org
Mission Mobilization Chats: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISwSb9dgSKAYS4S1fBqdTw/videos
Global Mission Mobilization Institute (GMMI): https://www.globalmmi.net/
Where are all our fellow theology nerds? 🙋♀️
Today, Dave interviews Ryan Shaw, the International Lead Facilitator of Global Mission Mobilization Initiative (GMMI) and host of the Mission Mobilization Chats podcast.
Ryan explains a theology of mobilization throughout the Scriptures which, in turn, impacts our mobilization praxis. The two discuss the following questions:
How is God a mobilizer God?
Where does mobilization start in the Scriptures?
For what purpose did God choose Israel?
How was Jesus a mobilizer?
Why is the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost significant to missions mobilization?
What can we learn from Paul's example as a mobilizer?
How should this understanding of a theology of mobilization impact our mobilization praxis & strategies?
If you love theology and mobilization like we do, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
On this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, Dave has a conversation with Janea and Annette Koop. Janea is a freshman at Trinity Bible College & Graduate School in Ellendale, ND. Janea’s mom Annette has been married to Kevin for 34yrs, they have 2 Biological children and 11 adopted children.
Have you ever wondered how your family can help mobilize missionaries? Have you considered how to teach missions to your own family? This episode will give practical insights on why and how to intentionally teach your family about missions. The family plays an important role in mobilization!
“I think the lack of gospel access is the greatest injustice of all time.”
In today’s podcast, Dave interviews David Joannes about his newly-released book, Gospel Privilege. Joannes is a leading advocate for unreached peoples, founder and president of Within Reach Global, and has published several other books in addition to Gospel Privilege.
The two discuss the definition of gospel privilege and the responsibility required of those who have access to the gospel. Additionally, they break down the concept of theological drift and how leaders can take action to fight this mobilization inhibitor.
Joannes brings his passion for the unreached, along with a call to action and a word of encouragement for mobilizers today. This is a great resource for understanding why it is so important to take up your unique role in missions!
Topics Discussed:
Why did you write the book Gospel Privilege?
Can you explain and unpack the term, “Gospel Privilege”’?
Why is gospel access significant? Aren’t all people equally lost?
How can Christian leaders help solve the issue of theological drift and the lack of Bible engagement in our world today?
How can mobilizers utilize your new book as a mobilization tool?
Show Notes:
Full video interview coming soon!
“You become like whoever you attach yourself to. You will become like who you love.”
In this special episode of the podcast, Dave dives into the incredible relationship between neurotheology and mobilization. Neurotheology is a relatively new field of study that investigates how our brains are shaped and transformed by religious experiences. Out of this study comes the significance of attachment (see John 15). Further, as we examine the science that forms attachments, we see that the most important tool for mobilizing may be right in front of us - mentorship.
Listen in to learn more about your own brain and how God has uniquely positioned you to mobilize more missionaries to the field!
Show Notes:
Topics Discussed:
What is neurotheology?
How do our brains form spiritually?
How has God designed us to develop character and other behaviors?
How can neurotheology and attachment help us mobilize more missionaries?
Topics Discussed:
How did God call you into missions work?
What changes have you have seen in the sending practices of the Assemblies of God Florida district?
Tell us about your research on mobilizing the Hispanic church.
What are some best practices you have discovered for mobilizing the Hispanic church?
What are some resources you have found helpful for mobilizing the Hispanic community?
On today’s show, Dave is interviewing Yesenia Mojarro about how to mobilize the Hispanic Church. Yesenia is a grad student at Trinity Graduate School (ND), currently researching how to best mobilize the Hispanic community in America for global missions.
Dave and Yesenia examine some of the unique barriers and benefits that go with mobilization in the Hispanic Church. To accompany these things, Yesenia describes the testimony of God’s calling on her life and His faithfulness throughout the years. Tune in to discover some great resources for mobilizing the Hispanic Church and to hear about how He is working right now in this community!
Show Notes:
On today’s show, Dave is talking with Larry Fox and Dennis Washington about how and why to mobilize teenagers for missions. Larry and Dennis work or have worked with NAAMC (The National African American Missions Council) and are influential voices in the area of mobilizing young people toward the mission field.
Dave, Larry, and Dennis break down some of the barriers that have hindered teen mobilization in the past. In addition, you will hear some testimonies of how partnership, prayer, and discipleship can turn into teenagers who are passionate about global missions. Each person has a role to fill in mobilizing our young people, and today’s episode is a great resource to help discover yours!
Topics Discussed:
Why should we focus on mobilizing teens?
What are some of the common barriers to teen involvement in global missions and how can we solve these?
Can you share with us some success stories about mobilizing teenagers?
Give us some best practices for mobilizing teens more effectively.
If you worked for a missions agency, what advice would you have for the agency mobilizers in regards to mobilizing teenagers?
What types of resources and events does NAAMC offer for teens or those wanting to mobilize teens?
Show Notes:
Do you ever wonder how you can help people discover their part in the Great Commission? Listen in as Dave chats with Steve Addison, a catalyst for movements that multiply disciples and churches everywhere. Steve is an author, speaker, podcaster, and mentor to movement pioneers. His latest book, Your Part in God's Story: 40 Days from Genesis to Revelation was just released last month. In this discussion Dave talks with Steve about how the Scripture is an incredible mobilizer when read as one story. Check out this episode today to understand what Your Part in God's Story is and how you can help others discover theirs!
Topics Discussed:
1. Why did you write this book?
2. What’s the format?
3. Why was it important to you to review the grand narrative of Scriptures vs. focusing only on the New Testament for example?
4. Give us some examples of the studies.
5. How can mobilizers, missions pastors, or other listeners use this in a group setting with those they're discipling?
6. How did writing this book change you?
“The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history.”
On today's show, Dave interviews Kevin Senapatiratne, founder of Christ Connection and member of America's National Prayer Committee. Kevin grew up as a missionary kid and now travels and teaches on praying for the world. You'll hear the lessons he learned as he met with international prayer and missions leaders in Herrnhut, Germany. Kevin and Dave also discussed:
Best practices that will assist you to mobilize people to pray for the nations
The Moravians and the important connection they had between prayer and missions
How you can be involved in the International Day for the Unreached on May 23rd, 2021
Show Notes:
On today's episode, Dave has a conversation with Peter Craig, the executive director of Moving Works, a ministry that creates open source short films to tell the world about Jesus and mobilize more missionaries. Before God led him to start Moving Works, Peter was an independent filmmaker and screenwriter writing projects for Sony Pictures, NBC Universal, and Walden Media.
Dave and Peter discuss why film is a great tool and how to best use it to mobilize others. You'll also hear Josiah's story about how he came to be a missionary in the Amazon basin following in the footsteps of his late father.
Watch the full interview here!
Show Links Coming Soon!
