Beware of young people with guitars lol.
From Season 2 Episode 18 “The Greeks” – Jeff Gipe, Stephan Calhoun, & Dan Vorm
Many in Greece are “Christians” but true Christianity is a personal relationship with Jesus.
We discuss the cultural feeling of Christianity in Greece, where 95% of the population considers themselves Christian. However, the challenge is that for many, being Christian is more about cultural identity than a personal relationship with God. We encourage people to go beyond just the rituals like baptism, weddings, and Easter, and to truly experience the deeper meaning and relationship that Christianity offers.
From Season 2 Episode 18 “The Greeks” – Jeff Gipe, Stephan Calhoun, & Dan Vorm
They have opportunities for mission trips to go to Greece and just be yourself. It doesn’t have to be
complicated to share Christ.
We talk about how being yourself and engaging in natural social activities like visiting coffee shops or playing sports in the park can work for people of any age. Whether you’re older with a few more gray hairs or younger like the kids who love throwing a Frisbee or kicking a soccer ball, there are ways to connect with others and have meaningful conversations.
From Season 2 Episode 18 “The Greeks” – Jeff Gipe, Stephan Calhoun, & Dan Vorm
Meet the missionaries who have distributed over 1.5 million Bibles across Greece.
From Season 2 Episode 18 “The Greeks” – Jeff Gipe, Stephan Calhoun, & Dan Vorm
We want to find out where Jesus is doing an amazing work and come along side and support that.
From Season 2 Episode 17 – Planting In Africa – Daniel Williams and Zeddie Muzungu
Defining a Church Plant: From Big Buildings to Small Houses
A church plant in an Ugandan village looks much different than one in an American suburb. You don’t have to have all the bells and whistles.
We talk about what it means to plant a church. It doesn’t necessarily mean having a big church building with pews. In Uganda, a church plant could be just 20 people meeting in a house, with a pastor baptizing people and doing evangelism in the neighborhood. These young men are going to Bible college and then returning to their villages to plant similar Bible-teaching churches.
From Season 2 Episode 17 – Planting In Africa – Daniel Williams and Zeddie Muzungu
A church that had a service all day but did not have the teaching of God’s word.
We discuss Zeddie’s experience attending a church early in her Christian journey, where the service would start at 10am and continue until 3pm, with very little focus on opening the Bible, reading Scripture, or teaching from the Bible.
From Season 2 Episode 17 – Planting In Africa – Daniel Williams and Zeddie Muzungu
Why do we need to plant more churches in places where there are already so many Christians?
We talk about the challenges of planting a church in a Christian nation, where there may be a lack of depth in discipleship and biblical understanding. Many existing churches tend to be more charismatic, with a mix of local beliefs and practices combined with Christianity, resulting in a new form of syncretism. The approach of the Calvary Chapel style church, focusing on teaching the Bible verse-by-verse, resonated with the people in this context.
From Season 2 Episode 17 – Planting In Africa – Daniel Williams and Zeddie Muzungu
“This is our mission” Raphael shares a touching story of a time he was reminded of why we do what we do.
I talk about visiting a friend in the hospital who has terminal cancer. The priest didn’t initially come, so I shared the gospel with her. She felt a new sense of peace and strength through her faith in Jesus. I later returned to find her family there as she was taking her last breaths, and we prayed together. This experience reinforced my sense of mission. This is why we do what we do.
From Season 2 Episode 16 – Clay Worrell and Rafael Manzanares
A word of encouragement for church planters: Get well acquainted with the greatness of Jesus.
We talk about encouraging church planters and pastors who are struggling. The key advice is to become well-acquainted with the greatness of Jesus and grow confident in what He is doing on earth.
From Season 2 Episode 16 – Clay Worrell and Rafael Manzanares
@addisonclay tells an amazing story to illustrate that not everyone is a wolf, and some need a chance to
get saved.
This story highlights the transformative power of faith, as a young man who initially sought to undermine a church plant in Ireland ultimately found salvation and became the pastor of that very congregation.
From Season 2 Episode 16 – Clay Worrell and Rafael Manzanares
There were so many non-Christians at church that he wept. But God wants to save them.
From Season 2 Episode 16 – Clay Worrell and Rafael Manzanares
@rafmanzanares describes a Sunday service where they were teaching and noticed a person in a full yoga position listening, as well as a time when there were many non-Christians at the church, which caused him to question whether they should continue if they were not honoring God. However, he acknowledges the need to reach these people, as they are in a ‘mess’ and need Jesus.
You need relational connections. It’s much more valuable than money when planting a church.
From Season 2 Episode 15 - How To Support Church Planters - Daniel Williams and Josh Black
Brian discusses the choice between having all the money needed to plant a church or having the relational value of people supporting and connecting with the church. He emphasizes that while the financial resources may be tempting, the lasting impact comes from the relational connections and equity built within the community.
Focus on supporting church planters rather than just church plants. Building relationships is key.
@joshua_black discusses his philosophy of supporting men, emphasizing the importance of having a personal relationship and belief in the individual they are supporting, rather than just supporting a cause or organization.
From Season 2 Episode 15 - How To Support Church Planters - Daniel Williams and Josh Black
When you visit to “help” church planters, are they relieved when you leave?
Effective Short-Term Missions: Partnering with Long-Term Teams
@joshua_black discusses the importance of short-term teams working alongside and supporting long-term teams, rather than the long-term team feeling relieved when the short-term team leaves. The emphasis is on training and equipping the short-term team to work alongside the long-term team to address the needs of the community, rather than the short-term team being a burden.
From Season 2 Episode 15 - How To Support Church Planters - Daniel Williams and Josh Black
What is more helpful: Sending money to a church planter or visiting a church planter?
Discussing the need for relational support among church planters, and the value of short-term mission trips in providing that support.
From Season 2 Episode 15 - How To Support Church Planters - Daniel Williams and Josh Black
#MissionField #RelationalSupport #ShortTermMissions #MaleIsolation #ChurchSupport
Successfully ministering to troubled people comes down to one thing: Let them know that they are loved.
From Season 2 Episode 14 - Keeping Hope Alive In Southern California – Tommy Cota
Tommy shares a story about connecting with a group of gang-involved students who were typically disruptive in other classes, but engaged and responsive during his session. The principal was surprised by the difference, and Tommy attributed it to making the students feel loved and understood.
Should you plant a church in the same area as another church? Nick weighs in from his personal experience.
From Season 2 Episode 14 - Keeping Hope Alive In Southern California – Tommy Cota
Launching big verses starting small. What do you think is the best way to plant a church?
From Season 2 Episode 14 - Keeping Hope Alive In Southern California – Tommy Cota
