Strategic Missions for Churches, Part 2 w/ Jeff Ward
In this, the second half of our interview with Jeff Ward of Watermark Community Church , we talk with Jeff about best strategies for Western Churches in finding partners internationally. What a great conversation!
Strategic Missions for Churches, Part 1 w/ Jeff Ward
In this episode, Mike and Steve talk with Jeff Ward , Director of External Focus and Watermark Community Church about being strategic about Church Missions. This is Part 1 of a 2 part interview. What a wonderful conversation! If you are a church leaders or church missions leader, you'll benefit greatly from this conversation.
Sticking it out on the Missions Field when the going gets rough
In this episode, Mike and Steve talk about a couple of key encouragements and point around sticking it out when the going gets rough on the missions field. Once you are on the field, God has called you to it, and we'd love to see you stick it out!
Hey Foreign Missionary - Stop Business As Usual
Should foreign missionaries simply serve with a "Business As Usual" mindset? In this episode, Mike and Steve tackle this subject after Steve's recent trip to the Middle East where he met with several national pastors, heard some frustrations, and asked them how we can serve differently.
Sponsored by:
Silk Road Catalyst (silkroadcatalyst.com)
One Eight Catalyst (oneeightcatalyst.org).
Hosted by:
Steve Schirmer (President, Silk Road Catalyst)
Mike Falkenstine (President, One Eight Catalyst
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Should Single Adults be Missionaires?
In this episode, Mike and Steve talk through the pros and cons of single adults as missionaries. What advantages are there to being Single on the missions field, and what challenges exist?
Christians globally serving Earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
In this episode, Mike and Steve talk about the situation around the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: What is happening there, what is the situation for those living there and what ministry opportunities are there in meeting the needs of earthquake survivors.
China after 'Zero Covid' with Joann Pittmat
What a wonderful conversation with Joann Pittman about China after 'Zero Covid.' China and her church face both opportunities and challenges, and we hope this episode is helpful to those praying for and serving China and her Church.
What is Preventing Gospel Access w/ David Joannes
In this episode, Mike and Steve have special guest David Joannes, founder of Within Reach Global. We're talking about areas that do not yet have gospel access and what is preventing that access to the 2.2 Billion who have not yet heard the Gospel once. Great conversation!
For more info about David's work, please go to Withinreachglobal.org
Do I need a Damascus Road experience to follow Jesus?
In our Christian circles, there are some who believe that they would need a 'damascus road' experience like Paul in order to be fully in for Jesus and to follow Him completely. Steve and Mike talk through this and get some some conclusions. This is a good discussion, especially since one generally is 'fully in' that are going on the mission field.
Impact of COVID on Cross Cultural Workers
Mike and Steve talk through the long-term impacts of COVID on Cross Cultural Workers serving in areas overseas. This is an important topic given the vast needs of workers proclaiming the Gospel worldwide.
Short Term Missions as we come out of COVID
In this episode, Steve and Mike talk about what the future looks like to Short-term missions and gives some 'tips and tricks' in relation to how to make Short Term missions work in the forseeable future.
Resourcing the Global Church and COVID: Long term Impacts
For those of us who are providing resources and training to the local church in countries around the world, the inability to get into many countries has been tough. For Mike's work for example, China and Indonesia remain inaccessible, and many other places are harder to access. In this episode, Mike and Steve talk about a number of key issues:
• What are the implications for these types of ministries, and for the church ‘on the ground’ in these places?
• Can Resource Providing ministries find enough countries to go to accomplish their mission statement?
• As we do get to go to certain countries, the opportunities are not the same and at times, once we get there, COVID protocols change while in country.
Christianity in Brazil: Overview and Opportunities
Both of us have been to Brazil, and love the country and what God is doing there! In this episode, we have Roger Johansen of Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission. Roger gives us an overview of Christianity in Brazil and some key opportunities for those praying about serving in Brazil.
To learn more about BGFM, go to https://www.bgfmission.com/
Ministry Post-COVID: Moving forward
In this video, co-hosts Author Mike Falkenstine and Steve Schirmer talk through ways to move forward as we get into a post COVID season.
Mile Wide & an Inch Deep, Part 2 - w/ Dr. Karl Dahlfred
As we continue to discover causes and solutions toward the Global Churches' issue of being a Mile wide and an Inch deep, we have Dr. Karl Dahlfred to join us for an engaging conversation.
