David ministers among Muslim immigrants in a major US city. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Ramadan affects outreach Sharing the gospel more effectively Practical steps in cross-culture ministry ABOUT THE GUEST:  David and his family serve as the Strategy Coordinator and unit on the Global Gates West African Team. Though they have a specific people group […]

Join us as we countdown the top 5 episodes of 2024. The fifth most popular episode was #94. The Journey from “Truth” to TRUTH. Pastor Otis (O.L.) Buckley is the pastor of Highpoint Bible Church in the Bronx, NY. He shares his journey in discovering the Biblical truths that moved him from denominational theology to […]

Anita Rahma currently lives with her family in the slums of Jakarta, Indonesia. She discusses discipleship, incarnational urban ministry, and loving Muslim neighbors.  Book: Downward Discipleship Book: Beyond Our Walls WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Definition of “slum” What downward discipleship is Building relationships in Jakarta ABOUT THE GUEST:  Anita’s high school years were spent as an […]

Dr. Ryan Martin discusses the importance caring for our missionaries well and how to engage the local church.  Book: Holding the Rope Blog: The Upstream Collective – Cultivating Missions Awareness WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: When does missionary care start Practical ways the local church can care for their missionaries How pastors can help their congregation be […]

Dr. Ryan Martin discusses the importance of missional awareness in the local church, particularly through local international ministry.  Book: Holding the Rope Blog: The Upstream Collective – Cultivating Missions Awareness WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What missional awareness is Three practical suggestions for engaging the local international community What missional discipleship looks like ABOUT THE GUEST:  Ryan […]

Dr. Mark Glanville discusses how churches can love the stranger because Yahweh loves the stranger so you are to love the stranger. Book: Improvising Church: Scripture as the Source of Harmony, Rhythm, and Soul Book: Refuge Reimagined: Biblical Kinship in Global Politics WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Yahweh loves the stranger so you are to love the […]

Dr. Mark Glanville discusses how churches can adapt to and impact their own neighborhoods in a post-Christian world. Book: Improvising Church: Scripture as the Source of Harmony, Rhythm, and Soul Book: Refuge Reimagined: Biblical Kinship in Global Politics WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Christian vs Post-Christian Culture Four Key Questions of Scripture Beauty is a Glimpse of […]

Dr. Darren Hercyk discusses the local church developing a heart for mercy ministries. Dr. Hercyk is an Assistant Professor at Liberty University School of Divinity and the program director for the online Masters in Humanitarian Action and Human Right WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The balance between social gospel and evangelism Ministering to the community in which […]

Dr. Darren Hercyk discusses the importance of humanitarian training for missionaries and the heart for mercy ministries. Dr. Hercyk is an Assistant Professor at Liberty University School of Divinity and the program director for the online Masters in Humanitarian Action and Human Right WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What is humanitarian work? Evangelism includes some type of […]

Pastor Drew Hyun, HOPE Church NYC, shares the unique challenges of leading and pastoring in urban settings as well as the importance of emotionally healthy leaders. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What is Emotionally Healthy Discipleship? New City Network (of Churches) Five Values Unique needs and challenges faced by urban ministers ABOUT THE GUEST:  Drew Hyun is […]