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The Sent Life podcast is an ongoing conversation about living in partnership with our missionary God. Our Lord Jesus promised that He will be with us to the very end of the age and we know that we experience His presence and fullness of life as we live on mission, in other words, as we live sent. In this podcast, we will talk about living as missionaries in our current contexts including how to share the gospel and guide others into an authentic relationship with Christ. We will also discuss topics related to international missions, church planting, and the academic discipline of missiology. This podcast will be helpful for church leaders, missionary practitioners, students, and anyone who wants to participate in God's mission.
The Sent Life is produced by the Lewis A. Drummond Center for Great Commission Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The CGCS is the missionary hub of Southeastern Seminary.
"Isn't missions colonial?" Some have made the claim that Christian missions is just modern-day colonization. But is that true? In our first episode of this year's Summer Lecture Series, Scott and Keelan address this question by looking back at missions history and discussing key contextualization issues. You don't want to miss this installment of The Sent Life!
What happens when circumstances force missionaries to leave the field? How can missionaries grieve the loss of the field well, and how can their church families support them during that process? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about how he and his wife have continued to trust the Lord through difficult and unexpected circumstances. Join us as we close this season of The Sent Life with a valuable discussion on faith, grief, and perseverance.
Being a missionary in contexts where there is significant opposition means that the cost for both the missionary and the local Christians is going to be high. But ministering in the midst of opposition also comes with great joy that is rooted in remembrance of the Gospel. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with international missionaries Owen and Myla Stoddard about their years of experience on the mission field in a difficult context. Join us as the Stoddard's discuss the challenges and joys of missionary work.
The work of making disciples of all nations is often wrongly considered a job only for missionaries and church planters. But we know from Scripture that every follower of Christ is called to Great Commission obedience. On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Scott to talk about his new book, A Short Guide to Evangelism and Missions. Together, they explore the crucial role of every Christian in fulfilling the Great Commission. Whether you are a missionary, a church leader, or are discerning your own role in God's Great Commission, we trust this conversation will be a blessing to you.
What does it take to prepare missionaries who thrive on the field for the long haul? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Scott Ray, Senior Director of Global Deployment at the IMB, about how the IMB partners with churches to equip and send missionaries with long-term health and sustainability in mind. Join us for this practical discussion dedicated to helping churches send well.
What does it look like to live in joyful obedience to God's call, even to challenging and unreached places? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and guest cohost Dr. Anna Daub talk with veteran medical missionary Dr. Rebekah Naylor about her many years of meeting needs and helping plant churches in India. Now serving as a mobilizer with the IMB, Dr. Naylor shares her honest reflections on the missionary call, singleness, and utilizing medicine on the mission field. You don't want to miss this episode of The Sent Life!
What does it look like to raise a family on the mission field? How do children factor into a family's call to serve overseas? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with IMB missionary Phil Bartuska to explore the joys, challenges, and unique dynamics of doing missions as a family. Whether you're already overseas or discerning a call, we think you will benefit from this conversation on family and missions.
Last week, we talked about the benefit of short-term mission trips from the field team's perspective. But what about the perspective of the person going on the trip? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with SEBTS students to get their thoughts on short-term mission trips and whether or not they are beneficial both personally and for the field team.
Do short-term trips really make a difference? Is there any benefit to the missionaries on the field? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about the impact short-term trips have for the field team's long-term strategy.
What is it like being a missionary in a place that is widely considered a vacation destination? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with IMB missionary Phil Bartuska to talk about the unique opportunities and challenges of ministering in Vienna, Austria.
How important is theological education for the missionary and aspiring missionary? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about the significance of theological education for both the ministry and the life of those doing cross-cultural ministry.
How can the church effectively engage and mobilize Generation Z for the Great Commission? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan discuss key characteristics of Gen Z, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities in reaching and sending them for the sake of the Gospel.
How do changing demographics shape the way we do ministry? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about a demographic trend that has significant implications for the mission of the church.
What is it like going from a small American town to a densely populated South Asian city? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Julie, an IMB missionary, to talk about culture shock as well as some of the unique opportunities and challenges of serving in South Asia.
What role, if any, does virtual reality have in our missions strategy? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan continue the conversation with Daniel Rice, specifically focusing on his team's work in using digital strategies to reach people in Japan with the gospel.
What is it like being a missionary in a megacity? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Daniel Rice, a missionary in Tokyo, Japan. Daniel talks about how he got to Japan and introduces us to some of the opportunities and challenges of doing missions in their context.
Get ready for a great season of The Sent Life! We hope you will be encouraged and challenged as you hear from field personnel all over the world and how the Lord is using them for His glory. You won't want to miss this!
Many of us know the story of Lottie Moon and her incredible faithfulness as a missionary in China. Today on The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with the President of SEBTS, Dr. Danny Akin, to talk about how Lottie's legacy lives on through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and how our giving impacts the nations.
How do we go about discerning God's will for our lives? And how do we counsel others who are asking this question for themselves? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott interviews Keelan about his journey of discerning and doing the will of God.
What are some of the themes we are seeing in evangelism, particularly in North America? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with NAMB's Vice President of Evangelism, Tim Dowdy, about the current challenges and trends facing evangelism. Join us as we discuss how churches and associations can respond to these trends and help create a culture of evangelism.
What can we learn from a missionary's personal experience overseas? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about how the global church and an encounter with lostness has impacted his life and ministry today.
How useful are leadership evaluation tools in ministry? And how do we use them appropriately? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Jimbo Stewart about leadership styles and the helpfulness of evaluation tools for self-awareness in ministry.
Fundraising for things like a short-term mission trip or a church plant can be a challenge for several reasons, but there are ways to raise support well and with integrity. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Drew Davis to talk about how Christians can fundraise effectively and ethically.
What are we as Christians to make of the refugee crisis in our world today? With international tensions raging in various countries, an unprecedented number of people are being forced to leave their homes in search of asylum. On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan talks with Walter Bowen about how we should understand and respond to the refugee crisis.
Join us on this episode of The Sent Life as Scott and Keelan continue the conversation with Walter Bowen about measuring discipleship!
We tend to evaluate our discipleship efforts using various metrics, some of which do not really measure biblical discipleship. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with CGCS Associate Director Walter Bowen to talk about how we can biblically measure discipleship in ministry.
What are some of the unique crises and opportunities that we are currently seeing in North American missions? And what does this mean for our church planting and ministry efforts? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Dr. Trevin Wax to talk about some of the themes that impact North American missions today.
What is a disciple? A seemingly simple question that can have a devastating impact if not answered biblically. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan lay the foundation for what we mean when we talk about making disciples of all nations by defining the term "disciple."
What are associations, and why are they so important? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Bob Bickford about the beauty and necessity of partnering with other churches to fulfill the Great Commission.
There are some very different perspectives on what we mean when we use the word "prayer walking." On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan explore an extreme and negative view of this idea and respond with a more biblical and positive understanding of prayer walking.
How do we effectively prepare to send missionaries or be sent as a missionary? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Dr. Matthew Bennett about his book Before You Go, which explores the heart matters that must be addressed when considering missionary work. You don't want to miss this season kickoff of The Sent Life!
What is diaspora missions, and why has it become such a relevant issue for us today? On this episode of The Sent Life's Summer Lecture Series, Scott and Keelan take a historical approach to a contemporary issue in missions.
How important is the distinction between culture and worldview when it comes to contextualization? This week on The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how Christians should think about these ideas of culture and worldview, and why it is so important for ministry. Join us this week for a special, longer episode of The Sent Life!
The summer season brings with it a plethora of new rhythms and opportunities. For Christians, the question arises, how do we leverage these new opportunities for the sake of the gospel? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about ways we can leverage the summer season for the Great Commission.
How do we extend our church ministries to reach the diverse people around us? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan reflect on a recent short-term mission trip that reveals helpful tools for engaging lost people with the gospel.
How do we make evangelism a part of our daily life? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Timothy Waters to talk about some ways to cultivate a lifestyle of evangelism.
How does acquaintance with church history aid in accomplishing the missionary task? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Dr. Stephen Eccher to talk about how church history and missions interact.
We know that short-term mission trips have value, but how do we do them well? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with CGCS Associate Director Walter Bowen to discuss short-term mission trip strategy.
Short-term mission trips have become a regular practice for many churches around the world - but are they worth it? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with two students to talk about their experiences and how short-term mission trips impacted their lives and ministry callings.
What is our greatest tool in evangelism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about the world's greatest evangelism resource, the Bible, and how we can use it to share the gospel with the people around us.
How important is language learning to international missions? This week on The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with missionary George Watts to discuss language learning and how it opens doors on the mission field and helps communicate the character of God.
What are some ways that we can begin talking to our kids about the Great Commission? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Meredith Cook to talk about her new children's book, Go Tell Everyone.
How do churches take steps toward planting other churches? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Mike Pittman to talk about how SendNC helps churches plant healthy churches.
How do we use numbers and statistics appropriately in ministry? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about common difficulties when using numbers to measure success in ministry.
What questions are students in your church asking about missions? Join us on this episode of The Sent Life as Scott and Keelan answer missions questions from a live studio audience.
How do we prioritize ministry relationships on the mission field? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how we can use the gospel as a filter for ministry relationships.
How do we train church members to do the work of evangelism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Jerry McCorkle from Spread Truth about an evangelism training course that equips church members to engage the people around them with the gospel. Join us as we begin yet another season of The Sent Life!
Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated by believers and non-believers alike. But how do we use this holiday season to share the gospel with those around us? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how to leverage the Christmas season for the Great Commission.
What role does the local church play in raising up missionaries? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Meridith Graves, who shares her testimony of the profound impact of local church leaders in developing missionaries who will go overseas.
How do we communicate the gospel when language isn't an option? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about how we can use visual learning tools in missions and ministry to reach others with the gospel.
What is burnout? And what does an effective response to burnout look like? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Dr. Tate Cockrell to explore the profound challenges of burnout on the mission field and provide practical steps to address this issue.
Are there resources out there to teach kids about missionaries? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Amy Whitfield to talk about her new children's book, Lottie Moon: The Girl Who Reached the World. She talks about the process of writing the book and why it is so important to teach kids about the Great Commission.
What does it look like to be a missional church? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about the foggy word "missional" and what it looks like to be a missional church.
What do we mean by "engagement" and "outreach"? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down to talk about some more foggy words in the missions conversation and how our definitions of "engagement" and "outreach" can shape the way we fulfill the Great Commission.
How do you get from calling to the mission field? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with IMB missionary Rick Fraley to talk about the mobilization process and how the International Mission Board is working with local churches to make sending possible.
Join us this week as Scott and Keelan sit down with Pastor Andrew Hopper of Mercy Hill Church. On this episode of The Sent Life, Pastor Andrew talks about his experience with the relationship between church growth and sending church members to make disciples.
How does biblical translation relate to the fulfillment of the Great Commission? This week on The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Dr. Chuck Quarles to talk about the work of the Caskey Center of Biblical Text and Translation. He provides insight into the process of biblical translation and how it relates to the spread of the gospel among the unreached.
What do the words we use actually mean? In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan introduce the idea of "foggy words" and some of the problems they pose in our conversations about missions.
The continent of Africa is as diverse as it is large. Hear from a career missionary on the current state and needs of the church in Africa.
Polycentric missions: what is it and why does it matter? Join us as Dr. Daub, Dr. Kevin Rodgers (IMB), and Keelan Cook (CGCS) discuss how the Great Commission is taking place across the globe and how GTI is equipping partners to contextualize theological education.
Join us this week and hear from Joy Bolton about the work of Womanโs Missionary Union (WMU)and GTIโs effort to bring theological education to women around the world.
Dr. Ewart is joined this week by state and national denominational leaders in Asian American churches. Hear about the current state of congregations, present needs, and GTIโs partnership in providing theological education and leadership development.
Dr. Ewart talks with Dr. Kambiz Saghaey about the Farsi speaking, fastest growing church in the Muslim world. Hear an incredible testimony of Godโs work in a modern-day Saul and how he is using the theological education he received to turn around and share it with as many as possible in language.
Hear from Ukrainian Christian leaders and how they have faithfully mobilized Christians and resources during the war.
Dr. Ewart talks with Director Minwoo Jang about the current state of Asian American churches in the United States. Learn about how GTI is meeting some of their needs and partnering with local churches to provide theological education.
Dr. Ewart speaks with Fernando Brandรฃo, a level five leader, President of the National Mission Board of Brazil, and SEBTS graduate. Hear from Fernando as he describes the overwhelming mobilization of young Brazilians being called into the ministry and GTIโs partnership in their ministry.
Dr. Ewart speaks with Dr. Ricardo Sanchez, Director of the Hispanic Leadership Development, about the current state of the global Spanish speaking church. Particularly in the United States, the population of Spanish-speakers is expected to grow significantly in the near future. So, how can local churches prepare and respond to growing needs?
Across eight different languages, GTI provides contextualized leadership development to train the trainers. Dr. Ewart sits down with all the GTI Directors to talk about what they are doing in their offices and around the globe. Why does GTI focus on the global church? Where are they working and why is it strategic?
Hear from Southeasternโs president, Dr. Danny Akin, and his heart for the nations and his desire to fulfill the Great Commission. Dr. Akin talks about what he believes are the greatest needs of the global church and how life at Southeastern is playing a vital role in Great Commission fulfillment.
What is the global church? Why does it matter? Learn about Southeasternโs Global Theological Initiatives office and their goal of providing theological education and leadership development in the global church.
Have you considered how your local church is engaging the lost in evangelism? Join us for our 100th episode, where we sit down with SEBTS Evangelism Professor Dr. Chuck Lawless to discuss how the local church is called to take part in this task.
How does NAMB strategically evangelize and plant churches in North America? Join us this week as we sit down with the President of the North American Mission Board, Dr. Kevin Ezell, to discuss this question!
After discussing important topics like diaspora missions, prayer walking, and other practical tools for evangelism, Scott and Keelan address two important questions that you can use to engage your neighbors around you.
Have you considered the benefits of going on a prayer walk? Join Scott and Keelan as they sit down to discuss the effectiveness of this strategy, and offer practical steps for leveraging these opportunities well.
There are several tools that can be used effectively to sharing your faith with the lost. Join us this week as Scott and Keelan sit down to discuss a few ways that you can best engage those in need of salvation.
Have you considered how you can leverage the Easter season for the sake of evangelism? Join us this week as Scott and Keelan reunite to discuss the proper steps to best engage those who do not routinely enter in the church doors.
Have you considered the effect that social media has on the world? Join us this week as Scott interviews Christ Martin, author of The Wolf in Their Pockets, to discuss the reality of social media use.
The nations are present within America. They are in our neighborhoods, in our workplaces, and are in need of the Gospel. Join us this week as Keelan sits down with Dr. Anna Daub to discuss the nature of engaging our foreign-born neighbors.
Understanding how to practically share your faith is essential to evangelism. Join us this week as Scott sits down with Dr. Timothy Beougher from Southern Seminary to discuss the necessities of evangelism!
This week, SEBTS is sending around 50 students to various locations across the country. Join us this week as Scott and Tate sit down to discuss how you can join us in prayer for our mission trips!
Evangelism is often considered a one-on-one engagement. However, that is not always the case. Join us this week as Keelan interviews SEBTS student Tate Griffiths to discuss the benefits of doing evangelism in community.
Join us this week as the guys continue the conversation about generational discipleship! This week, they are joined by former SEBTS student Matthew Hirt, in hopes of shedding more light on this important topic!
One of the most prominent questions amongst Christians is โwhat happens to someone if they never hear the Gospel?โ. Join us this week as Scott and Keelan sit down to discuss the answer to this pressing question. You donโt want to miss this!
The connection between evangelism and discipling others is much closer than you may think. Join us this week as the guys sit down with Dr. George Robinson to discuss the nature of discipling others in an evangelistic context.
In last weekโs episode, the guys sat down with Dr. Steven McKinion to discuss the nature of conversion. Join us this week as they are back to discuss how conversion actually happens.
What does it mean to be born again? Join us this week as the guys continue their series on evangelism! On this episode, Scott and Keelan are joined by SEBTS Professor Dr. Steven McKinion as they discuss the nature of conversion.
Evangelism is one of the most important practices that a believer can make a habit of. On this season on the Sent Life, join Scott and Keelan as they discuss how to practically use evangelism for the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Very often, the Christmas season is a difficult time for missionaries. As we close out this semester, join Scott and Keelan as they sit down to discuss how we can leverage this holiday season to ensure that we care for those that have been sent.
A core piece of the missionary task is identifying leaders within the church. This week, join Scott and Keelan as they sit down with author David Mathis to discuss how the calling towards pastoral ministry applies to equipping leaders for the fulfillment of the Great Commission!
As we close our four part series on how to care for the mobilized members of our churches, Scott and Keelan sit down with Ryan Martin to discuss the importance of this topic and how to practically accomplish this.
It is crucial to care for your sent ones well. As we continue in our series about caring for your churchesโ missionaries, Scott and Keelan sit down to discuss the valuable resource of advocacy teams. You donโt want to miss this week's episode!
Once a member of your church body is sent, the road does not end there. Join Scott and Keelan as they sit down with John Bartuska to discuss the necessity of faithful church members caring for their sent ones.
Intentional care is vital for missionary mobilization. In part 1 of a 4-week series, Scott and Keelan discuss the reality of mobilization care, and how it is essential to the life and ministry of those living on mission.
As we near the Christmas season, how are you and your family reflecting on the story of Christ Jesus? This week, join Scott and Keelan as they sit down with Clayton Greene to discuss the nature of Advent Blocks, and how they can promote Gospel-oriented conversations within the home. For more information on Advent Blocks, visit www.goodkind.shop.
Are you considering being a missionary overseas? Join us as Scott and Keelan sit down with Carol Ghattas, author of Not in Kansas Anymore. In this weekโs episode, they discuss the true nature of going overseas, and how to best prepare those being sent. You donโt want to miss this!
This week, Keelan and Scott discuss the return of short-term mission trips to SEBTS, and highlight their impact within mobilization strategy.
This week, Keelan and Scott are joined by SEBTS graduate Matthew Hirt as they discuss the importance of people groups within the context of missions.
Keelan and Scott are back for the season three premiere. This week the guys discuss some recent changes that have taken place in the Center for Great Commission Studies. They also discuss the future of the podcast.
For more information on the Center for Great Commission Studies, visit thecgcs.org.
Scott and Keelan conclude their series highlighting the importance of cooperation by discussing this year's annual meeting in Anaheim with Amy Whitfield.
In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan are joined by Amy Whitfield to discuss the history of cooperation in the Southern Baptist Convention.
Join Scott and Keelan as they continue their series highlighting the importance of cooperation for the sake of missions. This week the guys sit down with Randy Mann (Pastor of Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church) to discuss SBC cooperation from a pastor's perspective.
How do local churches cooperate together for missions? Join Scott and Keelan this week on The Sent Life Podcast as they continue their new series highlighting the importance of cooperation for the sake of missions.
Why do we cooperate together? Join Scott and Keelan this week on The Sent Life Podcast as they continue their new series highlighting the importance of cooperation for the sake of missions.
Join Scott Hildreth and Keelan Cook this week as they begin a new series highlighting the importance of cooperating together for the sake of missions.
Check out WMU's ministry opportunities here: https://wmu.com/ https://wmu.com/compassion-ministries/
On this week's episode of #TheSentLife, learn about: ๐น Cross-cultural Evangelism ๐น David Brainerd ๐น "The Prepositions of the Gospel"
On this week's episode of #TheSentLife: ๐น Learn about the East Asian Leadership Initiative at SEBTS ๐น Who's Your One Movement ๐น Learn how to embrace the mess in disciple-making
On this week's episode of #TheSentLife: ๐น Learn about Hudson Taylor ๐น Learn how to have a missional new year ๐น Learn about personal evangelism
On this week's episode of #TheSentLife: ๐น Listen to a story about Lottie Moon ๐น Learn how to have missional holidays ๐น Learn about "riding the rhythm of your community."
On this week's episode of #TheSentLife: ๐น Listen to a story about an Indian missionary ๐น Learn how to reach people from different cultures ๐น Learn about "The Third Place."
On this week's episode of #TheSentLife: ๐น Listen to a story about holding the rope for missionaries ๐น Learn how to avoid short-term mission trips pitfalls ๐น Learn how to give an evangelistic invitation.
On this week's episode of #TheSentLife: ๐น Listen to an exciting story about Bible translation ๐น Dr. Hildreth and Keelan Cook talk about the importance of global missions partnership ๐น Learn from Dr. Robinson about evangelism in our brand new SentLife segment, "OUT OF THE TOWER."
On this week's episode of #TheSentLife: ๐น Learn about Count Zinzendorf ๐น Let's talk about embracing the discomfort of evangelism ๐น Learn from Dr. Robinson about personal evangelism in our brand new SentLife segment, "OUT OF THE TOWER."
On this week's episode of #TheSentLife: ๐น Learn about Jim Elliot's short but impactful life ๐น Hear from our new co-host Keelan Cook ๐น Learn from Dr. George Robinson in our brand new SentLife segment OUT OF THE TOWER.
Join us on #TheSentLife as Nathan Rostampour a former Muslim shares with us how to reach our Muslim neighbors for Christ.
On this week's episode of #TheSentLife:
๐น Learn about a "pioneer missionary to Muslims." ๐น We talk with Dr. George Robinson about The Inerrancy and Sufficiency of Scripture: Using Scripture for Evangelism and Disciple Making.
Resources:
Faculty Lecture: https://multimedia.sebts.edu/?p=9069
The Story Evangelism Film in 20+ languages: https://thestoryfilm.com
The Story 10 point bookmark: https://store.spreadtruth.com/10-essential-elements-of-gods-story/
The Story Training Primer: https://store.spreadtruth.com/the-story-primer-guide-pdf/
The Story Maker for Children: https://thestorymaker.com
Story Discovery Studies: https://ncbaptist.org/wp-content/uploads/the-commands-of-christ.pdf
Bless Every Home Prayer Map: https://blesseveryhome.com
On this week's episode of #TheSentLife: ๐น Learn about the "first Baptist missionary," and the "first ordained African American Baptist preacher." ๐น Todd Unzicker, Executive Director and Treasurer of Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, talks about the #FillTheTank movement.
Join us on #TheSentLife and learn about the "father of the Baptist missionary movement." Also, in this episode, Drs. Eccher & Hildreth talk about Luther's advice for ministers in a pandemic, asking the question, "Should we stay or run to the mountains?"
Useful Resources:
Martin Luther: Whether One May Flee From A Deadly Plague: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/may-web-only/martin-luther-plague-pandemic-coronavirus-covid-flee-letter.html
3 Minute Thoughts: Stephen Eccher - Zwingli's Plague Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VN_OB9X7Pw
Plague and Providence: What Huldrych Zwingli Taught Me About Trusting God: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/evangelical-history/plague-and-providence-what-huldrych-zwingli-taught-me-about-trusting-god/
Join us on the Sent Life as we talk about the "father of modern missions" in our Stories of The Sent Ones segment, and interview Nathan Rostampour a former refugee explaining how it feels to be a CITIZEN OF NOWHERE!
Refugees #CitizenofNowhere #NP
"YOU HAVE 10 DAYS TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY." I didn't want to hear these words. - Join us on #TheSentLife #Podcast as we interview Carol Ghattas about her book When Doors Close. Also, in this episode, we are introducing a new segment of the Sent Life Podcast - STORIES OF THE SENT ONES - which will be our time talking about past and present missionaries and faith heroes on the mission field.
"Our family's mission statement is 'To Be Seen and Heard for Jesus.'" - Dr. Greg Miathias. Join us on the Sent Life as we say goodbye to Dr. Mathias and learn how to be seen and heard for Jesus wherever we #GO
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Join us on the Sent Life as we talk about how we can have a missional summer this year.
Join us on the Sent Life Podcast as we talk with Matt Rogers, the CGCS Coordinator of North American Church Planting about church planting in all sizes of churches.
Join us on the Sent Life as we talk about short-term mission trips, and if you're planning to go sometime soon, make sure you check the Department of State Travel Advisories to keep you and your team safe. Check this link out:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/19/politics/state-department-travel-advisories/index.html
What is a "sending culture" and a "sent identity"? Join us on the Sent Life Podcast as we talk with Bradley Bell about these questions and his book "The Sending Church Defined."
You asked us great questions. THANK YOU! Please join us on the Sent Life Podcast as we answer your questions.
Join us on the Sent Life as we talk about Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the Living Hope in missions.
Join us on the Sent Life Podcast as we talk with Keelan Cook about Gospel opportunities in our communities.
Join us on the Sent Life as we talk with Dr. Chuck Lawless about spiritual warfare and the Great Commission.
Sometimes we go to nations, and sometimes God brings the nations to us. What's our plan to reach and serve them in our communities? Please join us on the Sent Life as we talk with Keelan Cook about the gift of immigration for the church.
"Prayer is one of God's ordained means to be in relationship with Him." Join us on the Sent Life as we talk with Dr. Chuck Lawless about prayer and the Great Commission.
โOur prayers can go where we cannot...there are no borders, no prison walls, no doors that are closed to us when we pray.โ โ Brother Andrew. * Join us on the Sent Life as we talk about how we can serve with missionaries through prayer and the importance of prayer support in missions *
Who is a Missionary? Are only missionaries involved in missions or all Christians? What do missionaries do? Join us on the Sent Life as we talk about these questions.
WE NEED THE BIBLE! The Bible is not simply a ministry tool. It is a tool the Lord uses through His Spirit to transform us to look more like Jesus.
Join us on the Sent Life Podcast as Dr. Mathias talks about the importance of daily personal Bible reading in ministry.
Join us on the Sent Life Podcast as we talk about Seeking & Discerning The Call To Gospel Ministry.
Join us on the Sent Life Podcast as we talk with Dr. George Braswell about the importance of missions.
Over the years, Braswell and his wife, Joan, have worked faithfully to reach the lost, and have trained others to do the same, serving and teaching throughout North Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. Braswell has committed much of his life to researching the Muslim context, writing both his masters and doctoral theses on the subject. He has published 13 books and numerous articles on outreach to Muslims, including What You Need to Know About Islam and Muslims, From Iran to America: Encounters with Many Faiths, and Understanding World Religions (published in English and Korean).
https://www.sebts.edu/news-and-events/headlines/2019/09/fa19_braswell_library.aspx
Join us on the Sent Life podcast as we talk with Dr. Daniel Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary about our mission and vision in our school and how we can support missions through Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. This is our last episode for our first season. Please make sure to tune in again in January when we come back with our second season of the Sent Life Podcast.
Join us as we talk with brother Ron from Open Doors International about the Persecuted Church.
Join us on the Sent Life podcast as we talk with Dr. David Curry, CEO of Open Doors U.S.A about the Persecuted Church.
You asked us great questions. THANK YOU! Please join us on the Sent Life Podcast as we answer your questions.
Pastor J.D. Greear asked the question, "WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE?" Join our conversation on the Sent Life Podcast as we talk about this life-changing question. - https://www.go2years.net/ - Book: https://jdgreear.com/resources/books/what-are-you-going-to-do-with-your-life/
Join our conversation as we talk about Missionary Care and Counseling with Dr. Kristin Kellen, Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
COUNSELING DEGREES FROM BA TO PHD: https://www.sebts.edu/academics/counseling.aspx
Join us today as we talk about the impact of Missionary Biographies on The Sent Life Podcast.
Join our conversation as we talk with Dr. David Platt about his new book, BEFORE YOU VOTE. You can pick up your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Before-You-Vote-Questions-Christian/dp/1734952237
On today's podcast we talk about Reversed Urbanization. Welcome to the conversation!
The Sent Life is a podcast from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Join us today as we talk about church planting in chaotic circumstances.
The Sent Life is a podcast from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Please join us on today's podcast as we talk about Church Planting In Chaotic Circumstances.
The Sent Life A Podcast from the CGCS, the Mission Hub of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
How do you identify a church planter? Find out today on the Sent Life. A Podcast from the CGCS, the Mission Hub of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
For all of September, we will be hosting a Virtual Ministry Fair! This is an opportunity for our students to be made aware of, and to get involved with local ministries. Click on the link below to see the list of ministries: https://www.thecgcs.org/virtual-ministry-fair-2020
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This episode on gentrification is the latest in our monthly conversation series , Peoples Next Door. In the Peoples Next Door episodes, Keelan Cook will help us explore topics related to mission and ministry in urban areas and among diaspora peoples.
On today's podcast, we have a conversation with Nathan Rostampour about the building blocks of a healthy house church. If you have any questions about today's podcast you can reach out to Nathan: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rostampournathan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NR_Leadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanrostampour
On today's podcast, we have a conversation with one of our students, Eric Wendt, about his ministry among LDS NEIGHBORS.
On today's podcast, we have a conversation with one of our students, Eric Wendt, about his testimony as a former Mormon and GETTING TO KNOW OUR LDS NEIGHBORS.
On today's podcast we talk with Keelan Cook on ZOOM about HELPING YOUR CHURCH ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY.
ONE HOPE is a ministry in Baltimore, MD that has a vision of building healthy churches, church planting and church revivalization in urban inner city areas. http://www.onehope.gives/
Evangelism doesn't have to be uncomfortable. You're under no pressure to prove anything. It really just amounts to having a conversation, and almost any context provides the opportunity for evangelism. You can spot these opportunities when you listen, because people talk about what's important to them. So think of evangelism as building a relationship with someone and intentionally planning to share Jesus as a part of everyday living. https://www.bhacademic.com/sharingjesus/
We all know that Godโs mission does not change; however, our methods for participating in Godโs mission do. Can we go to nations without leaving our couch? Join us in our conversation with Larry McCrary from Upstream Collective.
On today's podcast, we discuss with DR. Merkle the importance of the Great Commission and Jesusโ command for us to GO.
On today's podcast, we will talk with Dr. Mckinion about a critical question that What Happens to Those Who Have Never Heard The Gospel. Join us in the conversation.
We are living in a world that one in eight Christians are persecuted for following Jesus. That is 260 million people, and we as the church have a mission to help them. In this episode, we will be interviewing a leader from The Persecuted Church of Iran. Tune in to hear Nathan's story about secret house churches and God's amazing work in the Persecuted Church.
If you have any questions about today's podcast you can reach out to Nathan: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rostampournathan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NR_Leadership LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanrostampour
On today's podcast, we are going to consider three critical questions that you need to be asking before your next short-term mission trip.
Has the Corona virus put a stop to God's mission? Join us as we discuss this question on our Podcast.
The Sent Life podcast is an ongoing conversation about living in partnership with our missionary God. Our Lord Jesus promised that He will be with us to the very end of the age and we know that we experience His presence and fullness of life as we live on mission, in other words, as we live sent. In this podcast, we will talk about living as missionaries in our current contexts including how to share the gospel and guide others into an authentic relationship with Christ. We will also discuss topics related to international missions, church planting, and the academic discipline of missiology. This podcast will be helpful for church leaders, missionary practitioners, students, and anyone who wants to participate in God's mission.
The Sent Life is produced by the Lewis A. Drummond Center for Great Commission Studies at Southeastern Seminary. The CGCS is the missionary hub of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.