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LET'S GO 360Episode 108 CCV ZimbabweLarrie Fraley interviews Meshack Manakaze, who is a CCV supported church located in Harare Zimbabwe. Meshack is a dear friend, and I recently just returned from Michigan and had the honor of marrying his son. Misheck came to the US many years ago and sat through training at CCV and went back to Harare and now has nine CCV campuses. Join us today as we hear his journey and what God is doing in Zimbabwe. It's important to note that these are not fully CCV, but only in name and in values. 2025-07-0220 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 95 Israel Needs Our HelpFor over 35 years the Christian HolyLand Foundation has been focused on educating and advocating for issues concerning Israel and Palestine, both in the Middle East and in the United States. Israel is a nation full of beautiful and traumatic history. It has been a place of great religious significance as well as great turmoil and suffering. CHLF wants to help bring grace, peace, understanding through Christ to this incredible land and its people. In the Middle East, CHLF works with local churches and pastors to disciple, encourage, and grow the local Christian community through evangelism, ch...2025-05-0524 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 94 Help For Your Busy FamilyManaging a blended family can be challenging and disorganized. Scattered information leads to missed appointments, communication breakdowns, and stress.The Family Core your all-in-one platform for seamless family organization.Empowering 42,000+ Families Worldwidehttps://thefamilycore.com/2025-04-3020 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 101 Mission Trips Training - 3 Cultures Around the World Are you ready to be changed forever? We're delighted that you have decided to take this crucial next step of going on a mission trip! Remember, you're representing not just CCV, but the Lord Jesus Christ. And so we want to remind you that at CCV, our mission is to win people to Christ, to train believers to become disciples, and to send disciples to impact the world. I’m sure you know that was Jesus final words to hid disciples and to us today when he finished his earthly mission. It is known as the Great Com...2025-02-2615 min
LET'S GO 360Final 2024 Episode Merry ChristmasAs we close out 2024 on behalf of CCV and our Mission and Outreach entire team, Merry Christmas. May God bless you and your family in the coming years.2024-12-1913 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 93 Until The Last Person Has Heard - Dr. James O. DavisToday, we have the incredible honor of hosting Dr. James O. Davis, a man whose ministry has made a profound impact around the world for decades. From founding Cutting Edge International to leading the Global Church Network, Dr. Davis has dedicated his life to mobilizing and equipping pastors and ministries to fulfill the Great Commission.In this episode, we dive into his inspiring journey, his vision for global ministry, and the groundbreaking work of the Global Church Network—a coalition of over 2,700 Christian ministries and denominations worldwide. With more than 700,000 churches represented, this network has become th...2024-11-2729 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 92 Answering The Call - Travis & AbigailToday, I'm joined by Travis and Abigail, who have an inspiring story about following God’s call. Formerly on staff with us at CCV, Travis, along with his wife and four children, felt led to step into mission work. They reached out for guidance, and I connected them with Team Expansion, an organization that carefully prepares missionaries through a process of deep discernment.Today, they’ll share how their journey unfolded and the impact of their obedience.Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.church/ CCV Missions: www.ccv.chur...2024-11-0625 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 91 We are Getting A Baby Tonight - Steve & Teri VogelSteve and Terri Vogel, founders of Thrive Arizona, launched the ministry in 2016 to address foster care needs, prevention efforts, and support for aged-out youth. Their initiative grew from their personal experience as foster parents, where they noticed a gap in resources available to biological families.Thrive Arizona now provides essential services like housing and counseling to help both foster youth and families working toward reunification. In this conversation, the close partnership between Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) and Thrive Arizona is highlighted, with a shared commitment to aiding vulnerable children and families involved in th...2024-10-2317 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 90 Black Sheep Unashamed - Denny SmithIn this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome my good friend and long-time CCV member, Denny Smith. We've shared countless motorcycle rides over the years, and today, we're diving into the incredible work of Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons For Christ Motorcycle Ministry.Denny and I will discuss how this ministry uses motorcycles to connect with people and share the Gospel. It’s a powerful testament to how God can work through our passions to reach others. If you want to learn more about Black Sheep, be sure to check out Season 1, Episode 49, where I had the chance to spea...2024-10-0924 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 89 Medical Missions: Helping Children Thrive - Larry BurekOn today’s episode of Let’s Go 360, we welcome back a familiar face—Larry Burek. Larry has joined us several times before, and though he isn’t employed by CCV, he's an integral part of our team as a VIP volunteer. Larry dedicates a significant amount of time to our missions ministry, handling the logistics for trips and ensuring everything runs smoothly. He recruits participants, coordinates trip details, and even manages the equipment for our medical missions, including choosing which doctors should attend each trip. Larry’s hard work and dedication play a huge role in the success of our mis...2024-09-2522 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 88 Equipping Kids, Changing Families - Noel HutchinsonNoel Hutchinson’s passion for missions began in his childhood, growing up in a church with a strong mission focus in Toronto. His early exposure to missionaries in Africa, combined with stories from his grandparents who were missionaries in Argentina, planted the seeds of a calling that would later flourish.Initially pursuing a career in automotive mechanics, Noel had plans to join the Air Force’s search and rescue team. However, a visit from a Bible college group led him to shift his path, earning a degree in theology. He later completed his mechanics license, closing that chap...2024-09-1128 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 87 Hope In The Midst Of Abuse - Angel BarnettAngel Barnett joins us today to talk about the amazing work happening at the Short Creek Dream Center, a project that started a few years ago and has since been making a tremendous impact in the community.To give you some background, our connection with Angel and the Dream Center is deeply rooted in a shared mission to transform lives. The Phoenix Dream Center, founded in 2006 by Pastor Tommy Barnett, serves over 40,000 people each month through a variety of programs dedicated to renovating lives and spreading the love of Jesus in the inner city. Their comprehensive life...2024-08-2822 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 86 Go! 2.5 Billion are Waiting - Matthew EllisonMatthew Ellison, who joined us in a previous episode, has become a very good friend of mine. We're walking through life together, experiencing many new and exciting things that God is doing through his ministry, Sixteen:Fifteen. I think I mentioned this in our last episode, his books had a profound impact on what we are doing at CCV. They really made me rethink the purpose of missions and why we're here. Matthew's books - "When Everything is Missions" and "Conversations When Everything is Missions", had a huge impact on me and our work....2024-08-1429 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 85 Reaching Southeast Asia - D.J. BoslerWe're about to take GameLife to the next level by discussing unreached people groups. We've touched on this before, but just to recap: there are over 17,000 different people groups worldwide. Out of the roughly 8 billion people on Earth, one-third belong to what's known as "unreached" people groups. This means they have never heard the name of Jesus and have no access to the gospel or anyone who knows about it. For many of them, the name of Jesus is completely foreign.We're excited to talk about a project we're currently involved in. DJ will be leading a...2024-07-3121 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 84 King of Networking! - Anthony NgI met Anthony about a year ago, and over the past 12 months, I've been continually amazed by his life and ministry. Anthony retired from his commercial career 14 years ago to fully dedicate himself to ministry work. Around 12 years ago, during his tenure as the executive secretary of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship in Malaysia, God opened his eyes to a profound need: countless people did not have access to His Word in their mother tongue. Anthony's dedication and the impact of his ministry are truly inspiring.LINKS illumiNations Asia: https://illuminations.asia/2024-07-1722 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 83 Don't Let the Old Man In - Larrie FraleyStadia Church Planting Podcast: "Hey friends, I'm Greg Nettle, a stadia church planting where our vision is for every child on the planet to have a church. We do that by helping you start thriving, growing, multiplying churches for the next generation. This podcast episode. Larrie Fraley on the podcast Larrie was a founding member of Christ Church of the Valley in Peoria, Arizona. And today that church, Christ Church of the Valley, reaches more than 50,000 people every week. Crazy growth and impact. The reason I love Larrie is because as I've watched Larrie age, and I say...2024-07-0322 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 82 10,000 Miracles - Chad OffuttToday I'm going to introduce a very special guest. We've had this tremendous relationship with this organization by the name of Teen Challenge. I'm sure most of you have heard of Teen Challenge. Ccd has been supporting them for a number of years now, and when I think about Teen Challenge, well, I think about miracles, and that's what they're all about today. There's over 250 Teen Challenge locations in the United States and over 950 globally. In 115 nations. LINKS Website: https://tcaz.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeenChallengeArizonaInstagram: https://www.instagram.c...2024-06-0627 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 81 A Well That Keeps On Giving - Matt MacLean & PaulToday's episode is very special to me because I have a dear friend as our guest today, along with another guest whom I will introduce shortly. Matt MacClean has been with CCV since 2009, and I’m excited for him to share his journey with us. He founded an organization called Quenched, addressing the dire need for clean water in Nepal.Nepal is a beautiful country, known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich culture, but it is also home to millions facing a severe water crisis. Matt saw this need and took action to meet it. It’s an h...2024-06-0521 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 80 Someone Should Do Something About That - Doug LucasAre you searching for a way to grow closer to Christ while ratcheting up your dependence on Him? Are you the type who seeks adventure and doesn't mind a bit of risk if the result will be a high reward (for the Kingdom, especially)? Would you like to invest your skills and experience in solving global problems on a higher scale? Do you want your job to count for something other than making your company owners rich? Do you dream of a way that your life can make such a difference that lives might be changed for decades to...2024-05-2226 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 79 "Kingdom Coins" Donor-Advised Funding - Tim MacDonaldTim MacDonald serves as President of NCF Southwest, utilizing his experience as a leader with more than 25 years of experience in the relationship building business. His expertise includes the managing of sales and marketing of organizational projects, programs, and products. Tim previously served as Vice-President Relationship Manager for the NCF Rocky Mountain office.Tim’s experience includes Chief Advancement Officer with David C. Cook, a non-profit ministry dedicated to discipleship resources for the global church. The seven years prior he spent in the real estate industry focused on property acquisition, lease negotiations, and sales to...2024-05-0822 min
The Church Planting Podcast with Greg NettleNavigating a Life of Ministry with Wisdom & Passion (with Larrie Fraley)Larrie Fraley is a founding member and the Global Outreach Pastor at Christ Church of the Valley in Peoria, Arizona. Larrie and host Greg Nettle discuss staying spiritually and physically healthy for the long haul in ministry, amidst the challenging times ahead, including the election year and beyond. Fraley shares insights on maintaining passion for ministry, the importance of a personal relationship with God, physical fitness, and the balance of family and ministry life. Greg also touches on the significant growth of Christ Church of the Valley and its contributions to church planting globally, and the importance of leaving...2024-05-0122 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 78 Behind Every Box is a Story - Wade LandersOver 1.2 million children are trafficked each year for the purpose of sexualexploitation. Conservative estimates say, of that number, over 400,000 are boys. Tragically,there is little help or hope for boys anywhere on the planet. Blackbox International wascreated to change that. Blackbox seeks to bring healing to male survivors of sex traffickingthrough holistic aftercare. We began this critical work in the Dominican Republic andcontinue to provide care for boys and young men in our safe-home. We...2024-04-2420 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 77 A Holistic Approach to Poverty - Mary KamauMary is no stranger to the podcast, having been previously featured in episode 13 of season one. She embarked on her journey of service after accepting Christ and sharing His message through local mission work. Originally starting her studies at Kenyatta University, Mary's path took a turn when she met a young worship leader whose stories intrigued her. This encounter led her to the Mary Valley in Nairobi, Kenya, home to one of the oldest and largest slums in the city. Witnessing extreme poverty firsthand, Mary felt a calling to devote her life to helping those in need.2024-04-1025 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 76 Restoring Health and Lives, right here, right now - Gary Plooster & Dave TellezDave Tellez, M.D., ChairmanGary Plooster, MBA, Executive DirectorToday we get to hear from two amazing leaders that CCV are proud to support. Dave Tellez, M.D., Chairman, Gary Plooster, MBA, Executive Director of the Neighborhood Clinic in Central Phoenix.Each year, the Clinic performs nearly 10,000 total medical and dental patient visits, prescribes medications, provides on-site laboratory testing and ultrasound examinations, offers low/no-cost referrals to radiology centers for basic X-ray and barium studies as well as provides comprehensive diabetes care and education. Additionally, over 55 subspecialists accept referrals to their practices...2024-03-2724 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 75 Every Person, Every Tongue, Every Tribe - Doug LucasJesus gave us a Great Commission, to go and make disciples of all nations. Today, over 3 Billion people still need to hear the Good News. Alone, the task feels overwhelming, but Team Expansion has been helping missionaries multiply disciples and churches among the unreached for over 40 years. Whether you want to become a missionary, send missionaries, pray, give, or volunteer, let us help you prayerfully take your next step. God has a mission for each of His followers. Are you ready to find yours? LINKS Website: https://teamexpansion.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2024-03-1325 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 74 Taking Christ To Millions - Tony TwistTCM comes alongside Christians who are leading in their own countries and have a passion for reaching their people for Christ. Through our institute we can develop a Christian leader for a fraction of the cost it would take to send a U.S. missionary to that same country. Since these individuals already know the cultures and languages, they are able to have successful ministries and are equipped for a lifetime of service.LINKS Website: https://tcmi.edu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCMII/Christ’s Church of the Valle...2024-02-2827 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 73 We can be the change! - Grant VenableNo matter if you are a student ,adult, retired. A family, CCV group you can be the change. Today my good friend, Grant Venable will has just how we can the chanhe. Be The Change Volunteers (BTCV) is a development aid non-profit organization dedicated to creating better education opportunities worldwide. They believe that creating better education, creates better jobs and a better job is the only way out of poverty. Their mission is accomplished by partnering with local communities to address infrastructure, equipping, and training needs. They operate primarily in remote underdeveloped communities that have a demonstrated nee...2024-02-1426 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 72 CIY calls youth to Christ - Jayson FrenchCIY calls youth to Christ and into a life of Kingdom Work through His Church. By being rooted in the Gospel. They are Made for Kingdom Work.Through being Connected to the Church. They tell compelling stories, create inspiring experiences and pay attention to details.They steward what God gives and take care of people.LINKS Website: https://ciy.com/Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.church/CCV Missions: www.ccv.church/missions Let’s Go 360: https://www.letsgo360.org/Pasto...2024-01-3123 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 71 The Christian Brain - Jeff and Nancy JerniganJeff and Nancy Jernigan have a fantastic Ministry. They get to figure our how our creator has designed our physical brain and how it affects our mental and physical health. We get to talk with them today Jeff is a board-certified mental health professional known for influencing change in people and organizations through innovative leadership and change management. More than twenty-five years serving as CEO, COO, and CHRO in life science and healthcare industries provide a solid foundation for his work as a clinical professional. A lifetime focus on humanitarian aid is reflected in Jeff’s se...2024-01-1732 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 70 The Power of Media - Mike SchrageWhen you think of the 3.2 billion people who haven’t heard the name of Jesus, the task of sharing God’s love with people from every nation can seem overwhelming, even impossible! Fortunately, God never intended for us to complete the task on our own.Never in our lifetime has the goal of reaching the over 3 billion unreached seemed so attainable. Why is the goal possible? Media. Through creating culturally relevant media, you share Jesus without borders or boundaries.Website: https://gnpi.org/Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.churchCC...2024-01-0326 min
LET'S GO 360Special Episode 69 Jingle Bells, Lucky Strikes and Christmas TraditionsChristmas time. It never ceases to amaze me the is seems to come faster the older I get. I remember a time a 11 year old beginning to think about Christmas sometime after school started in the fall. On behalf of the team here in missions and the staff and leadership at ccv, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and dedication to our church. Your presence and participation bring so much strength and encouragement to the valley and to the world. May God bless you abundantly this Christmas and...2023-12-1323 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 68 Love God Love People - Rick WappelRick Wappel would be in my book, if I wrote one, called the most interesting people I have ever met. Truly a believer that most of us would want to be. A prayer giant, and loves people like no one I have ever met. Today we will take a peak into this man’s life. He is part of our mission partner, called rescued not arrested, Arizona ministry that provides hundreds of church services, one on one mentoring, mail mentoring and baptisms each month. RNA has distributed over 750,000 English and Spanish NIV Bibles to hundreds of Chaplains and...2023-12-0623 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 67 Medical Missions and Spiritual Transformation - Larry BurekWith me today is Larry Burek. Larry resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, Becky, of almost thirty years. His son and daughter-in-law currently serve at a church in Orange County, California.Larry and I have become very good friends over the last 2 or 3 years. Today, we'll discuss medical missions at CCV and what is happening in that ministry within CCV. How is God moving in our church?Larry was fortunate to be raised not just in a home focused on Christ but also one where missionaries were common guests at the Monday...2023-11-2224 min
LET'S GO 360Special Episode 66 - CCV Goes to Gaza Border - Saleem HannaToday is a special episode focusing on our mission partners currently in Israel and going through the holocaust of this generation. I am speaking with one of the leaders CCV supports, Saleem Hanna. Saleem and his wife, Andera, are a couple who are leading a church in Nazareth. He is an excellent communicator in an Arab-Israeli church. He is very active in the churches and ministries in Israel, helping forge unity within multi-church backgrounds and promoting a Biblical ministry model.Saleem and Andera are part of the Christian Holy Land Foundation, which partners with six pastoring couples...2023-11-1531 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 65 Bibles To People Who Need One - Dirk SmithAlthough he grew up in Philadelphia as a PK (Preacher's Kid), he didn't take his religion seriously until he was far into adulthood. He is now a leader in a group that distributes Bibles and other biblical resources in over 20 languages to people in more than 30 nations. What began as a covert effort to spread God's Word in the Soviet Union has gone on to affect people all around the world. All that and more on the upcoming episode of Let's Go 360. Dirk was married to his beautiful, spirit-filled wife Wendy for 34 years. Wendy battled A...2023-11-0831 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 64 The world needs courageous non-profits - Jonathan RoeIn Joshua 1:9, the LORD calls you to be courageous – not because you are a gifted leader, strategist, organizer, communicator, motivator or fighter – because the Lord will be with you wherever you go.Today I talk with a Jonathon Roe a long time good friend who helps faith based Non-profits fight back. Jonathan Roe has been a non-profit coach and trainer in AZ for more than a decade, and is the Founder and CEO of Venture 1:9. Venture 1:9 (based on Joshua 1:9) guides non-profits to a place of courage, health, sustainability and impact, through free training, coaching and gr...2023-10-2527 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 63 Happiness can be bought. Just not with money - John MooreToday I talk with my good friend John Moore. He loves generosity as much as our sr. pastor and has committed his life to the principles he has learned from scripture. We will find out a little about his life. John founded John Moore Associates (JMA) in 1997 with a passion to both serve his community and help his community serve others through the causes that matter to them. His diligent stewardship is in part refined by his military experience, which instilled in him a strong sense of discipline and strategic thinking. John handed off the leadership of...2023-10-1122 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 62 Addiction: God will provide a way out - Don MiddletonFor thousands of years humanity has struggled with the riddle of just how to help those with addiction, but meaningful treatment was elusive in the early 1900s. A group of desperate alcoholics developed a spiritual answer to what was newly being called a disease. We know them as AA.Dr Don Middleton is a board-certified in family medicine and has practiced in Arizona for 30 years. He’s currently on the medical staff of the internationally acclaimed metals, behavior health of Wickenburg and medical Director for a group of men’s health clinics. A lifelong Arizona and he devel...2023-09-2724 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 61 God always has a plan - Jason SeegerHave you ever died and came back to life? By died, I mean heart stopped, breathing stopped for more than a few minutes? Today we will hear from Pastor Jason Seeger. A long time CCV pastor. We will hear his story and the life changing experience. We will also hear and what the life as an associate pastor is like at CCV. The Associate Pastor at CCV is a full-time role responsible for providing spiritual guidance and support to the church, its members, staff, and the community at large. Jason will assist in developing and executing the church's mission...2023-09-1328 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 60 Ukraine Update - 18 Months Later with Sasha MarchenkoSasha is a missionary that CCV supports, he is the founder of and CEO of the International Center of Fatherhood in Ukraine. And his ministry was all about helping fathers in his country of Ukraine. Many of those fathers work away from the home for extended periods of time, therefore creating a void for fathers. And his ministry focuses on that with his team there. And then everything changed.In February of 2022, the Ukraine war broke out and his life changed and his ministry changed. We interviewed Sasha in Episodes 3 & 4 when the war broke out. Now, 18...2023-08-3024 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 59 Is It Ever Time To Retire? - Mike McClainRetirement is generally recognized as a part of the American Dream. Not mine by the way. We grow up, we work, we retire, and we die. It’s just another part of the rhythm of life. But is the hope of an easy life of retirement something Christians should cling to?Not according to Mike McClain a long time friend who is as active as ever leading people to Christ. The model that the culture seems to point toward for retirement (at least if I can trust the ads on television) is one of c...2023-08-1624 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 58 Taking Good News to the Streets in Italy - Julia HernandezToday Julia Hernandez shares with us her preparation to lead a trip of 8 CCV goers as they head to Ancona, Italy to talk with people there about Jesus Christ. We will explore Zume Discipleship training (found in our shownotes).Matthew 28:18-20 - "Jesus came and spoke to the eleven disciples, saying: 'All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I...2023-08-0224 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 57 Defending the Flock, Creating a Safe Worship - Rich WootenActs 20:28-30 NIV Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.Today we will be talking with Rich Wooten, Director Safety and Security Director Safety and Security at CCV. Rich has been with CCV for 6 years. Prior to that Rich was the Security Manager Security Manager for the National Football League i...2023-07-1927 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 56 Museum of the Bible - Mark BensonToday's episode is with Mark Benson, the West Regional Director of Partner Relations for the Museum of the Bible in Washington DC. Now, Mark actually living here in phoenix and attends CCV. I met mark a few year ago and over the years we have become good friends. The Museum of the Bible is located in Washington, D.C., and houses artifacts and manuscripts related to the Bible. David Green’s connection to the Museum of the Bible comes into play through Hobby Lobby funding the museum. Check o...2023-07-0525 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 55 CCV History Overview - Pastor Larrie FraleyThis episode is a little bit different from the others. My experience in the early years of CCV is discussed in an interview with Mark Moore, who serves as the teaching pastor at CCV. We will discuss the origins of CCV as well as a few of the significant events that have taken place along the way to bring CCV to one of the greatest churches in the United States. However, the most important aspect of this discussion will be how God used one man, along with a few other men and families, had the faith and made the...2023-06-2127 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 54 Walk With Us Where Jesus Walked - Larrie Fraley and Mark MooreHiking the paths that Jesus and his followers walked is the topic of discussion for today with CCV teaching Pastor Mark Moore and me. The year 2018 marked the beginning of hiking in the Holy Land. Mark Moore and I have had it on our lists of things to do for quite some time. Even after we've done it a total of five times, it's still the highlight of the year. Every year, twelve men are picked to embark on a pilgrimage that covers over 100 miles of hiking through the holy region. It is beyond reasonable doubt that Jesus and...2023-06-0726 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 53 Kingdom Return on Your Investment - Doug CrozierHundreds of churches, 60,000+ baptisms, Over $1 billion in assets. What a Return on Investment!Today I speak with a great friend and partner in the ministry about how God used CCV to start this amazing ministry. The Solomon Foundation provide the funding for future expansion and growth of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ all across America. Those who invest with The Solomon Foundation find great rates, flexible terms, and offerings for every budget. They provide straightforward, common-sense investment opportunities. No gimmicks or teasers -- just great rates every day for every Investor! We w...2023-05-2423 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 52 Easter is coming to Albania! - Pastor Hervin FushekatiToday is a great friend that I have known now for several years. Pastor Hervin FushekatiHervin has a passion for church planting, Christian education, discipleship, and mentoring. Hervin has enjoyed being in ministry for over twenty–five years loving God with a passion to preach the gospel to the lost, encouraging discipleship, church planting and leadership across the country of Albania, and surrounding countries in the Balkans. After his conversion from Islam at the age seventeen, Hervin has planted and pastored several churches. He is the founder and leader of the International Sch...2023-05-1025 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 51 Unthinkable - Benny PrasadI have recently made a good friend. I’ve got to know Benny Prasad and I can tell you He’s the real deal. Benny Prasad is a gospel musician and instrumental guitarist from India. He designed the Bentar which is the world's first bongo guitar. He also holds the world record for being the fastest man ever to visit all the 245 nations (194 Sovereign, 51 Dependent nations including Antarctica in the world. Prasad has travelled all around the world performing to audiences. He has performed before presidents and parliaments, before the crowds of 2007 military world games, 2006 FIFA world cup an...2023-04-2625 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 50 Armed Conflict to Emotional Recovery - Carl GaedeOur guest today is an amazing leader and disciple-maker. Carl Gaede, leads Tutapona, a Christ-centered organization that facilitates emotional healing through mental health services for people impacted by war and conflict.Tutapona’s vision is to bring healing and hope in order to restore relationships, build peaceful communities and glorify Christ.In 2008, Carl and Julie Gaede, psychotherapists from Wisconsin, moved to Northern Uganda. With a passion to help people affected by the emotional impact of war find emotional healing from their experiences, Tutapona - a Swahili word meaning, ‘We will be healed’ - was born. Ugan...2023-04-1223 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 49 - Outlaw Biker Outreach "The Last Disciples" - Lou SteelLou Steel, who has a wonderful story about how God prepared him to reach people through a motorcycle ministry, will be our guest today. Lou Steel is a co-founder and member of the national board of the Last Disciples MC, a 501(c)(3) Christian organization whose challenging aim has been to spread the gospel to hardcore motorcycle clubs and anybody else who God places in their way in the United States and Australia. The Last Disciples is an MC that works with motorcyclists, gang members, street people, at-risk youth, those who have addictions that are ruling t...2023-04-0552 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 48 Hope in a Dark Place Part II - Mark Moore and Larrie FraleyToday Mark & I continue with part II called, Hope in a Dark Place. We travel to Southeast Kenya to Kilifi County. Kilifi County is characterized by high poverty estimated at 71.7% and widespread food insecurity affecting approximately 67% of the households.CCV started a school in 2019. We were able to see the amazing progress and visit some very special people.Don't miss the climax of in-the-field podcasts.LINKS Website: https://mohiafrica.org/https://mathare.org/the-history-of-mathare/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoHiAfrica/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...2023-03-2920 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 47 Hope in a Dark Place Part I - Mark Moore and Larrie FraleyMark Moore and I conducted this podcast in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. Like other Nairobi slums, Mathare grew as a result of massive rural-to-urban migration. Mathare has a population density of 1,000+ residents per 2.3 acres For comparison, Manhattan has a residential density of 70,000 residents per square mile or 270 people per 2.5 acres. It is, however, important to note that almost all Manhattan residents live in buildings between four and 30 stories, whereas Mathare consists primarily of single-story structures.We had a chance to teach 50 pastors and hear many of their stories as well as see firsthand how the...2023-03-1521 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 46 GameLife - D.J. BoslerToday, I'm having a conversation with D.J. Bosler, a phenomenally creative leader who obeyed God and now runs one of the world's most rapidly expanding children's discipleship ministries. His GAMELIFE ministry offers churches a fun and exciting approach to educate kids about God's Truth and encourage them to apply it to their lives. GameLife gives kids the opportunity to apply biblical principles while engaging with God's Word through meaningful interactive games. Every second of GameLife's Midweek Ministry is dedicated to involving kids in worthwhile activities that vividly illustrate the Bible. The One Main Truth o...2023-03-0123 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 45 Hope In Numbers - Gordon WickertI had the pleasure of meeting this amazing man of God. He has a unique gift of teaching people how to memorize. Emmy-nominated founder and lead pastor of Hope In Numbers, Gordon Wickert is pursuing the mission to lead people in transforming every number seen into a timely, powerful verse from scripture that can be applied daily so nothing can separate people from the living word of God. He is an empowering leader who provides inspirational teaching and visionary leadership. Gordon has worked as a youth Pastor for 11 years and Graduated from the Vineyard Institute in 2005. He i...2023-02-1532 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 44 Season 1 Finale - Larrie FraleyIt's been a great year as we have been able to hear firsthand about what God is doing through the people we support at CCV. To be more precise, the people you our listeners support because it is through your giving that we are able to support these precious resources called, missionaries. From the staff and leadership at CCV, Merry Christmas, and may God continue to bless you and your loved ones. Larrie FraleyLead Missions Pastor, CCV2022-12-0715 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 43 Fulfilling the Great Commission - The Timothy InitiativeMore than three billion people live in areas with few Bibles, Christians, churches, or people trying to reach them. Yet, only 3% of Christian workers and 1% of mission dollars focus on these unreached areas of the world.We think this should be different.That’s why 86% of our TTI's resources are devoted to these areas.They’re unlikely to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ unless someone intentionally engages them.Church planters with The Timothy Initiative are doing just that. Faithful disciples are proclaiming His name among 765 UPGs and 40 UUPGs. People are c...2022-11-3026 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 42 What is God Doing in China through CCVToday we will talk with Jacob Park, a good friend and one the godliest man I know. He is the COO of CRAM. Their mission is to take the love of Jesus Christ to the people of Asia. By meeting their physical needs we gain the opportunity to meet their spiritual needs. Hunger is something people face daily. Many of them do not know when their next meal will be. Many people of Asia struggle with the fear of having no food to feed their family or themselves. In 1997, the Lord placed a burning desire within the hearts of...2022-11-2327 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 41 - Reaching the Unreachable With Good NewsGod is moving in the world unlike at any time in history. With Christianity now centered in Africa with over 700 million Christians and China exploding with the Gospel, many Christians and Non-Christians are moving away from their homelands and scattering around the world.Some researchers estimate that 40% of the world does not have access to clean water, but 70% have a cell phones. The opportunities to reach the world thru digital media are endless.Today we will dive into what one organization is doing to advance the Gospel and discipleship digitally. We will hear from one...2022-11-1626 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 40 - After Missions of HopeMissions of hope have been a long-term mission partner of CCV. I highly encourage you to listen to episode 13, where the founders of missions of hope, Mary and Wallace Kamau of Missions of Hope, which call MOHI for short, were interviewed in a podcast here at let's go 360. This episode I have chosen To call, After Missions of Hope. Today we will talk with Natasha Feagins, the Director of Sponsorship and Advancement for MOHI.Today we will explore what happens to children who have completed school and enter the world as independent young men and women.2022-11-0928 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 39 GENEROSITY IS FOR EVERYONE, EVERYDAYTo inspire people to live generously is what Brad Formsma is all about. After meeting his amazing mother I understand where he gets. He is the founder and president of I Like Giving, a movement that has inspired more than 120 million people in 170 countries to live generously. In his books and messages, he helps organizations create engaged teams and fulfilling workplaces through the power of generosity. He’s spoken to hundreds of thousands, encouraging a lifestyle of giving everywhere he goes. Brad is a master storyteller and speaker, and the author of the bestselling book “I Like...2022-11-0226 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 38 - Helping Homeless Children in our own BackyardBorn out of a desire to serve the community, Dawn & Michael Rapaport started H.E.L.P. in 2012. While growing up, Dawn experienced seasons of Homelessness as a child. As a result, she’s understood the perspective of how difficult it is to be uprooted continually and not know where her head would rest for the night or when she might eat again. Both Dawn & Michael are committed to serving and being involved with the underserved community and offer their talents & gifts back, providing hope, education, and direction to people who really need the help.In our own com...2022-10-2622 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 37 - Should Students Go on Mission Trips?In this episode, I will be talking with two of the Youth Pastors here at CCV to get their perspective on students on mission trips. Sending high school kids on mission trips is a great idea for several reasons. Parental concerns like, "Why are you wishing to send students overseas when there is so much work to be done here?" are common for me as a missions pastor to hear. Even when we travel within the United States, I am frequently asked this question.While it's true that we have plenty to accomplish at home, h...2022-10-1920 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 36 - 5.7 Billion people are oral learners, now what?Today I will be talking to Micah Foreman with Scriptures in Use. Scriptures in Use is reaching out to the hard places of the world. Places where the message of Jesus has never been heard. Places where cultural and linguistic barriers have isolated people from the transforming message of Jesus Christ.SIU has developed powerful and effective methods to communicate through storytelling the great narratives of the Bible. Through dramatizations of the parables of Jesus and cultural adaptations of Scripture in Song, every believer is taught to become a Bible storyteller through which they become natural...2022-10-1221 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 35 CCV Stars Youth Sports - Striving to Achieve Real SignificanceToday it's an honor to talk with Nick Demos CCV's Pastor of CCV Stars. CCV Stars is a youth sports experience focused on developing character and integrity on and off the field. While CCV Stars is a ministry of Christ’s Church of the Valley, we invite anyone in the community to participate in our sports programs.CCV Stars began as an outreach program with a goal to connect the church with the community through youth sports. During its inaugural season in 2004, CCV Stars had over 600 participants in the recreational soccer league, United Soccer. Since then, CCV...2022-10-0527 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 34 Europe is Ready - Equipping young leaders in EuropeToday we are going to talk about Europe. So much about Europe, we can relate to here in the US. Many in Europe are discouraged and feel cynical about the future. As freedoms of speech and religion have become more limited, anger towards government figures grows. Distrust is high in politicians and their effectiveness to solve the issues that plague their countries. Europe is in desperate need of a spiritual revival because the only one who can lift the weight of hopelessness and despondency from Europe's shoulders is Christ.That disciple-making process was so clearly role modeled an...2022-09-2825 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 33 More Than Us - We Cannot Do It AloneToday we talk with Pastor Harry Demos about CCV’s More That Us Initiative. At CCV, we are a small church with a large vision to reach the entire Phoenix Valley for Jesus Christ. With nearly 4.7 million people in the Valley, many of whom are unchurched, we will not accomplish this goal alone. We will need MORE THAN US. By partnering with other Phoenix Valley Churches, together we will be able to share the love of Jesus more than CCV could do alone.LINKSWebsite: https://ccv.church/morethanus...2022-09-2121 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 32 Every Child Has a Church - Stadia Church PlantingThe right relationships and resources make all the difference in helping people experience the hope of Jesus. And getting started is simple. Starting a church is one of the most fulfilling – and difficult! – things you will ever do. But did you know that 66% of new churches don’t make it to full self-sufficiency within 4 years? Though the stats are daunting, with prayer, wise counsel, and some reflection, we can understand who God created us to be, what God created us to be doing, and what our current assignment is. Today we will talk with Brent Foulke.2022-09-1425 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 31 CCV Ireland Church Plant - Pastor Dermot O'MahonyToday’s episode is with Dermot O’Mahony who is talking about Elevate church that he leads in Limerick, Ireland. I met Dermot many years ago when he came to CCV just looking to learn how to start a church. He came on board CCV's sports ministry as an intern and his journey began. Now a successful Lead Pastor in his hometown, Limerick, Ireland. Dermot explains that his church is a group of people who believe life is an adventure. He talks about the church is not about mere religion or a specific denomination, but they are about introducing peop...2022-09-0720 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 30 Homelessness in Phoenix - Who will Rescue Them?Our guest today is Ken Brissa the CEO of Phoenix Rescue Mission. Ken is Responsible for directing the overall operations & resources of Phoenix Rescue Mission, a faith-based charitable organization that offers a number of Christ-centered programs and services for men, women, and children in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area who are struggling with homelessness, addiction, food insecurity, and trauma. As a nonprofit and for-profit senior executive, Ken has executive leadership, organizational development, fundraising, board partnership, budget and program management, organizational strategy and continuous improvement experience; combined with eight years of international travel and multicultural team activities. Mission Statement2022-08-3122 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 29 CCV Mission Trips - Heidi Figg & Anna HarringtonToday's episode will interview my two co-workers as they discuss their role as Trip Coordinators within the CCV Missions team. We have many short-term trips in which teams travel near and far to make an impact in others' lives around the world.We as believers are commissioned by God to serve those around us as Christ has served us. CCV has joined hands with ministries seeking to serve those in the Valley who are hurting, lost, confused, and oppressed. Respond to God's call and join us as we partner with these ministries to share the l...2022-08-2426 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 28 DIGNITY THROUGH EMPOWERMENT - THERE IS GOOD IN EVERYONEToday we speak with Terry Kovach, Transitional Services Director at New Freedom. NEW FREEDOM provides critical human services that protect the community and inspire dignity by empowering the innate goodness in every human being. They have found that those who come to New Freedom are quick to say it feels like home. When new member first enters, they are greeted with friendly faces and welcomes. There is no judgment and no size-ups like in jails and prison yards – because the people who come to New Freedom want to live a different lifestyle.On the first day...2022-08-1725 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 27 CCV SPECIAL NEEDS - HELPING CHILDREN GROWToday's episode is so special and I mean that in a couple of ways. The goal of CCV's Special Needs Ministry is to help children and adults with physical, mental, and developmental differences grow in their understanding of God's great love while welcoming their families to call CCV their church home.At CCV, we understand the unique challenges of caring for a child with special needs and we desire to support the whole family as we welcome you into our church community. Your family will find a warm, welcoming atmosphere with trained teachers that will give...2022-08-1016 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 26 Home Grown CCV Student Goes To Impact the WorldLonnie Camacho attended CCV students during 4 years in High School. It was there he felt God was calling him to reach the unreached. Today he will share his story and what his plans are in France. LINKS Lonnie Camacho giving link and contact information. https://give.cru.org/0957972 (Link to give towards Lonnie’s CRU account fundraising) To contact Lonnie directly: longino.camacho@cru.org Christ’s Church of the Valley: https://ccv.church/ CCV Missions: www.ccv.church/m...2022-08-0324 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 25 Neighborhood Christian Clinc - Healthcare to the UnderservedToday's episode is about a CCV-supported organization that is led by a group of volunteer healthcare professionals. They provide crazy high-quality medical and dental healthcare services to the uninsured, underserved community all at the same time they share the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ with interested patients and colleagues. They train and equip healthcare professionals to respectfully share the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ in their daily practice. This is a ministry that CCV is proud to call a true partner in Christ. For those listeners who are in the healthcare profession this podcast is e...2022-07-2721 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 24 The Holy Land - Arab Christians in the Midst of TurmoilI met Saleem and Andrea his wife several years ago but for over 35 years the Christian Holy Land Foundation has been focused on educating and advocating for issues concerning Israel and Palestine, both in the middle east and in the United States. Trust me if have not been there and, we will talk about that a little more later, Israel is a nation full of beautiful but traumatic history. it has obviously been a place of great religious significance as well as great turmoil and suffering. the team there wants to help bring grace, peace, and understanding through Christ t...2022-07-2027 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 23 Transforming The Kingdom of SwazilandToday we will talk with my good friend Joshua Ward about Bulembu, Swaziland. Swaziland is surrounded by South Africa, except for a short border with Mozambique, Swaziland depends heavily on South Africa from which it receives more than 90% of its imports and to which it sends 60% of its exports. Joshua was born in Southern Africa and is a 3rd generation Swazi. He grew up in ministry life, with both parents in vocational ministry. Swaziland, now Eswatini, has the highest HIV rate in the world, resulting in over half of the child population either being orphaned or vulnerable. St...2022-07-1324 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 22 3.2 Billion Will Die, Will you Meet them In Heaven?I am so excited about today's episode. I have to admit that our next guest has helped me in rediscovering missions at CCV more than anyone. He has become one of my heroes as I try to be obedient to the Great Commission. He co-authored two books “When Everything is Missions and then another follow-on Book “ conversations on When Everything is Missions” Matthew Ellison, is the President and Church Missions Coach at Sixteen: Fifteen, he served as a missions pastor at a mega-church for nine years, helping them transition from a reactive approach to world missions...2022-07-0622 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 21 Compassion Energized by Love to Children TrappedI have a good friend. Her name is Stephanie Freed and she co-founded Rapha International in 2003 after she was challenged by her father to research the issue of human trafficking. Beginning with one aftercare program for underage female survivors of trafficking and sexual exploitation in Battambang, Cambodia, 15 years later, Rapha now serves child survivors in Cambodia, Thailand, and Haiti. Stephanie is a firm believer in quality programming and collaboration, which allows Rapha to enjoy the cooperation and respect of the governments where they are working. Rapha International is a public benefit 501c3 nonprofit committed to ending the...2022-06-2923 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 20 Training Pastors to Reach MillionsOn today's show, we have Dr. Tony Twist. He's the president of TCM International. He is the also chief executive officer and serves as a professor at the Leadership and Spiritual Formation. He holds a degree from Milliken College, a BA, an MDIV, from Immanuel School of Religion, a doctor of ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a PhD from Indiana University. LINKS Website: https://www.tcmi.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCMII Christ’s Church of the Valley: https...2022-06-2222 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 19 The Story Must ChangeOn this episode, we are with Wade Landers and Roger Twitchell from Blackbox International.Blackbox seeks to bring healing to boys rescued out of sex trafficking through holistic aftercare.Wade Landers and his wife Beth celebrate 27 years of marriage this year. They have been blessed with 8 children and two son-in-laws. They currently reside in Carl Junction, MO. Wade has served on the faculty at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri for the past 18 years. He currently teaches in the Intercultural Studies, Biblical Justice, and Organizational Leadership majors, as well as serves as the Program Director for bot...2022-06-1524 min
LET'S GO 360Episode 18 Developing Christ Centered CommunitiesFor more than twenty-five years, Terry Dalrymple has championed the cause of the poorest of the poor, training and mobilizing workers around the world for transformational ministries in villages and slums that make disciples, plant churches, and lift families and communities out of cycles of poverty and disease. The strategy he employs, called Community Health Evangelism, is now being used by Christian ministries and denominations in over 129 countries. As the coordinator of the Global CHE Network, he is guiding the expansion of a growing movement aimed at establishing CHE ministries in a million villages and finishing the task amon...2022-06-0826 min