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The Coworkers PodcastPrep for Senders: 6 Priorities for Churches that SendListen in as we share 6 ways for your church to grow in having a love for the nations, participating in the mission, and sending missionaries to the field: vision-casting for sending, training for EV and disciple-making, educating for missions, partnering strategically, training sent-ones, and celebrating and supporting goers. Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2023-03-2700 min
The Coworkers PodcastPrep for Senders: 6 Priorities for Churches that SendListen in as we share 6 ways for your church to grow in having a love for the nations, participating in the mission, and sending missionaries to the field: vision-casting for sending, training for EV and disciple-making, educating for missions, partnering strategically, training sent-ones, and celebrating and supporting goers. Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2023-03-2730 minThe Coworkers PodcastPrep for Goers: 8 Steps for Becoming a Missionary Team Leaders Want on their Teams!How should goers prepare for mission work in their last months before moving overseas?Listen in as we discuss 8 ways to prepare: Pursue the Lord; Pursue the lost; Engage in your local church; Grow in time management and hard work skills; Strengthen your emotional health; Improve communication and conflict resolution skills; Learn biblical missiology; and Go on a short term mission trip.Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2023-03-2000 minThe Coworkers PodcastPrep for Goers: 8 Steps for Becoming a Missionary Team Leaders Want on their Teams!How should goers prepare for mission work in their last months before moving overseas?Listen in as we discuss 8 ways to prepare: Pursue the Lord; Pursue the lost; Engage in your local church; Grow in time management and hard work skills; Strengthen your emotional health; Improve communication and conflict resolution skills; Learn biblical missiology; and Go on a short term mission trip.Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2023-03-2026 minThe Coworkers PodcastKeys to Healthy Partnerships with Nationals – with Ben H in East AsiaBen H and his family have been serving in East Asia for more than 17 years, and are now at the point of forming missions agencies with the Chinese church to send out Chinese missionaries all over the world. Listen as Ben shares key principles in partnering with locals, such as clear communication, deciding on our essential convictions and where we can differ, the importance of building trust in relationships, and more. The key theme was TOGETHER - partnering together side by side in the gospel. Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.c...
2023-03-1300 minThe Coworkers PodcastKeys to Healthy Partnerships with Nationals - with Ben H in East AsiaBen H and his family have been serving in East Asia for more than 17 years, and are now at the point of forming missions agencies with the Chinese church to send out Chinese missionaries all over the world. Listen as Ben shares key principles in partnering with locals, such as clear communication, deciding on our essential convictions and where we can differ, the importance of building trust in relationships, and more. The key theme was TOGETHER - partnering together side by side in the gospel. Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: c...
2023-03-1337 minThe Coworkers PodcastThe Preeminence of Christ in our Family Lives with Jennifer DHow do we have healthy, joyful family lives in the midst of busy, stressful ministry lives? Jennifer D, a missionary (and wife and mom!) of over 17 years in East Asia, shares practical and biblical wisdom on this topic. Jenn and her husband Jarod D (who spoke on hard work in episode 53), are passionate, disciplined, wise coworkers with so much to share. Jenn boldly challenged fathers to be intentional in discipling their children, spouses to seek the good of the other, and how busy ministry lives do not have to be a "loss" to our children! Don't miss this one!
2023-02-1345 minThe Coworkers PodcastThe Preeminence of Christ in Our Mental and Emotional Health with Vance PitmanEngaging in ministry is signing up for more "stressors" in our lives, but how we respond to those stressors is up to us! Listen in as Pastor Vance Pitman (founding pastor of Hope Church Las Vegas and current President of the SEND Network) shares why and how we must eliminate stress from our lives.A few highlights from the interview:Stress is incompatible with God's character. The root of all stress is fear. The opposite of fear is faith.Feeling "stressed" is usually rooted in an identity issue or an intimacy issue.S...
2023-01-3039 minThe Coworkers PodcastThe Preeminence of Christ in Suffering with Becca MHow can we make Christ preeminent in our lives in the midst of heartbreaking circumstances? Listen in as our dear friend and coworker Becca M shares how God has met her in powerful ways throughout her (just 30-year-old) husband Chris's battle with cancer and then going to heaven in late August of 2022. This episode will not depress you; it will fill you with hope and faith that God will ALWAYS be 100% faithful and enough for you - no matter what happens in your life! Becca shares honestly about how God taught her to give His Word more w...
2023-01-2340 minThe Coworkers PodcastThe Preeminence of Christ in our Physical Health with Brandy GThe Bible teaches that our bodies are created purposefully by God in His image, are gifts from Him, are wasting away and fail us, and that we are to glorify God with our bodies. How do we glorify God with our bodies, think rightly about our bodies and physical health, and not fall in either ditch of neglecting our bodies or obsessing over our bodies? So that, "in everything, Christ might be preeminent" (Col. 1:18). Listen in as Shanee interviews Brandy G, a health professional, counselor, and missionary of over 15 years. Connect With Us:The Coworkers P...
2023-01-0951 minThe Coworkers PodcastThe Honor of Carrying Others' Burdens in Their Darkest SeasonsWhen our loved ones are going through difficult seasons, God commands us to carry their burdens alongside them. Even Jesus wanted his closest friends with him in his darkest, most painful moments. It is an honor to enter into our loved ones' pain with them (through acts of service and empathy), but we are limited in how much we can carry. Ultimately, we must entrust them to God and remember He is their Heavenly Father and will truly be enough for them. Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2022-12-1240 minThe Coworkers PodcastHomeschool, National School, or International School: How to Decide What's Best for Your FamilyChoosing the best schooling option for your child in a new culture is a big decision! Listen in as Danielle and Michelle share from their years of experience on the field with their families, with seasons in all three of these schooling options. Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2022-11-2849 minThe Coworkers PodcastApril Helps Us Middle-Aged Caucasians Recruit People Different Than UsListen in as April N, a single woman serving in South Asia, shares ways we can mobilize and team with people different than us. April is from a family of immigrants from Nigeria, but was raised in the US, and has a vision for all nations reaching all nations. Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com April's Recommended Resources:Podcasts:-Windows and Mirrors: Bible in a Year-Thirty Minutes with the Perrys-Southside Rabbi-The B...
2022-11-1432 minThe Coworkers PodcastFighting Self-Sufficiency and Pursuing Dependence with KariWe know we SHOULD be desperate for God every day and live in dependence on His strength and grace, but many times we fall into self-sufficiency. Listen in as Kari shares some "P's" for fostering dependence- a posture of worship, practice His Presence, prefer God in every small decision, and pray!(Kari and her husband have been serving and leading in South Asia with their 4 children for more than 15 years, and are dear friends of ours!)Resources Mentioned:With Christ in the School of Prayer - Andrew MurrayThe Ministry of Intercessory Prayer...
2022-10-1733 minThe Coworkers PodcastWhen You're Discouraged and Tired of Sin (Yours and/or Others')All believers have seasons of discouragement or despair over the reality of sin in the world - sometimes our personal sin; sometimes the sin of others.' How should we respond? Listen in as Shanee shares 3 truths from Ephesians: Don't under-estimate the sinful nature of every person on the planet (no matter how long they have been a Christian); Know that sanctification is a miraculous, supernatural process; and Embrace dependence as the key to growth in Christlikeness. Connect With Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2022-10-0333 minThe Coworkers PodcastLeading a Global Missions Agency with Paul and MichellePaul and Michelle lead one of the largest global missions agencies in the world. Listen in as they share what God is doing globally, how to remain humble as leaders, how God has taught them through difficult times, and more!Connect with us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2022-09-0537 minThe Coworkers PodcastFrom Shame to RadianceShame is a universal emotion, but God does not want His beloved children to live in ongoing shame. Listen in for 3 necessities to be delivered from shame- Know you are acceptable to God; see yourself as God sees you; and tell the hard parts of your story to others. Psalm 34:5- “Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.”Resources Mentioned:Curt Thompson- The Soul of Shame; The Soul of DesireBrene Brown- Daring GreatlyLysa Terkuerst- Forgiving What You Can't ForgetJohn Bradshaw- Heali...
2022-03-3039 minThe Coworkers PodcastShame: What Does the Bible Actually Say About It?Shame and being set free from shame is such a hot topic, in both Christian and secular circles. Resources abound, but what does the Bible actually say? As we completed a biblical survey on shame, we were surprised at how much the Bible had to say on this topic! Listen in as we share key biblical principles that are necessary in order to deal with the universal emotion of shame.Connect with Us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.comBiblical Survey on Shame:I. Genesis 2-3- N...
2022-03-0141 minThe Coworkers PodcastCelebrating Thousands of Maturing Disciples with Glenn and RhondaOver the last several years, God has been saving thousands of people in one state in South Asia - all glory to God! Glenn and Rhonda have led out in this work, and have some helpful keys that contributed to this growth. Two keys in particular are easy access to the Scriptures (in audio form on SD cards) and extraordinary prayer. Also listen in to hear how simple tracking methods are not primarily used to "count churches," but in order to provide a road map for believers, and a symbol of their significance in God's Kingdom. Ordinary believers are...
2022-01-1039 minThe Coworkers PodcastWhy Should Missionaries Report on Baptisms and Churches?Should missionaries keep track of baptisms, new churches, UUPG's, etc.? Should they publish these reports to their supporters and the public? Is this self-serving, or just to make money, or brag? Listen in as Randy shares how careful reporting - of both quantity and quality - is essential in order to find gaps and push the Great Commission forward - for God's glory. Randy shares super practical tips on how to do reporting well, with the right heart, and so that it benefits front line workers and the work.Follow this link to the "Measure What Matters"...
2021-11-2226 minThe Coworkers PodcastHow Do You Know If Your Church Is Healthy?There are many books out there with varying requirements for church health. The New Testament describes churches as maturing and growing over time - as the believers grow up together into Christlikeness. Scriptures Referenced- Acts 2, 1 Cor. 12-14, Eph. 2, 4Check out the following article for a summary of the 12 Characteristics of Healthy Church mentioned in this episode: https://www.imb.org/2018/11/06/missionary-task-healthy-church/Connect with us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteInstagram: thecoworkerspodcastEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2021-11-0833 minThe Coworkers PodcastGray and Brandy on Oneness in MarriageGray and Brandy are dear friends and coworkers with 12 years of experience on the field, 5 kids, and a vibrant marriage that they continue to work on. Listen in as they share how to keep growing in intimacy and friendship in marriage. Resources Suggested by Gray and Brandy – A Do-It-Yourself Marriage Retreat By Deepak RejuPrepare Enrich AssessmentPaul David Tripp – MarriageDr Caroline Leaf – Neuro-CycleEnneagram/Myers Briggs - https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/Brandy's website and fitness ministry: brandygainor.comConnect with us:The Cowo...
2021-10-1142 minThe Coworkers PodcastHeart Work: ParentingWe are sharing with you how we are learning to pursue our children's hearts - especially when they are in the middle of negative emotions such as sadness, anger, or anxiety - so that they learn how to give and receive comfort and love. How we respond to our children's negative emotions is a picture to them of how God responds to us, and God invites us to bring all of our emotions to Him. Recommended Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Adam Young Counseling: He has a free resource called The Big 6 – The 6 things every chi...
2021-09-2734 minThe Coworkers PodcastSeth and Denise on Parenting on the FieldParenting is hard anywhere, but the mission field brings its own unique parenting challenges. Listen in as Christian counselors Seth and Denise share helpful insights on parenting well on the field. Book Recommendations from Seth and Denise:Focus on the Family continues to produce excellent resources, including podcasts and books. Parenting Books:Revolutionary Parenting - BarnaFull Circle Parenting, ScrogginsGrowing Kids God’s Way -EzzoBabywise- EzzoShepherding Your Child’s Heart – Ted TrippStrong Willed Child- DobsonYour Tee...
2021-09-1342 minThe Coworkers PodcastTrevor Joy on the Unreached, Urgency, and MovementsTrevor Joy is the Executive Pastor of Sending at the Village Church in Flower Mound, TX. Listen in as he shares his passion for the unreached, why his church is pursuing church-planting movements, and how a local church can grow from being a missions-supporting church to a sending church. Recommended Resources:https://100upg.orgCare Through Prayer, My Story, God's Story Videos: https://thevillagechurch.net/ministry/sendingConnect with us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteInstagram: thecoworkerspodcastEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2021-08-3036 minThe Coworkers PodcastChuck Lawless on Wrestling with Doctrine and UrgencyDr. Chuck Lawless is Professor of Evangelism and Missions at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, the head of Theological Consultants for the International Mission Board, an author of several books, pastor, and husband (whew!). He also trains new field personnel with the IMB on spiritual warfare and other topics. With one foot in the seminary world and one foot in the mission world, Dr. Lawless has a unique perspective. Listen in as he shares how we need to embrace the tension between deep doctrine and gospel urgency. Dr. Lawless also shares encouragement and honest feedback for how North American churches a...
2021-08-1642 minThe Coworkers PodcastHeart Work: MotivationListen to part 2 of our summer series on "heart work-" common issues for those in ministry. What keeps us motivated and excited for disciple-making? Listen in as we share three biblical "why's" to motivate us for this work, and some practical tips for renewing our motivation.Three "big picture," biblical "why's" for missions and disciple-making:1- God's Glory.2- The reality of lostness.3- Simple obedience to the Great Commission.Practical tips for renewing our motivation regularly-1- Daily time in the Word and in prayer.2- Fellowship with...
2021-07-0535 minThe Coworkers PodcastHeart Work: Selfish AmbitionThis is the first episode in a summer series on "heart work," addressing common heart issues for those in ministry. Selfish ambition is the inner desire to be better than others at everything that's important to us. Listen in as we share biblical truth on this topic, with bits of our stories woven throughout.This is actually a biblical word – the Greek word erithiean – and is in two major places in the New Testament-Phil. 2:3-8- “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you...
2021-06-2133 minThe Coworkers PodcastFighting Spiritual Battles in Life and Ministry with Susan LaffertySusan Lafferty has served with her husband Todd in missions leadership for several years in South Asia, and currently Todd is the EVP with one of the largest missions organizations in the world. Listen in as Susan shares from the Word and her life experience how she has fought spiritual battles in family life and ministry.Susan and I talk about fighting spiritual warfare through prayer, the role of spiritual gifts in leadership, cultivating a passionate marriage, dealing with the suffering of our children on the field, and what Susan wishes she would have known before moving...
2021-06-0741 minThe Coworkers PodcastNew Testament Norms Part 3: The WordWe continue our series on norms in the early church with "The Word." The Word (or a synonym for the Word) is mentioned at least once in every chapter in Acts 1-20. The Word was increasing; the Word was preached boldly, broadly, and consistently; preaching the Word was the main work of sent-out-ones. Whatever we are doing, let's saturate it with the Word. Three Themes on the Word in Acts: The Word of God increased and multiplied – in and out of Jerusalem, Samaria, Ephesus, and surrounding regions. The Word is powerful and has a power of its...
2021-05-0322 minThe Coworkers PodcastNew Testament Norms Part 2: Spirit-FilledListen in as we continue our series on norms in the early church according to the book of Acts. The filling of the Holy Spirit is a prominent theme in the early church and the advance of the gospel. In this episode, we share insights from Acts into how to be filled with the Spirit. Spirit-filling is mentioned at least 10 times in Acts. These instances fall into two categories: - A general character trait about a person. Examples: The 7 chosen to serve (Acts 6:3-5); Stephen (Acts 6:8); Barnabas (Acts 11:23-24).- A special filling at a...
2021-04-1920 minThe Coworkers PodcastNew Testament Norms Part 1: "Daily"Today, we are sharing a new lesson God has been teaching us about living in light of the Great Commission as God’s people. God has increased our desire to really LIVE in light of eternity and to be willing to change maybe old habits and comfortable routines to line up with what we see in the New Testament. So, we are looking at the Scriptures and asking the question- what was normal life like for the early church? What characterized their lives? In this episode, we highlight one important theme that we have found. List...
2021-04-0519 minThe Coworkers PodcastLori Frances on Why We Need to Develop Female LeadersLori is the Director of Sending at Summit Church RDU, overseeing local and international missions, and is a gifted leader and passionate about reaching the lost. She has 14 years of corporate world business experience, and 4 years of missions experience in North Africa. Listen in as we discuss how the church and mission teams need to do a better job of developing female leaders and caring for single women on our teams.Listen in as Lori shares:-Examples of how the church is overlooking women in leadership development, often simply due to tradition.-Biblical truths...
2021-03-2236 minThe Coworkers PodcastVance Pitman on Seeking the Kingdom (Not Just Your Church)We are so excited to share this fun, insightful, and challenging interview with you! Listen in as Pastor Vance shares on:-What excites Vance about gospel work in the world today-Straightforward advice for missionaries in partnering well with U.S. churches-Why church-planters should intentionalize sending and global missions even from the very beginning-How church-planters and pastors can become too focused on their own churches instead of the Kingdom-How to encourage "every member ministry" as a pastor, author, leader, husband, and dad-Three lessons Vance wishes he w...
2021-03-0830 minThe Coworkers PodcastJD Greear on Seeking the LostIn this episode, we interview JD Greear, president of the SBC (Southern Baptist Convention) and head pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh, NC. Pastor JD shares about several things, such as--The legacy of Summit Church as a sending church-JD's thoughts on breadth v. depth in ministry-The role JD's personal evangelism plays in their church's culture-How JD remains lighthearted and hopeful in the midst of challenges and criticism-The importance of empowering women for ministry and leadership in the churchIn this episode, we referred to a s...
2021-02-2232 minThe Coworkers PodcastMovements Part 2: Are Movements Biblical?In this episode, Jesse gives a biblical case for movements and discusses some of the other big topics in movements, such as:Controllables vs. uncontrollablesThe pace of ministry and multiplicationHow normal, faithful laborers should feel when they hear about movements Faithfulness vs. fruitfulnessWhere we should go from here. Books quoted: Tim Keller's book, Center ChurchIain Murray's book, Revival and RevivalismConnect with us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteInstagram: thecoworkerspodcastEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2021-02-1033 minThe Coworkers PodcastAre Movements Methods Good for Missions? (Responding to the Critics)Movements are surprising activities of God where great numbers of people come to Christ, and new churches are started, in a relatively short period of time. Should we intentionally pursue rapid multiplication of disciples and churches? Are movements methods biblical? In this episode, Jesse responds to some recent, common critiques of movements methods. Resources mentioned in the episode: “What Could Be Wrong With Church Planting?” by Mack Stiles: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-could-be-wrong-with-church-plantingMark Dever on CPMs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi9Xp8D7_OcNo Place Left Websit...
2021-01-2529 minThe Coworkers Podcast4 Essentials of Missionary LeadershipAs we study how the Lord Jesus and the Apostle Paul related with their leaders, 4 essential tasks emerge: Exemplify, Equip, Encourage, Entrust. These form the backbone of our missionary leadership today.In this episode, we introduce a Bible study tool we have been using on the field that looks at passages when the Lord Jesus and the Apostle Paul are interacting with their disciples and leaders. As a teaser, Shanee walked through Luke 8-10 and Jesse walked through Acts 20: 17-35. We hope you'll download a free copy of this study and learn from the Scriptures for yourself.
2020-09-2116 minThe Coworkers PodcastEvery Member Ministry with Glenn and RhondaGlenn and Rhonda referred to the "Ek Rasta" discipleship program they've been using for years in South Asia. This tool has been proven and used in amazing ways by God to get God's Word in the hands of everyday, and often less-educated, believers. Be sure to check out these amazing resources! You could use the chronological Bible stories for your own family or to disciple others in any context.The website that houses all their team's downloadable resources (including Ek Rasta resources in printed formats): https://southasiansands.wixsite.com/ekrastaThe Ek Rasta mu...
2020-09-0725 minThe Coworkers PodcastPaul's Mission TeamsThe Apostle Paul consistently worked with others in missions and referred to his team members as beloved fellow workers. Listen in as we share about this Bible study on Paul's teaming. Better yet, get your own copy of the Teaming Study on our website and go through it with your team. In this podcast, we share 4 main takeaways from the study:1- Paul's teams were formed for the purpose of the work.2- Paul's teams loved one another as family.3- Paul's teams were in almost constant transition.4- Conflict was not unusual.
2020-08-2425 minThe Coworkers PodcastGospel Fervency with Lindsey Connect with us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteInstagram: thecoworkerspodcastEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
2020-08-1042 minThe Coworkers PodcastCoworkers Bible Study Part 210 Examples of Women's Involvement in the Church and Mission Work in the New Testament:Bold gospel proclaimers: Acts 4:23-31; 8:1-4; 9:1-2.Sapphira: Acts 5:1-11.Tabitha: Acts 9:36-43.Mary the mother of John Mark: Acts 12:1-17, 25; 15:39.Eunice and Lois: 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15; Acts 16:1-5.Lydia: Acts 16:11-15, 40.Priscilla: Acts 18:1-28; Rom. 16:3-5; 1 Cor. 16:19; Col. 3:16.Philip's 4 daughter prophetesses: Acts 21:8-9; Acts 2:17.Paul's coworkers in the gospel: Rom. 16:1-16; Phil. 4:2-3Apostles' wives: 1 Cor. 9:5Get your free copy of the Coworkers ebook and Bible study guide on our website. We have used this tool extensively with many teams of Westerners a...
2020-08-0122 minThe Coworkers PodcastCoworkers Bible Study Part 3Scriptures referenced in this episode:Women's Participation in the Church: 1 Cor. 11:3-5; 12:4-13; 14:1-5; 26-40; 1 Tim. 2:8-15; 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-6.Women's Participation in the Home and Community: Eph. 5:22-33; 1 Tim. 2:9-10; 5:1-16; Titus 2:2-5; 1 Pet. 3:1-7.Get your free copy of the Coworkers ebook and Bible study guide on our website. We have used this tool extensively with many teams of Westerners and local brothers and sisters in South Asia. It has given our team leaders and members a common biblical framework and vocabulary on women's roles and has opened up a...
2020-08-0111 minThe Coworkers PodcastCoworkers Bible Study Part 1Get your free copy of the Coworkers ebook and Bible study guide on our website. We have used this tool extensively with many teams of Westerners and local brothers and sisters in South Asia. It has given our team leaders and members a common biblical framework and vocabulary on women's roles and has opened up a lot of healthy discussion on this topic. Team leaders, I especially want to recommend this study to you! Get your coworkers together for a few hours (guys and girls together if possible), make some queso, and go through the Scriptures and d...
2020-08-0114 minThe Coworkers PodcastThe Coworkers Podcast IntroductionResources Mentioned: Let the Nations Be Glad by John Piper.Connect with us:The Coworkers Podcast websiteInstagram: thecoworkerspodcastEmail: coworkersstudy@gmail.com
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