Made For Missions Podcast

In this episode, Mike invites his daughter Anna to come and talk about the Made for Missions message. Anna does a great job of discerning what our responsibility is as Christians in the Great Commission. Mike and Anna lay out a clear path for Great Commission fulfillment. Enjoy and Share!

In this episode, Mike and Ken talk about Russia’s New Anti-Evangelism Law, which then morphs into a ‘Obey God, Submit to the Gov’t Authorities’ Discussion. This is a great episode for anyone who desires to work overseas. This is a debate you should be having with your team! Enjoy, and Share!

In the third of our Made For Missions Country Profiles, we give a brief overview of the country of Japan! There is multiple opportunities for missionaries in Japan, as only about 1% of the population are evangelical Christians. Mentioned in the episode: Asian Access Japan Evangelical Missionary Society Visit their websites to learn more about […]

In this Episode, Mike and Ken discuss the current Refugee Crisis and what ministry opportunities there are in the midst of the Crisis. Maybe most helpful will also be the ‘debunking’ of some myths as it relates to refugees coming to America. We have an opportunity to be ‘salt and light’ to those coming to […]

As we continue to figure out and dissect why Pastors Make the Deal with their Congregation, Within Reach Global President David Joannes mentioned to us that maybe the pastors of many congregations in the Western world allow the ‘keeping the corporation’ of running a church get in the way of their priorities. In many places […]

In this episode, Mike and Ken help you understand some of the terms used as we try and determine how many people are left on earth without Jesus. In listening to this episode, you’ll learn what the difference between unreached and unengaged, what the real needs are worldwide and how to focus your efforts to […]

In this wonderful interview episode, we interview Steve Schirmer of Silk Road Catalyst, and ask him the Made For Misssions 3 Questions. His answers are extremely helpful and well thought out! Thanks again Steve! Enjoy, and Share!

In this, the second Country Profile episode, we give you a brief overview of the country of Ethiopia! For those thinking about getting involved there, or for Churches that simply want to begin to pray, this 24 minute episode will give you a quick understanding of the country, its people and what God is doing […]

I had the distinct pleasure to interview David Joannes, President of Within Reach Global, talking about a recent blog post of his entitled Reaching Unengaged People Groups Through Urban Mission. I was very fasinated about this idea that maybe the most strategic way to reach the unengaged around the world is to focus on major cities […]

In this episode, Mike introduces us to the new ‘First Steps to Great Commission Fulfillment’ training that he’ll be doing in many cities nationwide over the next year. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find Great Commission fulfillment and the ‘first steps’ toward that end. Enjoy and Share!

In this episode, Mike and Ken talk about The Deal that many church leaders make with their people as it relates to Great Commission fulfillment and what Church Leaders can do to turn the tide in their churches. Great content for Church leaders and those that love them! Enjoy and Share! In this episode, we […]

Ken and Mike detail the exciting changes happening at China Resource Center! We’re so excited about all that God is doing! Listen, enjoy and share!

In this Episode, Mike and Ken talk about Why Christians Don’t Evanglize and several key steps to begin a life of sharing your story. Enjoy and Share!

In this episode, we introduce a new podcast template: The Country Profile. Designed to be a primer for those praying for a particular country, the country profile will give quick hit look at 5 areas of a country to prepare you for ministry involvement. In this episode, our country profile is on China! Enjoy!

In this latest episode, Mike flies solo and talks about the 5 passages of the Great Commission. In reviewing all 5 passage, Mike find common themes and helpful hints to obey the command Jesus calls us all to!

In this episode, Mike and Ken explore the best steps for a successful Short Term Missions Trip! Mike brings the 5 tips, and Ken adds valuable content as a newcomer to overseas trips with great questions! Enjoy and Share!

This is episode, Mike and Ken review what they are learning about beginning the process of reaching neighbors. Along the way, some interesting thoughts came about: -Does your life reflect what you are saying about Jesus? -What you do reflects who you are….. How does that relate to our witness to neighbors? – What ways […]

In this episode, we have a special guest host, Hans Finzel, taking about Mega Shifts in Missions. For those wanting to know more about how Missions has changed in the last 30 years, this is a great episode! Enjoy!

In this episode, Ken and Mike break down the most important parts of the Watermark Church interview episode. There were three key parts of the interview that Mike liked the most, and they talk through them. This ‘debrief’ is important, of course, because we have not seen a church so ‘on task’ when it comes […]

In another great interview episode, I had the distinct pleasure to interview Todd Wagner, Senior Pastor at Watermark Church and three of his staff members: Jeff Ward, Rick Howard and Benson Hines. I asked them our Made For Missions 3 Questions, but the conversation took a great turn towards, I think, how a church can […]