Mission In 5

J.D. and Rhonda Reed are Global Servants for International Ministries to Santa Cruz, Bolivia. They work primarily with the House of Hope. Rhonda a nurse with multiple medical certifications, leads the House of Hope a ministry that provides a variety of health and development ministries in urban contexts. JD trains and equips missionaries, pastors, and leaders in his role as a regional consultant for theological education and partners with Palmer Seminary in the United States to provide masters degrees in Latin Studies in Spanish and Portuguese We have invited JD and Rhonda to Mission in 5 because they are doing great ministry in Bolivia and because they will serve as special guests to our “Say Yes to the Call” Region Expo on October 1 and 2, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Fremont, NE. Sadly, they will not be able to join us in person, but we will host a live zoom call with them during the expo. So, whether you join us in person or online, you will get to see them and hear about why they “Say yes to the Cal

My guests today are Nolan and Amanda Hayes of First Baptist Church, Beatrice, NE. Nolan is the senior pastor and Amanda is the director of the Foster Care Closet. While each are called individually to serve in their unique ministry roles, they are also a married couple who have found fun ways to minister together in Beatrice since 2017. Nolan and Amanda are the parents of four children. In addition to his role as pastor at FBC, Nolan serves as Camp Pastor to Junior Camp at Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center.    FBC Beatrice https://www.facebook.com/First-Baptist-Church-Beatrice-155628924578092/ Foster Care Closet of Nebraska https://fostercarecloset.org Camp Moses Merrill http://campmerrill.com/    

Rev. Dr. Ryan Burge is the Assistant Professor of Political Science as well as the Graduate Coordinator at Eastern Illinois University. He is author of The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going. In the book he details a comprehensive picture of Americans who say they have no religious affiliation. I give readers a nuanced, accurate, and meaningful picture of the growing number of Americans who say that they have no religious affiliation. This book explains how this rise happened, who the nones are, and what they mean for the future of American religion. Ryan is also the pastor of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, IL, and ABC Congregation. Learn more about Ryan at http://ryanburge.net/ Follow Ryan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanburge  

Rev. Blake Wilkes is the Pastor of the only congregation in Arthur County, NE, the Arthur Baptist Church. Blake is loves outdoor activities like skiing, riding trails, camping, and water sports. He is also a humble and compassionate pastor who gets excited about discipleship. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Blake Wilkes.   Links Arthur Baptist Church: https://www.facebook.com/arthurbaptistchurch Blake Wilkes: https://www.facebook.com/blake.wilkes.12 American Baptist Churches of Nebraska: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ Table Life: https://table-life.org/  

Rev. Mark De Kluyver is the Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church in Kearney, NE. Mark is passionate about discipleship. This is a great conversation that is helpful for anyone curious about how to engage in discipleship in the local church as we continue to work our way out of COVID restrictions.  Links: FBC Kearney: https://kearneyfb.org/ Mark De Kluyver staff page: http://kearneyfb.org/about/#staff  

Rev. Clint Walker is the pastor of FBC North Platte, NE. He shares his love of people, grilling, and local church ministry. We compare cooking skills to ministry of the future.  Links: FBC North Platte: https://www.fbcnorthplatte.org/ FBC NP Social: https://www.facebook.com/FirstbaptistchurchNP ABC Nebraska: http://abcnebraska.com/ https://table-life.org/      

Curtis Ramsey-Lucas is the editor of The Christian Citizen and commissioned missionary for the American Baptist Home Mission Society. He and I discuss journalism, art, books, and more. The Red Sox even make an appearance.  Links: The Christian Citizen https://christiancitizen.us/ In this Together: Ministry in Times of Crisis book: https://smile.amazon.com/InThisTogether-Ministry-Times-Crisis/dp/0817018239/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=curtis+ramsey+lucas&qid=1615415030&sr=8-1   Socials https://www.facebook.com/curtis.ramseylucas https://www.facebook.com/thechristiancitizen/ https://www.facebook.com/ministryintimesofcrisis  

Bill Prather is the pastor of historic First Baptist Church in Omaha, NE. During our conversation we talk his Baptist heritage, Midwest roots, and the shifting ministry landscape for FBC Omaha and the American Church generally.    Links: http://www.omahafbc.org/wp/ First Baptist Church Omaha http://campmerrill.com/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center https://table-life.org/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ ABC Nebraska

Rev. Dr. Jeff Savage is a Spiritual Director and Pastor Emeritus of FBC Springfield, OR. He and his wife Janet are hosts of Sacred Space Vida, a spiritual retreat center in Oregon. Their home and retreat center were lost during the west coast wild fires in 2020. They are in the process of rebuilding. During our conversation we discuss the role of a spiritual director, the benefits of spiritual direction, and what to expect in such a relationship.   Jeff Savage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.savage.583 Sacred Space Vida: https://www.sacredspacevida.com/  

John Sievering is the pastor of Benson Baptist Church in Omaha, NE. During our conversation we talk about rec league sports, back up plans for ministry, spiritual disciplines, and how to create hands on worship engagements even from home.    Links: http://www.omahabbc.com/ Benson Baptist Church http://campmerrill.com/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center https://table-life.org/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ ABC Nebraska

Worship shapes our faith and what we believe. Preparing each week for worship is challenging in the best of times. Since COVID pushed many of our in person experiences online, the challenges have been magnified. Yet we know that quality Christ centered worship is a feast for the soul. Our special guest are the praise team from the American Baptist Church of FBC Gardner, KS. Because we have learned that consuming religious content is not the same thing as participating in Christian community, our conversation focuses on the theological as well as technical aspects to leading worship in this new landscape. FBC Gardner has done this better than most and I hope you are encouraged by our conversation.   FBC Gardner website: https://www.gardnerfirstbaptist.com/ FBC Gardner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardnerfirstbaptist/ FBC Gardner YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8ai87KB41lcdCRPmqYttQ  

Our conversation today is with Rev. Joy Martinez-Marshall, Pastor of FBC Lincoln, NE. We talk about her call to ministry, the way challenges, nay sayers, and injustice only serve to fuel her passion for ministry.  Links: https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchLincoln and http://fbclincoln.org/  FBC Lincoln https://www.facebook.com/joy.e.martinez Rev. Joy Martinez-Marshall http://campmerrill.com/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center https://table-life.org/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ ABC Nebraska

Ben Poole is the Pastor of FBC Scottsbluff, NE. He has a shepherds heart for ministry. We discuss ministry adjustments during a pandemic, adoption, discipleship, and evangelism.  Links from this episode: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ ABC Nebraska http://campmerrill.com/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center https://www.facebook.com/firstbaptistchurchofscottsbluff/ and https://www.firstbaptistscottsbluff.com/ FBC Scottsbluff https://table-life.org/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship  

Taylor Shippy is pastor of Gibbon Baptist Church in Gibbon, NE. We discuss his theological training, his love of stories, how online church is changing pastoral ministry and his love of people. Links from this episode: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ ABC Nebraska http://campmerrill.com/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center https://www.gibbonbaptist.org/  Gibbon Baptist Church https://www.baylor.edu/truett/ George W. Truett Baptist Theological Seminary https://table-life.org/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship  

Welcome to season 4 of Mission in 5. Please rate and review us.  Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center: http://campmerrill.com/ Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship: https://table-life.org/  

 Mark Merkel is the Chaplain at the Maple Crest Care Center. In this episode we talk about the ministry long term care and caring for people with grace and dignity during their time in hospice. Maple Crest Care Center: https://maplecrest.net/ 2824 N. 66th Ave Omaha, NE 68104 phone: 402-551-2110   MI5 Podcast Sites Podbean: https://missionin5.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-in-5/id1351442157?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HvRiBqgq9dPt2Gi7jMPjj Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/Igyf3c7fkf4jdubr5b5mj6e5iie   Links ABC of Nebraska: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center: http://www.campmerrill.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://us9.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=09679f70346be8d7a09cef2f2&id=d1d05de18f   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abcnebraska Twitter: https://twitter.com/nebraskabaptist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nebraskabaptists/ YouTube: https://www.

Brian Sauter is the Communications Pastor at FBC Norfolk, NE.  Text Brian at 712-577-7901 FBC Norfolk Website: https://www.firstbaptistnorfolk.com/   Podcast Sites Podbean: https://missionin5.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-in-5/id1351442157?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/Igyf3c7fkf4jdubr5b5mj6e5iie   Links ABC of Nebraska: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center: http://www.campmerrill.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://us9.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=09679f70346be8d7a09cef2f2&id=d1d05de18f   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abcnebraska Twitter: https://twitter.com/nebraskabaptist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nebraskabaptists/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdsvUrL86b1rYR6x2YJBQiQ   Contact email: gmamula@abcnebraska.com office: 402-556-4730

UPDATE: MI5 now available on Spotify! Check out the link below. Today's episode takes a look at the importance of interim ministry and the life of an interim pastor. Special thanks to Pastor Rick Wheatley and Pastor Kathy Brown for taking the time to make this episode possible. To learn more about interim ministry feel free to contact  Rick Wheatly: 918rw@cox.net Kathy Brown: kfg.brown@outlook.com   MI5 Podcast Sites Podbean: https://missionin5.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-in-5/id1351442157?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HvRiBqgq9dPt2Gi7jMPjj Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/Igyf3c7fkf4jdubr5b5mj6e5iie   Links ABC of Nebraska: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center: http://www.campmerrill.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://us9.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=09679f70346be8d7a09cef2f2&id=d1d05de18f   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abcnebraska Twitter: https://t

Pastor Keith Brich is pastor of FBC Albion. With a unique background in agriculture, IT, and a local church pastor, Keith approaches pastoral ministry in a small town holistically.  Listen as he shares how he seeks to engage in a ministry of presence in Albion through IT repairs, substitute teaching, agricultural rhythms, and community engagement.  Learn more about FBC Albion at https://www.facebook.com/AlbionFirstBaptistChurch/ Podcast Sites Podbean: https://missionin5.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-in-5/id1351442157?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/Igyf3c7fkf4jdubr5b5mj6e5iie   Links ABC of Nebraska: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center: http://www.campmerrill.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://us9.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=09679f70346be8d7a09cef2f2&id=d1d05de18f   Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abcnebraska Twitter: https://twitter.com/nebraskabaptist Instagram: h

How important are sabbaticals? What are they anyway? Should I take one? In this episode we speak with Rev. Dr. Steve Wisthoff of Second Baptist Church in Lincoln, NE about his 2019 sabbatical. He took 12 weeks away from SBC to travel, visit family and friends, do a little continuing education, and renew his spirit. He also shares some of the ministries at Second Lincoln inspired from missional learning experiences. Learn More about Second Lincoln: http://www.secondbaptistlincoln.org/ Email Pastor Steve: stevewisthoff@gmail.com   Podcast Sites Podbean: https://missionin5.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-in-5/id1351442157?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/Igyf3c7fkf4jdubr5b5mj6e5iie   Links ABC of Nebraska: http://abcnebraska.com/wp/ Moses Merrill Camp and Conference Center: http://www.campmerrill.com/ Weekly Newsletter: https://us9.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=09679f70346be8d7a09cef2f2&id=d1d05de18f   Social Media Fa