Mission Post

What if 16,000 college students signed up for the mission field in a single generation? It happened. And most Christians today have never heard about it. In this first episode, host Jeffrey Bush sits down with Pastor Trent Cornwell to explore the Student Volunteer Movement (1880–1920) — one of the most remarkable mobilization efforts in missions history. From a prayer meeting in a haystack to pack...

Every servant of God goes through a desert. Moses spent 40 years there, Paul spent three, and Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness before his public ministry began. In this episode, Pastor Joshua Kelly of Helotes Independent Baptist Church talks about leaving a decade-long career in law enforcement to go into full-time ministry, and about the two-year desert season that followed. He speaks openly...

How do you find young people to train for ministry, and how do you keep investing in them once you have? Pastor Jim Roberts spent ten years as a missionary in India and planted four churches there that are still going. Now he pastors Holly Springs Baptist Church in Pickens, South Carolina, and he shares the simple, practical approach to discipleship he has used on both fields. Jim arrived in India...

How do you know when it’s time to move on to your next church plant? In this final installment of our series on multiple church planting, Jeffrey Bush sits down with missionary Jason Holt to discuss the reality of launching and multiplying local churches in major global cities like Santiago, Chile. We break down why single mega-churches rarely work in dense urban settings, why attendance numbers s...

What happens when what you depend on suddenly changes? In this episode, a creative access missionary with VBM shares why it's important to be anchored in Christ rather than in temporary comforts, roles, relationships, or circumstances. Discover how a fixed heart and an unshakable faith can help you navigate life's unexpected storms and remain steadfast no matter what changes come your way. Learn M...

When is the right time to start a second church? In this episode, missionary Jason Holt shares practical insights on multiple church planting, the importance of training faithful leaders, and why church planters should always be preparing for the next church. Discover how intentional discipleship, leadership development, and a vision for reaching the world with the gospel can multiply the impact o...

In this episode, we sit down with Bo Carpenter to explore the role of technology in ministry and how believers can use modern tools to advance the gospel without replacing meaningful relationships. From social media and church communication to productivity systems and AI, Bo shares practical insights on choosing the right tool for the job while keeping people at the center of ministry. Discover ho...

Pastors need pastors too. In this episode, Corey Bane shares how God is using decades of pastoral experience to mentor and encourage pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders. Learn practical lessons on leadership, accountability, navigating difficult seasons, and staying faithful for the long haul. Whether you're serving in ministry or preparing for future leadership, this conversation offers w...

What is the true measure of a missionary's success? Is it building one thriving church, or leaving behind churches that continue reaching people long after the missionary is gone? In this episode, missionary Jason Holt shares the biblical vision of multiple church planting and explains why the goal of missions is not dependence on a missionary, but the establishment of healthy, indigenous churches...

In this episode, Jeffrey Bush sits down with veteran pastor and ministry mentor Corey Bane to discuss a lifetime of serving Christ. From growing up in a pastor's home to pastoring for over 32 years and now helping the next generation of church leaders, Corey shares the lessons God has taught him through faith, ministry, family, and mentorship. If you would like to know more about Corey Bane's mini...

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Holt, a missionary to Chile and the Latin America field director with Vision Baptist Missions, to talk about the vital role of Bible training in missions. What does it really mean to start a Bible college on the mission field? Is it necessary—or even biblical? Jason shares practical, real-world insight from his experience starting with just a few men and bui...

From Navy diver to missionary in Colombia—this is a story of adventure, calling, and surrender. In this episode, Chesley shares how a life spent chasing adventure—from the U.S. Navy, MMA fighting, commercial diving, and underwater robotics—ultimately led him to something greater: the call of God. Raised in a pastor’s home, Chesley first sensed God’s calling at a young age—but like many, life took...

From Finals to the Field | Missionary Training & Calling Stories In this episode, we sit down with several graduates from the Vision School of Missions as they finish their final classes and prepare to step into full-time ministry around the world. Hear powerful testimonies from Luke, Jacob & Damaris, Sarah, and Grant as they share: • What God taught them during their three years of traini...

How do you overcome the fear of sharing the Gospel? In this episode, veteran missionary Sam Wilson shares powerful, practical insights on personal evangelism—why so many struggle with it, how fear holds us back, and what it takes to become an effective witness for Christ. Drawing from years of ministry experience around the world, Sam challenges believers to step out of their comfort zones, trust...

Pastor Bill Schneider shares his powerful testimony—from getting saved on a Florida beach during spring break to pastoring churches across the country and stepping out in faith to train the next generation. In this inspiring conversation, he talks about how God redirected his life, the moment that “changed everything,” and why missions still matter today. Through challenges, health struggles, and...

What does real discipleship look like when you’re starting a church from scratch? In this episode, missionary Dallas Brown shares honest, on‑the‑ground lessons from church planting in West Africa, where every believer is a brand‑new Christian and spiritual growth doesn’t happen overnight. From evangelism to discipleship, this conversation explores how the gospel not only saves but truly changes li...

What does it really take to leave comfort, plant a church, and raise a family on the mission field? In this episode, missionary Cason Bloom shares his powerful journey of being called to Ecuador, planting a church in Quito, and trusting God through uncertainty, hardship, and growth. From launching a church with no contacts to discipling new believers and preparing national leadership, this convers...

What happens when God changes the mission field mid‑calling? In this powerful conversation, Jim Roberts shares his journey from being born on the mission field, to planting churches in India, to walking through fear, uncertainty, government pressure, and finally hearing God say it was time to come home. “With less than two percent of India identifying as Christian, everywhere we went—we were the m...

How do you plant churches and make disciples one person at a time? In this episode, Pastor Steve Hall shares decades of ministry insight on using one-on-one Bible studies to reach the lost, disciple believers, and plant healthy churches. This conversation is especially helpful for missionaries, church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders who want to stay focused on what matters most: seeing peo...

What happens when mental health and ministry collide? In this honest and deeply encouraging conversation, Sam Quinn shares his personal journey with anxiety, depression, and faith, including how a panic attack once sent him to the hospital, believing he was having a heart attack. This episode addresses the myths Christians often hear—like “if you loved God more, this wouldn’t happen”—and offers a...

Are you constantly busy but still feel unproductive? In this episode, John Pearson shares 5 biblical principles of time management that will help you take control of your schedule, eliminate distractions, and focus on what truly matters. This conversation goes beyond productivity hacks. We discuss redeeming the time, building intentional habits, and creating a daily plan that balances work, minist...

Mission Post | Sharpening the Axe: The Value of Ongoing Education with Dr. J. Michael Lester Join us for a powerful and encouraging conversation with Dr. J. Michael Lester, President of Veritas Baptist College, as he shares his journey of ministry, leadership, education, and faith. From his early calling as a teenager in Georgia, to 26 years of teaching and leading in California, to now guiding an...

Mission Post | S6E3 | In this powerful interview, missionary couple Chestley and Yessica share their incredible story of how God brought them together and led them to serve in Medellín, Colombia. From Yessica’s journey out of Venezuela and coming to know Christ, to Chestley’s path from single missionary to pastor, this conversation is filled with faith, sacrifice, and God’s grace. You’ll hear how...

Mission Post | What does it really mean to die to self in ministry? In this episode, missionary Dallas Brown shares honest lessons from serving in Burkina Faso, West Africa, and how the mission field exposed areas of pride, ambition, and expectations he didn’t even realize were there. After years of training and preparation, many missionaries arrive on the field expecting to lead—only to discover...

Mission Post | S6E1 | In this episode, Jeffrey Bush interviews missionary statesman Dr. Don Sisk as he shares the story of his salvation, his surrender to preach, and the moment he told God he would go to Japan if the door opened. Less than two years later, he was on the mission field. This interview is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and powerful reminders about trusting God in missions. If yo...