LET'S GO 360

Lou 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 Stat...

Today 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 i...

Mark 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 Manhat...

Today, 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...

I 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...

It'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...

More 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 int...

Today 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 fe...

God 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 opportuni...

Missions 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 Sp...

To 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 gene...

Born 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 servi...

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 t...

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 nar...

Today 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 w...

Today 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...

Today 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 sh...

The 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 ref...

Today’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 peop...

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 tr...

Today'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...

Today 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....

Today'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 need...

Lonnie 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.o...

Today'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 respectful...