Global Service Associates

In our 38th episode, we introduce Shou and Sharon Mo, who leverage their talents, rich experiences, and cultural insights to catalyze positive change for the common good. Sharon discusses her role as a network weaver, while Shou explores his calling as an armor-bearer. Shou also shares how his family history influences their perspective on living as exiles in the land where they believe God has pl...

In this episode, we interview Meggan Huntoon who has an incredible ministry of serving those in her neighborhood & community of Longmont, Colorado. Meggan has a huge heart for those around her who are looking for hope and peace in everything but Jesus. Meggan has a heart to train and empower others to do the same in their communities. If you would like to connect with Meggan and learn more, em...

In the 36th episode of our Global Service Podcast, we get to meet Bruce and Marla Vlieger. Marla leads ministries to kids, youth, and women through their local church. Bruce serves in a mentoring role with young men who are unhoused both in Denver and their current hometown of Fort Morgan, Colorado.

We have the honor in this episode of hearing from one of our newer GSA members, Marica Pook-Follett, and her daughter Tatiana who lead Four Corners Relief. Marica and Tatiana are using their passions and skills as a doctor and a law student to help provide medical relief and legal assistance to internally displaced people in Ukraine. Please visit fourcornersrelief.org or their webpage to learn mor...

In 2007, Stan Oakes was diagnosed with brain cancer. After brain surgery and years of recovery followed by a long season of darkness, Stan had begun to experience joy. In this episode, we get a chance to journey with Stan as he seeks what it means to love God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength.

As we launch season 3 of our podcast, Dan and Tina Moyer share about their work from their base in Iringa, Tanzania. The Moyers are building a platform where they train and empower leaders in Africa in an African context to take the message of hope back to their communities and nations. You can find some of their training videos and testimonies from the people impacted by them on their YouTube cha...

In the final episode of season 2 of our podcast, we have the privilege to meet and hear from Michael Sylvester. Michael and his wife Dee live in LA and give leadership to the Lentium Group which provides training and development in the areas of cultural proficiency and adaptability for the sacred and public sphere. Michael shares his journey and passion to see the fulfillment of Jesus' prayer...

We have the privilege of hearing from Mark Brende who works with first responders to help them empathize with the issue of human trafficking and receive intervention training. Mark also relates how as a young man his need for validation led him to the Lord and how this need of men is the core of his work. Mark shares two resources to keep handy. The National Human Trafficking hotline is 888-3737-8...

In this episode we interview Ernest Clover, who is the Executive Director of the DC Dream Center. Ernest shares about the role of the Dream Center in Southeast DC and his vision of a "Beautiful Becoming". You can learn more about the incredible impact that Ernest and others are having in the community by visiting dcdreamcenter.com.

In this episode, Tim shares about his work and calling as a therapist. He explains how he uses prayer therapy leading his clients to invite Jesus into their deepest wounds. If you want to connect more with Tim or donate to his non-profit, Colorado Christian Counseling, and help provide counseling costs for those who can't afford a typical appointment, you can email him at timtherapy@yahoo.com.

In this episode, Alyssa Rodriguez shares with us her work in art and advocacy. Alyssa uses art to bring awareness to injustice, provides healing and growth to those impacted by these injustices as she leads them to engage in art, and equips other artists to invite others into their beautiful spaces for his kingdom. You can find out more about her ministry at Alyssarodriguez.art And here is a link...

Almost exactly a year ago, we interviewed Joe Bucha. Joe and his wife Emily live in Watkinsville, Georgia where Joe runs Stonegate Counseling. Joe's passion is to help others finish well in life and marriage. I will be taking a month sabbatical and Joe is helping walk me through this process. So thought it might be good while I take a break to revisit the episode with Joe.

Ashley Holleman shares about his passion to help believers understand their identity as sent ones and be awakened to the cause of Christ and His gospel. Ashley, along with his wife Heather, come alongside the church to understand the why's and how's of reaching people in today's culture through their writing, speaking, training, coaching and tools they develop. If you'd like to fol...

Thomas is the owner and operator of Restoration Tree Care. (restorationtreecare.com). Thomas shares the ways he blurs the lines between business and ministry as he helps bring restoration to God’s creation and broken lives.

In this call the McKean's walk us through their past as they pioneered and lead the ministry in China for Campus Crusade. The McKean's now minister to those who have lost friends, spouses, or family members. If you have experienced loss in your life, and would like to connect with them for prayer and encouragement, you can reach them through their GSA emails or at pmckean3644@icloud.com an...

Robin lives and serves on the University Campuses in Delhi, India. He shares his desire to see fruit that remains. Robin also talks about the current persecution that followers of Jesus are experiencing under the nationalist government in India.

Debbie Haliday oversees the ministry of Restoration Sports and the WEST Project. Debbie also leads teams to serve a children's home in Baja, Mexico. As a former player and coach herself, Debbie shares her own journey of faith & sport and her passion to serve women in sports and ministry. To find out more about Debbie's work, visit thewestproject.org as well as restorationsports.org. Fr...

Jay and Laurie Lorenzen have been hosting leadership conferences at Gettysburg for twenty-five years (thehighgroundatgettysburg.org). In this episode, Jay shares his passion for teaching principles of leadership in a context where people can remember the principles. We also dive deeper into what it means to lead with care and courage.  

We launch season 2 of our podcast with an interview with Eric Leong. Eric and his wife Arlene live in Arcata, CA where they have been serving college students at Cal Poly Humbolt since 1979. Eric shares his dreams and passions of ministering to the succeeding generations.

In this episode, we meet Travis Gluckler of "Travis and the Ghost" whose recording we use for this podcast. Travis also leads the Ark Identity. You can learn more about Travis and his work both at travisandtheghost.com and arkidentity.com. 

In this episode, we get to visit Sam Mielbrecht.  Sam shares how God rescued her from a performance-based mentality in life and ministry and how she lives out this new reality, particularly among fellow goat breeders in Washington State. 

We interview Dave Jones, who directs the Denver Leadership Initiative.  Dave shares his almost 40-year journey of serving the marginalized in Denver and helping develop healthy leaders for the city.  

We had the privilege of interviewing Naomi Plate, who ministers to the marginalized.  Naomi is an advocate of backstories and walks us through her journey to this present season in her life. 

In this podcast, we interview Oscar Delgado, who, along with his wife Kat, has an anti-trafficking ministry in Massachusetts. Oscar shares his pastor's heart, particularly for service providers and helping them find rest and restoration.  

We get to hear from Bruce McCluggage who teaches philosophy at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs. Bruce shares his journey towards focusing on the unreached students and people of the post-modern world.  But along the way, he shares the roots and history of Global Service Associates.