Missioning

Crossing the Street... Modelling the Heart of Jesus This is the third sermon from Scott Pilgrim in the Crossing the Street series. Scott reflects on the story of Jesus raising the widow's son from the dead in Luke 7: 11-17. In the midst of two crowds - one celebrating and one grieving - where is Jesus? Right in the middle. We model the heart of Jesus when we see, feel and act with compassion,...

Crossing the Street... Meeting People Where They Are This is the second sermon from Scott Pilgrim in the Crossing the Street series. Scott draws from the rich story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:1-38. As followers of Jesus, there is much we can learn from this transformation encounter as we seek to step out and meet people where they are. Watch the video of this sermon...

Crossing the Street... Sent Like the Son This is the first sermon from Scott Pilgrim in the Crossing the Street series. Scott explores the story of Jesus' baptism in Mark 1:9-15 and his appearance to the disciples after His resurrection in John 20:1-23. He sends them out with the Holy Spirit to cross the street in His name, just as He send us. Watch the video of Scott's sermon: https://v...

It's the time of year where we start to reflect on the highs, lows and lessons of the past 12 months. And it's no different for Missioning! For our special season finale episode, Sulari, Scott and Marcus take the chance to share five pivotal moments from their 2021. Watch the full conversation: https://vimeo.com/650955790 Why not join them in reflecting on your year? The five sections ar...

What has God been teaching you over the past season? In this episode, Cambodia team members Luke and Rachel share the top seven things they learnt in their first three years as intercultural workers. It's an engaging conversation full of stories, laughs and insights about God, mission and life. And what's amazing is that so many of things they are learning in Cambodia are just as relevan...

10 years ago, Ryan visited the team in South Asia on a Global Xposure trip. This was a pivotal experience that prompted Ryan to ask God if this is where He would have him serve for the next season of his life. A decade later, Ryan and his wife Suzie have joined the Global Interaction South Asia team. In this episode, Ryan shares about God's leading in his life, humility, the life-changing imp...

There are a few things in life that are inevitable, and one of them is that we will all experience challenges… but that doesn’t make them any easier to live through! So how do we overcome doubt, disappointment and discouragement? That’s the very question we asked three different people for our second thematic episode of Missioning. Ryan (South Asia), Mel (Silk Road Area) and Mike (South East Asia)...

This episode is all about prayer, and so are our guests Dema and Carolyn! Dema and Carolyn join Sulari from Thailand where they have been serving with the Global Interaction team for the past 11 years. In this conversation, Carolyn and Dema share the story of Pam, an Ethnic Thai friend who is taking steps towards Jesus... something they and their partnership team have been praying for. Dema and Ca...

What does it mean to go? Can we 'go' while staying right where we are? Our guest for this episode of Missioning is Mel, an amazing young woman who is preparing to join the team in the Silk Road Area. After a short-term trip to visit the team, Mel felt the Spirit's promptings to explore intercultural mission for herself. In this conversation, she talks with Sulari about the human cha...

This is part two of the rich conversation Chris and Jodie MacCartney had with Sulari. And it's a true part two... so if you haven't listened to part one then please head back to episode 25 to hear the start of the conversation!  In this episode, Chris and Jodie share more stories from their time in Thailand and explore what their new role at Global Interaction is all about. Enjoy! Share...

Chris and Jodie MacCartney are Kingdom people! They embody Kingdom values in the way they live their life, love people and serve God. We're excited to share part 1 of the rich conversation Jodie and Chris had with Sulari for this episode of Missioning.  Chris and Jodie share about their 14 years in Thailand where they served with UNOH and Global Mission Partners among an impoverished neighbou...

Imagine you have packed up your belongings, boarded a plane and arrived in another country to become a long-term intercultural worker. It's day one and you are in hotel quarantine. What's going on in your mind? For this episode of Missioning, that's exactly where we meet Mike! Mike has just arrived in South East Asia to serve with the team. In his candid conversation with Sulari, Mi...

What would you tell yourself at the start of your mission journey? That's the question we asked three different people at three different stages of their mission journey. This episode is the first in our series of 'Thematic Episodes' which we will intersperse with our regular longer-form interviews.  In this episode, we hear from Milard who serves in Lebanon, Lisa in South Asia and...

What does God's Word say about remembering the poor? And what does this mean for our daily lives? Our guest for this episode, Lisa, is part of Global Interaction's South Asia team, serving as the CEO of our partner NGO. In this conversation, Lisa shares the impact that the NGO is having among the poorest of the poor in South Asia and the importance of sharing God's love through both...

As followers of Jesus we know that we should be sharing our faith with those around us, but sometimes it hard to know how to start. What if I don't know what to say? What if they reject me? If that's where you are at, then this episode with Milard with embolden and inspire you!  Milard is a Global Interaction Intercultural Worker in Lebanon and over the past 19 he and Joyce have reached...

Money is hard to talk about! But it is important to talk about. Our relationship with money and giving is all part of how we participate in God's mission. In this episode, Sulari chats with Tim Collison who has recently joined the Global Interaction team as our Supporter Engagement Manager. This conversation explores fundraising in the Bible, giving cheerfully and the power of prayer as we pa...

Craig and Kim headed to Australia for 6 weeks... 12 months ago! We praise God that they have now safely returned to their home in Cambodia. But before they got on the plane, Sulari took the chance to chat with them about Khmer culture, participating in God's mission and learning to take a back seat. It's a rich conversation full of laughs and insight for all contexts. Share your feedback...

This is the fourth and final episode in our 2021 May Mission Month series and connects with the theme of 'Partnering Together'. Shannon is part of Global Interaction's Outback Australia team and in this episode, shares about the encouragement of partnership. We truly can only do it together. Shannon also chats about parenting, finding rest and partnering with the First Nations belie...

This is the third episode in our 2021 May Mission Month series and connects with the theme of 'Humbly Contextualising the Good News'. Dave, Team Leader of our South East Asia team, shares exciting stories of how God is using the team's Education Foundation to bring people into the Kingdom. He also shares a wonderful framework for living missionally in any context.    Share your feed...

This episode is the second in our 2021 May Mission Month series and fits with the theme of 'Sharing God's Love'. Cathie has been living and serving as an Intercultural Worker in Cambodia for just over a year. She and Andy are in the early days of their Khmer language learning. In this episode Cathie explores how despite their currently limited Khmer communication skills, they are fi...

This episode is the first in our 2021 May Mission Month series and fits with the theme of, 'vibrant communities following Jesus in their own distinctive ways'. Melanie is an intercultural worker in Malawi, and in this episode she shares about the sisterhood of Yawo women that she has been journeying, growing and learning alongside for the past decade.  Share your feedback, questions or t...

Geoff Maddock knows the power of plants! In Lexington, Kentucky (US), he saw the way community gardens bring people together, break down barriers, demonstrate Kingdom truths and open opportunities to share God's love. In this episode, Geoff shares stories and reflects on what he's learnt over the past decades of neighbourhood mission. Geoff is Global Interaction's VIC/TAS State Lead...

This is the fourth of four sermons in this series from Global Interaction's Executive Director Scott Pilgrim. In this series, Scott explores the question, "With eyes of faith, what do we see for communities in Australia and around the world?" We see... vibrant communities following Jesus in their own distinctive ways, sharing God's love, humbly contextualising the Good News and...

This is the third of four sermons in this series from Global Interaction's Executive Director Scott Pilgrim. In this series, Scott explores the question, "With eyes of faith, what do we see for communities in Australia and around the world?" We see... vibrant communities following Jesus in their own distinctive ways, sharing God's love, humbly contextualising the Good News and...

This is the second of four sermons in this series from Global Interaction's Executive Director Scott Pilgrim. In this series, Scott explores the question, "With eyes of faith, what do we see for communities in Australia and around the world?" We see... vibrant communities following Jesus in their own distinctive ways, sharing God's love, humbly contextualising the Good News and...