Reliant Mission Podcast

In this episode of Field Notes, Russell welcomes Lauren Woolum, who has served as a campus missionary with H2O Church at Kent State University since 2015. Lauren shares her journey of faith, her commitment to campus ministry, and the lessons she’s learned through the challenges of support raising. Her insights on perseverance in ministry and the importance of community will encourage and strengthe...

In this episode of Field Notes , Russell is joined by David Ross as he shares about his journey from academia to ministry, and the unexpected challenges along the way. David reflects on how a cancer diagnosis reshaped his perspective, deepened his faith, and strengthened his resolve to pursue support-based ministry. Together, they explore perseverance, calling, and how God faithfully provides thro...

In this episode of Field Notes , Natalie and Josiah Keith share their journey of building a life on mission together. They reflect on the joys, challenges, and growth that come with raising support as newlyweds, and relay how God has faithfully provided to them through various seasons. Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the ⁠Reliant Mission Podcast⁠ .

Welcome to the debut episode of Field Notes: Our Fundraising Stories . This episode features Karl Koemppel, the Lead Coaching Administrator at Reliant Central. Karl has been a support-based worker since 2014 and has served across a variety of ministries and states. During our conversation, we’ll learn how Karl navigated fundraising through those transitions and embraced the unexpected endings and...

In this BONUS episode, Russell is joined by a very special guest, Keva Ambre, Reliant's MTD Coaching Specialist as they do a deep-dive into the End of Year ask. Starting with the month of September, Keva and Russ will walk you through what steps you should be taking each month through the New Year in order to position yourself for the most effective end of year appeal possible. They also tackle so...

In this episode, Jenni and Russell dive into the 3 C’s: Celebration, Communication, Cultivation. From the biblical discipline of celebration (yes, it’s a thing!) to the challenge of consistent communication in order to cultivate your team, they unpack powerful truths with practical takeaways. Hit play and discover how ancient rhythms can shape your modern outreach.  As we wrap up the 10x10, we'd l...

In this episode, Jenni and Russell talk all about the final follow up and how you can make a strong, confident push forward on your MTD journey. Listen now to learn about clear timelines, creative ways to highlight urgency, and how to follow up when someone has said, yes, but hasn’t taken action. We pray this is a useful resource for you! Feel free to reach out to us and continue the conversation...

In this episode, Jenni and Russell tackle one of the most common hurdles in MTD, the increase ask. This ask is often one of the more challenging aspects of MTD, because it's where faith intersects with discomfort. During the conversation they break down what the increase ask is, how to do it well, and what not to do – from avoiding vague language to confronting the guilt that comes with asking for...

In this episode, Jenni and Russell reflect on the real-life challenge of perseverance, particularly when motivation begins to wane and the demands of Ministry Team Development (MTD) seem overwhelming. Whether you're balancing a full-time job or just struggling to stay focused, they'll explore the three types of motivation, practical ways to stay the course, and how to avoid using ministry as a way...

In this episode, Jenni and Russell explore the power of gratitude and how a thoughtful "thank you" can build deeper relationships and create a lasting impact. From handwritten notes and voice messages to simple texts and meaningful gestures, Jenni shares a range of ways to express thanks to those on your ministry team with approaches that feel both authentic and strategic. We hope and pray this is...

Note: In this episode we make reference to a web service called Partner Essentials. PE is no longer available, and we would recommend using MPDX from Cru. • • • In this episode, Jenni and Russell walk us through how to take an objective inventory of your MTD progress. Plus, they dig into one of the most overlooked success strategies – follow-up. What is it, why does it matter, and how can you use...

In this episode, Jenni and Russell dive into the emotional highs and lows that come with real growth. What does success actually look like beyond just making progress? Jenni poses some big questions to help you reflect: What have you learned so far? What’s holding you back? And what do we do with the hard stuff that inevitably comes up? We hope and pray this is a useful resource for you! Feel free...

In this episode, Jenni and Russell discuss MTD rhythms. They unpack what’s working, what’s not, and how to realistically build outreach into your daily life without forcing a one-size-fits-all schedule. Jenni shares a practical time-blocking template, you’ll explore the rhythm of connecting with others, and Russ drops a hot take on why rigid call blocks might not be the answer. We hope and pray th...

In this episode, Jenni and Russell tackle the overwhelming question: “Okay, so now what?” They offer solutions for the moments you need to connect with people but feel stuck. You'll walk through practical steps for generating names, building your network, and reaching out even when it feels intimidating or awkward, with the ultimate goal of setting up meaningful conversations. We hope and pray thi...

In this episode, Jenni and Russell introduce the heart behind the series: creating space for intentional spiritual growth over ten weeks. They share who they are, why this matters, and how this first week invites you into one hour of quiet, prayer, and reflection—no pressure, just presence. We hope and pray this is a useful resource for you! Feel free to reach out to us and continue the conversati...