The Cru MPD Podcast

Part of our MPD Stories series, today’s episode tells a story of two interns who were a part of the 2021 Intern MPD season that saw 100% report rate for the first time ever. We explain what we mean about advocacy in MPD, and how this played a key role in the success of our interns ministry partner development this year. Special thanks to Ana Maria Alaniz Mendoza, Ariana Sibaja, and Corey Park for...

What happens when you need to raise thousands of dollars, but you live thousands of miles from your ministry partner base? Alex & Mary Paulison found a way to maximize just a few months in the U.S. in order to build their ministry partner team for their work in Bologna, Italy. It is amazing what God can do!  Listen in for some practical tips that can help you balance MPD, family, and time! Sub...

Pete Smith joins Katie and Michele as they all talk about something they have in common: all three are married to someone who does not work with Cru. How has this impacted their MPD? How does it impact their staff life? Do these three coaches have any advice for how YOU might navigate this situation, either now or in the future? Let us know in the comments!

This is our very first “From the Archives” episode. These episodes are a freshly edited take on past MPD talks. We want to honor our legacy and uphold the timeless principles of MPD that have shaped us, even as we actively contextualize MPD for a changing world, Today’s episode is from Cru’s Staff Conference at Colorado State University in 2013. Dave Dickens, now our US National MPD Director but b...

Katie casually interviews Michele, who is now co hosting the podcast with her. The ladies then do a sneak peek about what they are excited about this upcoming mini-season of episodes, which Michele keeps calling “Season 2-ish.” They also discuss what is the best speed for listening to podcasts, and what some of their podcast inspirations are.  Mentioned in this episode: https://www.jamieivey.com/p...

Dave Dickens, National Director of MPD for Cru, joins Katie and Jason for further End of the Year Ask inspiration and practical tips. Cru Staff can find End of the Year Ask resources and a sample letter here . 

Join Katie and Jason as they talk with Dan and Holly Allan about their End of the Year ask. Join them as they talk about their strategy and how God continues to move to provide for them each year. 

Fear, Shame, Anxiety... these are all words we may think about while doing MPD or talking about money. Join Jason and Katie as they talk with Dan Miller about his MPD journey and how God moved him from fear, shame, and anxiety into thriving, fearing the Lord, and trusting Him in MPD. 

Is it really possible to see success in MPD while remaining on full-time assignment? Ryan McReynolds would answer a hearty "Yes!" Listen as he shares how The 4 Disciplines of Execution have helped him and his wife, Alex, achieve focus, experience weekly wins, and see results. Resources: The 4 Disciplines of Execution 4DX Scorecard Simplified Support Calculator Ryan's Seminar Notes (...

Is MPD a single player sport? Join Katie and Jason in the first of two episodes where we talk with teams of missionaries about working together for mutual encouragement and accountability in MPD. 

Smartphones, social media, video calls. The past two decades have brought significant changes to how we use technology to interact with people. How do we adjust in Ministry Partner Development? Cru MPD Leaders Michele Davis and Abbie Keel join Katie and Jason to talk new tools, new language, and how to leverage technology in our efforts to invite others into the mission. Cru staff can find the upd...

Get to know Cru's new U.S. National Director of MPD, Dave Dickens, as he shares: how he became director of MPD in Cru. what he & his 100+ MPD Coaches are committed to. what excites him in MPD & where he sees our most significant challenges.

Join Katie and Jason as they interview Ellis Goldstein and ask him about his personal staff and MPD journey. 

Chris Cushman joins Katie and Jason as they wrap up a three-part series on MPD in the midst of COVID-19. Are people losing financial partners and finding it difficult to see new partners join them? Definitely. And while we mustn't minimize the challenges some missionaries are having, as Chris shares her recent experience you'll be encouraged to hear about the fruit she's seen and he...

Ellis Goldstein was Director of Ministry Partner Development in Cru for the past 29 years, until he transitioned into a new role a few months ago. Jason and Katie invited Ellis to share his perspective and ideas for interacting with current ministry partners and raising financial support in the midst of this pandemic. 

We've got more coming from Cru's U.S. Director of MPD, Dave Dickens, but here Dave shares specifically about MPD in light of COVID-19. Join Jason and Katie as we ask Dave what he is encouraged by as well as some practical thoughts on connecting with partners and raising support right now.

Your hosts, Katie Johnson and Jason Ruch, share a little about themselves, the vision for this podcast, and how they hope to equip and inspire missionaries in episodes to come.