The Gospel Mobilization Podcast

In the early morning hours of May 12th, 2020, on the island of Papua, Indonesia, missionary pilot Joyce Lin took off from the runway to deliver COVID-19 test kits and other essential supplies to a remote jungle tribe. But just two minutes after take off, something went wrong. Listen to this episode as Joyce's co-worker, Peter Santana, recounts what happened and how Joyce's legacy can inspire and m...

Are there really unreached people groups in the U.S.? Um, yep! (spoiler alert). How can we help believers engage these peoples? Join host Dave Jacob as he talks with Mike Urton, the Director of Immigrant Mission for the EFCA. You'll hear some great ideas and valuable resources to help activate your church to engage unreached peoples in your area.   Show Notes Journey to Jesus, by Mike Urton EFCA A...

Missionary John Chau was martyred on the North Sentinel Islands on November 17, 2018. You may recall the story as it made national news. But, the public opinion was mixed. Some people—including some Christians—were upset that he attempted to bring the gospel to these unreached people. Listen in today as Dave chats with Dr. Mary Ho, the International Executive Leader of All Nations, John's sending...

Do you need a little bit of encouragement today? Tune in as Dave talks with Larry Sharp, author of the book, The Greatest Missionary Generation. You'll hear true stories such as how God used a former sniper in Hitler's army to bring the gospel to an unreached tribe and many more. This episode will inspire you as well as those you're mobilizing to keep pressing on and trusting God for the harvest....

Are short-term mission trips doing more harm than good? How can we plan short-term mission trips to make the most impact? Listen to this episode today as Dave interviews Larry McCrary from The Upstream Collective. Larry is the author of  Listen: How to Make the Most of Your Short-Term Mission Trip  and provides important advice for those planning or participating in a short-term trip this summer....

Do missions events and conferences really make for lasting change in the participants' lives? Listen in as Dave talks with Evi Rodemann, CEO of LeadNow. Evi has researched missions events and conferences around the world and shares some of her discoveries with us. You'll hear about the importance of personal invitations and learn some best practices for exhibiting your ministry at your next event....

In this episode, Dave talks with Ryan Shaw, Lead Facilitator of Global Mission Mobilization Initiative (GMMI), a resourcing ministry equipping the Church for mission mobilization through practical tools, teaching, training, and strategies. The two discuss Ryan's new book, Rethinking Global Mobilization. Shaw shows us that the success of the local church is not about its buildings, bodies, or bucks...

In a world that is becoming ever more connected through technology, reaching the unreached and mobilizing the next generation has never been more possible. Listen in as Nick Wu from Idigitous explains how to mobilize those who are tech savvy to reach the unreached. He offers a fresh perspective on how missionaries and missions mobilizers can use technology as an effective tool in reaching the unre...

"Have you ever been around tired, whipped, worn-out missionaries? Man, are they crabby!"   Listen in as missionary, author, and life-coach Don Mingo speaks of his experiences in the mission field and his personal journey with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. As mobilizers, it is important to recognize the significance of missionary mental health and take the necessary steps to prepare those we are...

Today's students are tomorrow's  missionaries and mobilizers. Even now Gen Z is preparing to enter and presently entering God's harvest fields. Knowing and understanding their views on missions is key for missions organizations. In this special episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, Host Dave Jacob sits down with students from Trinity Bible College to get their thoughts and ideas on missi...

Are you tired or stressed from ministry? Do you feel burned out? Listen to this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, as host David Jacob sits down with Missions Mobilizer Mark Stebbins. Mark offers 7 key insights regarding healthy rhythms for a Missions Mobilizer. You'll hear life-giving advice on how to engage in healthy routines for longevity in missions ministry.  Show Notes  Sudan I...

Listen in today as Dave chats with Matt Green, the VP of Marketing for Pioneers, USA. Matt shares how his team strategizes to promote missions for the purpose of mobilization. He talks about simple missiology, content marketing, and why it's important to market to the younger generations. You'll learn several best practices to help you market missions for mobilizing more missionaries (even on a sh...

Do you ever get frustrated with the church/agency relationship? Take a listen to today's episode as Dave talks with Missions Pastor, Randy Jumper from First North Little Rock Church. Randy unpacks what he calls, With-ing, a concept that does missions together and goes beyond partnership. He expounds on keeping the local church as the main driver of missions without the church having a self-centere...

"The Kingdom of God does not advance when we stay safe." - Anna Hampton   How can we help others navigate the potential dangers of the mission field? Listen to Anna Hampton, who has lived in war-torn Afghanistan, the Middle East, and other dangerous places. She is a global expert on cross-cultural risk and chats with Dave about the theology of risk and how mobilizers can help potential goers overc...

How does the vaccine mandate affect mobilization? Today our guest is Jeff Boesel. After graduating from Westmont College and getting married, Jeff managed a restaurant, worked in a warehouse, and then became an air traffic controller before serving as a missionary at age 36. Jeff currently serves the One Challenge mobilization center as the Director of Mobilization. Regardless of opinion on this h...

How can we help believers in the marketplace understand the important role they play in the Great Commission? How can we best mobilize secular professionals like plumbers, educators, social workers, or health care professionals? In this episode, Dave converses with Dale Losch, the CEO of Crossworld, a missions agency committed to sending ministry workers from all professions. This episode will equ...

Does the Bible have much to say about missions mobilization? How do the Scriptures frame the ministry of mobilization? And why is it important for mobilizers to understand these biblical foundations? In this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, Dave chats with Jojie Wong about the biblical foundations for mobilization. Jojie has been serving with OMF since the year 2000. She has authore...

Have you ever wondered how churches can mobilize kids for missions?  In this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, Dave unpacks the incredible ministry of Operation Christmas Child with Senior Director, Randy Riddle. You'll hear some amazing stories of how God is using kids to impact the world. This episode is a reminder that mobilization can begin at the youngest of ages, and that every...

Why is having a diverse missions field vital to the Great Commission? How can mission agencies and churches ensure diverse mobilization? Join us for this special episode as we dig into these questions and hear from Brittany Woods, an experienced practitioner in mobilizing people of color. Brittany Woods is an educator and mobilizer with SIM USA , an international mission organization existing to r...

Have you ever wondered how we might innovate with regards to mobilization? What might be some consequences if our ministries fail to innovate? Is God asking you to take a risk, and to follow His direction? In this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, Dave converses with Ted Esler, the president of MissioNexus, and author of  The Innovation Crisis.  They discuss significant topics about...

Listen to this episode as Dave talks with Brian Hargett, the Director of Mobilization for Chi Alpha campus ministries. This is part 2 in a series we are airing on mobilizing college students, so be sure to check out episode 50 with missions mobilizer Katy White of Go Corps. Today, Brian and Dave discuss some of the factors influencing the missionary call and why it's important to address the mista...

Are you working to mobilize the next generation? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with changes in communication, technology, or culture? In this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, Dave talks with Katy White. Katy is a missions mobilizer with a passion for helping the emerging generation find their place in God's global work. Katy works for GoCorps, where she leads the process of mobi...

What do you do when a missions mobilization door seems to close? Whether it's a global pandemic, people struggling with life controlling addictions, or facing health challenges, this episode will equip you with ways to navigate the seemingly closed doors of serving in missions.   Listen in as Dave has a conversation with Carol Ghattas. Carol has served for over twenty years in overseas missions, t...

Where are all our fellow theology nerds? 🙋‍♀️   Today, Dave interviews Ryan Shaw, the International Lead Facilitator of Global Mission Mobilization Initiative (GMMI) and host of the Mission Mobilization Chats podcast.   Ryan explains a theology of mobilization throughout the Scriptures which, in turn, impacts our mobilization praxis. The two discuss the following questions: How is God a mobilizer...

On this episode of the Missionary Mobilization Podcast, Dave has a conversation with Janea and Annette Koop. Janea is a freshman at Trinity Bible College & Graduate School in Ellendale, ND. Janea's mom Annette has been married to Kevin for 34yrs, they have 2 Biological children and 11 adopted children. Have you ever wondered how your family can help mobilize missionaries? Have you considered how t...