Unconventional Ministry

In this episode, Gary Brumbelow shares about his journey to write a novel, sharing helpful hints as well as some challenges. He discusses why many books are abandoned by readers, emphasizing the importance of crafting believable and relatable stories. Gary also reveals his passion for outdoor adventures and rural upbringing that inspired his own novel, "Someplace North, Someplace Wild," set in Can...

In this episode, learn about how the global center of Christianity has shifted away from America and is now represented by young, female, black, or brown individuals from the Global South who are poor and uneducated. This shift impacts how missions should be approached, with a focus on equipping and training rather than traditional evangelism. Dr. Allen Yeh , Professor of Intercultural Studies and...

In this episode, CJ Callahan , a volunteer worship leader with Thrive Ministry , discusses the purpose and unique aspects of the organization. Thrive Ministry aims to provide spiritual resources and support for North American women doing ministry overseas. The ministry offers retreats that focus on spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being through various activities like counseling and self-ca...

In this episode, Brian Dix shares about the Horizon Education Network , a Christ-centered learning community of theological educators from around the world that is changing the future of theological education today! Brian has 35 years of experience as a global church worker and speaks Portuguese. The Horizon Education Network is an associate member of the International Council for Evangelical Theo...

In the episode, learn from Nick and Alyx Scholl about their intentional relationship-focused ministry model in the country of Italy. The Scholls, serving with Greater Europe Mission , are building authentic relationships with their neighbors and connections through living life alongside their neighbors and new friendships. This is resulting in Gospel conversations resulting is new church plants. T...

In the episode, hear Dr. Mark Elliot's first-hand perspectives on what he personally observed and learned during the Asbury University revival in February 2023. What started with spontaneous worship and calls to renewal in the lives of college students turned into tens of thousands of pilgrims making their way to a small town in the middle of Kentucky, which then spilled over onto campuses across...

In this episode, learn why most church planting efforts in America fail when the funding stops. Sean Benesh , Founder and CEO of Intrepid Missions , suggests we may need to throw out many of the present “rules” in the church planting ministry. Listen to the episode to learn Sean’s two threads of reasoning as to why a change is needed with American church planting models. Is it time in America to p...

In this episode, learn how Calvary University's innovation is helping the university navigate the waters of the current culture and climate. Society plummets further into moral decay as truth becomes relative and biblical values are pushed by the wayside. The importance and role of Christian higher education cannot be overstated! My guest is John McGee , Chief Development Officer of Calvary Univer...

In this episode, learn why retirement is not a finish line but a starting point: a moment to transition from the conventional to the extraordinary, from passive years to a period of active service in God's Kingdom. My guest is Bruce Bruinsma , Founder and CEO of The Retirement Reformation .   The Retirement Reformation approach is to shift the understanding of retirement from a traditional perspec...

Research shows that trust is at an all-time low. In nearly all industries, over the last few years, research shows there's been a decline in trust, both individually and in the marketplace. In this episode, learn from TrustCentric Consulting Founder and CEO Cory Scheer about the building blocks of trust. While trust is one of the most common words in English, it’s also commonly misunderstood. Trus...

In this episode, learn six practices to healthy venting from Pastor Ben Stapley. Did you know that venting your feelings can be healthy and helpful? However, it does not always work this way as venting our feelings becomes toxic and unhealthy. While sweeping emotions under the carpet is not healthy in our personal or professional lives, neither is the toxic environment of oversharing and venting o...

In the episode, learn how Rod Laughlin ’s insatiable desire to acquaint friends and strangers with the Bible devoted years of his life to developing The Readable Bible . The first complete format update of the Bible in over one hundred years! Accurate. Approachable. Understandable. Groundbreaking. During the past two hundred years, more than a dozen new formats have been developed to make informat...

In this episode, Kurt Busenitz talks about his struggle with the tension of legacy he felt when he left farming to plant churches. With a lack of vibrant, gospel-preaching churches in many rural communities in America, Kurt and Deana, with RHMA , have identified towns in need of a church plant and seek to establish a church there. Tune in to hear Kurt's inspiring story and learn more about the imp...

In this episode, learn how Rick and Jane McKinney learned to say yes to God before hearing the question. You will better understand from their experience how obedience to God is where a lot of our walk with God hinges. Rick explains their incredible story about their 6-month trek to share their faith and pray for our nation as they walked across America. While they walked 2,770 miles, over 5 milli...

In this episode, learn how Kerri Steele , married with three young children, struggles through her husband's passing at only age 32 with a rare cancer diagnosis. Widowed with no job and three young children, she did not know where to go for help. Amazingly, in the US, 1 in 2 women and 1 in 3 men will develop cancer in their lifetime. With cancer the second most common cause of death in the US, why...

In this episode, understand how AI (Artificial Intelligence) can be used by the Church and other ministries. Jon Hirst with SIL International explains some of the advanced tech tools being used and how AI adds value. Jon explains the premise of AI having a computer do something that a human would have normally done. "Narrow intelligence" is a type of AI that is specific to a certain task it does f...

In this week's episode, learn how Dennis Wiens found his retirement hobby. As Dennis approached retirement age, various people had numerous suggestions of various hobbies he could consider doing in his retirement. None seemed to appeal to or fit his skill set and experience. One aspect of his work with SAT-7 USA is the opportunity to travel and do networking. He enjoys meeting new people, hearing...

In this episode, learn why today’s culture listens better to artists than to preachers. The guest Rev. Dr. Byron Spradlin , Founder and CEO of ACT International . The American Church has not always adequately understood and embraced artistic people, strategies, and methods; consequently, there are few places that integrate innovative and artistic ministry people into the life and ministry of the C...

In this episode, hear about the inspiring work of Simple Charity and their mission to inspire Christian college students to live in solidarity with people experiencing poverty and injustice. Words are not enough – Gen Z needs an apologetic of action! Featured in the podcast episode is co-founder Brian Grasso who discusses the organization's approach to living out six practices of trust, gratitude,...

In this episode, learn about the war being waged on our children. They are being negatively influenced in school, at home, and on the internet. This is especially true of the 1,200,000 million military children of active-duty members worldwide and the nearly 2 million “total-force dependent children.” Military children struggle with 3 things: depression, loneliness, and bullying.   My guest is Mit...

In this episode, learn how Teddy Caputo , Digital Media Director, and Mars Hill Network is modernizing through digital technology. Hear about how blending the established radio with new digital media expands their impact and reach to new audiences and meets the needs of their growing audience. Learn what their challenges are in establishing digital media for a traditional radio ministry. Their mul...

In this episode, Dr. Jules Glanzer shares insights from his many years of experience in leadership, both in the Church as well as in Christian higher education. Looking at the 7 basic sectors of society: family, entertainment, media, business, religion, education, and government, Dr. Glanzer shares his thoughts on: Where is leadership in America today? Is there a crisis of leadership? How is the A...

In this episode, my guest Kayla Bradham shares how the Sports Philanthropy Network works with professional athletes. Their mission is to assist athletes, teams, leagues and other sports organizations in harnessing the power of sports to create hope and possibility. Kayla shares how many of the athletes have great faith, and most people will never hear about the great work they are doing or WHY the...

In this episode, learn how Digital Missions Display , a ministry providing technology solutions for churches, is revolutionizing church display boards with an engaging, interactive experience. This ministry helps bring missionary engagement in the local church into the 21st century by using touchscreen technology that allows church members to interact with the information, and access emails, websi...

In this episode, learn from TCK (Third Culture Kid) Tim Brokopp , Founder and Executive Director of the Amoveo Group . Growing up in Africa as a TCK has given Tim a unique approach and perspective on local, sustainable solutions in international development. Amoveo Group is a non-profit development organization that exists to see broken systems fixed in communities all over the world. Hear how the...