Isn't it just like God to use something seemingly small, like shrimp, to make a MASSIVE impact in the Kingdom? It might seem like Jeremy Wainwright just suddenly decided to make a change, but really, God was working in his heart long before his friend said, "Would you like to go to Honduras?" It didn't take him long to decide that this was the opportunity God was giving him and that trip changed EVERYTHING. Now Jeremy has started Shrimp Matters and is actively working with partners in the United States as well as Honduras to bring sustainable shrimp farming to communities. His work, despite the challenges of COVID-19, is making a difference, and he believes that God has more! It was exciting to talk with Jeremy and I believe you'll be as encouraged as I was. Listen to DiscoverWhen God started working on Jeremy's heart How key relationships have helped Jeremy along the way The power of waiting patiently, trusting that God is moving How Jeremy has grown as a Believer and as a leader What impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on their shrimp farm Jeremy's heart for ministry led by the local Church What a small payment, a $100 bill, and shrimp have to do with the Kingdom And much, much more Resources & Contact InfoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shrimpmatters (https://www.facebook.com/shrimpmatters) Show LinksFacebook: https://facebook.com/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Messenger: https://m.me/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Twitter: https://twitter.com/engagingmission (@engagingmission) https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail (Leave a Voicemail) https://engagingmissions.com/patron (Become a Patron) https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe (Listen for Free) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

Engaging Missions

Small Shrimp + Big Faith in Honduras, with Jeremy Wainwright – EM278

It's been a little over 6 months since I published the most recent episode of the Engaging Missions Show. When we started 2020, I let you know that I was going to publish "when I could" and so far, I haven't. Here's what's going on, what's planned, and a few resources in case you need to fill the void I've created by not publishing: https://www.podchaser.com/lists/missions-and-church-planting-107Zzr2yxT (Other podcasts about missions and church planting) https://globalmissionspodcast.com/ (Global Missions Podcast) https://www.vomradio.net/subscribe (Voice of the Martyrs Radio) I'd love to hear from you.You can find all the ways to contact me on my contact page.

A Quick Update on Engaging Missions

It's been a little over 6 months since I published the most recent episode of the Engaging Missions Show. When we started 2020, I let you know that I was going to publish "when I could" and so far, I haven't. Here's what's going on, what's planned, and a few resources in case you need to fill the void I've created by not publishing: https://www.podchaser.com/lists/missions-and-church-planting-107Zzr2yxT (Other podcasts about missions and church planting) https://globalmissionspodcast.com/ (Global Missions Podcast) https://www.vomradio.net/subscribe (Voice of the Martyrs Radio) I'd love to hear from you.You can find all the ways to contact me on my contact page. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

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Sometimes stepping out in faith can seem scary. Listen as Don Armstead shares how God's shown His faithfulness and providence through years of professional transitions, leading worship, church transitions, and more. Full Episode Notes: http://engagingmissions.com/276 (http://engagingmissions.com/276) Don's Website: http://dwafm.org (http://dwafm.org) We all want to see God do amazing thing but sometimes the struggle is in remaining faithful and obedient in the various places God calls us. Listen as Don Armstead shares the stories of God’s spectacular faithfulness. From career transitions to allowing God to teach him to play music as a worship leader to navigating church transitions and more, Don has remained faithfully obedient. And through it all, God has shown His incredible providence. While the world would point to a path of personal gain and glory, Don has chosen to be obedient in the little things and because of that faithfulness, God has taken him to places he’d never have dreamed. Now, not only does he minister in a local church, he’s able to travel to the Philippines for months at a time, building relationships, ministering, and supporting the Church there with a vision that is expanding from glory to glory to glory. Listen to hear what God’s done and to be inspired. What We Talked AboutIt was really about paying close attention to the direction of the Holy Spirit.00:24 - Episode Introduction 01:19 - Introducing Don Armstead - Worship Leader, Servant, and Missionary 01:48 - What was it like to minister alongside your father? 02:54 - Bringing order and structure to a family-oriented church 03:47 - Listening to the Holy Spirit when there's relational friction 05:02 - The time when God helped Don learn difficult song on the piano 07:45 - How God showed His providence when Don moved to Chicago 11:07 - Why the career change from banking to hospitality? 13:56 - The invitation and the delay that took Don to the Philippines at the right time 18:34 - How did the idea for missionary housing fit into the timeline? 22:01 - What is God revealing now as the vision for the future? 27:29 - What doors and relationships are you waiting on God for right now? 28:53 - https://dwafm.org (Don's Website) 29:25 - The two most important things Don would like to leave us with 31:19 - How we can best pray for Don 32:31 - http://engagingmissions.com/podcastlist (A place where you can find more podcasts focused on missions and church planting) Resources & Contact InfoDon's Website: http://dwafm.org (http://dwafm.org) Don's Email: Don@dwafm.org Facebookhttp://facebook.com/dwafm (@DWAFM) https://www.facebook.com/don.armstead (@don.armstead) Twitter: https://twitter.com/pastorarmstead (@pastorarmstead) http://linkedin.com/in/don-armstead-dwafm (LinkedIn) Skype: DWAFM Message Line: 800-865-6346 Additional Resourceshttp://engagingmissions.com/podcastlist (Missions and Church Planting Podcast list on Podchaser) Show LinksFacebook: https://facebook.com/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Messenger: https://m.me/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Twitter: https://twitter.com/engagingmission (@engagingmission) https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail (Leave a Voicemail) https://engagingmissions.com/patron (Become a Patron) https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe (Listen for Free) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

God Does Amazing Things When We Trust and Obey, with Don Armstead – EM276

Sometimes stepping out in faith can seem scary. Listen as Don Armstead shares how God's shown His faithfulness and providence through years of professional transitions, leading worship, church transitions, and more.

Wondering how Facebook Groups could help missionaries? Or how spiritual formation can help build community. Listen as Eric Nevins shares what he's learned when building the Christian Podcasters Association. Facebook Groups can be a distraction or a powerful tool. Join us as Eric Nevins, founder of the Christian Podcasters Association on Facebook shares his insights into community building, spiritual practices, spiritual formation, and more. You'll discover how God has uniquely shaped him to be the host of the https://ericnevins.com (Halfway There) podcast and the leader of this group and what God's doing in him now. Whether you want to start an online community, contribute more powerfully, or turn a distraction into ministry and growth, you'll learn something from what Eric has to say. What We Talked About00:24 - Episode Overview 00:57 - Publishing Schedule Changes 01:49 - Introducing Eric Nevins 02:22 - The value of having an online community 03:31 - What led to the shift in your thinking? 03:57 - What have your learned in building community? 05:32 - What kinds of questions should you ask? 06:41 - What happens when you form a healthy online community? 07:44 - How do you set the tone for the group? 09:15 - What do you need to think through before starting a Facebook Group? 11:41 - What do you do to help develop a sense of community ownership throughout the group? 13:08 - How do you stay engaged without getting sucked into the social media black hole? 14:32 - How has your interest in spiritual formation helped prepare you for leading this group? 16:47 - How does that change what you do? 17:43 - How does understanding the transition points in the lives of others help us understand our own journeys? 18:58 - What would you hope to see in the future because of what you're doing? 21:34 - Let's talk about spiritual practices? 22:52 - How can we best pray for you? 24:57 - Huge thanks to Eric 25:24 - Changes to the publishing calendar. 25:43 - Make sure you don't miss it. Subscribe today! Resources & Contact InfoWebsite: https://ericnevins.com (https://ericnevins.com) https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianpodcastersassociation (Christian Podcasters Association) https://ericnevins.com/series/halfwaythere/ (Halfway There) https://ericnevins.com/madatgod/ (What to Do When You're Mad at God) 8 https://ericnevins.com/jesus-willing-8-day-experience/ (Day Experience) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericdnevinsjr (@ericdnevinsjr) Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricDNevinsJr (@EricDNevinsJr) Show LinksFacebook: https://facebook.com/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Messenger: https://m.me/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Twitter: https://twitter.com/engagingmission (@engagingmission) https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail (Leave a Voicemail) https://engagingmissions.com/patron (Become a Patron) https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe (Listen for Free) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

How to use Facebook Groups for Missionaries, with Eric Nevins – EM275

Wondering how Facebook Groups could help missionaries? Or how spiritual formation can help build community. Listen as Eric Nevins shares what he's learned when building the Christian Podcasters Association.

Even in missions work, people may leave if they're not seeing quick results, creating new difficulties. As Adrianna Manaugh shares, it's often faithfulness over years and decades that makes a significant impact. One way we can be more like Jesus is by being faithful in the work we do. Adrianna Manaugh joins the show to talk about the importance of staying and building trust in missions work. Adrianna works with Partners International, which brings missionaries and local ministries together around the world. Growing up, Adrianna always loved hearing stories from missionaries, and now she gets to share her own. In this episode, hear about her journey into ministry and her desire to show people God’s love. Not only does Adrianna share the Gospel through words, but she also shares the Gospel through serving and partnering with communities across the nations. What We Talked About00:23 - Episode introduction 01:18 - Welcoming Adrianna 01:40 - How were you called into missions? 02:25 - Preparation for cross-cultural ministry 03:15 - What drew you to development? 04:10 - Putting hands and feet to the Gospel 04:44 - Staying to serve 05:45 - Praying and persevering through problems 06:34 - What was the first organization you worked with? 07:38 - Bridging the gap between ministry and community 08:29 - An example of sustainability and teamwork 09:21 - What do you do in your work? 09:50 - The structure of Partners 10:30 - Different ministry roles 11:02 - How did trips to Haiti impact your work? 11:44 - Avoiding compassion fatigue 12:27 - Learning how to read the stories of hope 13:06 - A story of redemption through ministry 14:20 - How common is that kind of story? 15:07 - What is the biggest need? 15:50 - Challenges in missions work 16:29 - Steps to get involved 16:57 - Secrets of walking in faithfulness 17:26 - How can people be a part of Partners? 17:46 - Be involved before you go 18:42 - How can we best pray for you? 19:10 - Closing thoughts 19:43 - Updates and episode information Resources & Contact InfoWebsite: http://partners.ngo (http://partners.ngo) Email Adrianna: adrianna.manaugh@partners.ngo Get Involved: getinvolved@partners.ngo Show LinksFacebook: https://facebook.com/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Messenger: https://m.me/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Twitter: https://twitter.com/engagingmission (@engagingmission) https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail (Leave a Voicemail) https://engagingmissions.com/patron (Become a Patron) https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe (Listen for Free) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html (16 CFR, Part 255): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

How to Put Hands and Feet on the Good News, with Adrianna Manaugh – EM274

Even in missions work, people may leave if they're not seeing quick results, creating new difficulties. As Adrianna Manaugh shares, it's often faithfulness over years and decades that makes a significant impact. https://engagingmissions.com/274

If we'll listen, we can learn a great deal from history. Listen to discover what God has done throughout the centuries and how we can all be involved. Learning about the history of missions can help us see what God is up to in the world today. Ed Smither comes to share about his new book, World Mission: A Concise Global History. This book shows how God has used many kinds of people to share the Good News of Jesus around the world. Ed is a professor and the Dean of Intercultural Studies and history of Christianity. He also has travelled the world doing missions work and using history to tell people about Jesus. During the show, Ed reminds us about the need to know where Christian mission came from and what it has to say to the Church today. What We Talked About00:23 - Episode introduction http://edsmither.com (01:22 - Welcoming Ed Smither) 01:54 - What inspired you to write this book? 02:59 - Who is this book intended for? 03:33 - Parts of the book that stand out 05:11 - Living out missions in everyday life 06:06 - Defining what missions is 07:27 - Entering the greatest divide 09:17 - What reduces long-term effectiveness? 11:01 - How did your work impact your book? 13:03 - Places with rich Christian history 14:55 - What does history have to tell us? 16:21 - Looking at trends in Christian world 17:29 - The story of Christianity 19:08 - Where to find the book and to connect 19:28 - How can we best pray for you? 19:53 - Encouragement to pray 20:15 - Closing thoughts 22:13 - Bonus segment Resources & Contact Infohttps://amzn.to/34oyLVK (Christian Mission) (Amazon Affiliate) Ed's Website: http://edsmither.com (http://edsmither.com) Show LinksFacebook: https://facebook.com/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Messenger: https://m.me/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Twitter: https://twitter.com/engagingmission (@engagingmission) https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail (Leave a Voicemail) https://engagingmissions.com/patron (Become a Patron) https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe (Listen for Free) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html (16 CFR, Part 255): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

The Great Story: How Mission is for All People of God, with Ed Smither – EM273

If we'll listen, we can learn a great deal from history. Listen to discover what God has done throughout the centuries and how we can all be involved.

Right now, people around the world are hearing about the Good News of Jesus through the radio and digital media. Carol VanDyken tells us about TWR – international Christian media ministry, an organization that spreads the Gospel through the airwaves. This group has partner offices in 190 countries around the world, broadcasting the Gospel in more than 230 languages. Carol has been involved in missions for many years. She and her family have lived in the Caribbean, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Cyprus. As they have travelled the world, Carol has seen God move and work in many ways. She encourages us to think about our gifts and talents and how God might be calling us to use them in Kingdom work.       What We Talked About00:24 – Episode introduction 00:58 – https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianpodcastersassociation (The Christian’s Podcaster Association) 01:46 – https://twr.org/ (Carol VanDyken with TWR) 02:04 – Where all have you lived? 04:40 – Creating relationships with donors 05:31 – Transition to digital ministry platforms 07:28 – A desire for communities to speak to their own people 08:34 – What is needed for local programming? 09:23 – Did you always want to be a missionary? 12:37 – Memorable transitions in ministry 15:28 – Deciding between family and missions work 17:49 – Work in the recruiting department 19:55 – What do you look for in applicants? 21:26 – Greater access through social and digital media 22:25 – The fruit of what you’re doing 25:58 – Exciting changes around the corner 27:42 – Advice for aspiring missionaries 31:31 – Keeping relationships strong 32:44 – A wide arena for using gifts for the Kingdom 34:31 – How can we best pray for you? 36:57 – Encouragement to pray 38:01 – Closing thoughts and what’s next on the podcast 40:04 – Bonus segment Resources & Contact Infohttps://missionnext.org/ (MissionNext) https://twr.org/ (TWR) Carol's Email Additional Resourceshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/christianpodcastersassociation (Christian Podcasts Association) Show LinksFacebook: https://facebook.com/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Messenger: https://m.me/engagingmissions (@engagingmissions) Twitter: https://twitter.com/engagingmission (@engagingmission) https://engagingmissions.com/voicemail (Leave a Voicemail) https://engagingmissions.com/patron (Become a Patron) https://engagingmissions.com/quicksubscribe (Listen for Free) Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html (16 CFR, Part 255): “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy

TWR: Taking the Gospel Across the Airwaves and Into Digital Downloads, with Carol VanDyken – EM272

God's Word is powerful and accomplishes His will - if people can hear it. Discover how Carol and her family walked out their faith and what TWR is doing to make the Bible available to people all over the world.

TWR: Taking the Gospel Across the Airwaves and Into Digital Downloads, with Carol VanDyken - EM272

God stories delivered right to your earbuds. Powerful Stories from Christian Missionaries, Church Planters, and Ministry Leaders.