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Mission 21

Mission 21

Written by: Dr. Bruce Snavely
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Welcome to Mission 21: Taking Biblical Education to Nationals, a weekly Christian podcast hosted by Dr. Bruce Snavely, founder and director of the Global Baptist Training Foundation (GBTF). Released every Monday, Mission 21 exists to help the Church understand modern missions—and why training national pastors, leaders, and believers is one of the most effective ways to move and multiply the gospel of Jesus Christ.

With decades of ministry experience—including church planting, leading churches, and Christian education—Dr. Snavely brings a theologically grounded, practical approach to missions. He also holds a Ph.D. in Historical Theology (University of Bristol, UK) and is the author of three books, including The Voices of Nationals, which explains Why Training the Indigenous Moves and Multiplies the Gospel Forward; and Indigenous, which shares what God has accomplished through training nationals and what the vision holds for the next decade.

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Episodes
  • Empowering Nationals: The Future of Global Missions

    Empowering Nationals: The Future of Global Missions
    Jan 12 2026

    In this episode of Mission 21, we explore the vital role of training indigenous leaders in the mission field. Discover how the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 28 and Paul's guidance in 2 Timothy 2 provide a framework for effective evangelism and discipleship.

    Learn about the advantages of local missionaries who understand their culture and language, and hear inspiring success stories of church planting and exponential growth in communities around the world. Join us as we discuss the importance of equipping nationals for ministry and the remarkable impact it has on spreading the Gospel.

    Links: https://globaltrain.org

    Donate: https://globaltrain.org/donate

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalbaptisttrainingfoundation

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/trainthenationals

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoMnf2sGnJvQiQ7_jNzrsmg

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    6 mins
  • Training Nationals: The Future of World Missions

    Training Nationals: The Future of World Missions
    Jan 5 2026

    In this inaugural episode of Mission 21, host Dr. Bruce Snavely, founder and president of the Global Baptist Training Foundation, invites listeners into the impactful world of missions. Focusing on the essential command from Matthew 28:18-20, Bruce emphasizes the importance of training indigenous people to lead their communities in ministry.

    Discover how empowering local leaders not only enhances the effectiveness of mission work but also yields a remarkable return on investment in spreading the gospel.

    Join us as we explore the transformative power of local engagement in missions!

    Links: https://globaltrain.org

    Donate: https://globaltrain.org/donate

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalbaptisttrainingfoundation

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/trainthenationals

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoMnf2sGnJvQiQ7_jNzrsmg

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    7 mins
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