Have you been doing ministry or mission work for years and years without a break? Are you nearing burn out? On this episode of Missions Today, Matthew Ellison, Co-Founder of 16:15 Outfitters shares how his recent sabbatical has impacted his life and ministry. There is something for everyone in this episode of Missions Today!

16:15 Outfitters

Dr. Muhammed D (not his real name) was born and raised in North Africa in a Muslim household. Through his years of schooling, he began to learn more and more about the Bible and more importantly the Jesus of the Bible. A transformational moment in his life came when he received a Bible from a missionary and he began to read the book of Luke, specifically Luke 7. That story began a change in his life that put him on the path of Christ. Today, he leads an organization that goes “from the Arab world, to the Arab world” with the message of Jesus, and uses art, media and music to spread the Good News! Hear his story this week on Missions Today!

Lighthouse Arab World Information

You may have heard the phrase, “Everyone is a missionary”. Is that true? Is it biblical? On this episode of Missions Today we’ll look at the importance of definitions and what the bible says about missions and missionaries and their service in the Kingdom of God. Matthew and Denny, authors of When Everything is Missions look closely at these questions and raise many questions that shape how we think about and carry out the global mission of the church. Don’t miss this important episode of Missions Today!

Their ministry - 16:15 Outfitters

The book - When Everything is Missions

Many are saying that Generation Z could be one of the best generations for ministry and missions, if we can help them find Jesus. Nicole Parks, our guest this week, helps to lead an organization that specifically focuses on young adults aged 18-29 years old. They are committed to in depth and in country, on scene training…a truly immersive experience. Hear her story and the story of Cafe 1040 on this episode of Missions Today.For more information about Cafe 1040

David is a member of the Red Lake Tribe of Northern Minnesota. He didn’t spend much time on the reservation as a kid because he grew up in his father’s home, but a trip to a traditional native funeral on the reservation changed the direction of David’s life dramatically. He now oversees the revitalization of two churches on the reservation with his wife and family. It’s truly a mission of grace. That’s coming up on this episode of Missions Today.

Redby Community Church

Every year, westerners give billions and billions to orphanages and orphan organizations around the world, but are all types of orphan care beneficial? In the last decade or so, research has shown that a holistic approach to caring for these children is more beneficial to their long-term development. The truth is not all children in orphanages are orphans, in fact many are not! Learn more about some of the challenges of orphan care, how care is changing and what you can do to really help. That’s coming up on this episode of Missions Today.

For Information on Faith To Action Initiative

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jeff Jackson, we’ll learn more about the ministry he founded to serve missionaries in the field. We’ll hear how his “life sentence” turned into another opportunity to serve, and how the church can truly make an impact on the lives of men, women and families serving around the globe. More about Mission Care, this weekend on Missions Today!

For more information on Jeff Jackson:

• Shepherd’s Staff

• Radiance International Church – San Diego

• Calvary San Diego – Chula Vista

• Extended Horizon Reflections (Book)

How can churches and church members best serve people they have sent to the field or those already in the field? In the first of a two-part conversation, Collin talks with Jeff Jackson, a man who was in the field with his family in the Philippines for over 5 years before returning home to start an organization that helps churches provide great care for those serving abroad. That’s this weekend on Missions Today!

For more information on Jeff Jackson:

• Shepherd’s Staff

• Radiance International Church – San Diego

• Calvary San Diego – Chula Vista

• Extended Horizon Reflections (Book)