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This episode of World Class tells the powerful and often overlooked story of Rev. David Newton Nathaniel, an Indian missionary who served in South Africa in the early 1950s. His life opens our eyes to a wider mission story—one in which the gospel has long traveled from the Global South to the Global South. Through history and reflection, this episode honors a faithful servant and invites us to see global Christianity with fresh eyes.

References

Israel, N. M. 1988 Indian Baptist History. BASA Annual Brochure. Stanger, Kwa Zulu Natal.

Ragwan, R 2011, The narrative of the Baptist Association of South Africa and its significance for the Indian Baptist Church in Kwa Zulu Natal , PhD thesis, University of Pretoria, Pretoria.

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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Marsha Brown-Woodard shares her remarkable journey as a pastor, educator, and leader in the Church. As President of the Baptist Pastors and Ministers’ Conference of Philadelphia and Vicinity, Director of Christian Education, and assistant pastor, Dr. Woodard brings decades of wisdom shaped by both scholarship and lived experience.

She reflects on her formative years, her academic path culminating in a Doctor of Ministry from Lancaster Theological Seminary, and her commitment to empowering women in ministry. Dr. Brown-Woodard also discusses co-founding Daughters of Thunder, a ministry dedicated to equipping and amplifying the voices of women called to preach and lead.

This conversation offers deep insight into the joys, challenges, and possibilities for women in ministry today. Whether you are a pastor, student, or lay leader, Dr. Woodard’s story will encourage you to lead with courage, authenticity, and faith.

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In this World Class episode, Rodney Ragwan highlights the remarkable life and legacy of George Liele (1750–1828) — a man born into slavery who became the first Baptist missionary and a pioneer of global mission long before William Carey sailed for India.

Through this 25-minute reflection, Rodney explores Liele’s theology of freedom, community, and gospel witness among the enslaved in Jamaica, showing how mission often rises from the margins rather than the centers of power.

Listeners will discover how Liele’s story expands our understanding of world Christianity and invites today’s church to re-imagine mission as a movement of hope, resilience, and justice.

To support Rodney’s ongoing work as a Global Servant with International Ministries, and to help make episodes like this possible, visit:https://www.internationalministries.org/rodney-ragwan