DoorWays® Ministry Network

Dr. Tim Hatcher and Lynley Hatcher have served with Wycliffe Bible translators for 25 years. Hatcher shares the profound impact of translating the Bible into a language that people can understand. He discusses the importance of language in understanding God's love, the challenges of working with different languages, and the role of artificial intelligence in the translation pr

Trent & Tina Morrow have served as missionaries in Uruguay for the past 24 years. Trent shares about their work in children's ministry, their involvement with Teen Challenge, a drug and life controlling addiction rehab program, and their recent work in prison ministry.Trent discusses the challenges and successes they've experienced. He also shares about the unique cul

On this episode, Mary Kay Blum discusses her role as a pastoral counselor and explains how Agape Hope provides counseling and care for pastors, ministers, and missionaries from various organizations, churches and evangelical denominations.Blum also discusses the common reasons for pastors or ministers to seek help, including trauma, unresolved grief, and communication difficulties.

Brent and Shelley Teague have served a missionaries in Africa since 1995. In this episode, Brent discusses the challenges and needs of the African continent, particularly in Niger, one of the neediest countries in the world. He also highlights the vastness of Africa, its diverse ethnic groups and languages, and the significant growth of Christianity, especially in English-speaking

Lauren Plute, a former resident of Central Asia, now works with the ministry "Say Hello."Lauren shares the story of Hannah, a Muslim woman, who after living in the US for eight and a half years finally heard about Jesus through a co-worker. Lauren emphasizes that anyone can share their faith, not just pastors or missionaries.The "Say Hello" ministry offers free

Lauren Plute and her family spent seven years in Central Asia and now work with a ministry called “Say Hello.” The ministry aims to equip and encourage Christian women globally to build genuine, respectful, and Christ-centered friendships with Muslims.Lauren emphasizes the importance of seeing Muslims as individuals made in God's image and not letting fear or prejudice hin

Jeff Walker believes the current generation of youth and young adults are world changers and is excited about the future of youth ministry.That’s not to say there are fewer challenges today than when he began nearly 28 years ago. While many things have changed, some remain constant. Kids still need love, consistency, and genuine care.Join us as we discuss youth ministry; now, and

In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, Ric Shields talks with his wife, Sheila, and Rachel Middleton about Simply Sisters®, a ministry established in 2012.Led by women, Simply Sisters® reaches out to other women in life-altering circumstances such as miscarriages, divorces, cancer diagnoses, or the loss of a friend or loved one. They provide encouragement thr

Fifteen years ago, Nathan Smith and his parents opened their home for a worship night. What they didn’t know is that they were homesteaders, and their living room would become a house church.With his YouTube channel The Worship Homestead, Nathan provides resources to empower and equip others. He shares important tips for those who are leading an established house church and for t

In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, Ric Shields interviews Dr. Daniel Isgrigg, a Pentecostal historian and associate professor at Oral Roberts University. They discuss the unique challenges faced by pastors of average-sized churches, which typically have between 50 to 200 attendees. Isgrigg shares his experiences of managing expectations, resources, and infr