The Training Sessions

Nov 06 2024 37 ep. 56 mins 4
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The Training Sessions is an interview style podcast where we have conversations on a wide variety of topics with subject matter experts with the goal of helping you be more innovative in your ministry. Join us 3 times a month for a new discussion and learn how you can multiply your ministry. 

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Sending Well with Mark

Nov 06 2024 68 mins  
Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next.Join Matt as he interviews Mark, the missions pastor from his home church in beautiful Appleton, Wisconsin. Mark and Matt discuss how churches can send well as well as Missio Nexus and the benefits of it for churches, mission agencies and missionaries.Books recommendationsPatrick Lencioni - The Ideal Team PlayerRicha

Movies and Ministry with Ryan

Oct 23 2024 55 mins  
Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next.Join Jacob as he interviews Ryan Taylor of Gemstone Media about how movies can be used and are being used in ministry.All the links:Theology of Film podcastGemStone MediaCinema OutreachCinema Outreach Vault Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via BuzzsproutEmail us at thetrainingsessions

Sports and Ftness Impact Zone with Eric

Oct 16 2024 57 mins  
Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next.Join Matt and Eric as they discuss the Sports and Fitness Impact Zone. They go into details about the what, where, how and why of sports in ministry.Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via BuzzsproutEmail us at [email protected]

Increasing the capacity of cross-cultural workers with Amy

Oct 09 2024 64 mins  
Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next.Matt interviews Amy of Global Trellis to discuss how missionaries can increase their capacity as well as how ministry partner teams can come alongside and help make a stronger team.The White Paper (Let’s Talk About It)Ministry Pedestal ArticleMinistry Pedestal InfographicWorkshop for senders (with discussion guide)

Becoming President with Sarah

Sep 17 2024 63 mins  
Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next.Join Jacob as he talks with new GEM US President, Sarah Robins. Sarah has been with GEM for a few years, but has just transitioned into her new role as president. What exactly will she be doing and how will it impact those missionaries sent from the US? Listen and find out.Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover b

Arts Impact Zone Round Table with Emilee and Jason

Sep 10 2024 55 mins  
Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next.Jacob talks with Emilee Irwin and Jason McFarland about GEM's Arts Impact Zone, but the conversation goes beyond that. They discuss what art includes, the power of art and the importance of connecting with others whether you are an "artist" or not.Episode Links:HutchmootCinema OutreachTheology of Film OutreachSteven

Impact Zones with Stefan

Sep 03 2024 65 mins  
Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next.Join Matt as he talks with Stefan Hanger of GEM Germany to discuss the GEM Initiative of Impact Zones. The conversation goes deeper than what impact zones are, so listen if you are interested in how to collaborate with others and the power behind collaboration.Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us

Prayer Walking in Schools with Wendy

Aug 21 2024 54 mins  
Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next.Join Jacob as he interviews Wendy Yaeger about her organization, Keep Watch, whose mission is to cover every school in prayer. Wendy discusses her organization, but also discusses how to take it from idea to ministry.Keep Watch can be found at WebsiteAppApple StoreGoogle PlayInstagram@keep_watch_prayerFacebookYouVers

The Gospel with Jon

Aug 06 2024 60 mins  
Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next.Join Matt as he interviews Jon Burns, the President and CEO of GEM International, on the topic of the Gospel. They go back to the basics of what it is and how it should impact our lives.Tell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via BuzzsproutEmail us at [email protected]

Welcoming the Unwelcome with Nelutu

Jul 17 2024 57 mins  
Send us a text and let us know what you'd like to hear about next.Join Jacob as he interviews Nelutu, a Romanian pastor, who has been working hard to welcome the unwelcome.Biserica Baptista Sfanta Treime (Nelutu's church)M4 Europe Church PlantingTell us what topics you'd like us to cover by sending us Fan Mail via BuzzsproutEmail us at [email protected]