We're called to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the Earth. But what does that mean? How is our preparation different? Listen to hear Cole and Kristin Malphrus share their experiences.
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Sometimes in ministry, people can be messy. Cole and Kristin Malphrus visit Engaging Missions to share about how God works in those messy situations. They both speak about the ways they came to know Jesus personally, their passion for ministry, and their plans in the coming months. Right now, they are living in Charlotte, North Carolina, and plan to move to Costa Rica soon.
During the episode, Cole discusses the importance of preparing through prayer, fasting, and learning before doing outreach (especially international outreach). He also talks about what God has been doing through No Place Left and through discipleship in local communities.
What we talked about
00:24 - Episode summary
02:20 - Introduction
02:42 - The desperate need for the Gospel
03:42 - How to see the needs around you
05:01 - Finding Jesus in the Bible Belt
06:17 - Modeling how to share the Good News
09:26 - Shut doors and God’s better plan
10:51 - What led you to Central America?
14:06 - The positive impact of evangelism
16:52 - What to watch out for in ministry
18:37 - How do you get through hard times?
19:55 - What are your plans for Central America?
21:20 - Working with partners and supporters
23:39 - Finding encouragement in difficult times
25:27 - Seeking out training for making disciples
27:11 - Preparation for Costa Rica
29:16 - How God has moved and worked
30:40 - Internet and book resources
32:57 - How can we best pray for you?
34:49 - An update from Donna King
36:35 - Thoughts from a chess tournament
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