Unconventional Ministry

The Many Ways Technology Can Advance the Church and Discipleship with Ray Heinen S3 EP#86

In this episode, Unconventional Ministry guest Ray Heinen shares his perspective on the role of technology and digital media in the Middle East and North Africa. Ray shares how teaching theology through technology, even in areas of hostile environments and very limited access, makes it possible for individuals to grow in their journey of faith.

For many believers in the Middle East and North Africa, SAT-7 is their sole connection to other Christians. Their countries are closed to the Gospel and they face persecution because of their faith. SAT-7's Bible teaching, worship, talk shows, and other programs are helping Christians feel connected and grow in their faith. https://www.sat7usa.org/

 

 

Innovative Media Strengthening the MENA Church with Joe Willey S3 EP #85

In this episode, SAT-7’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Joe Willey, shares what gets him most excited about the SAT-7 ministry. The ministry has a unique ability to make the Gospel available across boundaries, borders, mountains, seas, and deserts. The new accessibility to the Gospel is unprecedented in Christian ministry in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa). Among the various ways to be involved, here are several suggestions. Join the prayer team, request the weekly newsletter of amazing stories from the viewers, and consider sponsoring a day of broadcast costs for just $670. https://www.sat7usa.org/get-involved/

 

SAT-7’s digital initiative is reimagining how the Church can use social media in discipleship, witnessing, and building lasting relationships with it’s audiences, many of which are isolated believers. This is a game-changer!

How Generosity Reflects the Image of God with John Frick S3 EP#84

Do you have a legacy plan? John Frick, SAT-7 Vice President of Development, unpacks why it is important to have a legacy plan in place to avoid family conflict in the future. 60% of churchgoers have no self-determined or up-to-date estate plan. John addresses the shortcomings of churches to teach on legacy planning from a discipleship perspective. He also talks about how Jesus teaches about money in his parables and how stewardship is a key element in how we relate to God as well as each other.

Additional resources with information on estate planning may be found at https://www.sat7usa.org/planned-giving/

When Change-Makers Don’t Fit Traditional Ministry Models with John Barcanic S3 EP#83

In this episode, my guest is John Barcanic, CEO and Founder of Intersekt. He shares about the challenges many change-makers face whose ministries do not fit traditional models and who find it hard to follow traditional ministry paths with traditional organizations. 

Mr. Barcanic explains how equipping change-makers to bear more fruit allows them to multiply their efforts exponentially. 

“The path to your deepest dreams runs through the forest of your greatest fears.” – John Barcanic

Barriers Women Face When They Embrace Leadership with Carolyn Moore S3 EP#82

Women are leading powerful ministry movements around the world. When women lead, what are the barriers they face keeping women from realizing or reaching their calling?

In this episode, my guest Carolyn Moore explains the barriers and how she desires to equip a new generation of women to rise up with tools in hand to welcome and advance God's Kingdom on earth.

Carolyn is pastor of Mosaic Church in Evans, Georgia. She has an MDiv and Doctor of Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary with a focus on church planting. Carolyn has served as a pastor on staff, focusing on spiritual formation and congregational development. She is the co-host of a podcast and is a published author as well as blogger, writing on topics of holiness, healing, and the supernatural. Visit https://artofholiness.com to learn more.

Modeling Ministry in Non-church Venues with Jimmie Bratcher S3 EP#81

In this episode of the Unconventional Ministry podcast, hear about pastor and musician Jimmie Bratcher’s fresh idea and innovative approach in modeling ministry in non-church venues. They call it “The Ministry of Showing Up!” on Sunday morning preaching in church, and many Saturday nights, you can find Jimmie and his wife Sherri showing up in prisons, clubs, or at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, in world-class music venues, on festival stages, and in churches all over the world.

Jimmie organizes “Transformation Tours” going to prisons in America and many other events annually. Jimmie and Sherri share the power of transformation directly to the hearts of prisoners, at concerts, during biker rallies, at music venues, with the homeless, and everyone that may have otherwise never heard the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus. You can learn more about their work at www.jimmiebratcher.com.

Does Every Pastor Need a Coach? with Rich Hooper S3 EP#80

Does your church need a coach? Maybe so! As of March 2022, the percentage of pastors who have considered quitting full-time ministry within the past year is 42% (Barna Group).

In this episode, my guest is Rich Hooper, Founder and CEO of Imagine Three-Twenty. He suggests every pastor, church, and believer needs a coach to help them move off of high-center and become effective in accomplishing their God-given purpose which will help invigorate them to return to vitality.

Mr. Hooper explains how pastors and churches can move past apathy and complacency by bringing objectivity to their vision and mission. Imagine Three-Twenty is focused on helping churches become more vital in their communities by addressing unhealthy areas in their organization. They come alongside to help at the executive level to help get the church pointed in the right direction.

A New Model for a Growing Church in West Africa with Joseph Camara S3 EP#79

In this episode, my guest is Pastor Joseph Camara, a pastor in Mali, West Africa. While the country of Mali is in the news for the unrest in the country, the real story of the growing church is underreported! Learn how FM radio, television, and social media are vital resources for the local pastors in Mali. As the pastor of one of many churches in the capital city of Bamako, Pastor Camara shares a new model for the growing church in Mali and Sub-Saharan Africa.  

Pastor Joseph Camara is a recent International Affiliate Member of Avant Ministries. You can visit their website at www.avantministries.org.  

Changes in Church Mobilizing for Greater Mission Engagement with David Wilson S3 EP#78

How has COVID changed mission mobilization? Should local churches take the primary responsibility of sending their people into God’s mission?  In this episode, my guest David Wilson, Director of Church Relations at Avant Ministries, shares his insights and expertise in helping the local church taking part in mission mobilization.

"The church doesn't always know that they are welcome to participate in this relationship beyond prayer and sending money…” – David Wilson 

Many church and missions mobilization resources are available at www.threestrandpartners.org.

The Trauma of Unforgiveness with Pastor Mark Sowersby S3 EP#77

Is the trauma of unforgiveness holding you to your hurts of the past? In this episode, my guest is Pastor Mark Sowersby. Pastor Mark has written his story in a book called Forgiving the Nightmare, a story of how God’s abounding grace transformed him to set him free from a nightmare of abuse and years of suffering.

 

Abuse, neglect, and adversity is everywhere in our culture. Many are searching for the answer to how to forgive when you’ve been wounded deeply. In order to be healthy, one must heal from the hurts of the past, but how does one deal with unforgiveness from deep trauma such as Mark experienced through child-abuse? Many people don’t want to deal with it, but the trauma of unforgiveness is holding many people to their hurts.

Pastor Mark Sowersby is an ordained minister with Assembly of God for over 25 years and is currently the pastor of Calvary Community Church in Dudley, Massachusetts. He has been married to wife Jennifer for 18 years and is the father of four children. Pastor Mark holds a BA in theology from Zion Bible College/Northpoint Bible College.