Mission Chats

Engaging conversations with members of the evangelical Christian missions community about their experiences and insights on mission work Hosted by Jon Crowe who has a background in global missions and marketing.

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Episodes

Friday May 26, 2023

This episode introduces you to Doug Barnett who spent 30 years in countries in Africa using his studies in agriculture  to work with various companies in the region while serving the local church in a variety of ways. 
 
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Keywords: Africa, West Africa, Ivory Coast, Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Mali, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zaire, DRC, Tunisia, agriculture, church planting, faith, mission field, personal experience, culture, mission training, pastor training, leadership development, challenges, financial support, belief in God, cross-cultural, mission chats, giving, support, Jon Crowe

Jeff - Part 2 of 2 (S01E14)

Friday May 19, 2023

Friday May 19, 2023

This episode continues the conversation with Jeff who serves in Mongolia with his wife and children. He shares some stories of how God has been at work in their ministry, some thoughts on what missions look like and how to get involved.
 
 
Find out more about the organizations mentioned at:
WEC International - https://www.wecinternational.org/
 
Send a gift to help the work in Mongolia at:WEC Australia - https://wec.com.au/content/donate/
 
 
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Keywords: Mongolia, Asia, Australia, WEC International, mission, children, church planting, alcoholism, faith, mission field, personal experience, culture, leadership, pastor training, leadership development, challenges, financial support, belief in God, cross-cultural, mission chats, giving, support, Jon Crowe

Jeff - Part 1 of 2 (S01E13)

Friday May 12, 2023

Friday May 12, 2023

This episode will introduce you to a long time friend who serves in a part of the world you may not know much of. Jeff serves with WEC International with his wife and kids and in this episode he shares his journey of getting where he is today and a bit about the culture there. 
 
 
Find out more about the organizations mentioned at:
WEC International - https://www.wecinternational.org/
 
 
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Keywords: Mongolia, Asia, Australia, WEC International, mission, children, church planting, alcoholism, faith, mission field, personal experience, culture, leadership, pastor training, leadership development, challenges, financial support, belief in God, cross-cultural, mission chats, Jon Crowe

Friday May 05, 2023

This episode concludes my chat with Tim Zittle who serves in the country of Belize with Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus. He shares some stories of God at work through their family's ministry as well as some perspective on missions and life in Belize. 
 
You can support the Zittle family financially through online giving at: https://kk4jesus.networkforgood.com/projects/96623-tim-jen-zittle 
 
Find out more about the organizations mentioned at:
Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus - https://www.kidzkonnect4jesus.org
 
 
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Keywords: Belize, Caribbean, Central America, North America, Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus, mission trips, school, children, medical, Kempsville Baptist, Colorado, Virginia, faith, mission field, personal experience, special needs, Jon Crowe, different perspective, partnership, missions, leadership, pastor training, leadership development, Community Bible Study, tools, resources, challenges, financial support, belief in God, cross-cultural

Friday Apr 28, 2023

This episode introduces you to Tim Zittle who serves in the country of Belize with Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus. He shares his experience of God calling him and his family into full-time mission work, how they have done that with two children with special needs and what their ministry roles have been.
 
You can support the Zittle family financially through online giving at: https://kk4jesus.networkforgood.com/projects/96623-tim-jen-zittle 
 
Find out more about the organizations mentioned at:
Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus - https://www.kidzkonnect4jesus.org
 
Community Bible Study International - https://www.communitybiblestudy.org
 
 
Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also.
 
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Keywords: Belize, Caribbean, Central America, North America, Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus, mission trips, school, children, medical, Kempsville Baptist, Colorado, Virginia, faith, mission field, personal experience, special needs, Jon Crowe, different perspective, partnership, missions, leadership, pastor training, leadership development, Community Bible Study, tools, resources, challenges, financial support, belief in God, cross-cultural

Friday Apr 21, 2023

This episode concludes my chat with Brett and Christy who serve in Alaska. They have learned how to press on through challenging experiences and have seen God at work in those. 
 
You can find out more about the organizations mentioned at:
Send International - https://send.org/
Tenalian Bible Camp - https://www.tanalianbiblecamp.org/
 
Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also.
 
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Keywords: Christian, Bible, Camp, Alaskan, Alaska, North America, SEND International, Send North, mission trips, San Diego, California, faith, mission field, personal experience, economic situation, Jon Crowe, different perspective, partnership, transformative experience, staff, support, maintenance, service, behind the scenes, missions, leadership, leadership development, tools, resources, challenges, financial support, belief in God, pilot, aircraft, flying, San Diego Christian College, Christian Heritage College

Friday Apr 14, 2023

This episode will introduce you to Brett and Christy who live and serve in a beautiful but challenging part of the world. They have spent over 25 years in this part of the USA and experienced the ups and downs of cross cultural ministry. 
 
You can find out more about the organizations mentioned at:
Send International - https://send.org/
Tenalian Bible Camp - https://www.tanalianbiblecamp.org/
 
Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also.
 
If you have a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform that would be a great help.
 
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Keywords: Christian, Bible, Camp, Alaskan, Alaska, North America, SEND International, Send North, mission trips, San Diego, California, faith, mission field, personal experience, economic situation, Jon Crowe, different perspective, partnership, transformative experience, staff, support, maintenance, service, behind the scenes, missions, leadership, leadership development, tools, resources, challenges, financial support, belief in God, pilot, aircraft, flying, San Diego Christian College, Christian Heritage College

Friday Apr 07, 2023

In part 2 of my conversation with Stefanie Nicholson of Here2There Ministries hear some God stories and learn some more about how missionaries and churches can partner more effectively. 
 
You can find out more about the organization, Here2There Ministries, online at https://here2there.org/ and join the community at https://h2tcommunity.org 
 
Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also.
 
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Keywords: Christian, Here2There Ministries, Here2There, mission trips, South Africa, Philippines, East Asia, faith, mission field, personal experience, economic situation, Jon Crowe, different perspective, partnership, Stefanie Nicholson, Bryan Nicholson, development, fundraising, covid, online, digital, website, broadcast, pandemic, ministry, transformative experience, Florida, staff, support, leadership, leadership development, decision-making, church and missionary partnership, tools, resources, challenges, financial support, belief in God.

Friday Mar 31, 2023

In this episode you will meet someone I only just met as well! Stefanie has a great personal story and founded, with her husband Bryan, a wonderful ministry of partnership to help churches and missionaries be more intentional in working together. 
 
You can find out more about their organization, Here2There Ministries, online at https://here2there.org/ and join the community at https://h2tcommunity.org 
 
Your support for this podcast is appreciated. Please share it with like-minded friends who may be interested in it also.
 
If you have a minute to give it a rating on your podcast platform that would be a great help.
 
See www.missionchats.com for more.
 
Keywords: Christian, Here2There Ministries, Here2There, mission trips, South Africa, Philippines, East Asia, faith, mission field, personal experience, economic situation, Jon Crowe, different perspective, partnership, Stefanie Nicholson, Bryan Nicholson, development, fundraising, covid, online, digital, website, broadcast, pandemic, ministry, transformative experience, Florida, staff, support, leadership, leadership development, decision-making, church and missionary partnership, tools, resources, challenges, financial support, belief in God.

Friday Mar 24, 2023

This second part of my chat with Gerson let's us hear what he thinks is vital for those involved in mission work, another great story of God's provision for the ministry and encouragement for those considering involvement themselves.
 
You can find out more about Gerson and Mariela's organization, Love Link, Inc., at http://love-link.org
 
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Keywords: evangelist, Christian, Baptist church, Operation Modification, mission trips, Guatemala, Honduras, Logos II, faith, mission field, personal experience, economic situation, Jon Crowe, different perspective, Lovelink, Inc., El Salvador, malnutrition, medical care, fundraising, visa, pandemic, ministry, property, Catholic family, transformative experience, new location, staff, support, Costa Rica, decision-making, challenges, reliance on faith, pandemic effects, financial support, belief in God.

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Meet the Host

Jon Crowe grew up as the son of missionaries and has since served over 25 years in missions and marketing.

He brings this experience to the Mission Chats podcast. Guests include family, friends and other folks who are or have served in missions around the globe.

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If you would like to be considered for a Mission Chat episode, please send me a note at info@missionchats.com with the following information:

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  • Your mission-related experience
  • Your current location

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