The Sent Life podcast is an ongoing conversation about living in partnership with our missionary God. Our Lord Jesus promised that He will be with us to the very end of the age and we know that we experience His presence and fullness of life as we live on mission, in other words, as we live sent. In this podcast, we will talk about living as missionaries in our current contexts including how to share the gospel and guide others into an authentic relationship with Christ. We will also discuss ...
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What can we learn from a missionary's personal experience overseas? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about how the global church and an encounter with lostness has impacted his life and ministry today.The CGCS
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How useful are leadership evaluation tools in ministry? And how do we use them appropriately? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Jimbo Stewart about leadership styles and the helpfulness of evaluation tools for self-awareness in ministry.The CGCS
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Fundraising for things like a short-term mission trip or a church plant can be a challenge for several reasons, but there are ways to raise support well and with integrity. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Drew Davis to talk about how Christians can fundraise effectively and ethically.…
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What are we as Christians to make of the refugee crisis in our world today? With international tensions raging in various countries, an unprecedented number of people are being forced to leave their homes in search of asylum. On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan talks with Walter Bowen about how we should understand and respond to the refugee c…
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Join us on this episode of The Sent Life as Scott and Keelan continue the conversation with Walter Bowen about measuring discipleship!The CGCS
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We tend to evaluate our discipleship efforts using various metrics, some of which do not really measure biblical discipleship. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with CGCS Associate Director Walter Bowen to talk about how we can biblically measure discipleship in ministry.The CGCS
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What are some of the unique crises and opportunities that we are currently seeing in North American missions? And what does this mean for our church planting and ministry efforts? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Dr. Trevin Wax to talk about some of the themes that impact North American missions today.…
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What is a disciple? A seemingly simple question that can have a devastating impact if not answered biblically. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan lay the foundation for what we mean when we talk about making disciples of all nations by defining the term "disciple."The CGCS
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What are associations, and why are they so important? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Bob Bickford about the beauty and necessity of partnering with other churches to fulfill the Great Commission.The CGCS
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There are some very different perspectives on what we mean when we use the word "prayer walking." On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan explore an extreme and negative view of this idea and respond with a more biblical and positive understanding of prayer walking.The CGCS
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How do we effectively prepare to send missionaries or be sent as a missionary? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Dr. Matthew Bennett about his book Before You Go, which explores the heart matters that must be addressed when considering missionary work. You don't want to miss this season kickoff of The Sent Life!…
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What is diaspora missions, and why has it become such a relevant issue for us today? On this episode of The Sent Life's Summer Lecture Series, Scott and Keelan take a historical approach to a contemporary issue in missions.The CGCS
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Quick Update from Scott And Keelan by The CGCSThe CGCS
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How important is the distinction between culture and worldview when it comes to contextualization? This week on The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how Christians should think about these ideas of culture and worldview, and why it is so important for ministry. Join us this week for a special, longer episode of The Sent Life!…
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The summer season brings with it a plethora of new rhythms and opportunities. For Christians, the question arises, how do we leverage these new opportunities for the sake of the gospel? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about ways we can leverage the summer season for the Great Commission.…
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How do we extend our church ministries to reach the diverse people around us? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan reflect on a recent short-term mission trip that reveals helpful tools for engaging lost people with the gospel.The CGCS
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How do we make evangelism a part of our daily life? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Timothy Waters to talk about some ways to cultivate a lifestyle of evangelism.The CGCS
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How does acquaintance with church history aid in accomplishing the missionary task? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Dr. Stephen Eccher to talk about how church history and missions interact.The CGCS
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We know that short-term mission trips have value, but how do we do them well? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with CGCS Associate Director Walter Bowen to discuss short-term mission trip strategy.The CGCS
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The Value of Short Term Mission Trips: Part 1 w/ Chloe Rutherford and William Bowers - EP120
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Short-term mission trips have become a regular practice for many churches around the world - but are they worth it? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with two students to talk about their experiences and how short-term mission trips impacted their lives and ministry callings.The CGCS
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What is our greatest tool in evangelism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about the world's greatest evangelism resource, the Bible, and how we can use it to share the gospel with the people around us.The CGCS
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How important is language learning to international missions? This week on The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with missionary George Watts to discuss language learning and how it opens doors on the mission field and helps communicate the character of God.The CGCS
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What are some ways that we can begin talking to our kids about the Great Commission? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Meredith Cook to talk about her new children's book, Go Tell Everyone.The CGCS
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How do churches take steps toward planting other churches? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Mike Pittman to talk about how SendNC helps churches plant healthy churches.The CGCS
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How do we use numbers and statistics appropriately in ministry? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about common difficulties when using numbers to measure success in ministry.The CGCS
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What questions are students in your church asking about missions? Join us on this episode of The Sent Life as Scott and Keelan answer missions questions from a live studio audience.The CGCS
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How do we prioritize ministry relationships on the mission field? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how we can use the gospel as a filter for ministry relationships.The CGCS
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How do we train church members to do the work of evangelism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Jerry McCorkle from Spread Truth about an evangelism training course that equips church members to engage the people around them with the gospel. Join us as we begin yet another season of The Sent Life!…
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Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated by believers and non-believers alike. But how do we use this holiday season to share the gospel with those around us? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how to leverage the Christmas season for the Great Commission.The CGCS
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What role does the local church play in raising up missionaries? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Meridith Graves, who shares her testimony of the profound impact of local church leaders in developing missionaries who will go overseas.The CGCS
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How do we communicate the gospel when language isn't an option? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about how we can use visual learning tools in missions and ministry to reach others with the gospel.The CGCS
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What is burnout? And what does an effective response to burnout look like? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Dr. Tate Cockrell to explore the profound challenges of burnout on the mission field and provide practical steps to address this issue.The CGCS
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Are there resources out there to teach kids about missionaries? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Amy Whitfield to talk about her new children's book, Lottie Moon: The Girl Who Reached the World. She talks about the process of writing the book and why it is so important to teach kids about the Great Commission.…
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What does it look like to be a missional church? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about the foggy word "missional" and what it looks like to be a missional church.The CGCS
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What do we mean by "engagement" and "outreach"? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down to talk about some more foggy words in the missions conversation and how our definitions of "engagement" and "outreach" can shape the way we fulfill the Great Commission.The CGCS
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How do you get from calling to the mission field? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with IMB missionary Rick Fraley to talk about the mobilization process and how the International Mission Board is working with local churches to make sending possible.The CGCS
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Join us this week as Scott and Keelan sit down with Pastor Andrew Hopper of Mercy Hill Church. On this episode of The Sent Life, Pastor Andrew talks about his experience with the relationship between church growth and sending church members to make disciples.The CGCS
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How does biblical translation relate to the fulfillment of the Great Commission? This week on The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Dr. Chuck Quarles to talk about the work of the Caskey Center of Biblical Text and Translation. He provides insight into the process of biblical translation and how it relates to the spread of the gospel among …
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What do the words we use actually mean? In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan introduce the idea of "foggy words" and some of the problems they pose in our conversations about missions.The CGCS
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The continent of Africa is as diverse as it is large. Hear from a career missionary on the current state and needs of the church in Africa.The CGCS
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Polycentric missions: what is it and why does it matter? Join us as Dr. Daub, Dr. Kevin Rodgers (IMB), and Keelan Cook (CGCS) discuss how the Great Commission is taking place across the globe and how GTI is equipping partners to contextualize theological education.The CGCS
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Join us this week and hear from Joy Bolton about the work of Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU)and GTI’s effort to bring theological education to women around the world.The CGCS
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Dr. Ewart is joined this week by state and national denominational leaders in Asian American churches. Hear about the current state of congregations, present needs, and GTI’s partnership in providing theological education and leadership development.The CGCS
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Dr. Ewart talks with Dr. Kambiz Saghaey about the Farsi speaking, fastest growing church in the Muslim world. Hear an incredible testimony of God’s work in a modern-day Saul and how he is using the theological education he received to turn around and share it with as many as possible in language.The CGCS
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Hear from Ukrainian Christian leaders and how they have faithfully mobilized Christians and resources during the war.The CGCS
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Dr. Ewart talks with Director Minwoo Jang about the current state of Asian American churches in the United States. Learn about how GTI is meeting some of their needs and partnering with local churches to provide theological education.The CGCS
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Dr. Ewart speaks with Fernando Brandão, a level five leader, President of the National Mission Board of Brazil, and SEBTS graduate. Hear from Fernando as he describes the overwhelming mobilization of young Brazilians being called into the ministry and GTI’s partnership in their ministry.The CGCS
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Dr. Ewart speaks with Dr. Ricardo Sanchez, Director of the Hispanic Leadership Development, about the current state of the global Spanish speaking church. Particularly in the United States, the population of Spanish-speakers is expected to grow significantly in the near future. So, how can local churches prepare and respond to growing needs?…
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Across eight different languages, GTI provides contextualized leadership development to train the trainers. Dr. Ewart sits down with all the GTI Directors to talk about what they are doing in their offices and around the globe. Why does GTI focus on the global church? Where are they working and why is it strategic?…
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Hear from Southeastern’s president, Dr. Danny Akin, and his heart for the nations and his desire to fulfill the Great Commission. Dr. Akin talks about what he believes are the greatest needs of the global church and how life at Southeastern is playing a vital role in Great Commission fulfillment.The CGCS
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