Isn't it just like God to use something seemingly small, like shrimp, to make a MASSIVE impact in the Kingdom?

It might seem like Jeremy Wainwright just suddenly decided to make a change, but really, God was working in his heart long before his friend said, "Would you like to go to Honduras?"

It didn't take him long to decide that this was the opportunity God was giving him and that trip changed EVERYTHING. Now Jeremy has started Shrimp Matters and is actively working with partners in the United States as well as Honduras to bring sustainable shrimp farming to communities.

His work, despite the challenges of COVID-19, is making a difference, and he believes that God has more!

It was exciting to talk with Jeremy and I believe you'll be as encouraged as I was.

Listen to Discover

• When God started working on Jeremy's heart
• How key relationships have helped Jeremy along the way
• The power of waiting patiently, trusting that God is moving
• How Jeremy has grown as a Believer and as a leader
• What impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on their shrimp farm
• Jeremy's heart for ministry led by the local Church
• What a small payment, a $100 bill, and shrimp have to do with the Kingdom
• And much, much more

Resources & Contact Info

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shrimpmatters

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It's been a little over 6 months since I published the most recent episode of the Engaging Missions Show. When we started 2020, I let you know that I was going to publish "when I could" and so far, I haven't.

Here's what's going on, what's planned, and a few resources in case you need to fill the void I've created by not publishing:

• Other podcasts about missions and church planting
• Global Missions Podcast
• Voice of the Martyrs Radio

I'd love to hear from you.You can find all the ways to contact me on my contact page.

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Sometimes stepping out in faith can seem scary. Listen as Don Armstead shares how God's shown His faithfulness and providence through years of professional transitions, leading worship, church transitions, and more.

Full Episode Notes: http://engagingmissions.com/276

Don's Website: http://dwafm.org

We all want to see God do amazing thing but sometimes the struggle is in remaining faithful and obedient in the various places God calls us.

Listen as Don Armstead shares the stories of God’s spectacular faithfulness. From career transitions to allowing God to teach him to play music as a worship leader to navigating church transitions and more, Don has remained faithfully obedient. And through it all, God has shown His incredible providence.

While the world would point to a path of personal gain and glory, Don has chosen to be obedient in the little things and because of that faithfulness, God has taken him to places he’d never have dreamed.

Now, not only does he minister in a local church, he’s able to travel to the Philippines for months at a time, building relationships, ministering, and supporting the Church there with a vision that is expanding from glory to glory to glory.

Listen to hear what God’s done and to be inspired.

What We Talked About

It was really about paying close attention to the direction of the Holy Spirit.

• 00:24 - Episode Introduction
• 01:19 - Introducing Don Armstead - Worship Leader, Servant, and Missionary
• 01:48 - What was it like to minister alongside your father?
• 02:54 - Bringing order and structure to a family-oriented church
• 03:47 - Listening to the Holy Spirit when there's relational friction
• 05:02 - The time when God helped Don learn difficult song on the piano
• 07:45 - How God showed His providence when Don moved to Chicago
• 11:07 - Why the career change from banking to hospitality?
• 13:56 - The invitation and the delay that took Don to the Philippines at the right time
• 18:34 - How did the idea for missionary housing fit into the timeline?
• 22:01 - What is God revealing now as the vision for the future?
• 27:29 - What doors and relationships are you waiting on God for right now?
• 28:53 - Don's Website
• 29:25 - The two most important things Don would like to leave us with
• 31:19 - How we can best pray for Don
• 32:31 - A place where you can find more podcasts focused on missions and church planting

Resources & Contact Info

• Don's Website: http://dwafm.org
• Don's Email: Don@dwafm.org
• Facebook@DWAFM
• @don.armstead
• Twitter: @pastorarmstead
• LinkedIn
• Skype: DWAFM
• Message Line: 800-865-6346

Additional Resources

• Missions and Church Planting Podcast list on Podchaser

Show Links

• Facebook: @engagingmissions
• Messenger: @engagingmissions
• Twitter: @engagingmission
• Leave a Voicemail
• Become a Patron
• Listen for Free

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We all want to see God do amazing thing but sometimes the struggle is in remaining faithful and obedient in the various places God calls us.

Listen as Don Armstead shares the stories of God’s spectacular faithfulness. From career transitions to allowing God to teach him to play music as a worship leader to navigating church transitions and more, Don has remained faithfully obedient. And through it all, God has shown His incredible providence.

While the world would point to a path of personal gain and glory, Don has chosen to be obedient in the little things and because of that faithfulness, God has taken him to places he’d never have dreamed.

Now, not only does he minister in a local church, he’s able to travel to the Philippines for months at a time, building relationships, ministering, and supporting the Church there with a vision that is expanding from glory to glory to glory.

Listen to hear what God’s done and to be inspired.

Full Show Notes: https://engagingmissions.com/276

What We Talked About

It was really about paying close attention to the direction of the Holy Spirit. – @pastorarmsteadClick To Tweet

• 00:24 – Episode Introduction
• 01:19 – Introducing Don Armstead – Worship Leader, Servant, and Missionary
• 01:48 – What was it like to minister alongside your father?
• 02:54 – Bringing order and structure to a family-oriented church
• 03:47 – Listening to the Holy Spirit when there's relational friction
• 05:02 – The time when God helped Don learn difficult song on the piano
• 07:45 – How God showed His providence when Don moved to Chicago
• 11:07 – Why the career change from banking to hospitality?
• 13:56 – The invitation and the delay that took Don to the Philippines at the right time
• 18:34 – How did the idea for missionary housing fit into the timeline?
• 22:01 – What is God revealing now as the vision for the future?
• 27:29 – What doors and relationships are you waiting on God for right now?
• 28:53 – Don's Website
• 29:25 – The two most important things Don would like to leave us with
• 31:19 – How we can best pray for Don
• 32:31 – A place where you can find more podcasts focused on missions and church planting

Resources & Contact Info

• Don's Website: http://dwafm.org
• Don's Email: Don@dwafm.org
• Facebook
  • @DWAFM
  • @don.armstead
• Twitter: @pastorarmstead
• LinkedIn
• Skype: DWAFM
• Message Line: 800-865-6346

Additional Resources

• Missions and Church Planting Podcast list on Podchaser

Show Links

• Facebook: @engagingmissions
• Messenger: @engagingmissions
• Twitter: @engagingmission
• Leave a Voicemail
• Become a Patron
• Listen for Free

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Wondering how Facebook Groups could help missionaries? Or how spiritual formation can help build community. Listen as Eric Nevins shares what he's learned when building the Christian Podcasters Association.

Facebook Groups can be a distraction or a powerful tool.

Join us as Eric Nevins, founder of the Christian Podcasters Association on Facebook shares his insights into community building, spiritual practices, spiritual formation, and more. You'll discover how God has uniquely shaped him to be the host of the Halfway There podcast and the leader of this group and what God's doing in him now.

Whether you want to start an online community, contribute more powerfully, or turn a distraction into ministry and growth, you'll learn something from what Eric has to say.

What We Talked About

• 00:24 - Episode Overview
• 00:57 - Publishing Schedule Changes
• 01:49 - Introducing Eric Nevins
• 02:22 - The value of having an online community
• 03:31 - What led to the shift in your thinking?
• 03:57 - What have your learned in building community?
• 05:32 - What kinds of questions should you ask?
• 06:41 - What happens when you form a healthy online community?
• 07:44 - How do you set the tone for the group?
• 09:15 - What do you need to think through before starting a Facebook Group?
• 11:41 - What do you do to help develop a sense of community ownership throughout the group?
• 13:08 - How do you stay engaged without getting sucked into the social media black hole?
• 14:32 - How has your interest in spiritual formation helped prepare you for leading this group?
• 16:47 - How does that change what you do?
• 17:43 - How does understanding the transition points in the lives of others help us understand our own journeys?
• 18:58 - What would you hope to see in the future because of what you're doing?
• 21:34 - Let's talk about spiritual practices?
• 22:52 - How can we best pray for you?
• 24:57 - Huge thanks to Eric
• 25:24 - Changes to the publishing calendar.
• 25:43 - Make sure you don't miss it. Subscribe today!

Resources & Contact Info

• Website: https://ericnevins.com
• Christian Podcasters Association
• Halfway There
• What to Do When You're Mad at God
• 8 Day Experience
• Facebook: @ericdnevinsjr
• Twitter: @EricDNevinsJr

Show Links

• Facebook: @engagingmissions
• Messenger: @engagingmissions
• Twitter: @engagingmission
• Leave a Voicemail
• Become a Patron
• Listen for Free

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Facebook Groups can be a distraction or a powerful tool – especially for missionaries and church planters.

Join us as Eric Nevins, founder of the Christian Podcasters Association on Facebook shares his insights into community building, spiritual practices, spiritual formation, and more. You'll discover how God has uniquely shaped him to be the host of the Halfway There podcast and the leader of this group and what God's doing in him now.

Whether you want to start an online community, contribute more powerfully, or turn a distraction into ministry and growth, you'll learn something from what Eric has to say.

Full Show Notes: http://engagingmissions.com/275

What We Talked About

• 00:24 – Episode Overview
• 00:57 – Publishing Schedule Changes
• 01:49 – Introducing Eric Nevins
• 02:22 – The value of having an online community
• 03:31 – What led to the shift in your thinking?
• 03:57 – What have your learned in building community?
• 05:32 – What kinds of questions should you ask?
• 06:41 – What happens when you form a healthy online community?
• 07:44 – How do you set the tone for the group?
• 09:15 – What do you need to think through before starting a Facebook Group?
• 11:41 – What do you do to help develop a sense of community ownership throughout the group?
• 13:08 – How do you stay engaged without getting sucked into the social media black hole?
• 14:32 – How has your interest in spiritual formation helped prepare you for leading this group?
• 16:47 – How does that change what you do?
• 17:43 – How does understanding the transition points in the lives of others help us understand our own journeys?
• 18:58 – What would you hope to see in the future because of what you're doing?
• 21:34 – Let's talk about spiritual practices.
• 22:52 – How can we best pray for you?
• 24:57 – Huge thanks to Eric
• 25:24 – Changes to the publishing calendar.
• 25:43 – Make sure you don't miss it. Subscribe today!

Resources & Contact Info

• Website: https://ericnevins.com
• Christian Podcasters Association
• Halfway There
• What to Do When You're Mad at God
• 8 Day Experience
• Facebook: @ericdnevinsjr
• Twitter: @EricDNevinsJr

Show Links

• Facebook: @engagingmissions
• Messenger: @engagingmissions
• Twitter: @engagingmission
• Leave a Voicemail
• Become a Patron
• Listen for Free

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Even in missions work, people may leave if they're not seeing quick results, creating new difficulties. As Adrianna Manaugh shares, it's often faithfulness over years and decades that makes a significant impact.

One way we can be more like Jesus is by being faithful in the work we do. Adrianna Manaugh joins the show to talk about the importance of staying and building trust in missions work. Adrianna works with Partners International, which brings missionaries and local ministries together around the world.

Growing up, Adrianna always loved hearing stories from missionaries, and now she gets to share her own. In this episode, hear about her journey into ministry and her desire to show people God’s love. Not only does Adrianna share the Gospel through words, but she also shares the Gospel through serving and partnering with communities across the nations.

What We Talked About

• 00:23 - Episode introduction
• 01:18 - Welcoming Adrianna
• 01:40 - How were you called into missions?
• 02:25 - Preparation for cross-cultural ministry
• 03:15 - What drew you to development?
• 04:10 - Putting hands and feet to the Gospel
• 04:44 - Staying to serve
• 05:45 - Praying and persevering through problems
• 06:34 - What was the first organization you worked with?
• 07:38 - Bridging the gap between ministry and community
• 08:29 - An example of sustainability and teamwork
• 09:21 - What do you do in your work?
• 09:50 - The structure of Partners
• 10:30 - Different ministry roles
• 11:02 - How did trips to Haiti impact your work?
• 11:44 - Avoiding compassion fatigue
• 12:27 - Learning how to read the stories of hope
• 13:06 - A story of redemption through ministry
• 14:20 - How common is that kind of story?
• 15:07 - What is the biggest need?
• 15:50 - Challenges in missions work
• 16:29 - Steps to get involved
• 16:57 - Secrets of walking in faithfulness
• 17:26 - How can people be a part of Partners?
• 17:46 - Be involved before you go
• 18:42 - How can we best pray for you?
• 19:10 - Closing thoughts
• 19:43 - Updates and episode information

Resources & Contact Info

• Website: http://partners.ngo
• Email Adrianna: adrianna.manaugh@partners.ngo">adrianna.manaugh@partners.ngo
• Get Involved: getinvolved@partners.ngo

Show Links

• Facebook: @engagingmissions
• Messenger: @engagingmissions
• Twitter: @engagingmission
• Leave a Voicemail
• Become a Patron
• Listen for Free

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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One way we can be more like Jesus is by being faithful in the work we do. Adrianna Manaugh joins the show to talk about the importance of staying and building trust in missions work. Adrianna works with Partners Relief and Develoment, which brings missionaries and local ministries together around the world.

Growing up, Adrianna always loved hearing stories from missionaries, and now she gets to share her own. In this episode, hear about her journey into ministry and her desire to show people God’s love. Not only does Adrianna share the Gospel through words, but she also shares the Gospel through serving and partnering with communities across the nations.

Full Show Notes: http://engagingmissions.com/274

What We Talked About

• 00:23 – Episode introduction
• 01:18 – Welcoming Adrianna
• 01:40 – How were you called into missions?
• 02:25 – Preparation for cross-cultural ministry
• 03:15 – What drew you to development?
• 04:10 – Putting hands and feet to the Gospel
• 04:44 – Staying to serve
• 05:45 – Praying and persevering through problems
• 06:34 – What was the first organization you worked with?
• 07:38 – Bridging the gap between ministry and community
• 08:29 – An example of sustainability and teamwork
• 09:21 – What do you do in your work?
• 09:50 – The structure of Partners
• 10:30 – Different ministry roles
• 11:02 – How did trips to Haiti impact your work?
• 11:44 – Avoiding compassion fatigue
• 12:27 – Learning how to read the stories of hope
• 13:06 – A story of redemption through ministry
• 14:20 – How common is that kind of story?
• 15:07 – What is the biggest need?
• 15:50 – Challenges in missions work
• 16:29 – Steps to get involved
• 16:57 – Secrets of walking in faithfulness
• 17:26 – How can people be a part of Partners?
• 17:46 – Be involved before you go
• 18:42 – How can we best pray for you?
• 19:10 – Closing thoughts
• 19:43 – Updates and episode information

Resources & Contact Info

• Website: http://partners.ngo
• Email Adrianna: adrianna.manaugh@partners.ngo
• Get Involved: getinvolved@partners.ngo

Show Links

• Facebook: @engagingmissions
• Messenger: @engagingmissions
• Twitter: @engagingmission
• Leave a Voicemail
• Become a Patron
• Listen for Free

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If we'll listen, we can learn a great deal from history. Listen to discover what God has done throughout the centuries and how we can all be involved.

Learning about the history of missions can help us see what God is up to in the world today. Ed Smither comes to share about his new book, World Mission: A Concise Global History. This book shows how God has used many kinds of people to share the Good News of Jesus around the world.

Ed is a professor and the Dean of Intercultural Studies and history of Christianity. He also has travelled the world doing missions work and using history to tell people about Jesus. During the show, Ed reminds us about the need to know where Christian mission came from and what it has to say to the Church today.

What We Talked About

• 00:23 - Episode introduction
• 01:22 - Welcoming Ed Smither
• 01:54 - What inspired you to write this book?
• 02:59 - Who is this book intended for?
• 03:33 - Parts of the book that stand out
• 05:11 - Living out missions in everyday life
• 06:06 - Defining what missions is
• 07:27 - Entering the greatest divide
• 09:17 - What reduces long-term effectiveness?
• 11:01 - How did your work impact your book?
• 13:03 - Places with rich Christian history
• 14:55 - What does history have to tell us?
• 16:21 - Looking at trends in Christian world
• 17:29 - The story of Christianity
• 19:08 - Where to find the book and to connect
• 19:28 - How can we best pray for you?
• 19:53 - Encouragement to pray
• 20:15 - Closing thoughts
• 22:13 - Bonus segment

Resources & Contact Info

• Christian Mission (Amazon Affiliate)
• Ed's Website: http://edsmither.com

Show Links

• Facebook: @engagingmissions
• Messenger: @engagingmissions
• Twitter: @engagingmission
• Leave a Voicemail
• Become a Patron
• Listen for Free

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio Bibiles

Megavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.

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Learning about the history of missions can help us see what God is up to in the world today. Ed Smither comes to share about his new book, Christian Mission: A Concise Global History. This book shows how God has used many kinds of people to share the Good News of Jesus around the world.

Ed is a professor and the Dean of Intercultural Studies and history of Christianity. He also has travelled the world doing missions work and using history to tell people about Jesus. During the show, Ed reminds us about the need to know where Christian mission came from and what it has to say to the Church today.

Full Show Notes: https://engagingmissions.com/274

What We Talked About

• 00:23 – Episode introduction
• 01:22 – Welcoming Ed Smither
• 01:54 – What inspired you to write this book?
• 02:59 – Who is this book intended for?
• 03:33 – Parts of the book that stand out
• 05:11 – Living out missions in everyday life
• 06:06 – Defining what missions is
• 07:27 – Entering the greatest divide
• 09:17 – What reduces long-term effectiveness?
• 11:01 – How did your work impact your book?
• 13:03 – Places with rich Christian history
• 14:55 – What does history have to tell us?
• 16:21 – Looking at trends in Christian world
• 17:29 – The story of Christianity
• 19:08 – Where to find the book and to connect
• 19:28 – How can we best pray for you?
• 19:53 – Encouragement to pray
• 20:15 – Closing thoughts
• 22:13 – Bonus segment

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Resources & Contact Info

• Christian Mission (Amazon Affiliate)
• Ed's Website: http://edsmither.com

Show Links

• Facebook: @engagingmissions
• Messenger: @engagingmissions
• Twitter: @engagingmission
• Leave a Voicemail
• Become a Patron
• Listen for Free

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