Advancing the Mission

Advancing the Mission is a podcast of County Line Church in Auburn, IN. Advancing the Mission is a podcast where we keep you informed and up to date about what is happening in local outreach, global missions, and church multiplication through the lens of County Line Church.

  1. 27 avr.

    Episode 255: Bradley Bell, Upstream Collective

    What does it mean for the church to truly live on mission—both in our neighborhoods and among the nations? This week on Advancing the Mission, we sit down with Bradley Bell, Executive Director of Equipping with Upstream, to talk about the role missions should play in the life of every local church. Bradley shares how God shaped his passion for reaching the nations and why equipping believers to live on mission is central to the church’s calling. In this thoughtful conversation, we explore the biblical foundation for missions and where we see God’s heart for the nations woven throughout Scripture. Bradley helps us understand how the Great Commission shapes both local outreach and global engagement—and why the church was never meant to choose between the two. We also talk about the impact missions has on a church’s spiritual health, what happens when one side of the mission is neglected, and how organizations like Upstream are helping churches equip everyday believers to participate in God’s global story. Whether you’ve always had a heart for missions or are just beginning to wonder how God might use you, this episode offers practical encouragement and a renewed vision for living with gospel purpose. It’s a conversation about calling, obedience, and the joy of joining God in His mission to reach the world. For more information about Upstream, visit: https://upstreamsending.org We invite you to subscribe to Advancing the Mission on your preferred platform to stay connected with each new episode: Apple Spotify Amazon

    34 min
  2. 16 mars

    Episode 253: Michelle Schoenefeld, A Hope Center

    What does it look like to step into someone’s moment of uncertainty and offer hope, truth, and compassion when they need it most? This week on Advancing the Mission, we sit down with Michelle Schoenefeld, Executive Director of A Hope Center in Fort Wayne, to talk about how God is meeting women and families in moments of deep uncertainty and vulnerability. Through compassionate care, practical support, and a commitment to the dignity of every life, A Hope Center walks alongside those facing unplanned pregnancies with hope, truth, and grace. In this powerful episode, Michelle shares stories from the front lines—of women finding support when they felt alone, of families discovering unexpected strength, and of lives being changed through simple acts of compassion. We talk about the courage it takes to serve in emotionally complex situations, the importance of meeting people without judgment, and how faith motivates the work of offering both truth and love. We also explore how the local church can partner in this mission, creating a community where women and families know they are not forgotten. This conversation highlights the impact of presence, listening, and practical care in moments that can shape an entire future. It’s a conversation about courage, compassion, and the kind of faith that steps into difficult spaces with the hope of Christ. For more information about A Hope Center, visit: https://ahcfriends.org/ We invite you to subscribe to Advancing the Mission on your preferred platform to stay connected with each new episode: Apple Spotify Amazon

    20 min
  3. 15/12/2025

    Episode 249: House of Hope - PART TWO (2025 Joy to the World Offering)

    What does it mean to follow Jesus into the hardest places—to look suffering in the eye and choose love instead of turning away? This week on Advancing the Mission, we continue our conversation with Kyle Hayes and Mike Webb of Children of Promise as we take a closer look at the House of Hope in Bangladesh—a ministry bringing safety, education, and the hope of Jesus to children whose mothers work in one of the largest brothels in the world. In this powerful episode, Kyle and Mike share stories of transformation and redemption—of kids finding laughter again, of mothers discovering dignity, and of God’s love rewriting what once seemed impossible. We also explore how County Line can be part of that story through this year’s Joy to the World offering, helping extend compassion that reaches across the globe. It’s a conversation about courage, calling, and the kind of faith that refuses to look away. You’ll be challenged to see how God invites each of us to step toward the brokenness around us—not in fear, but in love. For more information about House of Hope, check out the website dedicated to this program at https://www.childrenofpromise.global/hope/ and check out this video from a trip that was taken back in 2023:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzOLPBXYztU&t=85s We invite you to subscribe to Advancing the Mission on your preferred platform to stay updated with each new episode:   Apple Spotify Amazon

    30 min

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Advancing the Mission is a podcast of County Line Church in Auburn, IN. Advancing the Mission is a podcast where we keep you informed and up to date about what is happening in local outreach, global missions, and church multiplication through the lens of County Line Church.

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