Global Mission Toolbox

Global Missions Toolbox
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Building a life on mission through practical conversations.

  1. Sep 22

    Blessings of Support Raising

    In this conversation with Rich Noble and Jenny Karr, we explore the blessings found in support raising as well as the practical steps that goer and sender can practice in the process of support discovery. Rich bio: Richard Noble is the founder and director of the Center for Missional Engagement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he lives with his wife, Amy, and serves as the Global Neighbor Ministries Coordinator at Allegheny Center Alliance Church. Together Richard and Amy raised four children and gained three sons-in-law and five granddaughters along the way. Richard also serves as a mission's mobilizer with The Christian & Missionary Alliance, a regional coordinator for the Refugee and Immigrant Network of the C&MA, and adjunct faculty at Crown College and Geneva College. As a mission's mobilizer, his focus is graciously nudging pastors to lead their congregations into missions, as well as encouraging people from all ethnic groups to engage in God’s work around the world. This is how you can reach Rich Noble: Email: ranoble89@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-noble-67544137/ Substack: https://substack.com/@ranoble412 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerformissionalengagement Jenny bio: Jenny Karr has been a fundraising trainer and coach for 13 years, starting while she and her family served as missionaries in Vietnam. That ministry experience developed in Jenny a passion for training, equipping, and supporting people in ministry and she currently serves at The Christian and Missionary Alliance teaching their roughly 650 international workers how to support raise. Show notes: This is how you can reach Jenny Karr: Jenny.karr@gmail.com Instagram @jennykarr LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-karr?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios Jenny and Rich’s recommended resources from Part A: Henri Nouwen, A Spirituality of Fundraising Nathan Ball, A Spirituality of Fundraising Workbook Edition Steve Shadrach, The God Ask Betty Barnett, Friend Raising: Building a Missionary Support Team That Lasts Scott Morton, Funding Your Ministry Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@globalmissionspodcast7493 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalmissionspodcast/ or @globalmissionspodcast Reach out to our team: info@globalmissionstoolbox.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DevcKeMTp0Q Topics: Support Raising, Caring for Missions Workers, Member Care, Prayer, Sending Church

  2. Sep 8

    The Biblical Foundation of Support Raising

    Jenny Karr and Rich Noble join us to trace the biblical foundation of support raising, exploring God’s pattern of generosity and provision from the Old Testament through the early church. Together, they consider what Scripture reveals about why God invites His people to participate in providing for those He calls and sends. Rich bio: Richard Noble is the founder and director of the Center for Missional Engagement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he lives with his wife, Amy, and serves as the Global Neighbor Ministries Coordinator at Allegheny Center Alliance Church. Together Richard and Amy raised four children and gained three sons-in-law and five granddaughters along the way. Richard also serves as a missions mobilizer with The Christian & Missionary Alliance, a regional coordinator for the Refugee and Immigrant Network of the C&MA, and adjunct faculty at Crown College and Geneva College. As a missions mobilizer, his main focus is graciously nudging pastors to lead their congregations into missions, as well as encouraging people from all ethnic groups to engage in God’s work around the world. Jenny bio: Jenny Karr has been a fundraising trainer and coach for 13 years, starting while she and her family served as missionaries in Vietnam. That ministry experience developed in Jenny a passion for training, equipping, and supporting people in ministry and she currently serves at The Christian and Missionary Alliance teaching their roughly 650 international workers how to support raise. This is how you can reach Jenny Karr: Jenny.karr@gmail.com Instagram @jennykarr LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-karr?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios Show notes: Jenny and Rich’s recommended resources: Henri Nouwen, A Spirituality of Fundraising Nathan Ball, A Spirituality of Fundraising Workbook Edition Steve Shadrach, The God Ask Betty Barnett, Friend Raising: Building a Missionary Support Team That Lasts Scott Morton, Funding Your Ministry Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@globalmissionspodcast7493 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalmissionspodcast/ or @globalmissionspodcast Reach out to our team: info@globalmissionstoolbox.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GelYTRUVSSM Topics: Biblical Foundations, Support Raising

  3. Aug 25

    Good News From the Field: Kenya

    Join Heather Dellamater of Global Outreach International as she shares encouraging stories of God's faithfulness and the ways He is growing His Church across the Maasai people in Kenya. Show notes: Learn more about GOI at https://globaloutreach.org Subscribe to us on YouTube: Global Missions Podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalmissionspodcast/ or @globalmissionspodcast Connect with our team via email: info@globalmissionstoolbox.com Topics: Mission Field

  4. Aug 11

    Good News From the Field: Paraguay

    Join Shirley Anne Caballero of SIM as she shares encouraging stories of God's faithfulness and the ways He is growing His Church across Paraguay. Bio: Shirley Anne and her husband, Fernando, live in rural Paraguay doing church planting work through outreach to our neighbors and among the Deaf community nearby. Over the last 9 years in Paraguay, Shirley Anne has grown to love the people and the culture, encouraged by seeing the Hope of Jesus reach difficult places. She loves sharing terere, the local tea drink, with friends and relaxing under a mango tree in the summer heat. Show notes: Learn more about SIM at www.simusa.org/connect-with-us/ Subscribe to us on YouTube: Global Missions Podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalmissionspodcast/ or @globalmissionspodcast Connect with our team via email: info@globalmissionstoolbox.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XTyavvLX8M Topics: Mission Field

  5. Jul 28

    Good News From the Field: Japan

    Join Alex Logan of SEND International as he shares encouraging stories of God’s faithfulness and the ways He is building His Church across Japan. Bio: Alex and Laura live in Hino, about an hour west of downtown Tokyo, with their three young sons, all of whom were born in Japan. Together they serve in outreach and discipleship as part of the early stages of a church plant, with Alex leading Bible studies and mentoring men while Laura uses her TESOL training, hospitality, and family life to build relationships and create natural opportunities to share the gospel. Show notes: Learn more about SEND International at https://www.send.org/unitedstates Subscribe to us on YouTube: Global Missions Podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalmissionspodcast/ or @globalmissionspodcast Connect with our team via email: info@globalmissionstoolbox.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw7t0jS68cM Topics: Mission Field

  6. Jul 14

    Good News From the Field: Scotland

    Join Abigail Stairs of Greater Europe Mission Canada as she shares encouraging stories of God’s faithfulness and the ways He is building His Church across Scotland. Bio: Abigail lives in the Central Belt of Scotland as a missionary. Her passion for disability ministry and making the church an inclusive space has shaped her ministry. Where she trains and equips churches to be accessible for people with disabilities through trainings, resource development, and leading accessible programs. Show Notes: Learn more about Greater Europe Mission Canada at https://gemission.ca Subscribe to us on YouTube: Global Missions Podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalmissionspodcast/ or @globalmissionspodcast Connect with our team via email: info@globalmissionstoolbox.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkyhzzHce1g Topics: Mission Field

  7. Jun 30

    A Closer Look at Barnabas - Josh Irby

    As the global Church continues to grow and change, what does faithful partnership look like today? Josh Irby takes us through the life of Barnabas to show how humility, encouragement, and mutual collaboration can reshape the way we send, serve, and work alongside believers around the world. Bio: Josh Irby serves with Cru and is the co-host of The Mission Shift podcast. Josh served on the field in the Balkans for more than a decade. He is the author of The Barnabas Factor, where he explores the biblical model of partnership through the life of Barnabas and encourages the Church to pursue humble, collaborative ministry alongside the global body of Christ. Show Notes: Email info@globalmissionstoolbox.com for the chance to receive a free copy of The Barnabas Factor! Purchase The Barnabas Factor here: The Barnabas Factor: How Crosscultural Partnership Amplifies Global Mission: Borthwick, Paul, Irby,… Listen to The Mission Shift Podcast: https://www.cru.org/communities/city-missionshiftpodcast/ Connect with Josh Irby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshirby/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vM2hOBXWZ4 Topics: Global Church

  8. Jun 16

    Are Global Missions Colonial? - Dr. Ed Smither

    Dr. Ed Smither helps us navigate one of the most challenging questions for the Church as we wrestle honestly with the history of missions, learn from both its successes and failures, and consider how Christians can engage in God's global mission without repeating the mistakes of the past. Show Notes: Read Dr. Smither's book, "Christian Missions: A Concise Global ": Christian Mission: A Concise, Global History eBook : Smither, Edward L.: Amazon.ca: Books "Mission in the Early Church: Themes and Reflections": Mission in the Early Church: Themes and Reflections eBook : Smither, Edward L.: Amazon.ca: Books "Missionary Monks" by Dr. Smither and Thomas O'Loughlin: Missionary Monks: An Introduction to the History and Theology of Missionary Monasticism eBook : Smi… Connect with Dr. Smither: edsmither.com Learn more about Columbia International University: ciu.edu Subscribe to us on YouTube: Global Missions Podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalmissionspodcast/ or @globalmissionspodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgepaYItMzU Topics: Biblical Foundation, Sending Church

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Building a life on mission through practical conversations.

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    Global Missions Toolbox
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    260
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