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Missio Ecclesia

Missio Ecclesia
Missio Ecclesia
Missio Dei
Local Church
Church Planting
Gospel Infrastructures
Local Churches
Church
Great Commission
Third Culture Kids
Education On the Field
Mental Health
Language Learning
Exiting a Country
Knoxville, United States

Missio Ecclesia promotes starting and strengthening healthy churches in missions, explores the value of working in and through local churches on the field, highlights faithful missionaries around the world, and engages the wide spectrum of missiological ideas with charity.

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Latest Episodes

God is raising up healthy churches in Colombia—and those churches are planting more churches and sending missionaries to the nations. Join us as Will Becknal and Pastor Nicolás Osorio share what the Lord is doing through Pillar Network Columbia.

In this episode, Olivia and Sam share their experience raising third-culture kids on the mission field, discussing education, identity, the challenges of cross-cultural life, and the vital role of the local church in helping missionary children thriv... more

Theologian and missionary Justin Schell joins the podcast to talk about the profound insights he serves up in his book, The Mission of God and the Witness of the Church. Justin is the US Director for Union, a ministry that seeks the reformation of Ch... more

Evgeny Bakhmutsky is a pastor in Moscow and helps lead a church network called Ekklesia. He joins the podcast to share about what God is doing in Russia and about the kind of missionaries he hopes will come to join in the work God is doing among the ... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Schell
Theologian and author of The Mission of God and the Witness of the Church
Lausanne Movement, Union School of Theology
Episode: Ep. 4 - How Does the Church's Witness Relate to God's Mission in the World?
Evgeny Bakhmutsky
Founding and senior pastor of Russian Bible Church; leader in Ecclesia network
Russian Bible Church / Ecclesia
Episode: Ep. 3 - The Kind of Missionaries the Global Church Wants
Ricky Don Wilhelm
Missionary and pastor with experience in Russia and Wales
Redeemer Church Cardiff / Russian Bible Church (context in episode)
Episode: Ep. 2 - Should Missionaries Serve as Elders?
Ross Frierson
Missionary and pastor involved in church planting and leadership development
Redeemer Penarth / Cardiff context
Episode: Ep. 2 - Should Missionaries Serve as Elders?
Erik White
Member of the Missio Ecclesia team
Missio Ecclesia
Episode: Ep. 1 - Reflections on a Forced Exit

Host

Dean Polk
Host of Missio Ecclesia; leads with missional living and local church emphasis

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Highly recommend

    This podcast really makes you think through your convictions in missiology. It has spurred on many conversations between myself and others. I feel confident that anyone who listens to this will leave better equipped to serve the church abroad.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brad116
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Podcast

    Thoughtful and helpful conversations about the church and missions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMacV00
    United Statesa month ago
  • Take up and listen!

    Warm, Godly, wisdom for the long haul. Anyone who wants to grow in their thinking about missions, whether as a sent one or as one who sends, this is worth your time

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    J0nPen
    United States2 months ago
  • Editor

    Whoever edited this podcast, bravo! Five out of five stars! Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brad116
    United States2 months ago

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Thoughtful and rigorous on mission theology and practice.
Helps frame conversations for listeners serving in or sending for missions.
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Ep. 3 - The Kind of Missionaries the Global Church Wants
Q: How should missionaries handle political tensions in the context they are serving?
Come as a humble servant, avoid political entanglements, pray for leaders, and let love and practical care win influence as you model Christ-like conduct.
Ep. 3 - The Kind of Missionaries the Global Church Wants
Q: Why is it important for missionaries to join a local church rather than working independently?
Joining a local church ensures accountability, helps integrate mission into the church's existing pattern, and enables sustainable church planting through shared leadership and local ownership.
Ep. 3 - The Kind of Missionaries the Global Church Wants
Q: What kind of character should a missionary have when they arrive on the field?
A missionary should be a shepherd at heart, rooted in a healthy local church, willing to learn from and submit to local leadership, and prepared to grow in character and serve with humility.
Ep. 1 - Reflections on a Forced Exit
Q: From your perspective, what are the key factors that made your long-term work possible, and how should others think about exit and ongoing influence from afar?
He highlights language depth, ecclesiology, establishing durable gospel infrastructures, and maintaining ongoing investment in national believers through constant communication and support after departure.
Ep. 1 - Reflections on a Forced Exit
Q: What were some of the hardest experiences you faced while serving overseas, and how did you stay the course?
Erik describes ongoing trials including terrorism, political upheaval, and relational strain, but emphasizes God's sustaining faithfulness, the importance of deep language study, and staying deeply rooted in local churches to endure long-term ministry.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Missio Ecclesia

What is Missio Ecclesia about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on missional living, church planting, and leveraging local churches in global missions. Across episodes, discussions span theological foundations (Missio Dei, ecclesiology), practical field leadership, and cross-cultural partnerships, with a strong emphasis on long-term gospel infrastructure, incarnational ministry, and transparent reflections from field leaders. A notable pattern is pairing rigorous theology with real-world case studies, often featuring missionaries and church leaders who share firsthand experiences from Russia, Central Asia, and Europe. The show tends to attract listeners who want actionable insights for mission strategy, leadership development, and sustainable church-planting in challenging contexts.... more

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1. Justin Schell
2. Evgeny Bakhmutsky
3. Ricky Don Wilhelm
4. Ross Frierson
5. Erik White

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