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The Mission Matters

The Mission Matters
Missions
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Immigration
Christianity
Unreached People Groups
Refugees
Missiology
Discipleship
Innovation In Mission
Urbana Missions Conference
Diaspora Ministry
Safety Of God's People
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Generation Z
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The Mission Matters Podcast discusses the mission of God and the matters of the mission. The Mission Matters is a partnership of Missio Nexus and Sixteen:Fifteen, who have a shared passion to mobilize God’s people to be a part of His mission. It's hosted by Matthew Ellison, president of Sixteen:Fifteen, and Ted Esler, president of Missio Nexus.

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Matthew and Ted sit down with Al Mueller, President and Founder of Excellence in Giving (EIG), to explore what makes Kingdom philanthropy effective. It all started with a midnight call from God; Al traces his journey from Wall Street to advising high... more

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In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, hosts Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler speak with Luke Perkins, President of Crossworld, about the vital role marketplace professionals play in global missions. Luke shares his personal journey—from short-... more

In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, hosts Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler welcome Dr. Matthew Elliott, President of Oasis International and publisher of the Africa Study Bible. Elliott shares his journey from serving with George Verwer to l... more

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This episode of The Mission Matters podcast features a conversation between Ted Esler, Matthew Ellison, and guest Steve Leston, focusing on the topic of "church-centric missions." The discussion stems from a popular Substack post Ted wrote that ignit... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Perkins
President at Crossworld
Crossworld
Episode: Why are Business Professionals Key to Missions Today?
Dr. Matthew Elliott
President of Oasis International
Oasis International
Episode: Ending Bible Poverty: A New Vision for Discipleship in Africa
Steve Leston
Mission agency leader at To Every Tribe, focused on training missionaries and church planting in unreached regions.
To Every Tribe
Episode: Church-Centric Missions vs Agencies: Lessons from the Frontllines
Mark Luckey
Executive director of Every Child Ministries
Every Child Ministries
Episode: Beyond Sponsorship: Empowering Families for Lasting Transformation
Jeff Lewis
Missions activist with decades of experience
Episode: God’s Heart for the Nations: A 30-Year Legacy of Mobilizing the Church
Steve Cleary
CEO of Revelation Media and founder of iBible
Revelation Media
Episode: When the Bible Speaks Their Language: Visual Scripture for the Unreached
Rich Griffith
A pastor with over 22 years of experience, currently involved with Global Action to train and equip church leaders globally.
Global Action
Episode: Where Seminaries Can't Reach: Training Global Church Leaders
Kevin King
President of International Project, focusing on church planting among diaspora, unreached people groups.
International Project
Episode: Conversational Bridges: Evangelism for Regular People
Scott Hildreth
Professor of Missiology at Southeastern Seminary and author
Southeastern Seminary
Episode: Missions and Evangelism: An Essential Pairing

Hosts

Matthew Ellison
President of Sixteen:Fifteen and experienced host engaged in discussions about missions and community empowerment.
Ted Esler
President of Missio Nexus and co-host focusing on growing interest and engagement in missions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Great missions podcast

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for about a year now. I have learned a ton from these guys and their guests. I had been searching for some time for a global missions focused podcast and this is by far my favorite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PNW Goose
    United States4 months ago
  • Cutting-edge content

    I love hearing from these guys; they speak with authority because of how much experience they have. Also, great job focusing on how things are changing, what is being innovated, but also what things are still effective in the 21st century. Very helpful for younger folks following in your footsteps!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoDuke4458
    United States4 years ago
  • Martyrdom on Mission.

    Matthew and Ted. This was a 5/5 pod cast. Pam’s transparency about leaving and grieving for those who are laying down their lives for the Love of Jesus was Inspiring. Sam T

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SafariSamT
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions on current mission challenges and strategies for engaging communities.
Several reviews mention the inspiring and practical insights for individuals looking to be involved in missions, particularly younger audiences.
Many have noted the authority and experience of the hosts and guests, contributing to the podcast's credibility.

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Why are Business Professionals Key to Missions Today?
Q: Could you just unpack a little bit about why this kind of ministry is really strategic in our current mission context?
Marketplace ministry allows access to unreached areas where traditional missionaries may not be welcomed.
Ending Bible Poverty: A New Vision for Discipleship in Africa
Q: What efforts are underway to help them rightly divide the Word of Truth?
Creating contextual content with illustrations that relate to African cultures and equipping local organizations with resources to train pastors effectively.
Ending Bible Poverty: A New Vision for Discipleship in Africa
Q: How does Bible poverty challenge perceptions of spiritual access and resources?
It reveals that many children are learning Bible in English without physical Bibles in their language, which is a new emerging form of Bible poverty.
The Sending Shepherd: Pastors and The Great Commission
Q: What are some of the challenges found in your research?
One major challenge was that missions is rarely taught or preached in churches, with a significant percentage of pastors indicating they rarely address the subject.
The Sending Shepherd: Pastors and The Great Commission
Q: Why did you write this book and why now?
The book aims to address the ongoing need for churches to engage in missions, particularly targeting unreached people groups and helping pastors mobilize their congregations.

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This podcast engages the audience with discussions around the mission of God and the various matters linked to it, focusing primarily on the role of Christians in global missions. Topics frequently explored include the integration of marketplace ministry in mission work, the challenges of Bible poverty, and the importance of empowering local leaders through non-formal theological education. The hosts often invite experienced guests from diverse backgrounds, who share insights into effective strategies for missions, emphasizing a collaborative approach between churches and agencies for successful outreach. Notably, the content is distinguished by its commitment to address contemporary issues within missions alongside deeper theological discu... more

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2. Dr. Matthew Elliott
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4. Mark Luckey
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