Episodes
Friday May 29, 2020
Caring for Missionaries in Crisis - Episode 67
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
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Show Notes
A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire.
In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John continues his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world. In this episode, they talk about how to provide care for missionaries who find themselves in crisis on the field.
Resources
Books:
- Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International, (January 1, 2012)
- Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners)
Web Resources:
Missions Training/Debriefing/Counseling:
- Mission Training International - Palmer Lake, Colorado - https://www.mti.org/
- TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/
- Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net
To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support:
Friday May 15, 2020
Caring for Missionaries in Secure Areas - Episode 66
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
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Show Notes
A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire.
In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John continues his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world. In this episode, they talk about how to provide care and support for missionary families serving in secure areas of the world.
Resources
Books:
- Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International, (January 1, 2012)
- Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners)
Web Resources:
Missions Training/Debriefing/Counseling:
- Mission Training International - Palmer Lake, Colorado - https://www.mti.org/
- TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/
- Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net
To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support:
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Taking Care of Missionary Kids - Episode 65
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more!
Show Notes
A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire.
In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John continues his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world. In this episode, they discuss the best way to bless missionary kids.
Resources
Books:
- Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International, (January 1, 2012)
- Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners)
Web Resources:
Missions Training/Debriefing/Counseling:
- Mission Training International - Palmer Lake, Colorado - https://www.mti.org/
- TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/
- Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net
To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support:
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this final episode, we talk about the wisdom of a good relationship with an attorney and also a Certified Public Accountant.
Friday May 08, 2020
Your Church and the Law - Dissolution (Episode 11)
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we talk about the legal considerations when a church makes the difficult decision to permanently close.
Friday May 08, 2020
Your Church and the Law - Divorce and Domestic Abuse (Episode 10)
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we discuss the church's response when members experience divorce, and what to do when domestic abuse occurs within the flock.
Friday May 08, 2020
Your Church and the Law - Church Conflict (Episode 9)
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we talk about the ramifications of church conflict and why a church needs to have a clear church discipline policy in its bylaws.
Friday May 08, 2020
Your Church and the Law - Child Safety (Episode 8)
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we discuss the establishment of good policies to protect our most precious members -- children.
Friday May 08, 2020
Your Church and the Law - Church Security (Episode 7)
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we talk about the need for local churches to have well-trained security teams to protect the flock.
Friday May 08, 2020
Your Church and the Law - Church Safety (Episode 6)
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Welcome to a very special package of podcasts where Pastor John interviews pastor and attorney, David Bodanza. David knows both the church and the law well -- he's a practicing lawyer with over 30 years experience specializing in Church Law. In this episode, we talk about the single biggest source of claims against the local church -- church safety.