In this episode, we introduce an important and long-needed conversation on missionary member care—what it is, why it matters, and how it works in real life.

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Travis Snode sits down with Jeffrey Bush to unpack a three-legged approach to caring well for missionaries:

1️⃣ The Sending Church

2️⃣ The Mission Organization

3️⃣ The Missionary Themselves

Missionaries often receive strong financial and prayer support, but the emotional, relational, spiritual, and practical challenges of life on the field can be overlooked. In this conversation, we explore how missionaries are truly on the front lines—and why intentional care is essential for long-term faithfulness and fruitfulness.

You’ll hear:

A clear definition of member care and why it must be proactive

Practical ideas for how local churches can care for their missionaries

How Vision Baptist Missions is strengthening its support structures

The role missionaries play in caring for their own spiritual and emotional health

How isolation, burnout, and discouragement can be prevented through connection and communication

This episode is designed to start conversations, encourage churches, and remind missionaries that they are not alone. Whether you are a pastor, missionary, missions leader, or someone who cares deeply about world evangelism, this discussion will help you think biblically and practically about caring for those God has sent.

📌 This is the first step in rolling out a broader member care initiative—more resources and specifics will be shared in the future.

👉 Listen in, be encouraged, and join us as we work together to strengthen those serving on the mission field.

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Quotes from this episode about Member Care

“When we talk about member care, it’s more than financial support and prayer support—missionaries face challenges that require intentional care.”

“Think in terms of the military: missionaries are on the front lines.”

“Member care has three legs: the sending church, the mission organization, and the missionary themselves.”

“Member care is the intentional provision of spiritual, emotional, relational, and practical support for missionaries throughout all stages of their service.”

“Missionaries don’t come from colleges or conferences or denominations—they come from local churches.”

“VBM exists to partner with the local church—to go alongside and help.”

“Nobody needs to fall through the cracks.”

“Not every church has the same resources, and not every missionary is in the same life stage—have a plan, but be willing to adapt.”

“There’s no perfect church, but God made you the church that missionary was sent from.”

“It always feels good to know somebody’s praying for you—so let the missionary know.”

“Rather than comparing what your church does, focus on what your church does do—and be grateful for it.”

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Mission Post | In this powerful conversation, Pastor Andrew Stensaas shares his journey from growing up on the mission field to serving as a pastor in the United States—and how God clearly directed every step along the way.

Raised by missionary parents and having served for years in Uganda, Pastor Stensaas never expected to return to America to pastor a church. Yet through closed doors, undeniable confirmations, and God’s unmistakable leading, the Lord redirected his calling without removing his heart for missions.

In this episode, Pastor Stensaas discusses:

• Growing up on the mission field and serving in Uganda

• The unexpected call from missionary to pastor

• How God makes His will clear through open and closed doors

• Building a missions-minded church in a rural community

• Raising up the next generation of pastors and missionaries

• Why every believer should consider the mission field

This interview is full of encouragement for missionaries, pastors, young people, and anyone seeking clarity about God’s direction for their life.

📖 “When God wants to be loud, He can be very loud.”

If you’re praying about your calling—or wondering what God wants you to do next—this episode will challenge and encourage you to fully surrender to Him.

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Quotes on God’s guidance

“When God wants to be loud, He can be very loud—He can swing the doors wide open.”

“I knew the answer was ‘no’… but I didn’t have peace about telling him no.”

“God shut the doors to go to Rwanda… and that’s when He showed me maybe this is what He wanted.”

“I’ll be here as long as God tells me to be here. When God says leave, I’ll leave.”

“When God’s ready to move you, He’ll show you.”

Quotes on surrender and calling

“Just be yielded to whatever God wants you to do.”

“Surrender and say, ‘God, I’m willing to go.’ If God sends you, praise the Lord. If God doesn’t, that’s great too.”

“Not everybody is called to go to the mission field… but a lot more could be if they would just surrender.”

“Somebody has to do it. Why not you?”

“We’ve never pushed our kids to be in ministry… but if God calls them, praise the Lord.”

Quotes on missions philosophy

“We’re not there to be the pastor. We’re there to train other guys to reach their own people.”

“If we don’t give them the opportunity, they’ll never learn.”

“They may not do it as good as you—but if you never let them try, they’ll never grow.”

“We’re not there to make them be like America.”

“The purpose is to turn it over—to train leaders who can carry it forward.”

Quotes on ministry and people

“People are people here just like they are there.”

“I tried to fit what I thought was the American pastor… and it didn’t work. I had to be myself.”

“I basically took what we did on the mission field and did it here.”

“It’s fun to serve the Lord. It’s exciting.”

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Mission Post | In today’s episode, Dr. Jim and Sandy Roberts share a powerful and emotional testimony about praying for your children, loving them unconditionally, and trusting God when your kids walk away from Him. If you’re a parent, missionary, or ministry leader struggling with a prodigal child—or simply wanting to strengthen your family’s walk with God—this conversation will deeply encourage you.

The Roberts open up about their son’s journey through rebellion, addiction, and military life, and how God used prayer, patience, and love to bring him back. They share practical wisdom for raising children in ministry, avoiding provoking them to anger, and laying your children at the feet of Jesus when you can’t fix them yourself.

Whether you’re raising little ones, teenagers, or praying for an adult child who is far from God, this episode is filled with hope, faith, and biblical truth.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How to pray powerfully and consistently for your children

• What unconditional love looks like for a wandering or prodigal child

• Why parents must “stop preaching and start loving”

• How to trust God when your child isn’t saved

• What it means to “place your children at the foot of the cross”

• Encouragement for missionary parents raising kids overseas

• How God’s grace can turn the darkest season into a testimony

Watch Next:

👉 https://youtu.be/05G2KpsfO48 - Parenting On the Field

👉 https://youtu.be/pSmoQ-ZsTdw - Loving Where You Are

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List of Powerful Quotes from this episode:

“Never give up praying for your children—God is always working, even when you can’t see it.”

“The darkest days may be the very ones God uses to bring your child home.”

“You can’t fix your children—only God can. Your job is to love them and pray.”

“When we try to fix everything ourselves, God steps back and says, ‘Go ahead.’”

“Our children will do what we do, not what we say.”

“You can’t think about heaven when your child isn’t going. It breaks your heart.”

“Stop preaching at them and start loving them.”

“God’s Word will not return void—even when slipped into jean pockets.”

“Unconditional love is often the loudest sermon your child will ever hear.”

“Just be real. Kids can spot fake a mile away.”

“When we finally laid our children at the foot of the cross, God began to work.”

“As long as we tried to control our kids, nothing changed. But when we surrendered them, everything did.”

Mission Post | In this powerful conversation, missionary Sam Quinn joins us to talk openly about mental health, depression, anxiety, and burnout in Christian ministry. Sam shares his personal journey as a missionary in the United Kingdom, including seasons of deep discouragement, anxiety attacks, and the spiritual and emotional battles that many pastors, missionaries, and church leaders silently face.

Together, we discuss:

✔️ Why mental health matters for Christians and ministry leaders

✔️ The stigma many believers feel when facing depression or anxiety

✔️ Biblical examples of emotional struggle (Elijah, David, Jonah, etc.)

✔️ How God restores our soul (Psalm 23, Psalm 42)

✔️ Practical tools for mental and spiritual renewal

✔️ The importance of counseling, journaling, rest, and community

✔️ How to help others who may be struggling silently

This episode is for:

• Pastors

• Missionaries

• Ministry workers

• Christians dealing with depression or anxiety

• Anyone wanting a Biblical, compassionate understanding of mental health

Sam also shares wisdom on:

— Fighting the lies of depression with truth

— Using journaling for clarity and restoration

— Knowing when to seek professional counseling

— Building a church culture where people feel safe to ask for help

— The surprising role of sleep, nutrition, and physical health in mental stability

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged, or mentally exhausted in ministry, this conversation will encourage you. You are not alone, and mental health struggles do not make you weak—they make you human. God offers hope, restoration, and strength for the journey.

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Sam offers to connect with anyone needing guidance: jquinn75@gmail.com

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Powerful quotes from this episode:

“Struggling doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human.”

“Depression lies. Truth sets you free.”

“You can’t pour into others when your soul is empty.”

“Even Elijah broke down. God didn’t rebuke him—He restored him.”

“Hope is something you can’t go a day without.”

“Talk to someone. Silence feeds the lies.”

“Your health matters more than your ministry pace.”

“God restores the soul you’ve poured out.”

“You’re not alone. You’re not broken. You’re not done.”

“Reaching out isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.”

Mission Post | Join Josh and Allie Miller as they share their journey of preparing for the mission field, discovering God’s call, navigating marriage and ministry decisions, and overcoming insecurities in church planting. This episode offers practical insights into faith, obedience, mindset, and trusting God through every stage of ministry.

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Here’s a list of powerful quotes drawn from and inspired by the conversation with Josh and Allie Miller on missionary care:

Quotes Based on Preparation & Calling

“Every part of your past is preparing you for where God is taking you.”

“Don’t underestimate the small ministries—God uses them to shape great servants.”

“God often gives direction through simple obedience to the next open door.”

“Opportunity, desire, and open doors—God leads through all three.”

“Your background isn’t a limitation; it’s a tool God uses for His mission.”

Quotes on Faith & Dependence

“New seasons force us to trust the Lord more deeply, and that’s a beautiful thing.”

“Fear squelches faith, but faith always squelches fear.”

“You don’t need to feel capable—you just need to be willing.”

“God doesn’t require strength or brilliance, only obedience.”

“When pleasing people competes with pleasing God, choose God every time.”

Quotes on Mindset & Insecurities

“Most battles aren’t out there—they’re in our minds.”

“Your thoughts about people will shape your ministry more than your circumstances.”

“Insecurity fades when you care more about what God thinks than what others think.”

“God can use you, even when you feel like you have nothing to offer.”

“You don’t overcome insecurity by performing—you overcome it by trusting.”

Quotes on Calling as a Couple “When God calls one, He equips both.”

“Unity in calling makes a couple unstoppable in ministry.”

“God aligns hearts as we walk in obedience together.”

“The mission field is not walked alone; God calls families, not just individuals.”

“Shared calling turns fear into faith and uncertainty into purpose.”

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Mission Post | In this insightful conversation, Pastor Trent Cornwell of Vision Baptist Church shares the heart behind missionary care—how churches can joyfully labor to develop, send, and care for missionaries in a worthy manner. Learn practical ways to support missionaries and their families during furlough and beyond.

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Here’s a list of powerful quotes drawn from and inspired by the conversation with Pastor Trent Cornwell on missionary care:

“It is our joyful labor as a church to develop, send, and care for our covenant members in a worthy manner.”

“When the joy leaves, the ministry stops.”

“Missionary care isn’t just about logistics—it’s about friendship, encouragement, and shared joy.”

“We are fellow helpers of the truth, standing with those who carry the gospel.”

“Missionaries don’t need cheerleaders—they need friends who listen and care.”

“A healthy home church creates healthy missionaries.”

“Every believer has a role in missions; the question is not if we’re involved, but how.”

“Before a missionary comes home, decide in your heart that you’re already connected to them.”

“When a missionary returns, they need more than a car or a place to stay—they need community.”

“Hold the rope tightly for those who have gone out to carry the gospel.”

“Missionary children should feel like they have an unfair advantage in life because they’re part of a loving church family.”

“We ought to preach missions to the missionaries—to remind them of the great work they are part of.”

“The best missionary care happens through genuine friendship and biblical encouragement.”

“Take what’s in your hand—your skills, your gifts—and use it to serve those on the field.”

“As we love the gospel, we love those who carry it.”

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Mission Post | In this inspiring interview, Dr. Charles Keen shares timeless wisdom from over five decades in ministry and missions. He discusses the purpose of the church in world evangelism, the importance of the Bible in planting churches, and how to stay faithful through discouragement. From lessons on family and devotion to the true heart of missions — the glory of God — this conversation offers practical and spiritual encouragement for pastors, missionaries, and all who desire to serve the Lord faithfully.

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Mission Post | Join Dr. Jim and Mrs. Sandy as they share their powerful testimony of faith, from salvation and ministry in Scotland to church planting and missions in India. Hear how God transformed their lives, called them to serve, and used their obedience to impact countless souls. A story of perseverance, calling, and the unshakable love of Christ.

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