What happens when God invites you to see His mission beyond the borders you’ve known—to witness His Spirit moving in places you’ve only heard about?

This week on Advancing the Mission, I sit down with Pastor Troy Jones, our Student Ministries Pastor, as we join from Interlaken, Switzerland, where we’ve been part of the 3WLN Conference. Here, we’ve had the chance to connect with leaders from across Europe and the Middle East, hearing stories of renewal, perseverance, and hope in some of the most spiritually complex regions of the world.

In this conversation, Troy shares what it’s been like to see God at work on a global scale—the faith it takes to trust God’s movement in unfamiliar contexts, and how those encounters are shaping the way we lead and disciple students back home.

It’s a conversation about perspective, calling, and the reminder that God’s mission is bigger—and closer—than we often imagine.

You’ll be inspired to look outward, to listen deeper, and to believe again that God is moving everywhere His people are willing to go.

What happens when God’s calling feels both clear and complicated—when obedience means stepping into the unknown with open hands?

This week on Advancing the Mission, we sit down with Abby Torgeson, who—along with her husband Jason and their three kids—serves in Costa Rica as the Regional Coordinator for Latin America with Global Strategy. From the outside, it may look like a life of confident purpose. But as Abby shares, the path to saying “yes” wasn’t without wrestling, questions, and the slow work of surrender.

In this candid conversation, Abby opens up about discerning God’s call, navigating seasons of doubt, and learning that faithfulness isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting the One who calls. Her story is a beautiful reminder that God’s mission often begins with our willingness to keep listening, even when the way forward feels uncertain.

You’ll be moved. You’ll be challenged. And you’ll see how God continues to advance His mission through ordinary people who choose to say yes.

What compels someone to leave behind the familiar and embrace a life filled with challenges, uncertainty, and sacrifice—all for the sake of the gospel?

This week on Advancing the Mission, we sit down with Bobby and Jenny Mihsill, missionaries serving in Côte d’Ivoire. Their journey to the mission field wasn’t simple or straightforward—but it was marked by God’s clear calling and their willingness to say yes.

In this conversation, Bobby and Jenny share how God led them to West Africa, what it looks like to live out their faith in the midst of cultural and spiritual challenges, and why they remain committed even when the work is hard. Their story is not just about geography—it’s about obedience, trust, and the relentless love of Christ that compels us to go.

You’ll be encouraged. You’ll be challenged. And you’ll be reminded that advancing God’s mission is never without cost, but always worth it.