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  • Sending Singles Responsibly and Lovingly

    Sending Singles Responsibly and Lovingly
    2026/10/20
    What does it look like to care well for single missionaries? In this episode, Maggie sits down with Ruth Ann Graybill to explore the unique realities faced by single men and women on the mission field. Together, they discuss loneliness, community, accountability, friendships, and the practical ways churches can better support the singles they send. Ruth Ann also shares encouraging insights on moving from loneliness to solitude, building healthy support systems, and embracing the unique opportunities that singleness can bring in cross-cultural ministry. In This Episode: Challenges unique to single missionaries Why isolation can be difficult on the field The difference between loneliness and solitude Practical ways churches can support singles well Habits and support systems that help missionaries flourish The unique blessings of serving as a single missionary Key Takeaway - Single missionaries thrive when they are intentionally supported, meaningfully connected, and valued for who they are, not their marital status. Connect - For more resources on missions, missionary care, and sending well, check out our other resources on our website. Questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you – our contact form is a great way to connect. Bio - Ruth Ann Graybill is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist based in Fullerton, California. Drawing on years of experience in both counseling and missions, she serves individuals, families, and missionaries through counseling, debriefing, crisis care, and training. Having lived and served on the mission field herself, she is deeply committed to helping people navigate life's challenges and flourish in their relationships and calling. You can connect with Ruth Ann Graybill through her email – ruthannagraybill@gmail.com Resource - Emotional Needs of Women on the Mission Field : https://global-mission-toolbox.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/media/8bfcfaa6-9e96-417c-8d68-127de176f513-Emotional-Needs-of-Women-on-the-Mission-Field.pdf Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmDF5BtYRTo Topics: Member Care, Caring for Missions Workers
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    37 分
  • Blessings of Support Raising

    Blessings of Support Raising
    2026/09/22
    In this conversation with Rich Noble and Jenny Karr, we explore the blessings found in support raising as well as the practical steps that goer and sender can practice in the process of support discovery. Rich bio: Richard Noble is the founder and director of the Center for Missional Engagement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he lives with his wife, Amy, and serves as the Global Neighbor Ministries Coordinator at Allegheny Center Alliance Church. Together Richard and Amy raised four children and gained three sons-in-law and five granddaughters along the way. Richard also serves as a mission's mobilizer with The Christian & Missionary Alliance, a regional coordinator for the Refugee and Immigrant Network of the C&MA, and adjunct faculty at Crown College and Geneva College. As a mission's mobilizer, his focus is graciously nudging pastors to lead their congregations into missions, as well as encouraging people from all ethnic groups to engage in God’s work around the world. This is how you can reach Rich Noble: Email: ranoble89@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-noble-67544137/ Substack: https://substack.com/@ranoble412 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerformissionalengagement Jenny bio: Jenny Karr has been a fundraising trainer and coach for 13 years, starting while she and her family served as missionaries in Vietnam. That ministry experience developed in Jenny a passion for training, equipping, and supporting people in ministry and she currently serves at The Christian and Missionary Alliance teaching their roughly 650 international workers how to support raise. Show notes: This is how you can reach Jenny Karr: Jenny.karr@gmail.com Instagram @jennykarr LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-karr?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios Jenny and Rich’s recommended resources from Part A: Henri Nouwen, A Spirituality of Fundraising Nathan Ball, A Spirituality of Fundraising Workbook Edition Steve Shadrach, The God Ask Betty Barnett, Friend Raising: Building a Missionary Support Team That Lasts Scott Morton, Funding Your Ministry Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@globalmissionspodcast7493 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalmissionspodcast/ or @globalmissionspodcast Reach out to our team: info@globalmissionstoolbox.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DevcKeMTp0Q Topics: Support Raising, Caring for Missions Workers, Member Care, Prayer, Sending Church
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    29 分
  • Good News From the Field: Japan

    Good News From the Field: Japan
    2026/07/28
    Join Alex Logan of SEND International as he shares encouraging stories of God’s faithfulness and the ways He is building His Church across Japan. Bio: Alex and Laura live in Hino, about an hour west of downtown Tokyo, with their three young sons, all of whom were born in Japan. Together they serve in outreach and discipleship as part of the early stages of a church plant, with Alex leading Bible studies and mentoring men while Laura uses her TESOL training, hospitality, and family life to build relationships and create natural opportunities to share the gospel. Show notes: Learn more about SEND International at https://www.send.org/unitedstates Subscribe to us on YouTube: Global Missions Podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalmissionspodcast/ or @globalmissionspodcast Connect with our team via email: info@globalmissionstoolbox.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw7t0jS68cM Topics: Mission Field
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    22 分