Keith invites Steve Sanford, CEO of Ethnos360, to share his own story in missions — from having the chance to shadow his father when Steve was a young kid to watching his father’s contagious desire to mobilize the Church. This would move him to take steps of his own that would lead Steve and his family to South America. Here they would experience how God’s Word changes whole communities, sometimes in dramatic ways. He also gives us a history lesson, laying out a quick version of the history of New Tribes Mission, now Ethnos360. This is part 1 of 2 conversations between Keith and Steve.

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When most people think of missions, they picture Bible translators or church planters living in remote locations. But what if reaching the unreached requires an entire team of people serving in roles you've never considered?

In this episode of the “Bible & Missions Podcast,” Alan sits down with Joel Potter to hear his journey from missionary kid to serving in communications and media at Ethnos360. Together they explore why support missionaries are essential to the Great Commission, how God uses people's unique gifts — from videography and photography to aviation, HR, finance and cooking — and why there is no "second-class" missionary role.

Whether you're considering missions, wondering how your career could be used for God's kingdom or simply want to understand better how missionaries are supported, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

If you've ever thought, "I don't think I have the skills to be a missionary," this episode is for you.

Time Stamps:

0:00 Intro

1:18 Joel’s parents became missionaries later in life

2:25 How Joel became a missionary

4:06 Joel’s experience at Ethnos360 Bible Institute

7:11 Deciding how to be involved in missions

10:16 Coming back to the USA

11:26 Bicycle spokes analogy

13:28 Examples of support roles

18:45 Support raising almost kept Alan from missions

19:22 Joel’s current role

21:01 Support roles needed right now

23:01 Is lack of money going to stop God’s mission?

26:51 Why is there a need for a mission organization instead of just churches sending?

“The Bible & Missions Podcast,” an Ethnos360 Podcast.

Alan McDole interviews missionaries, Bible Institute professors and students to explore biblical missions and inspire the next generation to get involved in what God is doing around the world.

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How do you carry on when your house burns down in the middle of the jungle? From chicken farmer to overseas church planter, Jody Crain shares how God used him and his wife, an unlikely pair of missionaries, to plant a thriving church. They faced so many hurdles and obstacles, but they never strayed from God and His faithfulness.

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