The Sent Life

How Do I Find People Groups in My City? - EP170

People from all around the world are moving to the U.S., and as Christians, we believe that we have an opportunity and a responsibility to reach the nations right next door. But how do we even go about finding these people groups in our very own communities? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how to go about finding diaspora communities in your own city. Whether you are a church leader or are simply interested in reaching internationals with the Gospel, this conversation is geared towards helping you take the first steps to reaching the nations next door.

What About the Places We Can't Go? - EP169

We know that Jesus told us to go to all the nations, but the reality is that there are places where it seems impossible for us to go for a variety of reasons. What do we do about these people groups? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk philosophy and strategy of reaching seemingly impossible places with the Gospel.
 
Pray for Unreached People Groups:
Unreached of the Day (Joshua Project) - https://www.joshuaproject.net/pray/unreachedoftheday/today
People Groups - https://peoplegroups.org/ 

From Strangers... to Journeyman Partners with Lydia and Jade - EP168

What is it like being ministry partners overseas with someone you just met? And what are some principles and practices that help you to get along with this person as you do life and ministry together daily? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan talks with two returned Journeymen, Lydia and Jade, who served together on a team in South Asia. Join us this week as we continue the conversation about teaming on the mission field.

Am I Called to Persuade People to Believe? with Walter Bowen - EP167

What does the Bible mean when it talks about persuading and reasoning with people? And what implications does this have for missions and evangelism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about receptivity and persuasion in Gospel ministry.

When Team Feels Like Family with Elizabeth Andrews - EP166

Team dynamics are often cited as one of the main reasons missionaries return from the mission field. But what does it look like to have a healthy and unified missionary team? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with missionary Elizabeth Andrews to talk about her testimony of a positive team experience on the field. Join us as Elizabeth shares insights from her team experience and some of the principles that helped them to work together in unity.

How Are Southern Baptists Reaching Unreached & Unengaged People Groups? with John Pratt - EP165

Jesus tells us to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. But how do we reach the unreached and unengaged with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with missionary John Pratt to talk about the IMB's initiative to find and reach the unreached, unengaged people groups of the world. Tune in for a powerful and encouraging conversation with one of the IMB's first Project 3000 missionaries!

An Update on Southern Baptist Cooperation with Dr. Jeff Iorg - EP164

What happens when thousands of churches link arms for the sake of the Great Commission? The Cooperative Program is the engine of the Southern Baptist Convention and the strategy that Southern Baptists have implemented to partner in taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with SBC Executive President, Dr. Jeff Iorg, as he gives an update on Southern Baptist cooperation for the sake of the Great Commission.

Passing the Baton: Raising Up Leaders on the Mission Field - EP163

Is missionary work only for natural evangelists? What place does discipleship have in the missionary task? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about a key element of the missionary task - leadership development - and how raising up leaders is vital to establishing indigenous churches.

Why the Next Generation Is Returning to Church - EP162

Why is church attendance among Millennials and Gen Z higher than other generations? And what does this mean for the ministry of the church? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan discuss a recent study from Barna Research and its surprising discoveries on the state of the church. Join us as we explore this fascinating trend and its implications for the body of Christ!

I Shared the Gospel... Now What? - EP161

We often talk about the importance of being obedient to share the Gospel with those around us. But what happens after you share the Gospel? And what happens if the person you shared with makes a profession of faith in Christ? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how to navigate next steps after sharing the Gospel, especially when the person professes faith in Jesus for salvation. Join us for a practical conversation on everyday evangelism and the joy of discipleship!