How the Church Can Rediscover Its Mission | Alex Kocman on Calling, Culture & Spiritual Integrity

Join host Rob Stoddard for an insightful conversation with Alex Kocman, Director of Communications for ABWE, speaker, author, and church leader.In this episode, Alex shares his journey into missions, the heart behind his book Striving for the Faith, and why he believes many churches lose sight of the “why” behind their outreach efforts.You’ll hear deep insights on:✓ What truly motivates mission work✓ How every believer can live with outward purpose✓ The growing challenges facing mission agencies✓ How spiritual formation and accountability strengthen long-term ministry✓ Wise pastoral encouragement for leading churches toward global engagementAlex also discusses cultural pressures that make spiritual integrity harder today — and how Christian communities can respond with clarity, hope, and accountability.📘 Alex’s Book: Striving for the Faith🔗 ABWE: https://www.abwe.org🎧 The Missions Podcast: https://missionspodcast.comGet the Victory app to help with online accountability:https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xmeThis conversation is an encouragement for pastors, church leaders, mission-minded Christians, and anyone wanting to live with greater purpose in their faith walk.If you find this helpful, please like, comment, and share to support the mission of helping people live with integrity in a digital age.#Missions #ChristianLeadership #ChurchLife #CovenantEyesPodcast #Discipleship #ChristianAccountability #ABWE #FaithInAction #SpiritualGrowthTimestamped Chapters:00:00 – Intro to the Covenant Eyes Podcast00:32 – Welcoming guest Alex Kocman00:57 – Alex’s personal journey into missions01:47 – Serving in church ministry & ABWE02:23 – Why communications matters in mission work02:36 – Alex’s book Striving for the Faith03:13 – Understanding your calling in ministry03:36 – The church in Philippi as a model04:29 – What it means to “strive together”05:24 – Why churches forget the “why” behind missions06:22 – The real motivation behind sending and going07:02 – God’s glory as the center of mission07:41 – Reaching newcomers and immigrants08:07 – Mission opportunities created by global movement09:15 – The Afghan Initiative story10:55 – Why sending is still essential11:36 – Challenges facing new mission candidates12:17 – The spiritual battle facing future missionaries13:56 – The call to spiritual purity and integrity14:41 – Accountability and the role of the local church17:05 – How mission agencies should evaluate readiness18:39 – Encouragement for pastors19:57 – Missions as an overflow of ministry20:54 – How to find Alex’s resources22:05 – Closing thoughtsSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved