How to be Light to the Nations: Get Essential Missionary Training, with David Kaufmann – EM178

David Kaufmann shares about a new project in his ministry. In order to equip missionaries in how to make disciples, he is starting a training school near Nashville, Tennessee. This organization works to teach missionaries through classwork and on-the-ground training.Listen to hear about the school as well as the growth of church planting in the community of Nashville and some of his goals for the area. More than anything, he points to the importance of spending time in the Word of God and of obeying Him in every part of life. Whether it be mowing the grass or making disciples, we can serve Jesus in all that we do.What we talked about00:26 – Episode summary01:51 – Introduction03:25 – How do you hear God speak to you?05:40 – Obedience leads to revelationAs I am obeying Jesus through His Word, He teaches me more about Himself, which is very natural in a relationship. As you learn more about someone, and as you learn to listen to them, you see the person’s heart.07:24 – A new understanding of ministry10:03 – Raising up intentional leaders in the community11:11 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment11:53 – Launching a missionary training school14:27 – Ways to find more information15:16 – How the missions training works17:02 – Partnering with established ministries18:27 – Where is the school located?smfnashville.org19:37 – A modern monastery for ministry20:33 – The uniqueness of the training school21:41 – Finding unchurched in a Christian nation22:54 – Ways to partner with the ministry24:11 – Next week on Engaging Missions25:47 – Opportunities for ministry28:25 – Resources for evangelism30:27 – Partnering in prayer31:33 – A challenge for the coming week32:33 – Stories from Mongolia35:15 – Ways to invest in the hearts of childrenResources & Contact InfoCity Church NetworkStrategic Mission FoundationNo Place LeftEmail: [email protected]: 615-775-0778Skype: davidk242