Pod #40 The Joys and Pains of Missions

Today on the Pod, I talk to a guy who has over 30 years of experience ministering in one city. In the late 80s, he planted a church that is still thriving today. Not an easy task in any country, let alone in one of the most unreached countries in the world. My guest shared his thoughts on giving to locals, how to overcome cynicism, and how to deal with conflict with local MBBs. I found our conversation refreshingly deep and mature. I learned a lot and I hope you will too.Read more on our website pmpod.org Find and sign up for those courses my guest is running from the Institute for the Study of Religion in the Middle East at ISRME.orgTimeline00:00 Introduction 02:10 Over 30 years on the field 5:25 How has the church changed in the last 30 years? 9:30 How should we work with local leaders? 14:40 How to deal with finances on the field? 24:14 Does the house-church model avoid a lot of these issues? 30:50 Forgiveness and restoration with locals 38:40 Overcoming cynicism on the field