IPM's Partnership Podcast

Levi Schooley, podcast producer, interviews Nelson and Carmen Westerband, IPM missionaries who have planted a church in Puerto Rico. They talk about how they came to know the Lord, and discuss the joys and struggles of family and ministry in Puerto Rico.

Levi Schooley, podcast producer, interviews Mike Davidson, one of IPM's educational consultants, about the "Soul Manna Scripture Memory System" (also known as the "Treasury of Spiritual Growth")--a collection of verses specially chosen to strengthen and disciple believers. You can find more information about the program at Mike's website (http://soulmanna.net/bible_memory_system), and you can start using the system right away by downloading the app "Remember Me" (http://remem.me).

Levi Schooley, the podcast producer, interviews Brent Smith and Giovanni Avendaño about their newest attempt to promote IPM's Missionary Adoption Program (MAP) in churches. Brent Smith, Vice President of Church Mobilization, and Giovanni, IPM's Regional Director for Latin America, have just completed a 3-week tour through several churches to promote our Latin American ministries. Giovanni, who also leads a missions work in Guatemala, shares his heart for these men.

Following the Latin American Regional Conference in Uruguay (October, 2015), Matt Barfield, Vice President of Field Ministries, visited Anibal Fornazarich at his ministry in Argentina. While there, he recorded this short interview with Anibal. Anibal only speaks Spanish, so we've translated this interview for our English audience.

Giovanni Avendaño, IPM's Regional Director for Latin America, has a short interview with Sergio Herrera, a church planter in Mexico. Sergio only speaks Spanish, so we've translated this interview for our English audience.

Giovanni Avendaño, IPM's Regional Director for Latin America, has a short interview with Daniel Araujo, a church planter in Arequipa, Peru. Daniel only speaks Spanish, so we've translated this interview for our English audience.

Giovanni Avendaño, IPM's Regional Director for Latin America, has a short interview with Miguel Fraga, a church planter in Argentina. Miguel only speaks Spanish, so we've translated this interview for our English audience.

IPM's President, Kevin Callahan, interviews Matt Barfield, Vice President of Field Ministries, about the inception of IPM's newest program, REV5nine, and Matt's participation in it. Based on Revelation 5:9, Matt is seeking to use a partnership between IPM and Colonial Hills Baptist Church (Indianapolis, IN) to assist American churches in reaching the nations of the world who are a part of our own population here in the USA.

Giovanni Avendaño, IPM's Regional Director for Latin America, has a short interview with Bairo Corrales, a church planter in Colombia. Bairo only speaks Spanish, so we've translated this interview for our English audience.

Matt Barfield, Vice President of Field Ministries at IPM, talks with RAM, a pastor, educator, and church planter in the Middle East. RAM has appeared on several previous podcasts, so he gives us an update on his ministry, and they discuss some of his newest ministries, including an online Bible institute in Arabic, the continued camp ministry, and his country's ongoing struggle with ISIS.

From an interview recorded in March, we finally bring to you a discussion between pastor Nao Andre, an IPM missions leader in the Ivory Coast, and Matt Barfield, Vice President of Field Ministries. The Ivory Coast is in a relatively peaceful state, which is helping the ministry. Pastor Nao talks about their new ministry to the Deaf, as well as their work training numerous men for the ministry.

Matthew Troy, an IPM pastor and missions leader in Liberia, speaks with Matt Barfield, Vice President of Field Ministries, about the work progressing in Liberia. They discuss many aspects of the ministry in Liberia, including the Ebola crisis, the growing Christian school (with over 700 students now), and the difficulty of ministering in the remote regions of Liberia.

Matt Barfield answers a question submitted by Sarah: What practical, day-to-day steps can a young person take to prepare for a ministry in missions?

Matt Barfield, Vice President of Field Ministries, gives us a status update on some of IPM's latest activities and ministries, focusing on the Latin-America Regional Conference coming up in October.

Matthew Barfield, IPM's Vice President of Field Ministries, interviews Roberto Jose Livioco about his ministry as a pastor and missions' leader in the Philippines. Among other things, Brother Livioco shares a story of how a basic newspaper article eventually wound up carrying God's Word and the Gospel into their government's congress and to some of the top leaders of the Roman Catholic Church.

Matthew Barfield, Vice President of Field Ministries at IPM, talks with Charles Farley over Skype. Charles works in IPM's education department, and his wife, Joan, works in the children's department. He and Matt discuss some of the aspects of their ministry as a couple, as well as their recent trip to the Amazon.

Matthew Barfield, Vice President of Field Ministries, talks with Seth Mohenu about the church that Seth is leading and the encouraging work that is being done in Africa. Seth is IPM's regional director in Africa, and you will be encouraged by his reports as he shares how the Gospel is transforming lives.

Kevin Callahan continues his series on biblical missions with Part 3, where he uses Romans 10 to show us the process of missions, specifically focusing on the importance of the preacher.

Kevin Callahan continues his series on biblical missions with Part 2, where he uses Romans 10 to show us the process of missions.

In this episode, Kevin Callahan, President at IPM, introduces his biblical missions series by laying the groundwork for a unique perspective on missions. Kevin answers the big "Why?" question of missions by comparing the fall of man with the restoration that is (and will be) offered through Christ, concluding that God's ultimate plan for the Gospel is just that: Restoration.

Matt Barfield talks with Kevin Callahan, IPM's President, about the unique viewpoint that IPM takes toward missions, as well as Kevin's own calling into his current leadership role at IPM.

Matt Barfield and Curtis Young, Vice President of Specialized Ministries, discuss two main aspects of the Specialized Ministries department at IPM: Reaching the deaf and children of the world with the Gospel through IPM's national missionaries. You will be challenged and encouraged by Curt's enthusiasm and burden for these ministries.

Matt Barfield, Vice President of Field Ministries, interviews a fellow staff member at IPM, Brent Smith, Vice President of Church Mobilization, about his work and ministry at IPM. Brent leads the team that works with the national pastors who visit the States, arranging the details for their meetings and travel arrangements. Brent and Matt also talk about the brand-new, pilot volunteer program they are calling "VIP"--an opportunity for you to get involved!

IPM's president, Kevin Callahan, wraps up our series of interviews from the conference in Singapore by talking with Sam Cherian, full-time businessman and full-time minister. Sam, who is a successful business owner in India, discusses the future of the Asian economy and missions work, as well as the relationship between business and ministry.

Kevin Callahan, President at IPM, interviews Gideon Kipgen about his ministry in Nepal. Get a brief glimpse into the exciting ministry that Gideon has grown over the years as he talks about the recent earthquake in Nepal, the growing Hindu opposition, the orphan boys he and his wife, Alice, have been raising in their home, and the challenges he faces as he attempts to disciple several new churches at the same time.

While they are together attending a conference in Singapore, Kevin Callahan, President of IPM, interviews David Innes, pastor of Hamilton Square Baptist Church in San Francisco. Pastor Innes shares his heart for the Lord and gives some very helpful advice for those involved in Fundamental ministries.

Kevin Callahan, President of IPM, talks with Biak Vaiphei about his ministry to the deaf in Kolkata, India. It is exciting to hear how these deaf are being reached with the Gospel.

While they are together at the conference in Singapore, Kevin Callahan, President at IPM, takes the opportunity to speak with NLK and his wife, Lamcing, about Lamcing's illness, how it has affected their ministry, and the miracles where God is showing Himself strong in this situation.

Listen as IPM's president, Kevin Callahan, interviews Lawrence Tamang about his work and ministry in Nepal. Lawrence talks about the recent earthquake in Nepal and the need for relief efforts, as well as his work caring for orphaned boys.

George and Vera Dapaah talk with Matt Barfield and share some additional insights into their ministry in Ghana. We learn a bit more about the growth of their Christian school and Bible college, their family and children, as well as some of the cultural differences and struggles that they face.

Current events in the Middle East are not slowing down gospel ministry in RAM's work. In fact, in some ways, they are speeding things up. Listen in as Matt Barfield and RAM talk about how the Lord is at work in the Middle East.

Matt Barfield interviews G. & G. and learns about how the Lord is using them in Asia. Listen in to learn how our brothers and sisters in Christ on the other side of the world are learning and growing to meet the spiritual needs in that rapidly developing part of the world.

Giovanni Avendaño is IPM's church planter in Guatemala. He also serves as IPM's Latin America Regional Director. Giovanni's testimony is amazing, and you will rejoice to hear how the Lord is working in his life. Listeners will gain unique insights into how the Lord is at work in Hispanic communities in the Western Hemisphere.

Find out more about one of IPM's newest missionaries, Lewis Kong of Hong Kong. Matt and Lewis talk about how the Lord is at work in Hong Kong and what believers there are doing make disciples. What this church does for its Sunday School program will surprise you!

Matt Barfield, VP of Field Ministries at IPM, interviews Cedric Wong concerning his ministry with church planting and pastoral training in Hong Kong. Cedric has already trained four men who are currently serving in China, and he shares about his outreach opportunities into mainland China.

Matt Barfield, VP of Field Ministries at IPM, talks with Chuck Phelps, Pastor at Colonial Hills Baptist Church, about his perspective on missions. Chuck has traveled to numerous fields across the world, often taking his (now grown) children with him. Having seen the missions field both personally and through the eyes of his children, he is able to give some very good insights.

Listen along as Matt Barfield, IPM's Vice President of Field Ministries, interviews RAM of Lebanon. Recorded in 2014, this is our second interview with RAM, and he shares some exciting updates in his ministry.

Matt Barfield, VP of Field Ministries at IPM, talks with Enrique Mejia, a church planter and Christian educator in the Dominican Republic, about the ministry in that country. Enrique talks about God's protection, the importance of training faithful men, and his burden for reaching the government officials of his nation.

Matt Barfield, IPM's VP of Field Ministries, talks with David Bennett, International Director for Silent Word Ministries (www.swmi.org). SWMI partners with IPM to train foreign national missionaries in sign language and Deaf ministries. David served as a missionary in Brazil for many years and has insight to share from his experiences. Matt and David also talk about the importance of discipleship and mentoring in ministry, and discuss the opportunities for ministry to the deaf in India and Africa.

Matt Barfield, IPM's VP of Field Ministries, interviews Nao Andre in the Ivory Coast, Africa. Nao has led a blooming church planting movement in the Ivory Coast for nearly 30 years now. Your faith will be strengthened as you listen to this man of God share about his ministry amidst intense Muslim persecution.

Matt Barfield, IPM's VP of Field Ministries, interviews Nadjiri Tokinon in Chad, Africa. Even after great financial struggles and the loss of a daughter in the early part of his ministry, and in spite of feeling very alone in the ministry, Nadjiri continues to praise the Lord and talks about his vision for church planting and deaf ministry.

Matt Barfield, IPM's VP of Field Ministries, interviews Alfred Asante in Ghana, West Africa. Alfred has been serving the Lord in Africa for over 30 years now in a growing church planting ministry. He shares stories of God's miraculous provision, explains the school ministry they have for reaching out to Muslim families, and talks about the spiritual difficulties that his churches are facing.

Matt Barfield, IPM's VP of Field Ministries, interviews George Dapaah in Ghana, West Africa. George will encourage you with stories of how the Lord has cared for him even in the midst of betrayel and corrupt government officials.

Matt, Barfield, IPM's VP of Field Ministries, interviews Seth Mohenu, IPM's African Regional Director. As an African graduate of Bob Jones University, Seth has traveled extensively in both Africa and the United States, and is able to share some important insights about cultural differences. His faith in the truth of Scripture and his consistent stand for that truth has brought him under ridicule, but Seth says that the Lord has used his consistency to strengthen many churches in Africa.

Matt Barfield, IPM's VP of Field Ministries, interviews Matthew Troy about his ministry with missions in Liberia, Africa. Matthew is a leader who is heavily involved with church planting and Christian education. You will be encouraged by hearing Matthew's testimony of absolute faith and trust in God's protection, even while struggling to keep a church and ministry alive while civil war raged around him.

Matt Barfield, IPM's VP of Field Ministries, interviews Edwin Gbor about his ministry in Ganta City, Liberia, Africa. Edwin shares how the Lord strengthened his faith by protecting him and his family in the midst of war and sickness and by providing for him in amazing ways. Even in the midst of difficulty and poverty, with the help of God's people this missions work has grown strong.

Matt Barfield, IPM's VP of Field Ministries, interviews Glen Namoc about his ministry in Cagayan d'Oro City.  Glen's call to the Lord's service and victories in His work will bless your heart.  Listen in on this firsthand, on-the-ground perspective of missionary work on the second-largest island in the Philippines.

Matt Barfield, IPM's VP of Field Ministries, talks with IPM missionary Nang Lyan Kap about the work of the Lord in the mission field of Myanmar. This recording was made in the Chin Hills just before a graduation ceremony of the Timothy Bible School in Tedim.

Listen in as Matt Barfield, IPM's Vice President of Field Ministries, talks with Dr. Bob Jones III about the work of missions today.  This encouraging episode was recorded in Mandalay, Myanmar.  Your faith will be encouraged as you listen to Matt and Dr. Jones discuss God's work in mission fields around the world.

Listen in as Matt Barfield, IPM's Vice President of Field Ministries, interviews Philip Warutere, church planter in Kenya.  This growing mission work is reaching the Nyahururu region of Kenya with the gospel.  This exciting ministry will encourage your faith.