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Mission Up Close: The Podcast

by CMS NSW and ACT

What does life as a missionary look like, up close? What are the highs and the lows? The joys and the struggles? What motivates CMS missionaries to seek a world that knows Jesus? Find out in Mission Up Close!

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Episodes

  1. Simon & Margie Gillham: Prayerful Dependence

    This year we are releasing short episodes on the topic ‘promoting prayerful dependence’. Simon and Margie Gillham served previously in Namibia, and are now preparing to serve in Uganda. In this episode, they share what prayerful dependence has looked like in the past, and what they anticipate it...

  2. Promoting Prayerful Dependence

    Mission Up Close is back! This year we're releasing five short episodes on the topic ‘promoting prayerful dependence’. Check out the first episode with Nathan and Diane Lovell, serving in South Africa. To find out more about CMS, our missionaries and the work that we do, visit cms.org.au/nswact

  3. Karina Brabham: Serving Under Local Leadership

    What does it mean to serve under local leadership? Find out in this episode as we hear from Karina Brabham, serving in student ministry in France. To find out more about Project Galloway, head to cms.org.au/nswact/project-galloway-infopage/ To find out more about CMS, head to cms.org.au

  4. Peter Sholl: Serving Under Local Leadership

    What does it mean to serve under local leadership? Find out in this episode as we hear from Peter Sholl, International Director of CMS Australia. To find out more about Project Galloway, head to cms.org.au/nswact/project-galloway-infopage/ To find out more about CMS, head to cms.org.au

  5. Why Long-Term? How a solid theological base benefits cross-cultural mission

    Why is a solid theological base important for cross-cultural mission? Find out in this episode, as we hear from a number of CMS missionaries. To find out more, or to register for Mission Up Close LIVE, head to cms.org.au/muclive To find out more about CMS, head to cms.org.au/nswact/

  6. Why Long-Term? God's work through long-term relationships

    How does God work through long-term relationships? Find out in this episode, as we hear from a number of CMS missionaries. To find out more, or to register for Mission Up Close LIVE, head to cms.org.au/muclive. To find out more about CMS, head to ⁠cms.org.au/nswact/⁠.

  7. Why Long-Term? Necessary Language Learning

    Why is language learning necessary for long-term cross-cultural gospel work? Find out in this month's episode, as we hear from a number of CMS missionaries. To find out more, or to give towards, the Lasting Hope Appeal, head to cms.org.au/nswact/lastinghope. To find out more about CMS, head to...

  8. Why Long-Term? Effective Gospel Ministry

    How does cultural understanding enable effective gospel ministry? Find out in this month's episode, as we hear from several CMS missionaries. To give to the CMS Lasting Hope Appeal, head to cms.org.au/nswact/lastinghope To find out more about CMS, head to cms.org.au/nswact/

  9. Why Long-Term? Impacts on cross-cultural gospel work

    What does going long-term mean for cross-cultural gospel work? Find out in this month's episode, as we hear from a number of CMS missionaries. To watch the video version of this podcast, head to https://vimeo.com/1053969053?share=copy⁠ To find out more, head to ⁠cms.org.au/nswact/⁠

  10. The Value of Church Partnership: Dan & Olivia Webster

    What does good partnership mean to CMS missionaries? What does it look like to partner well? What impact does it have on long-term ministry? Find out in this month's episode, as we hear from Dan & Olivia Webster, CMS missionaries serving in Namibia. To watch the video version of this podcast…

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  11. The Value of Church Partnership: Ross Ciano, Marrickville Road Church

    What is so valuable about partnerships between churches and missionaries? What does it look like for churches to do partnership well? What might be some areas for our churches to grow in? Find out in this episode, as we hear from Ross Ciano, Senior Pastor at Marrickville Road Church in Sydney. To...

  12. Ministry in a Spiritual World: Mexico

    What does it look like to do ministry in a spiritual world, among spiritual people, in Mexico? Hear from Peter Sholl, previous CMS missionary and current International Director of CMS Australia. This is the third and final episode of our mini-series on mission in a spiritual world. To find out…

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  13. Ministry in a Spiritual World: Northern Territory

    What does it look like to do ministry in a spiritual world, among spiritual people, in the context of the Northern Territory? Hear from Greg Anderson, previous CMS missionary and current Anglican Bishop of the Northern Territory. This is the second episode of our mini-series on mission in a...

  14. Ministry in a Spiritual World: Tanzania

    What does it look like to do ministry in a spiritual world, among spiritual people, in the context of Tanzania? Hear from Judith Calf, who previously served as a CMS missionary from 1999-2009 and from 2016-2022. This is the first episode of our mini-series on mission in a spiritual world. To find...

  15. Pastoral Care: Going the Distance with Micah Tyler

    What actually happens when CMS visits their missionaries on location? Hear from Micah Tyler* who previously served as a CMS missionary and now serves as a Regional Mission Director at CMS Australia. This is the final episode of our mini-series on caring for missionaries. To register for Mission…

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  16. Pastoral Care: The Role of CMS with Kylie Zietsch

    How does CMS pastorally care for their missionaries? Hear a conversation between current CMS missionary Kylie Zietsch and previous CMS missionary Margie Gillham, who now serves as a pastoral care worker at CMS NSW & ACT. This is the second episode of our mini-series on caring for missionaries, so...

  17. Pastoral Care: Missionary Kid Reflections with Jacob Field

    What does it look like to pastorally care for missionaries? Hear from Jacob Field, a missionary kid who grew up in Argentina where his parents serve as CMS missionaries. This is the first episode of our mini-series on caring for missionaries, so stay tuned for more! To give to the Lasting Hope...

  18. Ministry in a secular culture

    What does it look like to do ministry in a secular culture? How do you go about sharing the gospel in this context? What does this look like in different countries? Find out more in this episode of Mission Up Close! To access the video episode on this topic, head to https://vimeo.com/704057796 To...

  19. Success in ministry

    What does it look like to be successful in ministry? How do you go about measuring it? What does this look like in different cultural contexts? Find out in this episode of mission up close! If you would like to watch or download the video interviews from this podcast, head to...

About this show

What does life as a missionary look like, up close? What are the highs and the lows? The joys and the struggles? What motivates CMS missionaries to seek a world that knows Jesus? Find out in Mission Up Close!

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CMS NSW and ACT

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Mission Up Close: The Podcast have?

Mission Up Close: The Podcast has 19 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 8, 2026.

What is Mission Up Close: The Podcast about?

What does life as a missionary look like, up close? What are the highs and the lows? The joys and the struggles? What motivates CMS missionaries to seek a world that knows Jesus? Find out in Mission Up Close!

How often does Mission Up Close: The Podcast release new episodes?

Mission Up Close: The Podcast publishes about every 54 days, based on its 19 episodes since February 2024.

Who hosts Mission Up Close: The Podcast?

Mission Up Close: The Podcast is created and hosted by CMS NSW and ACT.
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