The Mission Room

Episode Summary: Join Ricky and Emily this episode as they talk with Cam Huxford, former lead pastor at Compassion Christian Church in Savannah, GA about how missions plays a role in the culture and life of their church. We'll talk through how they started, why it's important, some outreach ministries they're doing, and the mindset behind their whole missions program. By the end of this episode, you'll be inspired to begin dreaming of how to start or grow the missions program in your own church and all to the Glory of God!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

How does a church become a church who reaches the nations? This series is going to explore what that looks like, real life stories, and give practical ways your church can grow and develop your missions program. Our goal is that churches can listen to this series and come away with resources that will guide them to an all in for the nations culture. Going from solely check writing to a wrap around invested partner that includes the whole church.

Join ICOM and SICOM speakers Dr. Ajai Lall and Abhijeet Lall as we dive into their journey as a ministry, insights into the Indian culture, as well as their goals for the future. We'll also hear about their messages for ICOM and SICOM coming this fall in St. Louis! This is one you don't want to miss!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:Central India Christian Mission: www.indiamission.org ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

In our first full length episode of season 2, we’re excited to introduce many of you to Nathan Robinson, senior pastor at Clayton Christian Church in Clayton, IN. In this episode we’ll dive into his journey, how it led him to CCC and ultimately being on of the main session speakers at ICOM 2026. We’ll talk about his session theme from Hebrews and talk a little more about this year’s conference theme “It’s a Celebration!” Hope to see you in The Mission Room!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:Register Your Church: www.theicom.org/ccwSee more about Clayton Christian Church: www.claytonchristian.org/ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

New season, new look - same Mission Room!In this intro mini-episode, Ricky and Emily go over what to expect from Season 2 of The Mission Room!Music by Pala

Revisit one of ICOM 2023's main sessions featuring Jayson French ! This is an ICOM highlight that so many people have listened to time and time again. You won't want to miss this!Music by Pala.Virtual Pass Link: www.theicom.org/store

The ICOM 2025 conference is in the books and we wanted to take some time to recap this year and talk about some highlights, special moments, and important things that came out of this year’s gathering. Emily and Ricky will be breaking down the different elements of the conference as well as the lasting impact that comes out of interactions made at the conference.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:2026 ICOM Video: https://vimeo.com/1143167051ICOM Virtual Pass Store: www.theicom.org/store ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

We’re thrilled to have Matt and Tina Wilson with us on this episode of The Mission Room. Longtime supporters of ICOM & SICOM, Matt and Tina are church planters, parents, Kingdom servants, speakers, authors - among many other titles! Listen to this episode and see how this couple is transforming lives with intentionality in Conway, SC and listen to their journey and how God has led them in their marriage, family, church and more.This episode hosted by Ricky. Music by Pala.Related Resources:ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

ICOM Kids is a mini conference that runs simultaneously as ICOM and SICOM. ICOM Kids is a safe and intentional space created by Crystal Robinson and her team of volunteers that provides exposure to the world of missions to kids from birth to 5th grade. Check out this episode as Crystal talks about the heart behind the kids program as well as what makes it special and unique. Don’t miss the opportunity to introduce your kids to this amazing program. ICOM Kids is included with an adult registration for ICOM!!!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:ICOM Kids Page: www.theicom.org/icomkids ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

Technology in Missions expert, Mike Schrage, will be joining us today to share about how the niche of technology and communications are impacting the world for Christ. We’ll be talking about the heart behind Good News Productions, Intl (GNPI) is and how they are using skills from all over the world to further the Gospel. Our hope is that someone with an interest in technology or communications will hear this episode and begin dreaming about how they can use their skills to win the world for Christ.Important Links:GNPI Website: https://gnpi.org/ GNPI Mission15: https://gnpi.org/projects/mission15 Nomad Academy: https://nomadacademy.org/GNPI/Redeem TV/ICOM Film Festival: https://filmfreeway.com/RedeemTVStudentFilmFestivalICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.See full show notes and transcript at this link.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

In our third episode of the Inspire series, we’re honored to welcome Dennis Bratton and Jennifer Bratton Farber from the KORE Foundation. This episode will revolve around using agriculture as a way into a country and implementing sustainable living to the communities there. Related Resources:KORE Foundation Website: https://korefoundation.org/ Haiti food alliance - https://www.hfsalliance.org/ ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate  Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.See full show notes and transcript at this link.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

We’re continuing in our Inspire series talking about using marketplace skills for Christ. Kevin Dooley is in The Mission Room to explain what that means, why it’s important, what are some skills that you may not think about that are usable in a cross cultural setting - and more!Kevin Dooley is the Director of Marketplace Engagement for Pioneer Bible Translators as well as the coordinator for the Center for Global Business in association with ICOM. He is an expert in the Marketplace Engagement area of mission work. This episode is for anyone who loves business and entrepreneurship as well as the Kingdom - or anyone you know who fits that description! See full show notes at this link.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

This episode is all about people coming together to be the hands and feet of Christ to those suffering. Guests from Mulberry International, I.D.E.S., and ICOM join Emily and Ricky as we discuss the upcoming project being held at ICOM 2025 of filling a 40-foot container (or more!) of supplies that will be sent to Ukraine to aid in the relief efforts of the war that continues there. We are very excited to be hosting this group today and we hope you come away with ideas and a plan on how you could get your church, college, family and friends involved. You won’t want to miss the links in the show notes to learn more about this effort!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:Ukraine Relief Container: https://www.theicom.org/ukraine-relief Link to show notesICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

Have you ever wondered how you could use what you do for a paycheck and use it for Kingdom impact? This episode’s guest, Fledge Fiamingo founder of SonSafaris, wondered how his passion and skills as a game reserve ranger could be used for the Kingdom, yet now he’s running a mission that serves the creation of God and their full time keepers. Dive into the African jungle with us as we hear about how God said “Yes, YOU!” to someone who had a very specific set of skills but a willing spirit and open eyes to be used for Christ.View a full transcript and show notes at this link.Son Safaris Website: https://sonsafaris.com/

We're launching a new series: INSPIRE! Listen to this quick mini-episode that will give an overview of what the goal is behind this series and what topics we'll be covering over the next 4-5 episodes!

This episode is all about how important it is to involve students in missions. From going on mission trips, to meeting missionaries - guest Drake Holderman talks us through ways that his church in Missouri is making strides in involving the entire family in missions opportunities. We will be talking through intergenerational trips, what Gen Z and Gen Alpha are looking for and some perceived struggles they have, as well as the role of missions in a student’s life. Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.View Full transcript at this link.

This episode’s guest is 2025 ICOM President, Denford Chizanga. Denford is also the founder of The Africa Development Mission Trust located in Zimbabwe. Tune into this episode and listen to Denford talk about plans for the 2025 ICOM Conference under his presidency as well as hear his personal and mission background. Don't miss this episode that features someone who listened to the gentle nudging of Christ to fulfill His plan!Hosted by Ricky. Music by Pala.View full transcript at this link.

How does an organization survive from generation to generation and the ever changing cultures that surround it? Tune into this Legacy episode and hear how ICOM has changed over the 75 years and counting of being in the conference world and how it plans to remain a staple in the Restoration Church realm. We’re excited to have the ICOM Board Chair and Executive Director with us today as we launch into this vision-casting time!View full transcript at this link.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

Part 2 of 2 - For such a busy organization, ICOM is run by only 8 people! ICOM is blessed to have eight great staff members who are so intentional with their roles - not only within the ICOM community, but in their families, churches and circles of influence. We are excited to introduce you to them and let you hear their hearts for the Kingdom of God!Part 1 of this "Behind the Scenes" episode will feature Director of Development, Michael Hawkins and Office Manager, Kim Leitzman.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.See full transcript at this link.

Part 1 of 2 - For such a busy organization, ICOM is run by only 8 people! ICOM is blessed to have eight great staff members who are so intentional with their roles - not only within the ICOM community, but in their families, churches and circles of influence. We are excited to introduce you to them and let you hear their hearts for the Kingdom of God!Part 1 of this "Behind the Scenes" episode will feature Operations Coordinator, Lori Weaver and ICOM Kids Coordinator, Crystal Robinson.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.See full transcript at this link. 

Most people don’t know that ICOM is more than just an annual conference. There are so many ministries and extensions of mission work under the ICOM umbrella. Today we’ll be looking at 3 of the main branches of ICOM Mission Services. We’ll be talking with Jenny Empson, Executive Director of Tower Accounting and Chris Irwin, Executive Director of EnterMission. Both of these ministries are vital to the Kingdom and the work of ICOM. We are excited for you to hear their stories and how these organizations are doing the work of the Lord. Let’s get to it!Hosted by Ricky and Emily. Music by Pala.Read full transcript at this link.Tower Accounting’s Website.EnterMission’s Website. ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

Learn about the organization behind this podcast. The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) has been in existence since 1948 and has no plans of stopping! Ricky and Emily will be interviewing the Executive Director about what ICOM is, where it came from and the goals of the organization. David Empson has been working for ICOM for over 20 years, first serving as the Student Director and in 2009 became the Executive Director. He has a heart for missions and winning the world for Christ. We are excited to have him share his view of ICOM, hopes for the future, and the impact that ICOM has on the Kingdom of God. I’m Ricky Altmiller and I’m Emily Drayne. We’re on staff at the International Conference On Missions and co-hosts of The Mission Room Podcast. Join us as we enter The Mission Room!Hosted by Emily and Ricky of the International Conference On Missions. Music is City Sunrise by PALA.Related Resources:ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Tower Accounting: www.tower1428.orgEnterMission: www.entermission.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donateConnect with us on Instagram or Facebook.View full edited transcript at this link.

In this episode zero, Emily and Ricky will be chatting about their history and background with ICOM and SICOM and how their journeys have led to where they are today. This informal episode will give you some background context on who will be your hosts on this podcast! We hope you enjoy!Hosted by Ricky Altmiller and Emily Drayne. Music by PalaRelated Resources:ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.Full edited transcript at this link.

The Mission Room Podcast is your place for information, impact and innovation for local and global missions. You will come away from these episodes feeling inspired and challenged to engage in God’s global Church. Our goal is to bring awareness to God’s People about making disciples in a cross cultural context. This show will incorporate classical foundations of missions into modern outlets, lift up best practices and inspire you to see how you can win the world for Christ.