From Jerusalem to the World: How to Minister Where You Are, with Cole and Kristin Malphrus – EM233

We're called to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the Earth. But what does that mean? How is our preparation different? Listen to hear Cole and Kristin Malphrus share their experiences.

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Sometimes in ministry, people can be messy. Cole and Kristin Malphrus visit Engaging Missions to share about how God works in those messy situations. They both speak about the ways they came to know Jesus personally, their passion for ministry, and their plans in the coming months. Right now, they are living in Charlotte, North Carolina, and plan to move to Costa Rica soon.

During the episode, Cole discusses the importance of preparing through prayer, fasting, and learning before doing outreach (especially international outreach). He also talks about what God has been doing through No Place Left and through discipleship in local communities.

What we talked about

00:24 - Episode summary

02:20 - Introduction

02:42 - The desperate need for the Gospel

03:42 - How to see the needs around you

05:01 - Finding Jesus in the Bible Belt

06:17 - Modeling how to share the Good News

09:26 - Shut doors and God’s better plan

10:51 - What led you to Central America?

14:06 - The positive impact of evangelism

16:52 - What to watch out for in ministry

18:37 - How do you get through hard times?

19:55 - What are your plans for Central America?

21:20 - Working with partners and supporters

23:39 - Finding encouragement in difficult times

25:27 - Seeking out training for making disciples

27:11 - Preparation for Costa Rica

29:16 - How God has moved and worked

30:40 - Internet and book resources

32:57 - How can we best pray for you?

34:49 - An update from Donna King

36:35 - Thoughts from a chess tournament

Resources & Contact Info

• T4T: Discipleship Revolution by Steve Smith
• https://amazon.com/dp/B005OS3PK0
• Four Fields of Kingdom Growth: Starting and Releasing Healthy Churches
• https://www.movements.net/blog/2014/10/07/new-edition-of-the-four-fields-manual.html?rq=four%20fields
• Website: http://malphrusfamilymission.com
• Email: Cole: [email protected]
• Kristin: [email protected]
• Facebook: @ColeandKrisonmission
• Phone: 843-247-9319

Additional Episode Resources

• My Name Is (YouTube Drama) Fundraiserhttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/my-name-is-youtube-drama

Show Links

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