184. Jonathan Downs - Missions Minded
Episode description
Today we welcome Jonathan Downs back to the podcast! He is Pastor of Calvary Chapel in Canberra and Overseas Missions Director of the UPCA.
In this conversation, Jonathan Downs discusses his role as the Overseas Missions Director for the UPCA, reflecting on the importance of missions as a core aspect of the church's mission. He highlights Australia's growing role in regional missions, the significance of the recent Papua New Guinea Jubilee celebration, and the responsibility of believers and churches to engage in missions through giving and personal evangelism.
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Previous time on the podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7l155arwGF1ycTMm1ld8Dg?si=08RvbxhxRZi1a7SWuXpXiQ
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Takeaways
- Missions is a core aspect of the church's mission.
- Australia has become a significant sending nation for missions.
- The hunger for God in Papua New Guinea is remarkable.
- Every believer has a responsibility to engage in missions.
- Expectations can lead to miraculous outcomes in ministry.
- The church's financial blessings should be used to support missions.
- The ultimate goal of missions is to save lost souls. The Great Commission is a divine mandate from Jesus.
- Micro giving, though small, can have a significant impact.
- Sacrificial giving is essential for church growth.
- Churches that give generously are often blessed.
- Meeting felt needs can open doors for the gospel.
- Every believer has a responsibility to share the gospel.
- The urgency of the gospel calls for immediate action.
- God blesses those who give with faith and sacrifice.
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