Episode description

Mission Post: Do you feel stuck where you are? Do you think that God might want you to do more? Jeffrey Bush interviews John Flowers, a missionary to Taiwan, about the need for the gospel in Taiwan and around the world, as well as John's testimony of God's leading in his life.

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John Flowers shares his testimony, highlighting his journey as a young man who felt a strong calling to serve in Taiwan, and shares key lessons from his experience. Growing up in a pastor's home, the love for missions was instilled early through interactions with missionaries visiting their church and home. Later, during college, he felt a clear calling to serve as a missionary. A pivotal moment came while researching missions at a library, leading to a focus on Taiwan—a place with vast spiritual needs and few Bible-believing churches.

He emphasizes the need to obey God’s command, even when the fruit is not immediately visible, and underscores the importance of maintaining perspective in ministry, especially during trials.

Key principles include:

Adaptation to Culture: Balance immersion in a new culture with creating a home environment that feels comfortable and familiar. For families, prioritizing quality time and cultivating strong family bonds is essential.

Maintaining Zeal: Stay faithful to evangelism, recognizing that success is measured by obedience to God rather than visible results.

Overcoming Challenges: Understand that trials often accompany blessings, as spiritual growth and gospel work face opposition.

Focus on People: Missions is about loving people as Christ does, bringing them from spiritual darkness into the light of the gospel.

John Flowers’ reflections remind us of the immense spiritual needs worldwide and the joy of serving God and knowing His will. His testimony concludes with an encouragement to embrace missions wholeheartedly, focus on making disciples, and trust God to guide and sustain the journey.