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Did you know that The Minister's Friend Podcast is now available on all the major podcast platforms, including Apple (iOS), Android, Stitcher, Podbean and SoundCloud? Subscribe today! Show Notes In this new series, Pastor John talks with pastor, federal agent and church security expert Jason White about making our churches safer. The discussion centers around Jason's excellent book, Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit-led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety-nine. In this week's episode, Jason talks about making your church a difficult target. Resources Websites: www.spiritledsecurity.com - Jason's website based upon his book and Church Security Conference. If you have the opportunity to attend one of his conferences, you will gain important insights into how you can make your church and ministry safer. www.panoplia.org - A website created close friends of Jason who he works with to provide faith-based security for missionaries. Jason and these friends from the military and law enforcement work with ministries and those serving in more dangerous parts of the world to keep their personnel safe and their locations secure. www.ready.gov/active-shooter - An informative website offered by the US Department of Homeland Security on preparedness for an active shooter situation. www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&time_continue=64&v=DFQ-oxhdFjE&feature=emb_logo - An Active Shooter Video from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office Contact: If you would like to contact Jason White directly to discuss Church Security or to receive any of the free materials he is offering in this series, please use this email address: SLS199@outlook.com Book: Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit Led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety Nine by Jason White (Xulon Press, 2019) *I cannot recommend this book more highly. Neither I nor The Minister's Friend receive a benefit from promoting this or other resources on our program. But I am convinced that, because of the day in which we now live and minister, churches need to be prepared like never before. This would also include legal protections. Please also see our special series from earlier in the year, Your Church and the Law for more information on how you can protect your church and ministry.

Did you know that The Minister's Friend Podcast is now available on all the major podcast platforms, including Apple (iOS), Android, Stitcher, Podbean and SoundCloud? Subscribe today! Show Notes In this new series, Pastor John talks with pastor, federal agent and church security expert Jason White about making our churches safer. The discussion centers around Jason's excellent book, Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit-led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety-nine. In this week's episode, Jason talks about recruiting and vetting people for the church security team. Resources Websites: www.spiritledsecurity.com - Jason's website based upon his book and Church Security Conference. If you have the opportunity to attend one of his conferences, you will gain important insights into how you can make your church and ministry safer. www.panoplia.org - A website created close friends of Jason who he works with to provide faith-based security for missionaries. Jason and these friends from the military and law enforcement work with ministries and those serving in more dangerous parts of the world to keep their personnel safe and their locations secure. www.ready.gov/active-shooter - An informative website offered by the US Department of Homeland Security on preparedness for an active shooter situation. www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&time_continue=64&v=DFQ-oxhdFjE&feature=emb_logo - An Active Shooter Video from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office Contact: If you would like to contact Jason White directly to discuss Church Security or to receive any of the free materials he is offering in this series, please use this email address: SLS199@outlook.com Book: Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit Led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety Nine by Jason White (Xulon Press, 2019) *I cannot recommend this book more highly. Neither I nor The Minister's Friend receive a benefit from promoting this or other resources on our program. But I am convinced that, because of the day in which we now live and minister, churches need to be prepared like never before. This would also include legal protections. Please also see our special series from earlier in the year, Your Church and the Law for more information on how you can protect your church and ministry.    

Did you know that The Minister's Friend Podcast is now available on all the major podcast platforms, including Apple (iOS), Android, Stitcher, Podbean and SoundCloud? Subscribe today! Show Notes In this new series, Pastor John talks with pastor, federal agent and church security expert Jason White about making our churches safer. The discussion centers around Jason's excellent book, Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit-led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety-nine. In this week's episode, Jason talks about the foundations of Church Security that actually make it a bible based ministry: Prayer - being prayer-focused, the security team begins with a humble starting point, knowing their limitations and deepening their reliance on Christ. Stewardship - the church security team understands their responsibility to be good stewards of everything God has entrusted to them and their congregation -- including their own witness of Jesus' gospel. Jason then goes on to talk about four essential pillars to Church Security to ensure it remains a Spirit-led ministry. Resources Websites: www.spiritledsecurity.com - Jason's website based upon his book and Church Security Conference. If you have the opportunity to attend one of his conferences, you will gain important insights into how you can make your church and ministry safer. www.panoplia.org - A website created close friends of Jason who he works with to provide faith-based security for missionaries. Jason and these friends from the military and law enforcement work with ministries and those serving in more dangerous parts of the world to keep their personnel safe and their locations secure. www.ready.gov/active-shooter - An informative website offered by the US Department of Homeland Security on preparedness for an active shooter situation. www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&time_continue=64&v=DFQ-oxhdFjE&feature=emb_logo - An Active Shooter Video from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office Contact: If you would like to contact Jason White directly to discuss Church Security or to receive any of the free materials he is offering in this series, please use this email address: SLS199@outlook.com Book: Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit Led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety Nine by Jason White (Xulon Press, 2019) *I cannot recommend this book more highly. Neither I nor The Minister's Friend receive a benefit from promoting this or other resources on our program. But I am convinced that, because of the day in which we now live and minister, churches need to be prepared like never before. This would also include legal protections. Please also see our special series from earlier in the year, Your Church and the Law for more information on how you can protect your church and ministry.

Did you know that The Minister's Friend Podcast is now available on all the major podcast platforms, including Apple (iOS), Android, Stitcher, Podbean and SoundCloud? Subscribe today! Show Notes In this new series, Pastor John talks with pastor, federal agent and church security expert Jason White about making our churches safer. The discussion centers around Jason's excellent book, Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit-led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety-nine. In this week's episode, Pastor John introduces Jason and then they talk about Spirit-led security strategy ADAM. The ADAM acronym is basic to any church's security strategy: A - Action - whether its the planning or the actual implementation of your security strategy, action is required. Many congregations do not have a strategy in place, so when an emergency occurs they have to rely solely on their community's first responders for oversight and help. Even a simple action plan can save precious minutes while you wait for first responders -- and that often means saving lives. D - Deterrence - there are steps a church can take to deter crime and violence, as well as accidents and injury. These are also part of a good church security strategy. A - Avoidance - when deterrence is no longer possible (i.e., an emergency has occurred), well thought out plans of avoidance are critical to protecting the flock. How do you get people away from the danger zone? How do you minimize the impact of violence? Its important to answer these questions before you need that answer. M - Mitigation - some accidents and incidents may not be avoidable, what then? Do you have people trained to provide critical first aid? Do you have people who are trained and certified to address the threat while waiting for police? Even a very basic security plan is better than no plan at all. But using the principles in Jason's book (see below), a more formal Spirit-led security strategy can be put in place that protects your people and property without disrupting the loving environment of your church. Resources Websites: www.spiritledsecurity.com - Jason's website based upon his book and Church Security Conference. If you have the opportunity to attend one of his conferences, you will gain important insights into how you can make your church and ministry safer. www.panoplia.org - A website created close friends of Jason who he works with to provide faith-based security for missionaries. Jason and these friends from the military and law enforcement work with ministries and those serving in more dangerous parts of the world to keep their personnel safe and their locations secure. www.ready.gov/active-shooter - An informative website offered by the US Department of Homeland Security on preparedness for an active shooter situation. www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&time_continue=64&v=DFQ-oxhdFjE&feature=emb_logo - An Active Shooter Video from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office Contact: If you would like to contact Jason White directly to discuss Church Security or to receive any of the free materials he is offering in this series, please use this email address: SLS199@outlook.com Book: Church Security and Outreach: A Spirit Led Strategy to Pursue the One and Protect the Ninety Nine by Jason White (Xulon Press, 2019) *I cannot recommend this book more highly. Neither I nor The Minister's Friend receive a benefit from promoting this or other resources on our program. But I am convinced that, because of the day in which we now live and minister, churches need to be prepared like never before. This would also include legal protections. Please also see our special series from earlier in the year, Your Church and the Law for more information on how you can protect your church and ministry.

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo Florida and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo Florida and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church. This week, the panel concludes their discussion by talking about how Christians, churches and communities actually invite territorial spirits and spiritual warfare. Books Three Crucial Questions About Spiritual Warfare by Clinton Arnold Whole 90-minute Panel Discussion on Spiritual Warfare A Panel Discussion on Spiritual Warfare - The Minister's Friend Podcast (mp3)

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo Florida and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo Florida and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church. This week, the panel discusses makes some very practical applications to all we've been discussing.

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo Florida and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo Florida and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church. This week, the panel discusses the critical importance of prayer and repentance in combatting spiritual warfare..

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo Florida and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo Florida and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church. This week, using several key scriptures, the panel builds out a brief biblical theology of spiritual warfare.

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo Florida and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo Florida and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church. This week, we take some time to define exactly what we mean by "spiritual warfare" and then discuss several symptoms for which local churches and pastors need to be watching.

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes Pastor John is in the midst of a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo FL and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo FL and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church. This week, we each talk about our own personal experiences with spiritual warfare. Some of the dialogue is very transparent -- but it helps to show how real the battle is.

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes This week Pastor John begins a special seven-episode series on Spiritual Warfare. He has as his guests Pastor Foye Belyea, Founder and CEO of the Warrior Priest Leadership Development Group and Pastor of the Anam Cara Life Community based out of Del Ray Beach, Florida; Bishop Jayson Quiñones, Pastor of Core Faith Church in Oviedo FL and President of the Oviedo Christian Ministers' Association; and Pastor Michael Brinkley, Associate Pastor of Palmwood Church in Oviedo FL and a former missionary to Japan. Together, the panel digs deep into spiritual warfare and it's impact on the local church. This week, we are introduced to each of our contributors and we spend some time praying together to set the stage for what is a great dialogue for the weeks to come.

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes This week Pastor John takes a short break to respond to a pressing question from the days in which we find ourselves: With all that God and His Church are doing right now to help and bless people in light of the upheaval in our nation, why do so many Christians seem to remain in a malaise?  PJ talks about the conditions on which real, Christian thanksgiving are fostered. Today's message is the introduction to a sermon PJ preached in 2017 in his ministry with Palmwood Church of Oviedo, FL. To hear other messages from Pastor John or to learn more about the church's ministry in Central Florida, see the church's website at www.palmwoodchurch.com.

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes We decided at the beginning of this year to feature several folks this year who are truly experts in effectively reaching youth for Christ. We're excited that one of the voices we're hearing from is Dr. Ken Castor. I (Pastor John) have known Ken for nearly 10 years. He has had a profound impact on my own family because of his timely investment in my son Josiah (you can hear Josiah's testimony and about his ministry in episodes from January of this year).   After decades of youth ministry, Dr. Ken Castor may be bald in his hairline, but he is bold in his faith. He founded NEXT Ministry Conferences, teaches at Crown College (MN), helped edit the award-winning Jesus-Centered Bible, and has authored several books like Grow Down and Make a Difference. Ken enjoys living in Minnesota with his brilliantly-witty and slightly-freezing family.   In today's episode, Ken defines what he means by "risky leadership" and asks some really good questions about youth development in that risk. He also delineates some non-negotiables we need to consider. Resources Books: Make A Difference: 365 World Changing Devotions by Ken Castor (Broadstreet, 2016) 50 Meals Even Your Teenager Can Make: A NEXT Generation Fun Food Cookbook by Ken Castor, et. al. (Independently Published, 2020) Grow Down: How to Build A Jesus-Centered Faith by Ken Castor (Group Publishing, 2014) The Jesus-Centered Bible (Group Publishing, 2015) Web Resources: NEXT Ministry Conference Crown College Ken Castor's Website

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes We decided at the beginning of this year to feature several folks this year who are truly experts in effectively reaching youth for Christ. We're excited that one of the voices we're hearing from is Dr. Ken Castor. I (Pastor John) have known Ken for nearly 10 years. He has had a profound impact on my own family because of his timely investment in my son Josiah (you can hear Josiah's testimony and about his ministry in episodes from January of this year).   After decades of youth ministry, Dr. Ken Castor may be bald in his hairline, but he is bold in his faith. He founded NEXT Ministry Conferences, teaches at Crown College (MN), helped edit the award-winning Jesus-Centered Bible, and has authored several books like Grow Down and Make a Difference. Ken enjoys living in Minnesota with his brilliantly-witty and slightly-freezing family.   In today's episode, Ken explains why our local churches need to takes some real, calculated risks in giving our youth leadership opportunities. Resources Books: Make A Difference: 365 World Changing Devotions by Ken Castor (Broadstreet, 2016) 50 Meals Even Your Teenager Can Make: A NEXT Generation Fun Food Cookbook by Ken Castor, et. al. (Independently Published, 2020) Grow Down: How to Build A Jesus-Centered Faith by Ken Castor (Group Publishing, 2014) The Jesus-Centered Bible (Group Publishing, 2015) Web Resources: NEXT Ministry Conference Crown College Ken Castor's Website

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes We decided at the beginning of this year to feature several folks this year who are truly experts in effectively reaching youth for Christ. We're excited that one of the voices we're hearing from is Dr. Ken Castor. I (Pastor John) have known Ken for nearly 10 years. He has had a profound impact on my own family because of his timely investment in my son Josiah (you can hear Josiah's testimony and about his ministry in episodes from January of this year).   After decades of youth ministry, Dr. Ken Castor may be bald in his hairline, but he is bold in his faith. He founded NEXT Ministry Conferences, teaches at Crown College (MN), helped edit the award-winning Jesus-Centered Bible, and has authored several books like Grow Down and Make a Difference. Ken enjoys living in Minnesota with his brilliantly-witty and slightly-freezing family.   In today's episode, Ken helps us understand youth life in a post postmodern world -- and its so helpful in knowing how to reach them for Jesus' kingdom. Resources Books: Make A Difference: 365 World Changing Devotions by Ken Castor (Broadstreet, 2016) 50 Meals Even Your Teenager Can Make: A NEXT Generation Fun Food Cookbook by Ken Castor, et. al. (Independently Published, 2020) Grow Down: How to Build A Jesus-Centered Faith by Ken Castor (Group Publishing, 2014) The Jesus-Centered Bible (Group Publishing, 2015) Web Resources: NEXT Ministry Conference Crown College Ken Castor's Website

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes We decided at the beginning of this year to feature several folks this year who are truly experts in effectively reaching youth for Christ. We're excited that one of the voices we're hearing from is Dr. Ken Castor. I (Pastor John) have known Ken for nearly 10 years. He has had a profound impact on my own family because of his timely investment in my son Josiah (you can hear Josiah's testimony and about his ministry in episodes from January of this year).   After decades of youth ministry, Dr. Ken Castor may be bald in his hairline, but he is bold in his faith. He founded NEXT Ministry Conferences, teaches at Crown College (MN), helped edit the award-winning Jesus-Centered Bible, and has authored several books like Grow Down and Make a Difference. Ken enjoys living in Minnesota with his brilliantly-witty and slightly-freezing family.   In today's episode, I ask Ken to introduce himself and tell us a little about the NEXT Ministry Conference. Resources Books: Make A Difference: 365 World Changing Devotions by Ken Castor (Broadstreet, 2016) 50 Meals Even Your Teenager Can Make: A NEXT Generation Fun Food Cookbook by Ken Castor, et. al. (Independently Published, 2020) Grow Down: How to Build A Jesus-Centered Faith by Ken Castor (Group Publishing, 2014) The Jesus-Centered Bible (Group Publishing, 2015) Web Resources: NEXT Ministry Conference Crown College Ken Castor's Website

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire. In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John concludes his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world.  In this episode, they talk about how to provide care for missionaries who are permanently returning home from the field. Resources Books: Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International,  (January 1, 2012) Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners) Web Resources: Global Outreach International (Tuplo, MS) Website https://www.mti.org/ TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/ Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net Heartstream Resources:  https://www.heartstreamresources.org/ Paracletos:         https://paracletos.org/personal-debriefing/ M.T.I.:    https://www.mti.org/ Link Care Center: http://linkcare.org/link-care-center   (Does More counseling than debriefing but help missionaries) Center For Relational Care: https://www.relationalcare.org/  (More Counseling than debriefing) Godspeed Resources Connection:  https://www.godspeedresources.org/you (debriefing and counseling) To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support: https://globaloutreach.org/giving/missionary-details/jon-and-tammie-rissmiller

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire. In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John continues his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world.  In this episode, they talk about how to provide care for missionaries who find themselves in crisis on the field. Resources Books: Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International,  (January 1, 2012) Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners) Web Resources: Global Outreach International (Tuplo, MS) Website https://www.mti.org/ TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/ Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support: https://globaloutreach.org/giving/missionary-details/jon-and-tammie-rissmiller

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire. In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John continues his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world.  In this episode, they talk about how to provide care and support for missionary families serving in secure areas of the world. Resources Books: Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International,  (January 1, 2012) Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners) Web Resources: Global Outreach International (Tuplo, MS) Website https://www.mti.org/ TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/ Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support: https://globaloutreach.org/giving/missionary-details/jon-and-tammie-rissmiller

Did you know The Minister's Friend is available on all the major podcast platforms? Subscribe today on Apple, Google and more! Show Notes A question we often ask on the podcast is, "Who pastors the pastor?" But an equally important question is, "Who pastors the missionaries?" In way too many cases, those families who are serving on foreign soil have little or no pastoral investment. And for some, the need for the love and care of a pastor is dire. In this episode of The Minister's Friend, Pastor John continues his interview with Jon and Tammie Rissmiller, who serve with both Global Outreach International and Pastor2Missionaries, providing direct (and often on site) pastoral care to missionaries around the world.  In this episode, they discuss the best way to bless missionary kids. Resources Books: Serving As Senders Today: How To Care For Missionaries As The Prepare To Go, Are On The Field, And Return Home, Revised Edition, Neal Pirolo, Emmaus Road International,  (January 1, 2012) Mind The Gaps: Engaging the Church In Missionary Care, David Wilson, Ed., 2015, Believers Press (Three Strand Partners) Web Resources: Global Outreach International (Tuplo, MS) Website https://www.mti.org/ TRAIN International - Joplin, Missouri - https://traininternational.org/ Alongside - Richland, Michigan - https://www.alongsidecares.net To find out more about the Rissmillers' ministry or to provide support: https://globaloutreach.org/giving/missionary-details/jon-and-tammie-rissmiller