The Mission Society provides global missionary support through missionary recruiting, missionary training and equipping church leaders and others to lead international and short-term mission trips. Based in Norcross, GA, The Mission Society was originally formed to support Methodist missionaries, but now works with a variety of Wesleyan denominations offering missionary training, missionary seminars, missionary workshops and church leadership training throughout the United States and around the world.
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Past Features

Equipping Ghanaian missionaries

Kirk and Nicole Sims serve with The Mission Society in Accra, Ghana. In this podcast, they talk with Mission Network News' Greg Yoder about their ministry to equip Ghanaians to be in mission within Ghana and beyond. Jim Ramsay, senior director of field ministry, also contributes to this podcast with a lesson on missions and language.

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Making disciples in Peru

In this podcast, Arthur Ivey talks with Mission Network News' Greg Yoder regarding his ministry in Peru. Arthur and his wife, Mary Alice, minister through leadership development and children's ministry in various parts of the country. Jim Ramsay also contributes to the podcast.

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Ministry in Kazakhstan

In this podcast, Scott Tucker talks with Mission Network News regarding his years in Kazakhstan. Learn more about his ministry there training Christian pastors and pastoring a church.

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Agriculture and missions

Doug Neel talks with Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer regarding his ministry with The Mission Society's Global Resource Team. Doug works with Agrimissions, a group of Mission Society missionaries that bring agricultural expertise to various fields around the world. He is currently working on projects in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Paraguay, and some fields that cannot be listed for security reasons.

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Freedom in Zambia

In this podcast, missionary Tamlyn Collins discusses her ministry to the people of Zambia. One of her primary ministries includes distributing Personal Energy Transportation vehicles (PETs) to Zambians that have been disabled by the war in Congo or the effects of polio. She was also instrumental in making clean water accessible to the Komilulu tribe for the first time.

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The Mission Society's new president

Dick McClain     took office as president and CEO of The Mission Society on September 11, 2009. In this interview with Ruth Burgner, senior director of communications for The Mission Society, he discusses his vision for ministry as president and the changing face of global missions.

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Discipling Christian artists

Jim and Angela founded La Fonderie in Paris, France to encourage and embolden Christians working in the arts. Learn more about their ministry to Christian artists through this month's podcast.

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Education for Peruvian street children

In this podcast, Billy and Laurie Drum discuss their ministry to street children in Peru. Learn more about their efforts to integrate these street children into the school system and share with them the love of Christ.

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Persecution and redemption in Kazakhstan

Mission Network News interviews "Judy," a Mission Society missionary serving in Kazakhstan. Listen to her testimony of what God is doing in Kazakhstan, the persecution Christians experience, and prayer requests for the nation. Darrell Whiteman and Richard Coleman also contribute to this podcast.

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Offering hope and healing in Ghana

Cam and Anne Gongwer have lived and ministered in Ankaase, Ghana since 1998. Cam serves as a physician at the local hospital and Anne recently coordinated the construction of a village library. Together, they have offered Christ through meeting felt needs and sharing their lives with the Ghanaian people.

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The Muslim Insider Movement

Mission Network News interviewed Frank Decker    , Mission Society vice president, regarding his work with the Muslim Insider Movement. Learn more about this exciting movement that is bringing thousands of Muslims to know Christ. Darrell Whiteman and Jim Ramsay     also contribute to this podcast.

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The forgotten children

Mission Network News recently interviewed Charlie Chastain regarding his family’s ministry in Russia. Charlie and Miki work with orphans and handicapped street children in St. Petersburg. In this episode, also hear from Mission Society staff members Frank Decker     and Dick McClain    .

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Brooke Burns discusses her ministry to combat human trafficking in Costa Rica

Mission Network News interviewed Mission Society missionary Brooke Burns regarding her ministry to abandoned and exploited children. Brooke and her family serve in Costa Rica and seek to minister to the victims of human trafficking. Learn more about her ministry, as well as hear testimonies from staff members Frank Decker    , Darrell Whiteman, and Jim Ramsay    .

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Discipling the next generation

Betsy Phillips and her family live and minister in Bolivia. Betsy serves as the elementary chaplain with the Santa Cruz Christian Learning Center. Staff members Frank Decker    , Dick McClain    , and Darrell Whiteman also contribute to this episode.

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Media and mission

Margaret Buell is using her gifts and training in videography to tell the story of what God is doing around the world. In this podcast, Margaret talks with Mission Network News’ Greg Yoder about the past two years she spent in Ghana and her plans for the future.

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Ministering through agriculture

Larry Williams, director of The Mission Society’s Global Resource Team, talks with Mission Network News’ Greg Yoder concerning the agricultural ministry he does in a variety of countries.

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Clay Kirkland discusses campus ministry with the Wesley Foundation

Mission Network News’ Greg Yoder talks with Clay Kirkland regarding his ministry with the Wesley Foundation at the University of Georgia. Other staff, including Frank Decker    , Richard Coleman, and Jim Ramsay    , contribute to this podcast as well.

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The Bakers discuss their well-drilling ministry in Paraguay

Mission Society missionaries Ed and Linda Baker talk about their well drilling ministry in Paraguay with Mission Network News’ Greg Yoder. Staff members Jim Ramsay    , Frank Decker    , and Richard Coleman also contribute lessons regarding what God has taught them in their own ministries.

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Mission Society missionaries discuss what God is doing around the world

Mission Society missionary Neal Hicks talks about his ministry in Japan with Mission Network News’ Greg Yoder. Staff members Richard Coleman, Dick McClain    , and Darrell Whiteman also contribute lessons regarding recruiting, training, and sending missionaries, as well as equipping the local church for outreach. Listen to this podcast to find out how The Mission Society can help you fulfill God’s vision for your life.

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Christianity and culture

Darrell Whiteman is a cultural anthropologist and The Mission Society’s vice president of mission education and resident missiologist. Here, he talks with Ruth Burgner about his experience researching people groups around the world and the transformational impact Christianity can have on various cultures.

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Mission Network News interviews The Mission Society's Dick McClain    

Greg Yoder of Mission Network News interviews Mission Society vice president, Dick McClain    . In this interview, McClain discusses the work of The Mission Society around the world. From recruiting, training, and supporting missionaries to equipping the local church to be involved in mission, The Mission Society has a broad range of ministries. Listen to the podcast to learn more about The Mission Society and our work.

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The Wilson Family reflects on three years in Mexico

In this episode of "Not if, but how?," The Wilson family discusses their ministry in Monterrey, Mexico. Learn more about their service, their family, and what God is doing through them in this interview.

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The Jernigan family offers physical and spiritual healing in a remote village in Ghana

Andrew and Juliana Jernigan minister with their two children, Lucas and Luiza, in the remote village of Lake Bosomtwi in Ghana, West Africa. Juliana is a physician and Andrew serves as a clinic administrator and pastor. Together, they run the only medical clinic available to the 24 villages on the shores of Lake Bosomtwi.

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The Mozley family connects with their passion

Want to know more about what it’s like to serve with The Mission Society? In our current feature, Claire Mozley     shares how life in Ghana, West Africa not only changed her life and that of her family, but has begun to change the people around them.

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