Here at FBC Melbourne, we have a goal that we call “Launch 10x”. Our vision is to plant 10 churches, send out 100 missionaries, train 1,000 leaders, and make 10,000 disciples in the next 10 years. The purpose of the Mission Control podcast is to share stories from within our FBC Melbourne faith community of people who are living out this vision. Regardless of who you are, we all have a role to play. We are all involved in God’s story. We pray that the stories shared through Mission Control will encourage you to see how God is calling you to be used by Him!
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Here at FBC Melbourne, we have a goal that we call “Launch 10x”. Our vision is to plant 10 churches, send out 100 missionaries, train 1,000 leaders, and make 10,000 disciples in the next 10 years. The purpose of the Mission Control podcast is to share stories from within our FBC Melbourne faith community of people who are living out this vision. Regardless of who you are, we all have a role to play. We are all involved in God’s story. We pray that the stories shared through Mission Control will encourage you to see how God is calling you to be used by Him!
Will & Carlie: Balancing Practical Challenges and Joy Working Overseas
Mission Control
50 minutes 53 seconds
1 year ago
Will & Carlie: Balancing Practical Challenges and Joy Working Overseas
In this episode we set down with Will and Carlie who both work overseas in South Asia together. Will and Carlie share their journeys of faith, their initial misconceptions about overseas work, and how they overcame those challenges to fully commit to obedience to God. They dive deep into the emotional highs and lows of short-term trips, the necessity of creativity and flexibility, and the profound importance of building relationships within different cultural contexts. Tune in for valuable insights and heartfelt stories that underscore the importance of prayer, obedience, and the joy found in serving others.
Episode Highlights:
• Carlie's exploration of the emotional challenges faced during short-term trips leading to culture shock and depression.
• The difficulty of maintaining perspective and a positive outlook amidst daily frustrations.
• The blend of creativity and faith in navigating uncharted fields overseas.
• Brett's emphasis on building relational credit in cultural contexts.
• Advice for newcomers to disciple-making and how to start small within one's church.
• The critical role of prayer in facing challenges and making national partners.
• Sam and Brett's experiences with flexibility and the unanticipated mundane struggles of work overseas.
• Trusting in God's divine plan amid personal limitations and external pressures.
• Personal journeys from initial reluctance to full-hearted commitment to work in South Asia.
• Amanda Levy's testimony on the impact of overseas trips on her prayer life.
Resources Mentioned:
• "Is God Calling Me?" by Jeff Iorg - https://shorturl.at/WYGUW
• Psalm 117
Connect with Us:
• Visit our website at launchme.church
• Follow us on Facebook & Instagram at @FBCMel.
• Send us your thoughts and questions at info@fbcmel.org.
Mission Control
Here at FBC Melbourne, we have a goal that we call “Launch 10x”. Our vision is to plant 10 churches, send out 100 missionaries, train 1,000 leaders, and make 10,000 disciples in the next 10 years. The purpose of the Mission Control podcast is to share stories from within our FBC Melbourne faith community of people who are living out this vision. Regardless of who you are, we all have a role to play. We are all involved in God’s story. We pray that the stories shared through Mission Control will encourage you to see how God is calling you to be used by Him!
