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S04E17 What Does Today’s Missionary Look Like? with Dr. Mary Ho
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In this episode, we take a look at what today’s missionary looks like and explore some of the similarities and differences to missionaries in the past. We’re joined by Dr. Mary Ho, the executive director of All Nations. Mary gives us a behind-the-scenes look at All Nations missionary John Allen Chau, who was killed a few years ago on mission and whose story was feature in a Disney + documentary.
What does it mean to be a missionary today? How do different cultures view our calling? And how can missionaries care for themselves and be cared for by their senders in ways that are healthy and sustainable?
Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at care@modernday.org, find us on Instagram at @modernday.missions, and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/moderndaymissions.
Chapters
1. S04E17 What Does Today’s Missionary Look Like? with Dr. Mary Ho (00:00:00)
2. Meet Dr. Mary Ho (00:01:00)
3. Comparing Missionaries Jim Elliot and John Chow (00:03:30)
4. Global Perspectives on Missionary Honor, Care & Support (00:07:20)
5. Cultural Awareness in Modern Day Missions (00:12:32)
6. The Key to Effective Cross-Cultural Mission Work (00:16:21)
7. Behind-The-Scenes of John Chow (00:21:08)
8. How to Best Prepare for the Mission Field? (00:25:07)
9. Word of Encouragement from Mary Ho (00:30:22)
74 episodes
Manage episode 417358588 series 3402663
In this episode, we take a look at what today’s missionary looks like and explore some of the similarities and differences to missionaries in the past. We’re joined by Dr. Mary Ho, the executive director of All Nations. Mary gives us a behind-the-scenes look at All Nations missionary John Allen Chau, who was killed a few years ago on mission and whose story was feature in a Disney + documentary.
What does it mean to be a missionary today? How do different cultures view our calling? And how can missionaries care for themselves and be cared for by their senders in ways that are healthy and sustainable?
Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at care@modernday.org, find us on Instagram at @modernday.missions, and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/moderndaymissions.
Chapters
1. S04E17 What Does Today’s Missionary Look Like? with Dr. Mary Ho (00:00:00)
2. Meet Dr. Mary Ho (00:01:00)
3. Comparing Missionaries Jim Elliot and John Chow (00:03:30)
4. Global Perspectives on Missionary Honor, Care & Support (00:07:20)
5. Cultural Awareness in Modern Day Missions (00:12:32)
6. The Key to Effective Cross-Cultural Mission Work (00:16:21)
7. Behind-The-Scenes of John Chow (00:21:08)
8. How to Best Prepare for the Mission Field? (00:25:07)
9. Word of Encouragement from Mary Ho (00:30:22)
74 episodes
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