Disarming Anxiety with Gerald Brown

This episode welcomes George DeTellis, Jr. to share a historic story in the life of New Missions with a twist of faith and encouragement. Enjoy the story of three puppies for Haiti. No matter the challenge you face, may you hold on to this scripture shared during this story: "Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!" Psalm 34:3

Since 1983, our motto has remained: Hope in God. As we celebrate 41 years of New Missions on January 6, 2024, we welcome you to join us in prayer. Read our prayer requests online at new missions.org/prayer and together, may we continue to seek God for wisdom and direction in all we do to serve others.

What does it take to build a healthy student ministry?  We sat down with Alan Strong to discuss student ministry and specifically how to help students live life on mission.  Alan has served with student and adult ministries at First Baptist Church of Winter Garden. He has personally witnessed the life-changing impact that student ministry has on leading young people to find greater purpose through loving God and serving others.

The fun has begun for our Shoebox Drive season. Today, we sit down with our campaign manager, Emily Pearson and ask questions and learn more about how the Shoebox Drive campaign is changing lives. Plus, you will hear some great stories about Emily and how she is passionately involved with missions. Together, we are helping families flourish through our Shoebox Drive and welcome your participation.

Learn more about our Shoebox Drive at http://www.shoeboxdrive.com

When it comes to educating the next generation, Dave Buckles, the president of Foundation Academy in Winter Garden, Florida has a story to tell. Growing this Christian school to be one of the largest in the nation has given Dave a front row seat to seeing lives changed because of Christian education. How can we come alongside parents to raise kids in a challenging culture and other questions to help parents and families are answered during this episode.  

Learn more about Foundation Academy.

Join the New Missions Shoebox Drive.

Reflecting on 40 years of New Missions in Haiti, Jeanne DeTellis Loudon shares the power of hope in God to change lives. Hear stories of challenges and victories as a mission was pioneered to preach the Gospel and make disciples. You can help change the life of a child and raise a generation of Christian leaders by sponsoring a child with New Missions. Learn more at newmissions.org/sponsor

How can we cope with the busy schedules and overwhelming thoughts that cause us to stress out? Pastor Gerald Brown, author of Disarming Anxiety shares with us his personal journey and discovering of how to take practical steps for lasting peace. Plus, we discuss the value of volunteering and small groups serving together. Learn more about Pastor Gerald Brown at www.Lifeway.cc Discover how you can partner with us to help fund our priority projects at NewMissions.org/projects

What does it take to find hope and a future? Pastor Alix Hilaire, a former student of New Missions, now a church planter in Tavares, Florida shares how he found hope for life. Since 1983, New Missions has educated 39,366 students and Pastor Alix was student number 421. Enjoy this life-story of hope and change.

When churches send their people to serve ranging from students to senior adults, what happens? Community begins to connect a multi-generational church  to become a stronger church. Hear how The Fellowship Church in Leesburg, Florida is reaching a younger generation with serving opportunities and intentional missional efforts both locally and internationally. 

When you travel somewhere different, you can gain a new perspective. Pastor John Tether from Northway Christian Family Church in Queensbury, New York shares how his family has seen firsthand the ministry of New Missions in the Dominican Republic. Each trip of a lifetime has impressed upon his entire family to find a deeper role with encouraging others to live life on mission. Plus, Pastor John shared how he leads his church to find purpose in missions throughout the year.