He Has Risen!

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Happy Easter

Easter is always a time to remind us of why I am serving as a full-time volunteer with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) with the Circle 18 team.

Easter Cross in the Egg

Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day. (1 Corinthians 15:3-5)

Having been in full-time volunteer missions for 17-years I am often challenged about what I am doing, and why I am doing it. Easter, more than any other time of the year, is a good reminder of why we do what do as Christ’s final command on earth to His followers was:

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)

During Easter we remember Christ, His gift to us, and His command to go into all the world …

What Are You Thankful For?

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On Monday Canada celebrated Thanksgiving. For my family in Calgary that meant getting together for a traditional turkey feast and lots of family fun.

Thanksgiving was celebrated for the first time in Canada in 1578, 41-years before our American neighbours to the South. When it was declared an official holiday in Canada it was proclaimed as:

A Day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed …

It has reminded me of how important it is for us to be thankful, and to be constantly giving thanks to God, not just on days like Thanksgiving, but every day.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1

So, what are you thankful for?

I had a really good visit with Bryan Bishop last month.

We went over many different projects and items that are happening in Youth With A Mission around the world, and different ways that we can support them with the YWAM Global Communications Team. It has got me excited for what’s coming up!

Overcoming the Impostor Syndrome

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Missionary Coach ShowToday on episode 1 of The Missionary Coach Show we’ll be talking about overcoming the impostor syndrome.

David Jackson from Feeding My Faith and the School of Podcasting often talks about the need for us to overcome the “Impostor Syndrome”. While he is referring to the need to do it to begin a podcast, we need to overcome the impostor syndrome to step out in our walk with God…

Have you ever been labelled as any of the following:

  • Fake
  • Fraud
  • Failure
  • Hypocrite

If so, you need to cast those thoughts aside, and instead, commit yourself to God, and what He has called you to do …

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Boundless – Finally meeting my team

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For the last four years I have been working with some YWAM team members that I have never actually met. Thankfully that is set to finally change this week …

Boundless - What Global Expressions of Faith Teach Us about Following Jesus - Bryan BishopBryan Bishop, the person who oversees my projects with YWAM Global Communications, is visiting for three days. He is from Colorado Springs, USA, and is flying in from a large YWAM conference that just finished in Townsville. It is the first time that I will have met him in person, and I’m looking forward to what God has for us during this time …

In addition to working with YWAM Global Communications, Bryan is also a published author. I am currently reading his latest book, Boundless: What Global Expressions of Faith Teach Us about Following Jesus. It’s a compelling account of what Bryan has discovered during his travels around the world, researching how other cultures experience Jesus outside of traditional Western Christianity.

I’ve been personally inspired by some of the stories of how hidden movements of Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and others follow and express their faith in Jesus. Some of the expressions are so different from what we experience in “Western Christianity”, and yet they still display a deep, authentic, and enthusiastic faith in Jesus Christ.

Boundless tells us some compelling ways that faith and spirituality can be expressed in ways that are more relevant and applicable to everyday life and relationships. Although the book focuses on “non-traditional” expressions of faith, there is still much that can be applied to our own faith.

I would like to ask for your prayers this week that our meetings would be fruitful and beneficial to the ministry that God us involved with …

The Missionary Coach Show

Missionary Coach Show

A year ago my personal podcast had been downloaded in 29 different countries, and that’s has only grown since then. I announced a change of name from “The Accidental Missionary Podcast” to “The Missionary Coach Show” in my last show, but have not released an episode since.

September 30 is “International Podcast Day“, and I will be relaunching my podcast on that day. I hope you can take the time to check it out ….

Free Birthday Deals in Adelaide

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  • San Churro – Free churros on your birthday
  • Nando’s – Pero Perks – Free bevvie on registration and birthday treat for regulars
    (need to download and install an app)
  • Subway – Eat Fresh Club – Free Subway six inch sub and drink
  • Sumo Salad – Sumo Society – $5 Off your next salad and a free salad on your birthday
    (need to pick up a card from a physical restaurant)
  • Baskin Robbins – Club 31 – Buy 1 get 1 free scoop when you sign up and a free ice cream on your birthday
  • Boost Juice – Vibe Club – Free Boost on your Birthday
    (need to pick up a card from a physical restaurant)
  • Gloria Jean’s – Free birthday coffee
  • Outback Jacks – Birthday Club – 3 Free Meals a Year
  • Oporto – Flame Rewards – $5 Voucher when registered and a Free Meal on your Birthday
    (Must download an app to your phone or grab a card in store)
  • Cold Rock – VIP Member – Buy 1 get 1 free on signup, free ice cream on your birthday, $10 cake voucher on your birthday)
  • Salsa’s Fresh Mex – Mex Club – Free burrito on your birthday
    (need to pick up a card from a restaurant)
  • Montezuma’s – Loyalty Clubs – Free main meal on your birthday and free main meal on your 6th visit.
  • Muffin Break – Club – Free cup of coffee for registering, every 5th coffee free, free muffin on your birthday.
    (need to pick up a card from a restaurant)
  • Jamaica Blue Fine Coffee – Loyalty Program – Free slice of cake on your birthday
    (need to pick up a card from a cafe)
  • Hudons Coffee – Rewards Club – Free small coffee on registration

Free Birthday Deal in Adelaide