Season One
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Introduction to Bible Missions Matters
The Bible Missions Matters podcast emphasizes the Biblical mandate for indigenous church planting, urging pastors and missionaries to reject reliance on external funding and social programs in favor of self-supporting, self-propagating, and self-governing churches to fulfill the Great Commission.
S1 E1
18:48 minutes
What Is a Bible Missionary?
Let's discuss the true meaning of a Bible missionary and clarifies misconceptions about who qualifies as one. Pastor Steve Foster shares personal stories, biblical principles, and practical advice to distinguish genuine missionaries from those claiming the title without biblical backing. In this episode, he emphasizes the importance of church planting, proper support, and authentic calling in missions.
S1 E2
19:00 minutes
Self-Supporting Missions ft. Carl Boonstra
In this episode Pastor Steve Foster underscores that true biblical missions prioritize indigenous church planting—churches that are self-supporting, self-governing, and self-propagating. This approach ensures lasting, reproducing, and resilient churches that honor God's design and promote local ownership. Moving away from dependency on foreign funds aligns with biblical principles and fosters genuine growth. The call is to return to biblical models, train nationals from the start, and trust God's provision within local communities. Bible missions matter, and adopting this indigenous strategy is essential for sustainable, impactful ministry worldwide.
S1 E3
26:42 minutes