Episode 32
#32. Rethinking God’s Plan – Across the Street and Around the World
Lori Rogers pushes back on the idea that ‘missions’ is something that is only done overseas.
With the Momentum Yes free, online, video series — Christians take a fresh look at God’s plan for the nations — discovering their place in God's story.
Lori considers the dynamic and practical implications for the church when the nations are regarded in the light of God's love.
Bonus Content:
Momentum Yes - Session 1 - Sneak Peek
What You’ll Learn:
- About God’s love for the world revealed throughout scripture
- About the benefits of group study
- How Momentum Yes impacts missions in America and abroad
About the Guest:
Lori Rogers is the interim Executive Director of Momentum Yes. For thirty years, she served in missions leadership at Crossroads Christian Church in Newburgh, IN. She volunteered for several years and then joined the staff as Global Outreach Director for 21 years.
In 2021, she transitioned to serve as the Interim Executive Director of Momentum Yes — a free online video series to inspire and unleash everyday people to engage with the nations, especially the least-reached.
She and her high school sweetheart have been married for 30 years. They have two strong and courageous kids, the eldest is married. She loves to travel and take pictures of beautiful flowers and sunsets. Lori also loves to network and learn from leaders around the world. Prayer, mobilization and missionary care are Lori's favorite areas of ministry.
Lori believes that every follower of Jesus has global DNA waiting to be activated. She also believes that God puts His love for the nations into each of us, but sometimes we haven’t discovered it yet.
Scripture Related to Episode:
John 3: 16; Jesus Came to Save the World
Links Related to Episode:
Timestamped Show Notes:
01:07 - Topic: Why and How to Inspire Christians to Engage with Global Missions
01:57 - What is Momentum Yes?
04:04 - Momentum Yes Content in Six Session
04:23 - The Nations, Before the Great Commition
04:40 - The Importance of Prayer
06:09 - Perspectives are Changed
06:42 - From Global Perspective to Personal Responsibility
07:12 - ReThinking Assumptions
08:10 - Did Jesus Die for the World?
09:11 - Applying a Global Perspective Everyday
09:22 - Is the Church Dying?
09:55 - Working Together
11:21 - The Benefit of Group Study
11:58 - Lives are transformed
14:09 - Getting World Changers out of the Pews
15:11 - Free Resource -- MomentumYes.com
16:49 - Resource Translation Project
18:14 - 25 Countries and Counting
18:58 - God's Call Heard thru Momentum Yes
20:17 - Crossing the Street with Good News
21:05 - Tool for Everyday People in the Church
21:59 - Resources and Contact Info
23:16 - Family: Getting Personal
23:41 - Jokes: Fruit and Fruit Pies
