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Mark Dever & Brooks Buser Discuss Missions Today MARK DEVER Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, President of 9Marks Mark has served as the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church since 1994 and as president of 9Marks (a ministry to churches and church leaders) since its founding in 1998. He's married to Connie and they have two adult children, both married, and one grandchild. Mark has authored a number of books, including 9 Marks of a Healthy Church. BROOKS BUSER Cross-Cultural Church Planter, President of Radius International Brooks and his wife Nina are graduates of Christian Heritage College. Brooks worked as the CFO of a Dutch multinational before he and wife were challenged through God's word to take the gospel to an unreached people group. In 2003 they moved in among the Yembi Yembi people and spend the next 13 years working among them. They were able to develop an alphabet, teach them how to read and write in their own language for the first time, translate the entire N.T. and large portions of the O.T. and teach through the Biblical narrative till a church came into existence. In 2016 elders were in place and the church was strong and they returned to the U.S. In 2017 Brooks was named as President of Radius International. https://www.radiusinternational.org/about-effective-cross-cultural-church-planting-training/

Andy Naselli & Brooks Buser Discuss Missions Today Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 1:05 What has been the reaction to your book on Keswick theology? 2:45 How do you see your book on conscience impaction those on the mission field today? 8:06 There is some out there that say "Because of the urgent need, we should just send people." Do think it is good to send people without adequate training? 10:43 What are your thoughts on contextualization in missions? 14:44 What are your thoughts on movement methodologies? 16:00 How do church planters today guard against 1 Corinthians type baby churches continuing to stay as babies with bad theology? 19:50 Now that you have seen it in person, what are your thoughts on Radius? 21:11 What are the top five books that you recommend for aspiring missionaries? 24:54 Tell us about Bethlehem College and Seminary

Chad Vegas—CHRIST'S ATONING WORK FOR THE NATIONS The Apostle Paul spoke of his driving ambition to "preach the gospel where Christ had not been named." When Paul spoke these words, he saw them in line with Isaiah 52:15—the coming of the suffering servant, and His atoning work for the "nations." This session will press toward that atoning work of Christ and the church's work of proclaiming that atonement to the ends of the earth. OUR NEXT CONFERENCE: The Missionary Conference October 16-18, 2024 Jacksonville, FL https://www.missionaryproject.org/

Aubrey Sequeira—EMPTYING THE CROSS OF ITS POWER: HONOR/SHAME AND THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST In recent days the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) has fallen on hard times. This supposed "Western" doctrine is often spoken of as "one option" when communicating the work of Jesus Christ on the cross. The language of honor/shame is seen as more culturally relevant for non-western cultures. This session will point out the error of deviating from PSA, and while honor/shame can be helpful, it remains the handmaiden to the doctrine that Scripture sets forth for all cultures and at all times. OUR NEXT CONFERENCE: The Missionary Conference October 16-18, 2024 Jacksonville, FL https://www.missionaryproject.org/

One of the biggest fears in missions is "will my kids turn our normal". Parenting is a huge issue that few get the appropriate training on. Come hear how to think through key issues in parenting in a cross-cultural environment, and how kids can be such a tremendous asset to the advance of the gospel among unreached language groups. One of the biggest fears for missionary parents is "Will my kids turn out normal?" Parenting is a huge topic that few church-planting parents rarely get the appropriate training for. Learn how to think through key issues that families will need to deal with while living in a cross-cultural environment, and how kids can be such a tremendous asset to the advance of the gospel among unreached language groups.

Brad Buser—BACK TO BASICS: WHO WILL REACH THE NATIONS? What type of mindset and consecration will it take to bring the gospel to the last remaining language groups? We will look briefly at what King David understood about sacrifice, how Paul lived and demonstrated to the Corinthians what it is to be a follower of Christ, and, lastly, what Jesus spoke of as the immutable standard for those who bear His name. The easy places have been reached, it's the hard ones that remain. Unless consecration is clearly in our minds, the modern-day gospel workers will be ill-equipped for the challenges that lie ahead.

John MacArthur—A FAITHFUL GOSPEL VS. A QUICK GOSPEL When we hear of thousands of people being converted and hundreds of churches being planted in remarkably short periods of time, what are we to think? Does the Spirit work differently overseas than He does in our country? Should we be employing faster, more efficient methods to see converts made and churches planted? This session will speak to the tried and true—the ordinary means of grace laid down in scripture versus the new and modern that is so popular in missions today.

Ian Hamilton–LIFE AND LEGACY OF WILLIAM CHALMERS BURNS William Chalmers Burns, though not as known in our day, was one of the great missionaries of the 19th Century. Burns was a trusted friend and co-pastor to Robert Murray M'Cheyne and contemporary of Hudson Taylor with each having a wonderful impact on each other's ministries in China. Burns understanding of language fluency, perseverance through trials, and being a "man of the book" are examples to us today. William Chalmers Burns, though not as known in our day, was one of the great missionaries of the 19th Century. Burns was a trusted friend and co-pastor to Robert Murray M'Cheyne as well as a contemporary of Hudson Taylor with each having a wonderful impact on each other's ministries in China. Burns understanding of language fluency, perseverance through trials, and being a "man of the Book" are relevant examples to us today.

Missionaries today not only need to know the gospel message, but also, just as importantly, how to communicate that message across language and culture to those still in darkness. This will be a session that will look at those two challenges and how churches can help prepare their sent ones for the task of missions among unreached language groups.

There are many false gospels, but only one true Biblical gospel. In missions the propagation of false gospels usually has little to do with the sincerity or the heart of the gospel messenger, and everything to do with outcomes sought. This session will speak to the true gospel and how to protect and cherish it across time and culture.

The gospel is not "Western" nor is it rooted in any particular culture, time, or people group. For centuries, the people of God have understood that those who are hidden in Christ come from every nation, tribe, people and language. This session will speak to the supracultural nature of the gospel regardless of tongue and culture, and the "sheep from other sheep pens" that the Master still calls His own.

The story of the church advancing across culture, geography, and time is the story of missions. What do the previous generations teach us and how does modern missiology stack up to what we see historically? This session will walk through encouragements and dangers in modern missions and how churches can be faithful to the Great Commission in this day and age.

Historic missionaries knew their Bible and knew their doctrine. Today there is more "zeal" in missions, but "knowledge" is often lacking. Come hear why missionaries sent out today are best ready for missions by having a passion for the glory of God among all peoples, but couple that with a careful and studied knowledge of their Bibles and their God. Historic missionaries knew their Bible and knew their doctrine. Today there is more "zeal" in missions, but "knowledge" is often lacking. Come and hear why missionaries sent out today are best prepared for missions by establishing a passion for the glory of God among all peoples, coupled with a careful and studied proficiency of their God and His Scripture.

What is the process to translate the Scriptures into a language for the first time? What makes a good translator, and what makes a good translation? If church planting among unreached language groups is to succeed, translating the Bible into the mother tongue is a necessary step.

Why a missions committee? How does a local church send well? Member care issues. Missions policies and why? Ineffective missionaries... what to do? What to know about sending agencies and how to interact with them. These and many other topics will be addressed.

Aubrey Sequeira–Caste and Missions Much is made today of the caste system and how the church should evangelize and church plant in that environment. Is it helpful in evangelism to focus on one caste, and what are the effects of that in church planting? Come hear Aubrey Sequeira speak to these issues and how to effectively work in a caste system. A current and ongoing topic today is the caste system and how the church should evangelize and establish churches in that worldview environment. Is it helpful in evangelism to focus on one caste, and what are the effects of that in church planting? Come hear Aubrey Sequeira address these issues and how to effectively work within a caste system.

Nina Buser and Emily Bennett discuss women in missions. Both women share from their experiences on the field working among unreached language groups. They cover the topics of parenting, developing friendships overseas, learning language, and their greatest struggles and joys from their time overseas. 1:10 Emily Bennett's background on the field 6:25 Was it hard to find language helpers? 7:29 What business did you have there? 11:28 What was it like as a woman working in a Muslim context? 13:40 What was it like to develop friendships overseas? 16:02 What was like to have kids on the field? 18:40 How did you balance your time a wife, mom and a worker? 25:13 What were things that you would say kept you encouraged and kept you going? 27:44 What did your time with your team look like? 29:29 Were you able to be upfront about your Christianity overseas? 32:52 How was it that you ended up coming back to the States? 37:10 What would you say were some of the greatest struggles with parenting on the field? 44:06 What would be some of the greatest struggles and greatest joys you faced? 49:10 How did you as a woman respond to the harassment that mentioned is prevalent in that part of the world? 55:17 What would you say to women who are considering going to the field who just aren't sure if there's a need for them?

Costi Hinn and Brooks Buser discuss what For The Gospel is developing for the church and missions, how churches can develop a passion for missions, and and raising kids with a passion for missions. 0:00 Introduction 0:48 What are you speaking on at The Radius Conference 23? 3:54 What do you see happening in the church in general post-covid? 8:24 Why do you think "The American Gospel" resonated with young people? 11:39 Tell us about For the Gospel ministry. 16:49 What are your thoughts on Radius? 20:57 How do you see Radius as a benefit to pastors and churches? 25:34 How are you raising your kids so that they have a passion for missions? COSTI HINN - PASTOR, AUTHOR Costi Hinn serves as the pastor of preaching and teaching at Shepherd's House Bible Church in Chandler, AZ. He is the founder of For the Gospel. Costi is a graduate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the author of several books, including More than a Healer (Zondervan, 2021), God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel (Zondervan, 2019), and Defining Deception (SCS Press, 2018). He has also coauthored a children's book alongside his wife, Christyne, titled In Jesus' Name I Pray: TJ the Squirrel Learns the True Heart of Prayer (Harvest House Kids, 2022). He and Christyne live in Gilbert, AZ, with their four children. BROOKS BUSER - CROSS-CULTURAL CHURCH PLANTER, PRESIDENT OF RADIUS INTERNATIONAL Brooks and his wife Nina are graduates of Christian Heritage College. Brooks worked as the CFO of a Dutch multinational before he and wife were challenged through God's word to take the gospel to an unreached people group. In 2003 they moved in among the Yembi Yembi people and spent the next 13 years working am

How do those heading to the mission field develop a theology of suffering that enables them to stay on the field amid the difficulties? In this session, Brooks Buser give 4 points to help missionary candidates understand the theology of suffering. Brooks draws from the Bible, Apostles and the life of Adoniram Judson (American missionary to Burma).

Chris Larson and Brooks Buser discuss what Ligonier Ministries is doing around the world, some of the issues that are happening in missions today, and book recommendations for aspiring missionaries. CHRIS LARSON President of Ligonier Ministries BROOKS BUSER Cross-Cultural Church Planter, President of Radius International Chapters 00:52 How is Ligonier Ministries assisting churches around the world? 3:00 What are the top books that Ligonier has produced? 6:32 Why Should missionaries and sending churches be concerned about right ecclesiology? 10:26 How do we celebrate faithfulness? 11:20 What are your thoughts on Disciple Making Movements & Church Planting Movements? 16:32 Why do so many in missions today value speed? 20:35 How come Calvinists historically seem to be the most motivated to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth? 23:43 You would see Calvinism as the fuel for missions? 25:38 How do we find ways to evangelize to keep up with or out pace the birth rate? 28:42 What are your thoughts on Radius? 30:02 How can churches and pastors benefit from Radius? 31:38 What are your top 2-3 book recommendations for aspiring missionaries?