Witness & Persecution with Nik and Ruth Ripken

Serving overseas workers both is a blessing and a critical responbility for sending churches. However, sometimes our "sending" can cause more harm than good. In this epsiode, Nik and Anthony discuss the ways in which local bodies of Christ can prepare short- and mid-term mission teams to be the most effective and helpful servants of those who are on the ground long-term. ----Join us for our celebration in Arlington, TX on Friday, August 28 at 6:30pm. This event is free, but registration is required so we can plan for you. You can RSVP at https://nikripken.com/10 We hope to see you there!----If you have questions, comments or concerns feel free to email us at [email protected]

The reality of our world is that from global conflicts, to field and personnel issues, churches will have to minister to workers who have been forced to come off the mission field. In this episode, Nik and Anthony talk about how churches can best care for and minister to misisonaries who have had to come home because of traumatic events on the mission field.Disclaimer: this episode briefly addresses the topic of suicide----A start to our summer series as we prepare to celebrate 10 years of the Insanity of God film. Join us for our celebration in Arlington, TX on Friday, August 28 at 6:30pm. This event is free, but registration is required so we can plan for you. You can RSVP at https://nikripken.com/10 We hope to see you there!----If you have questions, comments or concerns feel free to email us at [email protected]

After a long hiatus, Nik and Anthony are back! In this episode, Nik apologizes to parents, grandparents and churches. After four decades on the mission field, Nik now knows how difficult it is to be the one sending a child or grandchild overseas - and how to care for the ones who are not overseas, but who are holding the ropes of those "sent ones". Check out NRM's powerful series - Insanity Unleashed at www.NikRipken.com/insanity-unleashedLearn more about our ministry at www.NikRipken.com

One of the most critical aspects of cross-cultural work is how to practically care for those we send. In this episode, Nik takes a deep dive into the most important elements that individuals and churches need to consider to most adequately take care of our "sent ones". 🔗 Visit NikRipken.com to learn more about their mission and how you can get involved. 🎧 Listen to more episodes of Witness and Persecution with Nik & Ruth Ripken for real stories of faith and resilience from the frontlines of Christian missions. ➡️Learn more about Nik Ripken ministries at NikRipken.com Follow us on our socials @nikripken on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Everything that God has ever done, He is still doing. Listen as Nik recounts a story out of Apartheid that demonstrates what it truly means to "give all" for Jesus and how the Biblical narrative continues to come alive all over the world. 🔗 Visit NikRipken.com to learn more about their mission and how you can get involved. 🎧 Listen to more episodes of Witness and Persecution with Nik & Ruth Ripken for real stories of faith and resilience from the frontlines of Christian missions. ➡️Learn more about Nik Ripken ministries at NikRipken.com Follow us on our socials @nikripken on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter