On the Move

In this episode of On the Move, our host Leanne White welcomes Bob Crowe, the Founder and President of BreakThrough to People Network (BTPN).BTPN started in 1992 as a humanitarian response to the Chernihiv Oblast of Ukraine as a humanitarian ministry to the survivors of the Chernobyl disaster. In 1995, BTPN changed to a Business As Mission (BAM) organization in Eastern Europe to help Christians support their own families and churches. In 2007, BTPN changed its ministry focus to a training ministry for Christian entrepreneurs in business skills using a ministry mindset. Highlights from this episode:- The foundation of BreakThrough to People Network- The impact on the Russian Invasion of 2022 on ministry in Eastern Europe- The importance of discipleshipLearn more about BreakThrough to People Network on their website.________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the majority world. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer.

Married couples and families who serve together in ministry often face myriad challenges, and it's hard not to burn out and step away from ministry.In this episode, our host Leanne White welcomes Peter and Sherry Coffey to the podcast. Peter and Sherry have served together and individually in a wide variety of camp and outreach ministries, and they have crossed the country together as they follow the Lord's direction. During that time, they've had to learn how to serve God with open hands and trust Him with their ministry and family.Highlights from this episode:Peter and Sherry's ministry journeyServing the Lord with open handsStaying committed to each other and the Lord's calling through decades of ministry________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the majority world. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer.

As followers of Christ, we carry the same message as Jesus' disciples, all of whom gave their lives to preach the gospel.In this episode, our host Leanne White welcomes Gina Seaman. During high school, Gina was inspired by the zealous faith of two women in her small group. After graduation, Gina completed a Discipleship Training School with YWAM before joining the staff, helping to lead a Discipleship Training School. Now, she's getting ready to leave for a long-term mission in Indonesia.In their conversation, Leanne and Gina talk about Gina's faith story, her perspective on Christianity in Generation Z, and what it really means to follow Christ.________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the majority world. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer.

Around 365 million Christians around the world are subject to "high levels of persecution and discrimination”. But what does the Bible have to say about persecution? As 21C International has started training pastors in India, we've heard many stories of pastors who are subject to persecution in this country. In this episode, our host Leanne White shares a Biblical perspective on persecution, and Steve White relates a story from a pastor in India who was arrested for preaching the gospel. To join our prayer team, sign up with this form.Mentioned in this episode:Rates of persecution against ChristiansIndia Elections________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the majority world. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer.

"As you pray for others, for their salvation, God's going to move you and then direct you to share the gospel. And if you're in love with Jesus, you'll talk about Him."On this episode of On the Move, our host Leanne White welcomes Jim Halstead, the founder of Go and Tell Ministries.At Go and Tell Ministries, pastor Jim is on a mission to help churches equip their congregations to share the gospel.Highlights from this episode:Learn more about Go and Tell Ministries on their website.________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the majority world. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer.

In this episode, our host Leanne White delves into a scripture-based discussion on actively participating in the Great Commission. With a detailed exploration of John Chapter 4, the episode highlights Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well as a model for spreading the gospel through personal interactions and testimony. Emphasizing the importance of both sowing and reaping in spiritual conversations, Leanne also shares insights on the power of personal testimony in sharing one's faith. Additionally, the episode features an update on 21C International's ministry efforts in India, sharing feedback from pastors and church leaders who attended the organization's first workshop in the country.Highlights from this episode:(00:12) - Exploring the Great Commission and Jesus' Invitation (01:46) - Diving Deep into John Chapter 4: The Samaritan Woman's Story (09:04) - The Impact of Sharing Personal Testimonies (11:30) - Key Takeaways and Encouragement to Share Your Faith ________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the majority world. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer.

How can we learn to listen to the Holy Spirit and follow His direction?In this episode, our host Leanne White welcomes Margaret L. Williams. Margaret and her husband, Roger, have served the Lord in a wide range of ministries and roles, from running a Christian book store in Papua New Guinea to building a trauma-trained Crisis Response Team. Throughout her life, she has had to learn to listen to the Holy Spirit and trust His leadership, even when the path isn't clear.In their conversation, Margaret shares about:- Doing ministry in Papua New Guinea- Building a Crisis Response Team- Learning to listen to the Holy Spirit through scripture reading and prayer ________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the majority world. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer. 

Healthy pastoral leadership leads to healthy churches. Healthy churches lead to healthy communities. So how do we help develop healthy pastors?In this episode, our host Leanne White welcomes Robby Richard from the GProCommission. The GProCommission is on a mission to provide faster delivery of better training for pastoral leaders at lower costs. In their conversation, Leanne and Robby talk about:- The recent GProCongress- The deficit in pastoral training around the world- Helping pastoral leaders grow in character and competencyLearn more about GProCommission on their website, gprocommission.org. ________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the majority world. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer. 

In this episode of On the Move, our host Leanne White talks with Lindsey Barber.Lindsey represents a vibrant and growing population of young Christians who are zealous for the Lord and are ready to see His kingdom come.Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2013, is often known for their use of technology, their social activism, and markedly low religious association. But Lindsey, along with countless other followers of Christ, is contending that this younger generation would be marked by devotion to Christ above anything else. In this episode:- How Lindsey made her faith her own- Her experience at the Circuit Rider's YWAM Disciple Training School (DTS)- The importance of discipleship and evangelism ________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the global south. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.________________________________

2023 was filled with God's faithfulness, power, and love, as 21C International equipped and encouraged tens of thousands of pastors in the Global South.In this unique episode of On the Move, Steve and Leanne White, co-founders of 21C International, share the wins and challenges from 2023, along with the ministry's vision for 2024.________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the global south. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.________________________________

This week, our host Leanne White talks with Erika Fertig, who, along with her husband Mark, spent 9 years serving with Cru in East Asia. During their time in East Asia, Mark and Erika focused on building relationships with fellow university students, ultimately in order to share the love of Christ and the truth of His word with them.  Currently, Erika supports Cru's ministry at the University of Toledo, while Mark coaches and trains team leaders all over northwest Ohio and in the entire state of Michigan. In this episode, Erika shares details from their time in East Asia, recounts stories of unique ways she saw God at work during their time with Cru, and provides a glimpse into her current ministry as she and Mark parent two adopted children.________________________________ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the global south. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.________________________________

It's more than just a challenge, it's a crisis: more than 90% of pastors in the global south don't have any formal Biblical or pastoral training.In this episode, our host Leanne White talks with Paul Hemming about this very issue. Paul is the associate project director at Re-Forma, an international organization that is passionate about helping more pastors around the world receive training and certification.  In this episode:- What is the crisis, and what role does Re-Forma play in solving it? - Collaboration is necessary to fulfill the Great Commission. - Pastors in certain East African countries are legally required to get training that's out of reach... now what? Learn more about Re-Forma on their website.Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the global south. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.

This week, we're turning the mic around to ask our host and 21C International co-founder Leanne White questions about missions, pastoral training, and the ministry of 21C International.In this episode, Leanne answers questions like: - What are the differences between the state of Christianity in the US and in Global South? - What does 21C International do? - Why is there such a large need for pastoral training in the global south?To join our prayer team, fill out this form.Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at leanne@21cinternational.org.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the global south. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.

In this episode, our host Leanne White welcomes 21C International co-founder, Steve White, to unpack highlights from the recent GProCongress II, a meeting of 500+ trainers of pastors from around the world.The Global Proclamation Congress II for Trainers of Pastors (GProCongress II) brings together individuals and organizations from the three different pastoral training sectors: formal, nonformal and informal. Steve recently had the opportunity to attend, learn, and build relationships with other trainers of pastors. In this episode, he shares his key learnings and highlights from the congress.On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the global south. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.

This week, our host Leanne White is joined by Arty Arnold.Arty serves as a trainer with 21C International and has been involved in providing training to pastors and church leaders in Kenya. He has a heart for missions and a desire to see people grow in their knowledge and understanding of God.​Arty recently returned from a trip to Kenya with 21C International, where he provided training to pastors and church leaders. He was struck by the hunger and desire for God's word that he encountered in the people he met. The trainings were focused on facilitating group discussions and allowing participants to engage with the material. Arty observed the impact of the training, seeing pastors and church leaders grow in their understanding and ability to teach others. He also emphasized the importance of building relationships and maintaining connections with the people he met in Kenya.​Key Takeaways from this episode:​1. The hunger and desire for God's word in Kenya is remarkable.2. Facilitating group discussions and engagement with the material is an effective training method.3. Building relationships and maintaining connections is crucial for ongoing impact.​On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the global south. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.

In this week's unique episode of On the Move, our host Leanne White is joined by Pastor Benzy, a ministry leader and pastor from India.Leanne and Steve, co-founders of 21C International, had the opportunity to meet with Pastor Benzy in Edmonton, Canada, to discuss potential ministry collaborations. During their time, Leanne invited Pastor Benzy to share his testimony and stories from their ministry in India.Today, Pastor Benzy mentors and ministers alongside pastors from more than 60 churches in 7 states across India. Additionally, he oversees Peace Harvest India, a registered non-profit organization which provides education and support to more than 1200 children each week.In this episode, you'll hear: - How Pastor Benzy went from alcohol addiction to starting a prayer group in his own home - The cultural backdrop that has led to an orphan crisis of over 30 million orphaned children in India - What the real response to the gospel is in India, and opposition that pastors face on a daily basisTo learn more about 21C International's upcoming partnership with Pastor Benzy's network and to receive updates as we step into India, sign up here.

On this episode of On The Move, host Leanne White is joined by Scott Boyd, director of Pittsburgh Region International Student Ministries (PRISM). With over a million international students in the United States and 13,000 in Pittsburgh, PRISM sees this as a mission field that God has brought to them. By introducing these students to the gospel and giving them roots while they are in Pittsburgh, PRISM hopes to make an impact when they return to their home countries. While not a church planting ministry, PRISM's success lies in the transformation that takes place when these students go back home.In this episode:- Navigating cross-cultural relationships- The significance of hospitality- Highlights and challenges from 20 Years at PRISM On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the global south. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.

In this episode of On the Move, our host Leanne White is joined by Mawo Abaya, the director for the International Center of Evangelism in Jos, Nigeria. Mawo and his wife, Janet, are passionate about mobilizing leaders to fulfill the Great Commission and have helped to train more than 1,000 leaders during their time ministering in Nigeria.Key moments in this episodes: - Their three pronged approach to training pastors in Nigeria - Amidst violent persecution, the Church in Nigeria is being purified and continues to grow- How we can be praying for Christians in NigeriaOn the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the global south. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.

While Bibiana MacLeod was practicing medicine in Haiti, she became frustrated as patients returned time and time again with the same conditions. This pattern showed Bibiana that, while they were treating the conditions that patients walked in with, the root causes weren't being addressed.The solution? Community development: working alongside communities to help them identify and solve problems using their own resources.In their conversation, our host Leanne White and Bibiana talk about: - Bibiana's experience working with Medical Ambassadors International - The importance of a development mindset, rather than a "savior" mindset - Sharing the gospel through community health evangelismOn the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the global south. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.

In this episode, we are privileged to hear the incredible journey of Glenn and Linnea Boese, a couple who have dedicated over four decades to missionary work in Cote d'Ivoire. They share their personal experiences, including their individual callings, their introduction to each other, and the monumental decision they made at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship's "Urbana" convention in 1970.Key moments in this episode:- Glenn and Linnea share how they felt called to overseas missions - Sharing the gospel in Cote d'Ivoire and preparing a Bible translation in Niarofolo - Equipping a local hospital and planting churches in Cote d'Ivoire On the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry created to encourage, equip, and empower Christian church leaders in the global south. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.