Today we welcome Jonathan Downs back to the podcast! He is Pastor of Calvary Chapel in Canberra and Overseas Missions Director of the UPCA.

In this conversation, Jonathan Downs discusses his role as the Overseas Missions Director for the UPCA, reflecting on the importance of missions as a core aspect of the church's mission. He highlights Australia's growing role in regional missions, the significance of the recent Papua New Guinea Jubilee celebration, and the responsibility of believers and churches to engage in missions through giving and personal evangelism.

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Previous time on the podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7l155arwGF1ycTMm1ld8Dg?si=08RvbxhxRZi1a7SWuXpXiQ

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Takeaways

• Missions is a core aspect of the church's mission.
• Australia has become a significant sending nation for missions.
• The hunger for God in Papua New Guinea is remarkable.
• Every believer has a responsibility to engage in missions.

• Expectations can lead to miraculous outcomes in ministry.
• The church's financial blessings should be used to support missions.
• The ultimate goal of missions is to save lost souls. The Great Commission is a divine mandate from Jesus.
• Micro giving, though small, can have a significant impact.
• Sacrificial giving is essential for church growth.
• Churches that give generously are often blessed.
• Meeting felt needs can open doors for the gospel.
• Every believer has a responsibility to share the gospel.
• The urgency of the gospel calls for immediate action.
• God blesses those who give with faith and sacrifice.

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This is the closing word from Episode 181 with Raymond Woodward.

Today we are blessed to have Jeromy Hoffee on the podcast! Jeromy is a gifted musician who has taught thousands of singers and musicians across America. He currently serves as the Director of UPCI Music Ministry.

We had a great conversation about his life and ministry. We discussed the importance of serving in the local church, the resurgence of apostolic songwriting, the balance between excellence in music ministry and spiritual sensitivity, and much more.

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Takeaways

• Jeromy Hoffee grew up in a musical church environment and he transitioned from playing bass to piano in his late teens.
• The local church played a crucial role in his musical development.
• Hoffee emphasizes the importance of serving in the local church.
• He believes that God places desires in our hearts for a reason.
• Apostolic music is essential for expressing the church's message.
• The quality of apostolic music has improved significantly in recent years.
• Hoffee encourages young musicians to invest in their local church.
• Apostolic songs focus more on God than self.
• There's a wealth of quality apostolic music available.
• Excellence in music ministry is important but should not overshadow spiritual sensitivity.
• Production should not replace prayer in worship services.
• Comparison can detract from joy in ministry.
• Influence in ministry is a powerful responsibility.
• Prayer life is essential for musicians and singers.
• The goal of worship is to create an atmosphere for God to move.
• Keeping the main thing the main thing is vital for ministry.

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Apostolic Music Playlist - ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qdkJugv6xAmANzW44HHMe?si=Z-mVIE3JQWOU70WW_Rj-og⁠

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