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Christ's Church of Oronogo - Impact Ministry

41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -

Hosted by Christ's Church of Oronogo's Impact team, this podcast exists to inform and inspire you through stories and interviews with our Impact partners, both here in our own community and across the globe. You'll hear everything from the genesis of their ministries to moments they've witnessed God's power and faithfulness, as well as ways you can participate right now from where you listen. We hope this podcast encourages you toward prayer, generosity, and involvement with our ministry partners while broadening your perspective of the ways God is using those who have experienced completeness in him to transform the world around us.

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Episodes

Nathan Storms (Ep. 32)

March 06, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Nathan Storms is our newest Impact Partner. He is headed to Yokohama, Japan to serve with Mustard Seed Network. This episode provides you the opportunity to get to know Nathan and learn about God's call on his life to serve in Japan. Also, you can play Two Truths and a Lie with Nathan at the end of the episode! - Nathan is preparing to move to Japan with Mustard Seed Network, joining their mission of making disciples among the unreached there. Before graduating from Ozark Christian College i...

Ethan & Audrey Greer (Ep. 31)

February 14, 2024 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this podcast, Ethan Greer shares about his family's journey to Japan and how God has used them for His glory through serving in four different church plants in a decade. Ethan also encourages Christ's Church about their current involvement with a challenge to grow in participation with Mustard Seed Network. - Ethan and Audrey serve with Mustard Seed to plant churches in Japan. Most of Japan is considered unreached which means people haven’t had the chance to hear the Good News about Jesus...

Neighborhood Life House (Ep. 30)

January 16, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Maggie has a conversation with Addie Jarrett, Executive Director of Neighborhood Life House, a local non-profit serving the north Joplin community through neighborhood outreach and programs for kids. To find out more, visit www.neighborhoodlifehouse.org. - Neighborhood Life House serves the Northwest Joplin area, a neighborhood rich in story and history. They work with members of the neighborhood to empower people to see who they can be with the help of God through mentoring, education, and ...

Rapha International | Angie Brower (Ep. 29)

November 14, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Maggie speaks with Angie Brower (Survivor Care Director and Clinical Supervisor for Rapha International) about the Hope and Healing Center, a therapy center offering trauma-focused services in our community. - In 2003, Rapha International began an aftercare program for underage female survivors rescued from slavery and sexual exploitation in Battambang, Cambodia. Today, Rapha is an international organization working in Cambodia, Thailand and Haiti. Rapha's model is to recruit and equip local...

Rapha International | Theara Sath (Ep. 28)

November 13, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this episode, Drake speaks with Rapha’s Cambodian Country Director, Theara Sath, about her testimony and the compelling work of Rapha International. - In 2003, Rapha International began an aftercare program for underage female survivors rescued from slavery and sexual exploitation in Battambang, Cambodia. Today, Rapha is an international organization working in Cambodia, Thailand and Haiti. Rapha's model is to recruit and equip local staff who are qualified and passionate about combattin...

Todd & Angela Owen (Ep. 27)

October 20, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

In this episode, Drake speaks with a long-time Impact Partner of Christ's Church, Todd Owen, about his family's life and ministry in Papua New Guinea. The Owens have served in Bible translation since the late 1990s and have a three-year goal to complete the remainder of the New Testament. To follow along with their ministry via weekly emails, please consider subscribing to their newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/Cp8cv

Ciudad de Gracia (Ep. 26)

September 01, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Drake has a conversation with Abiel Diaz, lead pastor of Ciudad de Gracia. Ciudad de Gracia is a Spanish-speaking church plant in Albuquerque, NM  which launched in the fall of 2016. Located in the international district, this church seeks to reach both first-generation and long-term Spanish-speaking residents of Albuquerque. Abiel shares about recent ministry and opportunities for Christ's Church to be involved.

Blackbox | Opportunities For You to Combat Human Trafficking (Ep. 25)

August 01, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

In this episode, Drake talks with Nick Vacca of Blackbox International to discuss the ministry and two upcoming opportunities Christ's Church has to support the work of Blackbox. For more information visit https://blackboxinternational.org

Blackbox | Opportunities For You to Combat Human Trafficking (Ep. 26)

August 01, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

In this episode, Drake talks with Nick Vacca of Blackbox International to discuss the ministry and two upcoming opportunities Christ's Church has to support the work of Blackbox. For more information visit https://blackboxinternational.org

Con Mis Manos | Updates (Ep. 25)

July 06, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this episode, Michelle Zuniga shares several updates about the ministry happening at Con Mis Manos. From a new church plant to a new building campaign, exciting work is happening in Northeast Mexico! If you'd like to hear more from the team at Con Mis Manos you can listen to previous episodes (five, six, and seven) that feature an overview of the ministry and testimonies from leaders and families at Con Mis Manos.

Con Mis Manos | Updates (Ep. 24)

July 06, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this episode, Michelle Zuniga shares several updates about the ministry happening at Con Mis Manos. From a new church plant to a new building campaign, exciting work is happening in Northeast Mexico! If you'd like to hear more from the team at Con Mis Manos you can listen to previous episodes (five, six, and seven) that feature an overview of the ministry and testimonies from leaders and families at Con Mis Manos.

Samantha Snow on VBS (Ep. 23)

June 29, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this episode, Maggie talks with Sammy Snow about her experience as a child with Vacation Bible School (VBS), and how the local church made a lasting impact on her life. You’ll hear about how you can be involved this summer in Kid's Klub Live (Christ's Church's version of VBS) and how stepping out in faith to invite or serve will influence many generations to come. - Learn more about Kid's Klub Live and register to attend or serve here.

Samantha Snow on VBS (Ep. 24)

June 29, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this episode, Maggie talks with Sammy Snow about her experience as a child with Vacation Bible School (VBS), and how the local church made a lasting impact on her life. You’ll hear about how you can be involved this summer in Kid's Klub Live (Christ's Church's version of VBS) and how stepping out in faith to invite or serve will influence many generations to come. - Learn more about Kid's Klub Live and register to attend or serve here.

Olivia Loghry on Camp Ministry (Ep. 22)

June 01, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

In this episode of the Impact Ministry Podcast, Drake talks with one of the children's ministers at Christ's Church, Olivia Loghry, about the importance and impact of camp on her own life. Olivia also shares why Christ's Church takes kids and students to Maranatha Bible Camp and Christ in Youth conferences each summer. We're honored to be in ministry partnership with both of these organizations and you can learn more about them by visiting our website at cco.church/impact

Foster Care | Justin & Erin Boudreaux (Ep. 21)

May 01, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

This episode features Justin & Erin Boudreaux who have been lifelong members of Christ's Church and have served as foster parents for the last four years. In this episode, they discuss their decision to become foster parents, the different children they've welcomed into their home, and some of the highs and lows of fostering. Fostering Hope has been a huge support for them over the years, and you can find out more about their work at https://fostering-hope.com/. - Fostering Hope provides hop...

Mac & Olivia Johnson (Ep. 20)

April 01, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

This episode features Mac Johnson from PROEM. Mac, Olivia, and their daughters Heidi and Halle are living and leading a church plant in Poland. Mac and Olivia have ties to Christ's Church of Oronogo even before becoming Impact Partners. In this episode, Mac details their journey to Poland, how God has been working through them, and three ways those at Christ's Church can support their work. - Mac & Olivia Johnson serve with Proem Ministries and have two daughters, Heidi, and Hallie. They ha...

The Reality of Missionary Parents (Ep. 19)

March 01, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode, Drake talks with Kevin and Debbie Greer about life as parents and grandparents of missionaries. The Greers have three sons who each work with Mustard Seed Network in various capacities as the organization works to plant churches in urban Japan. The Greers also share wisdom on raising children who follow Jesus and practices for connecting with family who lives far away. You can learn more about the work of Mustard Seed Network at mustardseed.network

LifeChoices - Ep. 18

February 01, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Maggie sits down with Jordynn Griffith, Advancement Director at Life Choices - a medical clinic that provides free, confidential, gospel-centered care for people struggling with a sexual health crisis. In this episode, they discuss the variety of services and care offered through LifeChoices, stories of transformed families in our local community, and ways you can be involved with what God is doing through their ministry.  - The LifeChoices Clinics reach out with the love of Christ by provid...

LifeChoices (Ep. 18)

February 01, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Maggie sits down with Jordynn Griffith, Advancement Director at Life Choices - a medical clinic that provides free, confidential, gospel-centered care for people struggling with a sexual health crisis. In this episode, they discuss the variety of services and care offered through LifeChoices, stories of transformed families in our local community, and ways you can be involved with what God is doing through their ministry.  - The LifeChoices Clinics reach out with the love of Christ by provid...

Campus Christians (Ep. 17)

January 05, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this episode, Drake talks with Austin Marple the director of Campus Christians at Pittsburg State University. This episode provides insight into the ministry happening at PSU and multiple ways you can support the mission of Campus Christians. - Campus Christians at Pittsburg State University is a non-denominational organization reaching out to believers of all church backgrounds. Our events and programs range from a weekly worship service and in-depth Bible studies and discussion groups ...

Christmas Impact (Ep. 16)

December 01, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Generosity is huge around the holiday season. We all want to make an impact but the countless ways can be overwhelming and some even unhelpful. In this episode, Maggie talks with Keely Johnson, our Impact Ministry intern, as they discuss effective ways to be generous this Christmas. 

Tanner & Delaney Salva (Ep. 15)

November 01, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Tanner and Delaney Salva moved to Japan in December 2020 to work with Mustard Seed Christian Church in Tokyo. In this episode, you'll learn about their first season of life in Japan—language school and ministry preparation—and how God has been moving in Tokyo. - The Salvas are church planters working with Mustard Seed Network to plant churches in urban Japan. Japan is one of the most unreached countries in the world where 99% of the people do not know Jesus. Currently, the Salvas are working...

Ozark Christian College (Ep. 14)

October 01, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Christ's Church of Oronogo has a long-standing relationship with Ozark Christian College. Drake talks with Chad Ragsdale, the Academic Dean of Ozark about their mission and ministry as a bible college. Ozark has been training men and women for Christian service for eighty years and this Fall they launched a Master's program to further extend their ministry. - Many people want to serve God and make a difference with their lives, but they aren’t sure where to start. At Ozark Christian College,...

Ozark Christian College

October 01, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Christ's Church of Oronogo has a long-standing relationship with Ozark Christian College. Drake talks with Chad Ragsdale, the Academic Dean of Ozark about their mission and ministry as a bible college. Ozark has been training men and women for Christian service for eighty years and this Fall they launched a Master's program to further extend their ministry. - Many people want to serve God and make a difference with their lives, but they aren’t sure where to start. At Ozark Christian College,...

Caribbean Missions | Ricky (Ep. 12)

September 01, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Listen to the testimony of Ricky, the foreman on the building campaign that Church Village Church of Christ in undergoing. Coming to faith in Jesus through the preaching of the Word by Pastor Kenroy Clark, Christ has transformed Ricky's life and is using him to build a legacy of faith within his community. In March 2023, the men of Christ's Church have the opportunity to go work alongside Ricky and other men to complete a major phase of the building project. More information on this opportun...

Caribbean Missions | Kenroy (Ep. 11)

September 01, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode, Drake talks with Pastor Kenroy Clarke of Church Village Church of Christ about their vision to build a legacy of faith within their community. A feature component of this vision is their new building. They've faced a number of serious challenges throughout the building campaign but have forged ahead by faith, trusting God to provide and He has done just that. In March 2023, the men of Christ's Church have the opportunity to go work alongside Pastor Kenroy to complete a major...

Caribbean Missions | Tresha (Ep. 13)

September 01, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Drake talks with Tresha who was born and raised on the island of Barbados. She grew up at Church Village Church of Christ and is now raising her children, alongside her husband, in the very church community she grew up in. She also serves other kids in the church as the youth and children's minister. In this episode, you will hear Tresha's compelling testimony of powerful faith when facing difficult life circumstances. - Caribbean Missions is dedicated to the spreading of the gospel of Jesus...

Christ In Youth (Ep. 9)

August 18, 2022 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Each summer our church takes students to Christ in Youth conferences like MIX and MOVE. CIY is one of our ministry partners with with events for students year around happening all across the nation and world. In this episode, you'll hear from Caden Ray as he and Drake talk about the life-changing week he and his friends had in Michigan. For more than fifty years, CIY has always found the best ways to create moments that inspire Kingdom Work. Methods change but the hope of the Gospel remain...

Maranatha Bible Camp (Ep. 10)

August 18, 2022 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Each summer our church takes kids to Maranatha Bible Camp, one of our local Impact partners. In this episode, Drake talks with Robbie Wood and Ellie Dalyrmple as they tell stories from their experience at camp. Maranatha Bible Camp is a year-round ministry dedicated to bringing the best in Christian, Bible-based camp experiences. The mission of Maranatha is to challenge all people, especially children and youth, to know Jesus Christ and to mature in Him. maranathabiblecamp.org

Mustard Seed Network (Ep. 8)

July 15, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

Drake sits down with Jay Greer, Pastor of Mustard Seed Christian Church in Tokyo—the largest concentration of unreached people in the world. In this episode, they discuss how the Greer's ministry began 14 years ago, stories of what urban church planting in Japan looks like, and ways we as a church can continue to pray and partner with them.  Mustard Seed Network is a collective of church-planting churches in urban Japan. By 2025, their goal is to have planted 12 churches in 12 major Japanes...

Con Mis Manos | Cynthia & Her Family (Ep. 7)

June 01, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Drake talks with Cynthia, her mom, Nereda, and sister, Adrianna, all represented in this episode by Michelle Zuniga's voice. Michelle served as an interpreter of Mexican Sign Language along with her husband, Chuy, who was also translating into Spanish for Nereda and Adrianna during the interview. They discuss what it looks like to be a family that values learning to communicate with sign language in a culture that views signing with disapproval and fear, and how powerful it is for Cynthia to...

Con Mis Manos | Cynthia & Her Family's Story (Ep. 7)

June 01, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Drake talks with Cynthia, her mom, Nereda, and sister, Adrianna, all represented in this episode by Michelle Zuniga's voice. Michelle served as an interpreter of Mexican Sign Language along with her husband, Chuy, who was also translating into Spanish for Nereda and Adrianna during the interview. They discuss what it looks like to be a family that values learning to communicate with sign language in a culture that views signing with disapproval and fear, and how powerful it is for Cynthia to...

Con Mis Manos | Ivan's Story (Ep. 6)

June 01, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Drake talks with Ivan, represented on this episode by Michelle Zuniga's voice, who served as a translator during the interview. Ivan shares about growing up as a deaf person in Matamoros, his time at Con Mis Manos, and how he now ministers to the students there as a teacher. Con Mis Manos is a ministry that reaches out to the deaf in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The Zuniga’s ministry provides a safe place where the deaf can live, learn valuable skills and experience the family of Christ. ...

Con Mis Manos | Ivan (Ep. 6)

June 01, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Drake talks with Ivan, represented on this episode by Michelle Zuniga's voice, who served as a translator during the interview. Ivan shares about growing up as a deaf person in Matamoros, his time at Con Mis Manos, and how he now ministers to the students there as a teacher. Con Mis Manos is a ministry that reaches out to the Deaf in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The Zuniga’s ministry provides a safe place where the deaf can live, learn valuable skills and experience the family of Christ.

Con Mis Manos | Chuy & Michelle's Story (Ep. 5)

June 01, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Drake talks with Michelle Zuniga, founder of Con Mis Manos, and her husband Chuy who together run a school for students who are deaf. In this episode, they discuss how Con Mis Manos began, the realities of living and ministering in Matamoros, and ways we as a church can continue to pray and partner with them. Con Mis Manos is a ministry that reaches out to the deaf in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The Zuniga’s ministry provides a safe place where the deaf can live, learn valuable skills an...

Con Mis Manos | Chuy & Michelle (Ep. 5)

June 01, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Drake talks with Michelle Zuniga, founder of Con Mis Manos, and her husband Chuy who together run a school for students who are deaf. In this episode, they discuss how Con Mis Manos began, the realities of living and ministering in Matamoros, and ways we as a church can continue to pray and partner with them. Con Mis Manos is a ministry that reaches out to the Deaf in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The Zuniga’s ministry provides a safe place where the deaf can live, learn valuable skills an...

Fostering Hope (Ep. 4)

April 28, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Maggie talks with the founders of Fostering Hope: Sarah Burch, Executive Director, and Joanna Holden,  Program Director.  In this episode they discuss the mission and beginning of Fostering Hope, what foster care looks like in our community, and the different ways to serve those in the foster care system. Fostering Hope provides hope, support and resources to children in foster care and their families. They partner with the local Children’s Division as well as local churches, businesses an...

Watered Gardens Ministries (Ep. 3)

April 01, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Maggie talks with James Whitford, Executive Director of Watered Gardens, about the birth and breadth of the ministry, the variety of ways they serve those who are poor and homeless, and the philosophy and purpose behind their charity work. Watered Gardens exists to serve the local Church in its mission to help the poor in Jesus’ name. Their desire is to see the Church boldly engaged with the homeless and poor relationally, responsibly, and compassionately. They offer a variety of services ...

Blackbox International | How Can I Help? (Ep. 2)

March 03, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Drake talks with Chad Brown (Ministry Director, Schuber Mitchell Homes) about his experience visiting Blackbox International's aftercare facility in the Dominican Republic. They also discuss practical ways our Christ's Church family can be involved with the ministry of Blackbox. Disclaimer: With the nature of Blackbox International's ministry, this podcast does mention sexual themes regarding trafficking, abuse, and trauma. No actual stories of graphic nature are told, only the concepts ar...

Blackbox International | Aftercare (Ep. 1)

March 03, 2022 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Drake talks with Wade Landers (President & Founder) and Roger Twitchell (Vice President) about the genesis of Blackbox International, the overarching global problem of sex trafficking, and the heart and purpose behind their ministry of Aftercare. Disclaimer: With the nature of Blackbox's ministry, this podcast does mention sexual themes regarding trafficking, abuse and trauma. No actual stories of graphic nature are told, only the concepts are discussed in light of the work Blackbox is doi...

Christ's Church of Oronogo - Impact Ministry

December 15, 2019 05:00 - 30 seconds - 396 KB

We are excited to share resources and interviews with some of our Impact partners. Check back soon for more content!