SO THAT Missions Podcast | FBC Boerne

• Episode 78:India’s Unreached And Why FBC Boerne Sent It's Lead Pastor! PT3

  Send us a textJoin us to hear Pastor Jason and Pastor Chad as they recount how God worked around them during their recent trip to South Asia.  This is Part 3 of their journey!What if multiplication looked less like a stage and more like a living room? We sit down to unpack a journey across North India—from the dusty lanes of Bihar to the radiant Golden Temple in Amritsar—and trace how a quiet network of relationships has become tens of thousands of house churches. The map stretches fast: a tiny headquarters coaching layers of leaders, catalytic planters guiding clusters of churches, and a rhythm of discipleship that moves through families and neighborhoods instead of events.The contrasts are striking. In Amritsar, Sikh devotion and disciplined beauty mirror values Christians affirm—dignity, service, humility—even as the gospel tells a different story about grace. That contrast becomes a conversation, not a conflict, when a Sikh-background leader opens doors to homes where worship is simple and full. Then the border comes into view. We stand at a fence framed by rival stadiums once built to shout across at each other, and learn how training still leaps the barrier: screens blacked out for security, trusted connectors in Pakistan and Afghanistan, seeds of faith taking root in places most of us only read about.But the heart of this episode beats in small spaces. A family clears their bedroom and moves the fridge to make room for church. Their story begins with a son miraculously healed after a near-fatal accident; it continues as cousins, parents, and neighbors encounter Jesus and plant more gatherings down the same lane. On a quiet Tuesday night in Bodh Gaya, a rooftop water tank becomes a baptistry as thirty-five new believers step into the water under the gaze of a 90-foot Buddha. No campaigns. No cold contact. Just patient steps through relationships, Scripture, and obedience.If you’ve wondered how movements grow, why compassion matters across faith lines, and what it looks like to act like Jesus where borders and beliefs collide, this conversation will widen your view and warm your resolve. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the show—and then tell us: where is God asking you to take the next step?We trace how a house-church movement in India grows from relationships, not events, and why compassion turns rivals into neighbors. Stories from Bihar and Amritsar show miracles, cross-border training, and rooftop baptisms in the shadow of a giant Buddha.• multiplying networks from small staff to thousands of planters• Bihar origins and Bodh Gaya context for rapid growth• Sikh culture in Amritsar and bridges for the gospel• cross-border equipping for Pakistan and Afghanistan via Zoom• a village home turned church after a dramatic healing• rooftop baptisms beside a 90-foot Buddha statue• relationships over street evangelism to reach whole families• compassion toward other faiths as a missional posture• unity, dignity beyond caste, and everyday callings• invitation to explore and join upcoming mission tripsGo to the FBC website to check out upcoming mission trips and sign up for the Perspectives classVisit our website at www.fbcboerne.org for more stories, information, and service times.

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• Episode 77: India’s Unreached And Why FBC Boerne Sent It's Lead Pastor! PT2

  Send us a textA dusty road, a two-room house, and eighty neighbors pressing in to sing at full volume. That’s where we watched despair give way to freedom and a young farmer—months into his new faith—open his home night after night until ten house churches sprung up along a single stretch of road. We went from the weight of ritual in Bodh Gaya to a leader gathering that pulsed with joy, and the contrast reset our hearts: three million gods demanding payment versus one Savior who gives grace first.We dig into why northern India remains one of the most complex mission fields on earth—thousands of distinct people groups, layered by caste and language—and how the gospel is still moving with surprising speed. You’ll hear about a humble network leader quietly coaching more than 8,000 verified churches, the role of audio Bibles and oral storytelling among low-literacy communities, and why healing testimonies have become a frequent doorway to faith. We also unpack the daily devotional rhythms that sustain these movements: hours of worship before sunrise, field work, then evening gatherings that turn simple homes into hubs of discipleship.Back home, the stories sharpen our own calling. Prayer isn’t an intro; it’s the engine. Equipping everyday believers and releasing them quickly—before everything feels polished—can unlock growth we rarely see in traditional models. If you’ve felt a tug toward the unreached or wondered how your ordinary skills could matter, this conversation will help you take a next step. Join us as we explore the tension between spiritual hunger and cultural barriers, the beauty of house churches, and the courage it takes to say yes.If this stirred you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find these stories. Then ask God how you can pray, open your home, or take the next Perspectives course—and tell us what step you’re taking.Visit our website at www.fbcboerne.org for more stories, information, and service times.

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• Episode 76: India’s Unreached And Why FBC Boerne Sent It's Lead Pastor! PT1

  Send us a textWhat if a nation of 1.4 billion held entire communities who might live and die without ever hearing the name of Jesus? We sat down to talk through our recent journey to India, why we sent both our senior pastor and missions pastor, and what we learned as statistics turned into stories and faces. The scale is staggering, but the questions we asked were simple: Are the reports of explosive growth real, what does discipleship look like on the ground, and how do local leaders sustain ministry when they also need to feed their families?We unpack how missiologists define unreached and unengaged peoples, why “no access” changes the way we prioritize mission, and what it means to pursue a gospel that not only reaches new places but roots deeply and thrives. From claims of a network with 45,000 churches to conversations with planters in rural villages, we looked for durable fruit—Scripture obedience, reproducible practices, and everyday faith that reshapes home, work, and community. Jason shares a full-circle moment returning to regions he first visited as a young engineering student, reflecting on calling, perseverance, and the Lord’s faithfulness across 25 years.We also explore business as mission in practical terms. Many catalytic leaders are subsistence farmers whose time is stretched thin as they coach new believers. Our church brought simple, field-tested business training and small seed funding to help leaders start microenterprises that support their families and ministry. It’s not about importing a Western model, but about nurturing local income streams so pastors can remain present, travel to nearby villages, and model integrity in the marketplace. Along the way, we connect the unique gifts within our congregation—entrepreneurs, tradespeople, planners—to global needs that require patience, relationship, and humble service.If this conversation sparks your heart for the nations—or challenges how you think about calling and sustainability—hit play and share it with a friend. Subscribe for part two, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: what skill would you bring to the nations?Visit our website at www.fbcboerne.org for more stories, information, and service times.

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• Episode 75: NORTH AFRICA Beyond Comfort: Following God's Call to Unreached Peoples

  Send us a textWhat does it really take to uproot your family and move to one of the most spiritually unreached regions on earth? J & K pull back the curtain on their remarkable two-year journey serving in North Africa, where Christians represent less than 1% of the population and open evangelism is prohibited.This conversation shatters misconceptions about what modern missions can look like. J's engineering expertise has become their ministry platform, working with date sugar processing facilities while building authentic relationships that open doors for deeper conversations. Rather than the stereotypical missionary approach, they've discovered how professional skills and genuine community integration create pathways for gospel influence in places hostile to traditional ministry.Their story reveals the extraordinary challenges of cross-cultural work – from the grueling 2,000 hours of language study (equivalent to learning Mandarin) to navigating security concerns with biblical wisdom. When K developed shingles from the stress of language acquisition, they embraced the mantra "language is our ministry" to persevere through the difficulties. Their children have shown remarkable resilience, initially struggling with apartment living but ultimately forming friendships that have them reluctant to leave during home visits.What stands out most is their thoughtful approach to risk and calling. They've rejected both recklessness and paralysis, instead applying Jesus' instruction to be "wise as serpents and innocent as doves" in how they navigate their environment. Their testimony challenges us to reconsider our definitions of safety, comfort, and purpose – reminding us that God's global mission requires ordinary people willing to make extraordinary commitments.Whether you're considering cross-cultural service or simply wondering how your professional skills might serve God's kingdom, this conversation will expand your vision of what's possible when we follow God's call to make His name known among the nations. How might God be calling you to use your unique gifts in places where Christ isn't yet known?Visit our website at www.fbcboerne.org for more stories, information, and service times.

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• Episode 74: Kelly Nelson MALAWI MISSION TRIP REPORT: From Popsicle Sticks to Pig Pens: How Nine People Changed a Village

  Send us a textEver wonder what happens when ordinary people say an extraordinary "yes" to God's call? In this captivating conversation, Kelly Nelson shares her journey leading nine people from First Baptist Church to Missinja Village in Malawi, Africa – a place where new Christians are blossoming into spiritual leaders for their communities.The mission's impact extends far beyond the team that traveled. Kelly reveals how church members who couldn't physically go still participated meaningfully – their photos mounted on popsicle sticks to show villagers the "army" supporting them, handwritten letters delivered each morning to team members, and donated supplies filling nine 50-pound bags. This beautiful partnership between senders and goers demonstrates how everyone can play a vital role in global missions.At the heart of their work was "Foundations Training" – teaching core biblical stories to over 230 people across different age groups. These participants, including village chiefs who were baptized just last year, sat for hours in the sun absorbing these truths. Now equipped, they're beginning to share these stories throughout their own villages, creating a multiplication effect that's transforming the region.The team's efforts weren't limited to spiritual training. They established a pig farm that will eventually sustain the entire ministry financially, supporting a school serving hundreds of children daily. This holistic approach addresses spiritual hunger alongside physical needs, creating lasting transformation.Perhaps most remarkable was an unexpected divine appointment when their van broke down on the final day. As darkness fell at a trading center, over 50 unplanned listeners gathered to hear team members share the gospel stories under the stars – a beautiful reminder that God's plans often work through our interrupted ones.What started with one person's obedience has blossomed into a movement touching thousands of lives. Whether you're curious about global missions, considering your own role in God's work, or simply drawn to stories of transformation, this episode will inspire you to discover how your "yes" to God might ripple farther than you could imagine. What step of faith is He calling you to take today?Visit our website at www.fbcboerne.org for more stories, information, and service times.

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