Here at FBC Melbourne, we have a goal that we call “Launch 10x”. Our vision is to plant 10 churches, send out 100 missionaries, train 1,000 leaders, and make 10,000 disciples in the next 10 years. The purpose of the Mission Control podcast is to share stories from within our FBC Melbourne faith community of people who are living out this vision. Regardless of who you are, we all have a role to play. We are all involved in God’s story. We pray that the stories shared through Mission Control will encourage you to see how God is calling you to be used by Him!
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Here at FBC Melbourne, we have a goal that we call “Launch 10x”. Our vision is to plant 10 churches, send out 100 missionaries, train 1,000 leaders, and make 10,000 disciples in the next 10 years. The purpose of the Mission Control podcast is to share stories from within our FBC Melbourne faith community of people who are living out this vision. Regardless of who you are, we all have a role to play. We are all involved in God’s story. We pray that the stories shared through Mission Control will encourage you to see how God is calling you to be used by Him!
Abe Walton: Embracing the Mission Field in Everyday Professions and Community
Mission Control
34 minutes 40 seconds
1 year ago
Abe Walton: Embracing the Mission Field in Everyday Professions and Community
In this episode of Mission Control, we're joined by Dr. Abe Walton, professor at FIT, who shares his unique perspectives on the interplay between faith, education, and leadership. Listen as Abe delves into his experience going through the Aspire program, and how God's story intersects with our life's work. Discover how Abe blends biblical teachings with business acumen, his insights into fostering, and the value of continual learning and growth in faith. Whether it's fostering children or teaching thousands of students, Abe Walton embodies the practice of embedding kingdom work in every facet of life. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that challenges the status quo and inspires active involvement in God's work here on earth.
Episode Highlights:
- The journey from working in retail to software engineering to teaching at a university and Abe's approach to integrating faith in academics
- Participation in the Aspire program and the fusion of business principles with biblical teachings
- Practical steps for getting involved in missions and fostering without feeling overwhelmed
- The impact of small group involvement and sustaining a kingdom-oriented outlook
- Abe's extensive experience in fostering and the support available through organizations like Nana's House and One More Child
- The significance of mentoring in both spiritual and academic contexts, and Abe's passion for education as a life-long calling
Resources Mentioned:
- "Is God Calling Me?" by Jeff Iorg
- Aspire program at FBC Melbourne, aimed at enhancing one's foundation in the word of God: https://www.fbcmel.info/aspire/
- Nana's House and One More Child, organizations supporting foster care: http://nanaschildrenshome.com & https://onemorechild.org
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- Visit our website at launchme.church
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- Send us your thoughts and questions at info@fbcmel.org.
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Mission Control
Here at FBC Melbourne, we have a goal that we call “Launch 10x”. Our vision is to plant 10 churches, send out 100 missionaries, train 1,000 leaders, and make 10,000 disciples in the next 10 years. The purpose of the Mission Control podcast is to share stories from within our FBC Melbourne faith community of people who are living out this vision. Regardless of who you are, we all have a role to play. We are all involved in God’s story. We pray that the stories shared through Mission Control will encourage you to see how God is calling you to be used by Him!
