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!
Dennis Smith: Preparing for a New Season of Ministry After Retirement
Mission Control
45 minutes 37 seconds
1 year ago
Dennis Smith: Preparing for a New Season of Ministry After Retirement
In this latest installment of the Mission Control Podcast, we have the pleasure of welcoming a true servant leader, Dennis Smith. With over forty years of dedicated ministry under his belt, Dennis reflects on a spiritual journey marked by unwavering devotion, discipline, and an earnest pursuit of God's calling. From his transformative calling to ministry in his youth to his current transition towards new horizons, tune in to hear Dennis share his heartfelt experiences with disciple-making, senior adult mentoring, and empowering church communities.
**Episode Highlights:**
- Dennis Smith recounts his pathway to ministry
- The instrumental role of daily quiet time in Dennis's spiritual guidance
- The journey God has brought him through over 40 years of ministry
- Insights into his imminent retirement plans and new opportunities for living on mission
- The encouragement of proactive involvement in church life and small groups - Practical advice for those discerning a call to ministry
**Resources Mentioned:**
- "Is God Calling Me?" by Jeff Iorg https://rb.gy/hc50t5
- "The Cost of Discipleship" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer https://rb.gy/zbvpz0
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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!
