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!
Larry Bazer: from Lead Pastor to Answering God's Call to International Ministry
Mission Control
35 minutes 51 seconds
10 months ago
Larry Bazer: from Lead Pastor to Answering God's Call to International Ministry
In this episode of the Mission Control Podcast, we sit down with Larry Bazer, the former pastor of First Baptist Melbourne, who served from 1986 to 2011. Larry shares his incredible journey from pastoring at First Baptist Melbourne to founding the international ministry SINT: Equipping the Church. Tune in to hear how Larry's early years in ministry, coupled with his passion for missions, have led to decades of teaching and evangelism in countries around the world such as Brazil, India, and Romania.
Episode Highlights:
Larry's early call to ministry at age 11 and his first sermon at age 15
His pastoral journey at First Baptist Melbourne and the foundation of SINT: Equipping the Church
The pivotal mission trip to Brazil and its lasting impact on Larry's ministry
The importance of teaching and training pastors in less-developed countries
Highlights from his trips to China, Romania, India, and other countries
The challenges and rewards of international missions, including language barriers and lost luggage
The significance of building long-term relationships in mission fields
Larry's renewed passion for preaching and writing in the wake of his wife's passing
Resources Mentioned:
“Is God Calling Me?” by Jeff Iorg
The Wordless Book (used in evangelistic efforts)
Southern Baptist Convention's Advance 2 initiative
Rhema Ministries (Ron Herod Evangelistic Ministry Association)
There's Hope Foundation (Romania mission)
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Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Mission Control. Join us next week as we explore more inspiring stories and dive deeper into the lives of individuals who are living out the mission God has for them.
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!
