Advancing the Mission

What does it look like to follow Jesus in places where faith is a minority voice, churches are often small, and cultural assumptions about Christianity are very different from what many of us experience in the United States? This week on Advancing the Mission, we sit down with Nate and Stacy Tatman, regional coordinators for Three Worlds serving across Europe and the Middle East from their home base in Madrid, Spain. Together, we explore the realities of ministry in a region spanning 14 countries, where evangelical Christians make up less than 4% of the population, and many church leaders serve as volunteers or bivocational pastors. Nate and Stacy share how Three Worlds works to create connection, foster innovation, and resource local leaders as they navigate unique cultural and ministry challenges. We discuss what it means to serve in places where Christianity is often viewed as a historical institution rather than a vibrant, life-changing faith, and why relational ministry remains at the heart of effective gospel work. One of the key themes of this conversation is the importance of partnership. The Tatmans explain how team-based ministry strengthens local churches, why understanding cultural differences matters, and how believers around the world express their faith in ways that can both challenge and enrich our own perspectives. We also talk about the lessons they’ve learned through years of missionary service, including how living cross-culturally has expanded their understanding of the global Church and deepened their appreciation for the many ways God is at work among different peoples and cultures. It’s a conversation about partnership, cultural humility, and discovering the beauty of God’s kingdom through the lens of the worldwide Church. We invite you to subscribe to Advancing the Mission on your preferred platform to stay connected with each new episode: AppleSpotifyAmazon

What compels someone to leave behind the familiar and embrace a life filled with challenges, uncertainty, and sacrifice—all for the sake of the gospel? This week on Advancing the Mission, we sit down with Bobby and Jenny Mihsill, missionaries serving in Côte d’Ivoire. Their journey to the mission field wasn’t simple or straightforward—but it was marked by God’s clear calling and their willingness to say yes. In this conversation, Bobby and Jenny share how God led them to West Africa, what it looks like to live out their faith in the midst of cultural and spiritual challenges, and why they remain committed even when the work is hard. Their story is not just about geography—it’s about obedience, trust, and the relentless love of Christ that compels us to go. You’ll be encouraged. You’ll be challenged. And you’ll be reminded that advancing God’s mission is never without cost, but always worth it. We invite you to subscribe to Advancing the Mission on your preferred platform to stay updated with each new episode: AppleSpotifyAmazon

This week on Advancing the Mission, we begin talking through global missions with a meaningful conversation featuring Matthew Ingalls, author of At Home: How God transformed a crowd of Parisian Refugees into a community of World-Changing believers. In this episode, Pastor Chris sits down with Matthew to reflect on a unique ministry in Paris that County Line has supported for many years. They explore how this small, diverse, Jesus-centered community is living out the Gospel in simple but profound ways—and what the American church can learn from their example. If you’ve ever longed for a more authentic, relational, and Spirit-led expression of church—or wondered how diverse communities can thrive around Christ alone—this episode will challenge and encourage you.Listen to the end to see how you can get a free book! To order this book you can visit the following link: https://www.athome.paris/ We invite you to subscribe to Advancing the Mission on your preferred platform to stay updated with each new episode: AppleSpotifyAmazon

This week on Advancing the Mission, we reflect on an incredible impact trip to the Dominican Republic with Go Ministries through a meaningful conversation with my wife, Staci Kaczmarek, who led the team. In this episode, Pastor Chris sits down with Staci to discuss what it was like serving cross-culturally, the lessons they learned as they served alongside local leaders, and the ways they experienced God’s presence throughout the trip. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when ordinary people step out in faith to join God’s work globally—or how short-term trips can make a lasting impact—this episode will inspire and challenge you. If you'd like to hear more from the team, join us at County Line Main Campus in the Gathering Space on August 24 from 6:30-8:30pm. We invite you to subscribe to Advancing the Mission on your preferred platform to stay updated with each new episode: AppleSpotifyAmazon

This week on Advancing the Mission, we continue our series on local outreach and church multiplication. We continue talking about how every part of the Church contributes to the mission of Jesus with a meaningful conversation featuring John Crump, Care Pastor at County Line Church. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kaczmarek sits down with John to talk about the heart behind care ministry—why it matters, how it connects with the broader mission of the Church, and what it looks like when the body of Christ truly supports one another in times of need. John shares his personal journey to County Line and what led him to pursue care ministry. They also explore how care ministry partners with other ministry areas like small groups and outreach, what types of people thrive in care roles, and how anyone can get involved. Whether you serve in ministry or simply want to love people more like Jesus, this conversation will encourage and inspire. We invite you to subscribe to Advancing the Mission on your preferred platform to stay updated with each new episode:AppleSpotifyAmazon

This week on Advancing the Mission, we continue our series on church multiplication with a meaningful conversation featuring Tom Planck, Director of Church Multiplication at Indiana Ministries and Healthy Church Catalyst at Healthy Growing Churches. In this episode, Pastor Chris Kaczmarek sits down with Tom to unpack what church multiplication really means and why it’s a vital part of the Church’s mission today. They explore how multiplication strengthens the Church's health and reach and plays a key role in the future of County Line’s vision. If you’ve ever had questions about why multiplication matters or how it connects to where County Line is headed—especially as we navigate Crossroads 37—this episode will give you greater clarity. It's a practical and inspiring conversation that will help you see how multiplying churches is not just a strategy but a calling. We invite you to subscribe to Advancing the Mission on your preferred platform to stay updated with each new episode:AppleSpotifyAmazon

This week on Advancing the Mission, we conclude our series on the County Line vision with a meaningful conversation featuring Stuart Kruse, Lead Pastor at County Line Church. Pastor Stu shares his heart behind the phrase "One Life at a Time" from our vision statement, exploring why it’s personally significant to him and how he leads the congregation to live it out in their everyday lives. Filled with inspirational stories, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. We invite you to subscribe to Advancing the Mission on your preferred platform to stay updated with each new episode:AppleSpotifyAmazon