About this episode

The episode discusses building a healthy sending church and equipping future missionaries.

In this episode of the Momentum Podcast, Eric sits down with Mike Yoder and Dave Pacheco from Encompass World Partners to discuss what it takes to build a healthy sending church. Together, they explore how local churches can cultivate a heart for the nations, equip future missionaries, and create practical pathways for people discerning a call to missions. Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or someone wondering if God may be calling you to go, this conversation offers biblical wisdom, practical insights, and real-world encouragement for living out the Great Commission—both across the street and around the world. Check out www.buildmomentum.org to learn more about our organization and how we seek to partner with local churches in order to equip today's young Christian leaders for tomorrow's opportunities. Another great way to discover who we are? Check out THIS PODCAST 🎙️ Follow Momentum Ministry Partners on: Instagram: @MomentumMinistryPartners Facebook: @MomentumMinistryPartners YouTube: @MomentumMinistryPartners Subscribe and be sure to leave us your rating & review!

People in this episode

Host: Eric

Guests: Mike Yoder, Dave Pacheco

Topics covered

• missionary training
• sending church
• local church
• Great Commission
• Christian leadership
• missions

Keywords

• missionaries
• sending church
• local churches
• Christian leaders
• biblical wisdom
• practical insights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Encompass World Partners, Momentum Ministry Partners

Books & works: Great Commission

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