Pastor Chris Teien shares his transformative journey serving with Vision for Children – Chile at the House of Hope in La Pintana, Santiago. Over three weeks and 5,000 miles from home, Pastor Chris experienced cultural challenges, God’s provision, and opportunities to live and lead with faith.

Episode Title: To the Ends of the Earth – Ten Lessons from Pastor Chris’ Mission Trip to Chile

Episode Summary:

Pastor Chris Teien shares powerful lessons learned from his mission trip to Chile. Rooted in Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:19-20, this episode highlights ten key takeaways about God’s heart for missions, the power of the Gospel, and how every believer can play a role in reaching the world for Christ. Pastor Chris inspires listeners to embrace their call to make disciples, whether near or far, and to trust God’s work in every step of the journey.

Key Points:

1. The Call to Go and Make Disciples
   • Acts 1:8 reminds us of the Great Commission, challenging believers to be Christ’s witnesses everywhere.
   • Personal reflection: Pastor Chris shares how stepping out of his comfort zone in Chile deepened his faith.
2. The Power of Unity in Missions
   • God uses teams of believers working together to accomplish His purposes.
   • Illustration: Stories of teamwork and partnership from the mission field show the value of unity in Christ.
3. Faith in Action Changes Lives
   • Missions is about stepping out in obedience and trusting God to work through us.
   • Encouragement: Small acts of faith can make a significant impact for God’s Kingdom.

Notable Quotes:

• "The Great Commission isn’t optional—it’s a personal invitation to join God’s mission in the world."
• "When we trust God and step out in faith, He does more than we could ask or imagine."

Actionable Takeaways:

1. Pray for missionaries around the world and ask God how you can support their work.
2. Take one step this week to share your faith with someone in your community.
3. Reflect on Acts 1:8 and consider how God is calling you to participate in His global mission.

Scripture References:

• Acts 1:8
• Matthew 28:19-20
• Romans 10:14-15

Keywords:

missions, Great Commission, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28, global discipleship, teamwork in missions, faith in action, Gospel outreach, Chile mission trip

This episode inspires listeners to embrace God’s call to reach the ends of the earth with the Gospel. Share this message to encourage others to step out in faith for God’s mission! #RockwellChurch218

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Note: New messages shared Sundays. Encouraging replay messages from Pastor Chris’s previous ministry (2021 and earlier), marked with an asterisk (*), shared Wednesdays.