In this episode of The Go and Send Podcast, Erica Simone shares her journey from an unexpected call out of the banking world to Bible school, marriage, pastoral ministry, and eventually serving with SonSet Solutions. Alongside her late husband Paul, Erica has been involved in technical missions, coached new missionaries through the challenges of raising financial support, and used storytelling to keep the global church connected to what God is doing.Her story is one of faithfulness through both fruitful and painful seasons. From life-changing trips to Ghana and Peru, to the heartbreak of losing her husband and walking through personal trials, Erica testifies to God’s sustaining grace. This conversation is both deeply encouraging and practical for anyone exploring missions or simply trying to remain faithful in every season of life.Contact us at [email protected] & Links:Explore study: https://www.vianations.org/resources/explore-the-world-christian-lifestyleSupport raising bootcamp: https://www.vianations.org/generosity/trainings/via/bootcampThe God Ask by Steve Shadrach 00:00 – Intro to Erica Simone and Ministry Service01:00 – Recent Trip to Peru and Distributing Solar Radios03:00 – Meeting the Quechua and Ministry Challenges in the Highlands05:00 – The Shaw Family’s Ministry in Cotahuasi Canyon07:00 – Growing Up Without Christ Until Age 11 and Coming to Faith08:00 – A Vacation Bible School That Changed Everything09:00 – Finding a Church Family and Early Discipleship10:00 – Starting a Career in Banking Right After High School12:00 – Wrestling With God’s Call and Leaving a Promising Career14:00 – Attending Elohim Bible Institute With Family15:00 – Meeting Paul and the Providential Timing of His Acceptance18:00 – Courtship, Marriage, and God’s Guidance in Choosing a Spouse21:00 – Early Pastoral Ministry and the Struggles That Followed23:00 – Facing Discouragement and Learning Through Hardship24:00 – Paul’s Electronics Studies and the Connection to HCJB26:00 – Discovering “Techno-Missions” and a Short-Term Opportunity29:00 – Joining HCJB and the Transition to Long-Term Mission Work31:00 – The Long Journey of Raising Support and God’s Provision33:00 – Ministry in Elkhart and Erica’s Growing Role in Communications34:00 – First Trip to Africa: Setting Up Radio Stations in Ghana36:00 – Lessons From Ghana: The Power of Heart Language Ministry38:00 – Transitioning Roles as Paul Retired and Erica Went Full-Time40:00 – How God Redeemed Pastoral Ministry for Future Service42:00 – Becoming a Partnership Development Coach and Helping Others Raise Support44:00 – Learning From Support Raising Boot Camp and The God Ask46:00 – Overcoming Mental Battles in Support Raising48:00 – Stories of God’s Surprising Provision Through Supporters50:00 – The Vital Role of Storytelling in Missions51:00 – Biblical Foundations for Sharing What God Is Doing53:00 – Walking Through Grief: Paul’s Passing in 202354:00 – Wrestling With Whether to Continue in Ministry56:00 – God’s Sustaining Grace and the Call to Keep Going57:00 – Encouragement for Those Considering Missions: Take the Next Step59:00 – We Are All Called: Living Out the Great Commission To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

Ver todos los episodios