J. Mack Stiles

On the Strategic Value of Missions Work in Global Cities, with Scott Logsdon and Will Sutton (Missions Talk, Ep. 18)

By J. Mack Stiles, R. Robertson, S. Logsdon, W. Sutton | 07.06.2023

In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack and Ryan interview Scott Logsdon and Will Sutton on the strategic value of missions work in global cities

On the Missionary Calling, with Greg Gilbert and Bobby Jamieson (Missions Talk, Ep. 17)

By B. Jamieson, G. Gilbert, J. Mack Stiles, R. Robertson | 06.23.2023

The hosts chat with Greg Gilbert and Bobby Jamieson about how to view the missionary calling biblically.

On Missions Work in Asian Sub-continent, with Clyde Davidson and Tom Roberts (Missions Talk, Ep. 16)

By C. Davidson, J. Mack Stiles, R. Robertson, T. Roberts | 06.08.2023

In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack chat with two missionaries from Asia’ sub-continent. Though they’re both Westerners, they’ve learned the language and now serve as elders in indigenous local churches.

On the Yembi Yembi, with Brooks and Nina Buser (Missions Talk, Ep. 15)

By B. Buser, J. Mack Stiles, N. Buser, R. Robertson | 05.25.2023

Twenty years ago, the Yembi Yembi tribe had no Christians and no written language. Today, they enjoy the ministry of a healthy local church and the Scriptures in their own tongue.

Hear the amazing story in today’s episode Missions Talk with special guests Nina and Brooks Buser.

On Building a Missions Culture in a Young Church (Missions Talk, Ep. 14)

By J. Mack Stiles, R. Robertson, T. Gamble | 05.12.2023

In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles chat with Thomas Gamble about building a missions culture in a young church.

On Missions Work in Central Asia, with Tyler Markson and George Jamieson (Missions Talk, Ep. 13)

By G. Jamieson, J. Mack Stiles, R. Robertson, T. Markson | 04.28.2023

In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack chat with two missionaries in Central Asia about their ministry and work.

On What Is the Mission of the Church, with Kevin DeYoung (Missions Talk, Ep. 12)

By J. Mack Stiles, K. DeYoung, R. Robertson | 04.13.2023

In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Kevin DeYoung about his book, What Is the Mission of the Church?

On the CROSS Conference, with Matt Schmucker and Shawn LaCount (Missions Talk, Ep. 11)

By J. Mack Stiles, M. Schmucker, R. Robertson, S. LaCount | 03.30.2023

In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Matt Schmucker and Shawn LaCount, the organizers of the Cross Conference.

On Why the Local Church Matters in Missions with Chip Bugnar, Andy Johnson, and Scott Logsdon (Missions Talk, Ep. 10)

By A. Johnson, C. Bugnar, J. Mack Stiles, R. Robertson, S. Logsdon | 03.02.2023

In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview pastors about why the local church matters for missions work.

On Why a Biblical Understanding and Practice of Prayer Matters in Missions, with Caleb Morell and Jordan Wolfe (Missions Talk, Ep. 9)

By C. Morell, J. Mack Stiles, J. Wolfe, R. Robertson | 02.16.2023

In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles talk about the importance of biblical understanding and practice of prayer in the mission field.

On Why Biblical Church Leadership Matters in Missions with Brian Parks, Mark Collins, and Eric White (Missions Talk, Ep. 8)

By B. Parks, E. White, J. Mack Stiles, M. Collins, R. Robertson | 01.26.2023

In this new episode of Missions Talk, our hosts discuss the importance of biblical leadership with three missionaries from around the world.

On Why a Biblical Concern for Discipleship and Growth Matters in Missions, with Anand Samuel & Jeff Kelly (Missions Talk, Ep 7)

By A. Samuel, J. Mack Stiles, J. Kelly, R. Robertson | 01.12.2023

Mack and Ryan chat with Anand Samuel—a pastor in the UAE—and Jeff Kelly—a pastor and former missionary to N. Africa—about discipleship and growth on the mission field. Is it all that much different?

On Why Biblical Church Discipline Matters in Missions, with Ken Mbugua and Aubrey Sequeira (Missions Talk, Ep. 6)

By A. Sequeira, J. Mack Stiles, K. Mbugua, R. Robertson | 12.15.2022

Churches on the mission field aren’t exempt by Jesus’ command to practice church discipline.

On Why Biblical Church Membership Matters in Missions, with David Lawrence, Chariot Lu, and Caleb Greggsen (Missions Talk, Ep. 5)

By C. Greggsen, C. Lu, D. Lawrence, J. Mack Stiles, R. Robertson | 12.02.2022

Ryan and Mack chat with three pastors—from Central Asia, from the Middle East, and from East Asia—about the biblical principle of church membership.

Book Review: Reaching Your Muslim Neighbor with the Gospel, by A. S. Ibrahim

Review by J. Mack Stiles | 11.17.2022

‘Reaching Your Muslim Neighbor with the Gospel’ is an excellent practical, down-to-earth guide for sharing faith with a Muslim friend.