Mission Reimagined: New Strategies for a Changing World| Episode 4 | Season 5
In this episode, Pastor Ken Chapman and Rev. Mark Haywood of Marvelous Ways, International take a fresh look at the changing face of global missions. As culture shifts and technology closes the gap between nations, missionaries are being called to do more than deliver food, water, and supplies—they’re also stepping into the work of emotional healing and soul care. Join us as we explore what it means to reimagine missions in today’s world, and how leaders can be equipped to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of a rapidly evolving global community.
Key Highlights:
Missions in a New Era: Rev. Mark shares how global missions have evolved beyond food, water, and supplies to include emotional intelligence, data-driven solutions, and community development—reflecting the heart of Christ for holistic restoration.
From Relief to Relationship: Rather than simply meeting temporary needs, Pastor Ken and Rev. Mark explore how long-term impact happens when missionaries equip communities to solve their own challenges, cultivating dignity, ownership, and faith in action.
Technology and the Great Commission: The conversation highlights how digital tools have reshaped the mission field—creating both challenges and opportunities for the Church to reach people in every corner of the world.
Building Systems for the Kingdom: Rev. Mark emphasizes the need for systemic solutions to systemic problems, calling for “architects” in the Church—leaders, businesspeople, artists, and teachers—who can bring innovation and excellence to global outreach.
Legacy Beyond the Individual: Pastor Ken reminds listeners that true kingdom work must outlive the individual. Vision must have “legs beyond us,” carrying forward a purpose that transcends personal platforms and builds for generations to come.
The Cost and Calling of Innovation: With honesty, Rev. Mark reflects on the tension between vision and sacrifice—how stepping into something new often carries both excitement and weight, but yields eternal impact when pursued in obedience to God’s call.
This episode reminds us that the Great Commission is not limited by geography—it’s expanded by creativity, compassion, and collaboration. God is raising up a new generation of missionaries, leaders, and visionaries who will carry the Gospel to every sphere of influence, reimagining missions for a world that’s both connected and in need of hope.
Key Scriptures
📖 Psalm 24:1 (NKJV)
“The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness,
The world and those who dwell therein.”
📖 Matthew 28:18–20 (NKJV)
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations… teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Additional Resources
Marvelous Ways, International - https://www.marvelouswaysint.org/