Today we are  joined by our good friends “Zak” & “Denise”. They are currently serving in the Central Asia Region.

In this episode we discuss:

• Their Background.
• How they met while serving in missions.
• Discipleship to men. 
• Sports and training. 
• Most people do not live like we do in the US.
• The Joshua Project. 
• There are people who still have never heard The Gospel.
• Do people know God’s heart for the nations?
• This is God’s heart. This is God’s glory!
• He is worthy!
• Not everyone is going to give you a high five and say “good job”.
• Family live in the mission field. 
• We’re not so different. 
• Work inside and within the gifts you’ve been given. 
• Adjusting to another language(s)….multiple.
• 120 different layers. 
• The practical side. 
• Teachable moments to our kids. 
• It’s easy to drift. 
• All by the hand of God. 
• Let the Holy Spirit lead. 

HOSTS:

Dr Benji Lavender (Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) – [email protected]

Kevin Stradley (Associate Missions Pastor @ Lakewood Baptist Church) – [email protected]

PRODUCER:

Jon Poole (JP) – [email protected]

SOCIAL MEDIA, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING:

Kelli Reeves – [email protected]

Joy Willis – [email protected]

ADDITIONAL CREDITS : 

Billy Graham’s sermon on the importance of missions.

“Land Of The Living” – Written, Recorded By, and Performed by Matthew Perryman Jones 

“Angel” – Written, Recorded, and Performed by Sarah McLachlan

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org

IT IS THE HEART OF LAKEWOOD MISSIONS TO MAKE DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND GLOBALLY. 

Lakewood Missions is a ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church

The Lakewood Missions Podcast is a production of Lakewood Worship / Lakewood Baptist Church

www.lakewoodlife.org