The Global Table: Conversations in International Student Ministry
The Global Table: Conversations in International Student Ministry
Podcast Description
Deej and Valerie engage in conversations about all things international student ministry (ISM)! We look at the current global missions picture, why this work is strategic, the lives and stories of many amazing students, growth in effective disciple-making, and so much more!
You can connect with us on Instagram @GlobalTablePodcast or email us at [email protected].
Please visit our website at globaltablepodcast.com
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Content Themes
The podcast addresses themes such as global missions, the strategic importance of international student ministry, disciple-making growth, and personal testimonies. Episodes include discussions on peacemaking mentorships amidst persecution, the role of the church in ISM, and real-life impacts of as illustrated by guests like Ranti and Theo.
Deej and Valerie engage in conversations about all things international student ministry (ISM)! We look at the current global missions picture, why this work is strategic, the lives and stories of many amazing students, growth in effective disciple-making, and so much more!
You can connect with us on Instagram @GlobalTablePodcast or email us at [email protected].
Please visit our website at globaltablepodcast.com
Setsu Shimizu, from the Japanese Christian Fellowship Network, reveals how God is using the journey of Japanese students — from their first encounter with Christ in the U.S. to their return home — to transform both individuals and the Japanese church itself. Her powerful story of faith, setbacks, and renewal offers hope for anyone working to share the Gospel across cultures.In this episode, you'll discover:
- How the biblical principle of “hard soil” in Japanese culture is being challenged by a new generation of students with hearts more open than ever
- The pioneering origins of JCFN, born from a grassroots effort to connect Japanese students in the U.S.
- The unique hurdles Japanese churches face, with aging leadership and small congregations, and how returning international believers are bringing fresh vitality and cultural diversity to the church
- Why Japanese international students are 30 times more open to the Gospel outside Japan, and how local and global networks are equipping and empowering them for ministry
- Practical ways you can support and partner with international ministries that are shaping the future of faith in Japan and beyond
Whether you're passionate about cross-cultural missions, eager to support international students, or part of a church hungry for renewed relevance, this episode will inspire you with stories of resilience and God’s relentless love. Setsu's insights challenge us to see the global church as a dynamic mosaic — where each international believer, returned or abroad, contributes vital flavors and perspectives that deepen and diversify the Body of Christ.Join us to explore how God is transforming “hard soil” into fertile ground for His kingdom. This conversation is essential listening for anyone committed to loving their neighbors and reaching the nations through genuine relationships and cultural understanding.
Guest Credibility: Setsu Shimizu is an international missions leader from Japan, deeply engaged in fostering faith among Japanese students abroad and mobilizing the local church to embrace the global diversity of God's family.
You can connect with us on Instagram @GlobalTablePodcast or email us at [email protected].Please visit our website at globaltablepodcast.com
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