On this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Keith Holloway hosts a conversation with David Hannah, Campus and Teaching Pastor at the Church at Lockeland Springs, and Danielle Schneider, global worker serving with Living Hope and Children’s Director at King of Kings in South Africa. Together, they explore the essentials of creating meaningful and lasting global ministry partnerships.

Meet the Speakers:

• Keith Holloway: Missions Mobilization Minister, guiding churches to impactful global engagement.
• David Hannah: Campus and Teaching Pastor at the Church at Lockeland Springs, passionate about focused, effective mission partnerships after serving nine years in Bologna, Italy.
• Danielle Schneider: Global Worker with Living Hope and Children’s Director at King of Kings Church in Cape Town, South Africa, advocating for meaningful short-term missions and sustainable local ministry.

Timestamps:

• 0:47 – From Nashville to the Mission Field: David and Danielle share their journeys.
• 3:40 – The value of singular focus in missions partnerships.
• 7:44 – The relational impact of consistent short-term teams.
• 13:40 – How churches can effectively identify and support mission partners.
• 18:16 – Cultural sensitivity, flexibility, and the importance of scouting teams.
• 19:10 – Why it’s critical for pastors to personally engage in mission journeys.
• 24:35 – Mutual transformation: Mission journeys change both participants and hosts.

Resources Mentioned:

• Living Hope
• King of Kings Baptist Church
• Brentwood Baptist Mission Journeys