Basecamp: Into The Dark

Mikel Collins introduces the remarkable journey of All Things All People (ATAP), a ministry in Rutherford County, North Carolina, dedicated to equipping Christians to spread the gospel to the least reached and darkest communities. We hear from Jeremy Jenkins, founder and executive director of ATAP, who shares the ministry's transformation from a consulting company to a nonprofit with a global mission. The conversation covers the unique challenges and successes of engaging small towns with evangelism and discipleship, particularly through the Engage Network initiative. Discussion includes the significant role of addressing nominal Christianity, the importance of rooting missionary work in local contexts, and the transformative power of true spirituality over cultural Christianity. ATAP's commitment to staying and thriving in Forest City as opposed to moving to larger cities is a testament to their dedication to their community. The episode wraps up with insights on engaging younger generations and spiritual nones, and a call to share the gospel with those around us, emphasizing the need for a united Christian mission.00:00 Introduction to Small Town Big God01:15 Meet Jeremy Jenkins and ATAP03:51 The Origin and Evolution of ATAP09:31 Challenges and Changes During COVID12:51 The Importance of Local Engagement20:13 A Personal Story of Outreach27:21 Understanding Cultural Christianity30:02 Jeremy's Dual Life and ATAP's Mission31:52 Engaging Nominal and De-Churched Christians37:18 Reaching Spiritual Agnostics and Neo-Pagans44:15 ATAP's Local Impact and Vision50:45 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

This episode gives you a breakdown of the any three model for evangelism. This method, developed by Mike Shipman, is designed for sharing the gospel in Muslim-majority contexts but can be applied more broadly. Dive into what the Any Three method entails, including its five steps: getting connected, getting to God, getting to lostness, getting to the gospel, and getting to a decision. The discussion covers the theological basis for the method, tackling obstacles in evangelism, and the importance of presenting the gospel in a straightforward, conversational manner. Listeners will also learn the story of the first and last sacrifice, a tool within the Any Three method to articulate the gospel effectively. Whether reaching across the street or across the globe, this episode equips you to share your faith confidently.00:00 Introduction to Base Camp Podcast00:29 Overview of the Any Three Evangelism Method02:36 Historical Context and Development of Any Three05:39 Practical Application of Any Three09:49 Steps to Implement Any Three10:09 Getting Connected: Building Initial Rapport12:55 Transitioning to Spiritual Conversations20:15 Addressing Sin and Lostness27:04 Presenting the Gospel: First and Last Sacrifice27:11 Engaging Conversations with Muslims27:47 The Story of the First and Last Sacrifice28:19 Sharing the Gospel with Non-Muslims29:23 Effective Evangelism Techniques31:28 Encouraging Spiritual Conversations33:33 Overcoming Evangelism Challenges35:47 Adapting Evangelism for Different Contexts38:28 The Importance of Sharing the Gospel44:43 Conclusion: Participating in God's Work

In this episode, Mikel and Jeremy discuss the value of short-term mission trips by sharing personal experiences and addressing common criticisms. They emphasize the importance of avoiding a savior complex, supporting career missionaries, developing a global view of the church, and bringing back valuable lessons to apply at home. They also highlight the Engage Network initiative, aiming to better equip and mobilize churches for effective local and international missions. The conversation touches on the need for intentionality and proper goals to ensure that short-term missions are truly impactful.00:07 Personal Experiences with Short Term Missions02:28 Criticisms of Short Term Missions04:01 Evaluating the Effectiveness of Short Term Missions05:45 Avoiding the Savior Complex07:40 Cultural Insights and Personal Growth12:49 Supporting Career Missionaries17:23 Developing a Global View of the Church22:46 Sharpening Ministry at Home28:41 The Engage Network: A New Approach31:36 Conclusion: Effective Short Term MissionsJoin the Engage Network:https://www.allthingsallpeople.org/church-partnership

Muslims and Christians walk around this world pretending as if they mean the same thing when they refer to Jesus and Isa. Yet most Muslims have never read the Gospels at all, and they take the claim that its contents are corrupt on faith. To get a Muslim to ever read it and encounter the true Jesus is a triumph. Today, we uncover the truth about the difference between Isa and Jesus.Jeremy's Article: https://www.allthingsallpeople.org/blog/isa-jesus-discussing-jesus-with-a-muslimEngage Network: https://www.allthingsallpeople.org/church-partnershipAny Three Method: https://www.missionfrontiers.org/issue/article/any-3More of Mikel's work: mwcollins.org

Mikel Collins and Jeremy Jenkins sit down to discuss Postmodernity, Relativism, and Truth. Because if there is no truth, there is no point to anything we are doing here at Basecamp. Find Mikel's article here: https://www.allthingsallpeople.org/blog/postmodernity-relativism-and-truthJoin the Engage Network: https://www.allthingsallpeople.org/church-partnership