Ever wondered what it’s like to begin missionary service? Today we begin a new series, “How I Became a Missionary,” where we’ll meet LCMS missionaries and hear the stories of how they were led to missionary service. In Episode 1, the Rev. James Baumgartner (Former LCMS Missionary in Asia, Manager of Pastoral Recruitment, LCMS Office of International Mission) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how he previously served on the mission field in Asia, who inspired him to consider missionary service, his current role as Manager of Pastoral Recruitment, what the recruitment process looks like for pastors, how formation happens through missionary orientation, and the needs for missionaries right now.
Discover more about how LCMS Missionaries serve around the globe and how you could become a missionary at lcms.org/international.
Got a question about serving as a missionary? Email mission.recruitment@lcms.org.
As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you’d like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
Today’s episode of The Coffee Hour is underwritten in part by Concordia University, St. Paul. You can learn more about Concordia University, St. Paul at csp.edu.
