In this episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with JenDorrough, the Executive Director of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) North Cascades. Jen’s nearly two decades in ministry have taken her across the globe to 18 nations, working in Discipleship Training Schools, teaching, coaching, and leading young people in discovering God’s heart for the world.
We discuss what it means to be a missionary today, the challenges and rewards of ministry, and how Jen’s transformative experiences—like teaching English to Muslim women in the Middle East—have shaped her faith and her approach to missions. Jen also shares her insights on how young people engage with their faith today, the hurtful and heroic aspects of mission work, and how Jesus’ example informs her approach to connecting with those who are different.
Whether you’re curious about global missions, wrestling with the idea of being a missionary or looking for inspiration to follow God’s call in your own life, this episode offers powerful insights and encouragement.
What We Talked About:
- God’s heart for the world and reaching the unreached
- Addressing negative perceptions of missionaries
- How Jesus’ example guides meeting and loving people who are different
- Mobilizing young people to serve in the hardest and darkest places
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