The Sweet Life of Missionary Partnership from YWAM Kona Episode 4: The Biblical Case For Missionary Partnership
Aug 14, 2023
Brando Bareño, a dedicated YWAM staff member from Colombia, shares his inspiring journey of overcoming cultural stigmas to achieve full funding as a missionary. He discusses biblical foundations for missionary partnerships, emphasizing their essential role in effective ministry. The conversation explores the significance of community support as part of God’s design, using Jesus’ and Paul’s examples. Brando also addresses the challenges of side hustles for missionaries, advocating for sustainable living and genuine connections to ensure impactful outreach.
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Brando's Financial Breakthrough
- Brando Bareño from Colombia shares his financial struggles as a missionary and how he overcame cultural stigmas about missionary funding.
- He learned to communicate his vision confidently and built a supportive partnership team that sustained his family and ministry.
Levites: God's Funding Model
- God created the Levites as full-time ministry workers who were financially supported by tithes from other tribes.
- This biblical model shows God desires to provide generously for those in ministry, not poverty or charity.
Jesus' Financial Partners
- Jesus had ongoing financial partners, mainly women, who supported His ministry out of their own means.
- Partnership was essential even in Jesus' ministry, showing reliance on others is biblical and vital.
