The Mission Room
The Mission Room is a podcast that discusses topics related to The Great Commission, the International Conference On Missions (ICOM), and advancing the Kingdom of God. It features discussions and interviews on best practices in mission work, impactful stories from guests, and practical outreach ideas for listeners.
Episodes
Start Small. Start Now. | How Lauren Tyree Is Mobilizing Gen Z to Serve
Lauren Tyree may have just graduated high school, but she's already launched multiple nonprofits, raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for service projects, and led mission teams serving communities in need. In this episode, Lauren shares how a simple desire to help others during the pandemic grew into a movement of service, leadership, and faith. From Cul-de-Sac Concerts to international missi
ICOM: A New Vision for a New Season
We welcomed ICOM's new CEO, Rob Maupin, into The Mission Room for this episode. Listen to learn more about his history and journey of what led him to becoming the leader of ICOM!Hosted by Emily & Ricky. Music by Pala.
Inviting the Nations In for Christ
Episode Summary: Reach the nations from your own home by getting involved with International Students and Campus Ministries. An expert in this area, Greg Swinney, gives tons of stories and practical advice on how you, your family, your church and your community can impact the nations for Christ by getting involved in your local campnus ministry!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Re
A Family of 10 in Malawi: “All we had to offer was our knees in prayer.”
Join Ricky and Emily as they host Nathan and Justie Wingfield of Akonda Ministries in The Mission Room! This episode is an inpsiring story of true faith in God not just with their own lives, but with the lives of their eight children and how they live on mission every day serving His people in Malawi.Hosted by Ricky and Emily.Music by Pala.Related Resources:Akonda Ministries Website.ICOM Website:
From the Valley to the Nations: The DNA of a Church that is sending hundreds on short-term mission trips every year!
In the Mission Room, Mike Anderson of Christ's Church of the Valley in the Phoenix, Arizona area joins Emily and Ricky to discuss how Christ is working in and through CCV to engage the nations. CCV has a whole missions department to execute a large operation which part of it is focused on empowering their people to serve, experience God and take nexts steps through mission trips. Listen in as Mike
Mission Strategy: For Churches and Missionaries!
Brian Berman left a corporate career to become a full-time missionary after one short-term mission trip. Now he's the co-founder of a mission organization as well as a coach and mentor to churches and missionaries on creating and maintaining a mission strategy. Join us for an intellectually inspiring episode that is geared for both churches and missions.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.R
From Campus Ministry to North Africa: A Family on Mission
Episode Summary: This episode featured a missionary family serving in North Africa. Due to security concerns, many details are left out to protect these servants. David and Monica talk about their life in North Africa, starting and growing a family on the field, and how their life has been changed by embracing the land in which they serve.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resource
"We just said 'Okay, Lord.'"
Ricky and Emily are joined by Mac & Olivia Johnson who have been serving in Poland. Their journey of how they met and ultimately said "okay, Lord" to serving cross-culturally is an astounding show of faith and trust that HE will lead and provide.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:Proem Ministries Website: https://proemministries.org/ICOM Website: www.theicom.orgPartne
:What You Honor is What You Reproduce: Coaching the Church to Obey the Great Commission
Join Ricky and Emily as they welcome Steve Davis from Team Expansion to talk about how his role coaching churches is used to develop healthy missions practices on a missions team and in a church. Team Expansion offers coaching and consulting to churches who need some direction on how they can engage the nations to accomplish The Great Commission! Link below.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pa
3-2-1 GO! A Church Unleashed
Fox Creek Christian Church is a church changing the world from their town in Kentucky. Utilizing a specific sending method, a fully engaged church family and leaders who are committed to making disciples who make disciples - Fox Creek is a perfect example of a church unleashed in accomplishing The Great Commission!https://foxcreekchristian.com/50-50-for-the-1040ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partne
Becoming a Missions-Minded Church w/ Cam Huxford
Episode Summary: Join Ricky and Emily this episode as they talk with Cam Huxford, former lead pastor at Compassion Christian Church in Savannah, GA about how missions plays a role in the culture and life of their church. We'll talk through how they started, why it's important, some outreach ministries they're doing, and the mindset behind their whole missions program. By the end of this episode, y
Becoming a Church that Reaches the Nations Overview
How does a church become a church who reaches the nations? This series is going to explore what that looks like, real life stories, and give practical ways your church can grow and develop your missions program. Our goal is that churches can listen to this series and come away with resources that will guide them to an all in for the nations culture. Going from solely check writing to a wrap around
God Gets the Glory w/ Dr. Ajai & Abhijeet Lall
Join ICOM and SICOM speakers Dr. Ajai Lall and Abhijeet Lall as we dive into their journey as a ministry, insights into the Indian culture, as well as their goals for the future. We'll also hear about their messages for ICOM and SICOM coming this fall in St. Louis! This is one you don't want to miss!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:Central India Christian Mission: www.i
Going All in On ICOM feat. Nathan Robinson
In our first full length episode of season 2, we’re excited to introduce many of you to Nathan Robinson, senior pastor at Clayton Christian Church in Clayton, IN. In this episode we’ll dive into his journey, how it led him to CCC and ultimately being on of the main session speakers at ICOM 2026. We’ll talk about his session theme from Hebrews and talk a little more about this year’s conference the
Season 2 is Coming...
New season, new look - same Mission Room!In this intro mini-episode, Ricky and Emily go over what to expect from Season 2 of The Mission Room!Music by Pala
Jayson French - 2023 Main Session Throwback
Revisit one of ICOM 2023's main sessions featuring Jayson French ! This is an ICOM highlight that so many people have listened to time and time again. You won't want to miss this!Music by Pala.Virtual Pass Link: www.theicom.org/store
ICOM 2025 - Recap, Connections & God Stories
The ICOM 2025 conference is in the books and we wanted to take some time to recap this year and talk about some highlights, special moments, and important things that came out of this year’s gathering. Emily and Ricky will be breaking down the different elements of the conference as well as the lasting impact that comes out of interactions made at the conference.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music
When You are on Mission with God
We’re thrilled to have Matt and Tina Wilson with us on this episode of The Mission Room. Longtime supporters of ICOM & SICOM, Matt and Tina are church planters, parents, Kingdom servants, speakers, authors - among many other titles! Listen to this episode and see how this couple is transforming lives with intentionality in Conway, SC and listen to their journey and how God has led them in thei
Kids Have a Home at ICOM!
ICOM Kids is a mini conference that runs simultaneously as ICOM and SICOM. ICOM Kids is a safe and intentional space created by Crystal Robinson and her team of volunteers that provides exposure to the world of missions to kids from birth to 5th grade. Check out this episode as Crystal talks about the heart behind the kids program as well as what makes it special and unique. Don’t miss the opportu
Inspired by Christ: Technology & Communications
Technology in Missions expert, Mike Schrage, will be joining us today to share about how the niche of technology and communications are impacting the world for Christ. We’ll be talking about the heart behind Good News Productions, Intl (GNPI) is and how they are using skills from all over the world to further the Gospel. Our hope is that someone with an interest in technology or communications wil
Inspired by Christ: Agriculture for Poverty Alleviation
In our third episode of the Inspire series, we’re honored to welcome Dennis Bratton and Jennifer Bratton Farber from the KORE Foundation. This episode will revolve around using agriculture as a way into a country and implementing sustainable living to the communities there. Related Resources:KORE Foundation Website: https://korefoundation.org/ Haiti food alliance - https://www.hfsalliance.org/ ICO
S1.8 - Inspired by Christ: Marketplace Ministry
We’re continuing in our Inspire series talking about using marketplace skills for Christ. Kevin Dooley is in The Mission Room to explain what that means, why it’s important, what are some skills that you may not think about that are usable in a cross cultural setting - and more!Kevin Dooley is the Director of Marketplace Engagement for Pioneer Bible Translators as well as the coordinator for the C
BONUS! - Ukraine Relief Efforts
This episode is all about people coming together to be the hands and feet of Christ to those suffering. Guests from Mulberry International, I.D.E.S., and ICOM join Emily and Ricky as we discuss the upcoming project being held at ICOM 2025 of filling a 40-foot container (or more!) of supplies that will be sent to Ukraine to aid in the relief efforts of the war that continues there. We are very exci
Inspired for Christ: Caring for His Creation
Have you ever wondered how you could use what you do for a paycheck and use it for Kingdom impact? This episode’s guest, Fledge Fiamingo founder of SonSafaris, wondered how his passion and skills as a game reserve ranger could be used for the Kingdom, yet now he’s running a mission that serves the creation of God and their full time keepers. Dive into the African jungle with us as we hear about ho
Inspire Series Trailer
We're launching a new series: INSPIRE! Listen to this quick mini-episode that will give an overview of what the goal is behind this series and what topics we'll be covering over the next 4-5 episodes!
Students: You're On Deck w/ Drake Holderman
This episode is all about how important it is to involve students in missions. From going on mission trips, to meeting missionaries - guest Drake Holderman talks us through ways that his church in Missouri is making strides in involving the entire family in missions opportunities. We will be talking through intergenerational trips, what Gen Z and Gen Alpha are looking for and some perceived strugg
S1.5 - Missionary Highlight - Denford Chizanga
This episode’s guest is 2025 ICOM President, Denford Chizanga. Denford is also the founder of The Africa Development Mission Trust located in Zimbabwe. Tune into this episode and listen to Denford talk about plans for the 2025 ICOM Conference under his presidency as well as hear his personal and mission background. Don't miss this episode that features someone who listened to the gentle nudging of
S1.4 - Leaving a Legacy
How does an organization survive from generation to generation and the ever changing cultures that surround it? Tune into this Legacy episode and hear how ICOM has changed over the 75 years and counting of being in the conference world and how it plans to remain a staple in the Restoration Church realm. We’re excited to have the ICOM Board Chair and Executive Director with us today as we launch in
S1.3 Part 2 - The People Behind the Scenes
Part 2 of 2 - For such a busy organization, ICOM is run by only 8 people! ICOM is blessed to have eight great staff members who are so intentional with their roles - not only within the ICOM community, but in their families, churches and circles of influence. We are excited to introduce you to them and let you hear their hearts for the Kingdom of God!Part 1 of this "Behind the Scenes" episode will
S1.3 Part 1 - The People Behind the Scenes
Part 1 of 2 - For such a busy organization, ICOM is run by only 8 people! ICOM is blessed to have eight great staff members who are so intentional with their roles - not only within the ICOM community, but in their families, churches and circles of influence. We are excited to introduce you to them and let you hear their hearts for the Kingdom of God!Part 1 of this "Behind the Scenes" episode will
S1.2 - More than a Conference
Most people don’t know that ICOM is more than just an annual conference. There are so many ministries and extensions of mission work under the ICOM umbrella. Today we’ll be looking at 3 of the main branches of ICOM Mission Services. We’ll be talking with Jenny Empson, Executive Director of Tower Accounting and Chris Irwin, Executive Director of EnterMission. Both of these ministries are vital to t
S1.1 - The Mission Room Launch!
Learn about the organization behind this podcast. The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) has been in existence since 1948 and has no plans of stopping! Ricky and Emily will be interviewing the Executive Director about what ICOM is, where it came from and the goals of the organization. David Empson has been working for ICOM for over 20 years, first serving as the Student Director and in 20
S1.0 - Meet Your Podcast Hosts!
In this episode zero, Emily and Ricky will be chatting about their history and background with ICOM and SICOM and how their journeys have led to where they are today. This informal episode will give you some background context on who will be your hosts on this podcast! We hope you enjoy!Hosted by Ricky Altmiller and Emily Drayne. Music by PalaRelated Resources:ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner
The Mission Room Podcast Trailer
The Mission Room Podcast is your place for information, impact and innovation for local and global missions. You will come away from these episodes feeling inspired and challenged to engage in God’s global Church. Our goal is to bring awareness to God’s People about making disciples in a cross cultural context. This show will incorporate classical foundations of missions into modern outlets, lift
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