Not a Trip

Not A Trip: Vocation as Mission - Dr. Earl Lavender

March 12, 2022

Dr. Earl Lavender serves as the Director of Missional Studies and a Professor in Lipscomb University’s Bible department. The passion of Dr. Lavender’s life is evangelism and he created Lipscomb’s Missions department. Dr.

Not A Trip: Athletics as Mission - Chris Klotz

December 13, 2021

Chris Klotz, Lipscomb’s Director of Spiritual Formation for athletics, began his time at Lipscomb as a women’s soccer coach, but found himself wanting something more three years later. He had a desire to mentor both men and women and teach about the love of Jesus.

Lipscomb women's soccer team in El Salvador.

Not A Trip: Construction as Mission - Mateo Church of Christ, Honduras

December 4, 2021

Garner Goode and Stan Lowery have both been deeply involved with Hillsboro Church of Christ and Mateo Church of Christ in Honduras for nearly 20 years. On episode 13 of Not A Trip Garner and Stan shared about their experiences bringing students to work with Mateo Church of Christ.

Not A Trip: Relationship as Mission - Moldova

November 18, 2021

Carlee Watson and Kari Bidwell love the people of Moldova. Carlee was a team member during her time at Lipscomb and then became a team leader. Kari has served as Mobilization and Events Manager with Justice and Mercy international for 7 years.

Medicine as Mission- Baja Missions, Baja Mexico.

November 15, 2021

James and Elizabeth Parnell share about the relationships that keep them coming back to Baja.

James and Elizabeth Parnell at one of the clinics at Baja Missions.

Saying YES as Mission - Misión Para Cristo, Nicaragua

June 7, 2021

Benny Baker and Mindy Stewart Share About Where Saying “Yes” to God Led Them

Benny Baker and Mindy Stewart share about their roles with Misión Para Cristo, the strength of the Nicaraguan staff who run the organization, and the leap of faith that God asked of them.

Hospitality as Mission: Brisbane, Australia

May 26, 2021

Dr. Andrew Johnson Shares His Passion for Living on Mission Daily as a Leader and Educator

Dr. Andrew Johnson is the Principal of Redlands College (a Christian K-12) in Brisbane, Australia. Dr. Johnson shares his passion for living on mission daily as a leader and educator, the ways in which small moments of hospitality create big openings for relationship, and the community partnership with Lipscomb Missions for over 20 years.