In this episode of The Go and Send Podcast, Erica Simone shares her journey from an unexpected call out of the banking world to Bible school, marriage, pastoral ministry, and eventually serving with SonSet Solutions.
In this episode of The Go and Send Podcast, Erica Simone shares her journey from an unexpected call out of the banking world to Bible school, marriage, pastoral ministry, and eventually serving with SonSet Solutions. Alongside her late husband Paul, Erica has been involved in technical missions, coached new missionaries through the challenges of raising financial support, and used storytelling to keep the global church connected to what God is doing.
Her story is one of faithfulness through both fruitful and painful seasons. From life-changing trips to Ghana and Peru, to the heartbreak of losing her husband and walking through personal trials, Erica testifies to God’s sustaining grace. This conversation is both deeply encouraging and practical for anyone exploring missions or simply trying to remain faithful in every season of life.
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00:00 – Intro to Erica Simone and Ministry Service
01:00 – Recent Trip to Peru and Distributing Solar Radios
03:00 – Meeting the Quechua and Ministry Challenges in the Highlands
05:00 – The Shaw Family’s Ministry in Cotahuasi Canyon
07:00 – Growing Up Without Christ Until Age 11 and Coming to Faith
08:00 – A Vacation Bible School That Changed Everything
09:00 – Finding a Church Family and Early Discipleship
10:00 – Starting a Career in Banking Right After High School
12:00 – Wrestling With God’s Call and Leaving a Promising Career
14:00 – Attending Elohim Bible Institute With Family
15:00 – Meeting Paul and the Providential Timing of His Acceptance
18:00 – Courtship, Marriage, and God’s Guidance in Choosing a Spouse
21:00 – Early Pastoral Ministry and the Struggles That Followed
23:00 – Facing Discouragement and Learning Through Hardship
24:00 – Paul’s Electronics Studies and the Connection to HCJB
26:00 – Discovering “Techno-Missions” and a Short-Term Opportunity
29:00 – Joining HCJB and the Transition to Long-Term Mission Work
31:00 – The Long Journey of Raising Support and God’s Provision
33:00 – Ministry in Elkhart and Erica’s Growing Role in Communications
34:00 – First Trip to Africa: Setting Up Radio Stations in Ghana
36:00 – Lessons From Ghana: The Power of Heart Language Ministry
38:00 – Transitioning Roles as Paul Retired and Erica Went Full-Time
40:00 – How God Redeemed Pastoral Ministry for Future Service
42:00 – Becoming a Partnership Development Coach and Helping Others Raise Support
44:00 – Learning From Support Raising Boot Camp and The God Ask
46:00 – Overcoming Mental Battles in Support Raising
48:00 – Stories of God’s Surprising Provision Through Supporters
50:00 – The Vital Role of Storytelling in Missions
51:00 – Biblical Foundations for Sharing What God Is Doing
53:00 – Walking Through Grief: Paul’s Passing in 2023
54:00 – Wrestling With Whether to Continue in Ministry
56:00 – God’s Sustaining Grace and the Call to Keep Going
57:00 – Encouragement for Those Considering Missions: Take the Next Step
59:00 – We Are All Called: Living Out the Great Commission
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