How the Church Can Rediscover Its Mission | Alex Kocman on Calling, Culture & Spiritual Integrity
The Covenant Eyes PodcastShow Notes
Join host Rob Stoddard for an insightful conversation with Alex Kocman, Director of Communications for ABWE, speaker, author, and church leader. In this episode, Alex shares his journey into missions, the heart behind his book Striving for the Faith, and why he believes many churches lose sight of the “why” behind their outreach efforts. You’ll hear deep insights on: ✓ What truly motivates mission work ✓ How every believer can live with outward purpose ✓ The growing challenges facing mission...
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