Episode 92: a conversation with global worker and mother Ann Marie and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum. If you were at the 2024 Thrive Conference, you may remember Ann, as she spoke during our Missions session. Ann shares about being at Thrive, her story with missions work, and her journey of obedience to follow the Lord’s call on her life.

If you’ve ever wondered how to pray with someone from another faith or whether or not it’s helpful to read their faith book to talk about religion with them, Ann has a lot of insight to share on these practical aspects of missions, highlighting the importance of the friendships we build.

BTG Events & Resources:

  • BTG Missions
    • Limited Spaces Remaining for the 2025 BTG Missions Trip to Budapest, Hungary. Secure Your Spot on the Nov. 10-17 Trip. Apply: mnbtg.org/trips.
    • Learn About the 2024-2025 BTG Missions Partners, and Give a Year-End Gift Toward Our $500,000 Goal: mnbtg.org/missions.
  • 2025 Single Moms Retreat 
    • June 6-7, 2025
    • Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
    • Featured Guests: Micah MacDonald, Mykelti Blum, & Stephanie MacDonald (worship), and Brooke Maxwell and Eliana Geselle (emcees)
    • Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities and Giveaways.
    • Learn More & Register to Attend or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat.
  • 2025 Thrive Conference
    • October 10-11, 2025
    • Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN)
    • Featuring Jennie Allen, Lisa Whittle, Angie Goetz, Susie Larson & Amber Gerstmann (emcees), and More!
    • Main Sessions, Workshop Sessions, Dinner with Jennie Allen, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Shopping, and More!
    • Groups of 40 or More Who Register by September 19 Will Receive Reserved Seating.
    • Register:
      • First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20.
      • FREE Ticket for 2025 High School Grads! Email info@mnbtg.org to Request Your Coupon Code. (Tickets are Not Transferrable to Non-2025-High-School Grads.)
  • 2025 Garden Coffee
    • Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages!
    • July 5, 2025, at Lake Geneva Christian Center in Alexandria, MN.
    • Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund).
    • Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters.
    • No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community!
  • 2026 BTG Leadership Conference
    • February 20-21
    • Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN)
    • Featuring Kristie Kerr
    • Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation–Nominate a female leader of excellence HERE by October 31, the BTG Missions Feature, and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! 
    • Register: mnbtg.org/leadership.

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