Ann Hinrichs was a worship director and took short term missions trips. Now leads ACCI, with a strong focus on unity and member care. Listen to discover two keys to growth and effectiveness.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about00:33 – Episode summary02:19 – Introduction03:30 – How did transition change your focus?05:34 – How is your husband involved in your ministry?06:14 – A Summary of Adventive Cross Cultural Initiatives (ACCI)08:36 – Meaningful verse10:05 – Bringing unity to life11:37 – The importance of accountability14:02 – Seasons of difficulty and God’s work in it17:45 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment21:17 – What does your ministry do?24:14 – The concept of member care25:31 – Stories of supporting missionaries31:05 – How to bring advocacy to your church34:51 – What excites you the most about your ministry?36:08 – The significance of short-term missions42:31 – Marketplace matters43:56 – Surrounded by the nations46:16 – Internet and book resources51:00 – Parting advice and contact infoEmail: Annhinrichs@adventive.caAnn Hinrichs's BlogACCI WebsiteResources & Contact InfoEmail: Annhinrichs@adventive.caAnn Hinrichs's BlogACCI WebsiteForeign to Familiar (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Serving with Eyes Wide Open (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)When Helping Hurts (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)FeedbackIf you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to feedback@engagingmissions.com. Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”Mentioned in this episode:Consider Partnering with Megavoice Audio BibilesMegavoice provides solar-powered audio Bibles to make the Good News accessible to all. Please take a moment to see what they're doing and consider whether they might be a good fit for your giving.Megavoice Audio BiblesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy