When Mission Becomes Family: Passing the Baton and Generational Calling

What happens when a church says yes to compassion that speaks a different language—the language of the Kingdom? Pastor Scott Ethridge joins Philip Cameron to share how The Healing Place sent a multigenerational team—ages 12 to 72—to Moldova with Orphans Hands, and how God used the trip to ignite a fresh sense of purpose back home. From worship nights at Vatra Village during a brand-new intake of 25 girls, to stories of seasoned leaders discovering new gifts on the field, this conversation reveals why mission is never one-sided: you give, and God gives back—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. Scott and Philip unpack practical pathways for pastors and churches: sponsoring containers of essential supplies (even in wartime), funding trips while still casting a five-year vision, and exploring opportunities across the border in Odessa, Ukraine. They also cast a hopeful challenge about legacy—equipping and sending the next generation without stepping off the track, passing the baton, and running in a new lane. If your church is searching for a clear, Spirit-led purpose beyond the building, this episode will stir hearts to go, give, and grow—one life, one “bummer lamb,” at a time. To learn how you can support the Orphans Hands ministry, visit www.theorphanshands.org. And to learn more about The Healing Place church with Pastor Scorr Ethridge, visit www.thpshreveport.com.