Dr. Darren Hercyk discusses the local church developing a heart for mercy ministries.Dr. Hercyk is an Assistant Professor at Liberty University School of Divinity and the program director for the online Masters in Humanitarian Action and Human RightWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:The balance between social gospel and evangelismMinistering to the community in which you are placedBroadening the impact of the churchABOUT THE GUEST: Dr. Darren Hercyk is an Assistant Professor at Liberty University School of Divinity and the program director for the online Masters in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights. Prior to serving in higher education, he had 18 years of international cross-cultural experience living in 10 countries. While overseas, the service spanned from child evangelism to responding to emergencies to long-term development programs. Through all these countries and experiences, a priority was placed on partnering with the local church.RELATED LINKS:Liberty University - M.A. in Humanitarian Action & Human Rights – Law and PolicyLiberty University - M.A. in Humanitarian and Human Rights – Disaster ReliefLiberty University - M.A. in Humanitarian Action & Human Rights – Woman and Child AdvocacyEmail Dr. HercykTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:Spreadsheet to create time stamped show notes01:53 - Majority World Church's view on humanitarian training01:59 - Realms of society: private sector, civil society, public sector02:26 - Majority World Church tends to be the largest provider of education, healthcare...02:47 - ...out of the absence of these services03:07 - ...not a lot of assets, but involved in people's daily lives03:39 - ...church leaders have enormous moral authority03:58 - As a developed society, we don't have that role-- we just evangelize04:20 - ...sometimes we miss the balance between social gospel and evangelism04:51 - ...5 times where Jesus took care of a physical need but didn't share a truth05:00 - ...58 times where Jesus shared a truth but didn't take care of a physical need05:05 - ...99 times when Jesus did both05:26 - Generation Z is one of the most cause-oriented generations...05:35 - ... be mindful to engage them06:56 - Ministering to the community in which you are placed07:40 - ...understanding their "Jerusalem"07:49 - ...know my neighbor before I love my neighbor08:02 - Broadening the impact of the church08:09 - Faith Integration - connect heart and hands08:34 - ...be involved - help, know people, bring the gospel08:59 - ...look for ways to bring the youth09:10 - ...build a bridge to people to whom you wouldn't normal engage09:27 - A frightening question --09:29 - ...Would anybody even know if your church ceased to exist?09:56 - Mercy ministries in your own community11:06 - ...getting it to the church level about being New Testament believers11:43 - Preparing for missions trips through prior local engagement12:22 - ...learn skil