The Broken Banquet is a podcast about missions hosted by Wil Bailey and Dr. Ashley Goad. Join us for conversations about the church in mission, what healthy mission relationships can look like, and how abiding with God and neighbor can transform the Church and the world.
Most recently, the Broken Banquet has become a ministry of Meno Missions. Visit our website at
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Season Two is coming to a close. Wil and Ashley take some time to reflect on all of the great interviews from the season and give listeners an update on what's next! Music by: Irene & the Sleepers Logo by: Jill Ellis Website: menomissions.org BB Website: https://www.brokenbanquetpodcast.com Contact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
Have you ever met Vicki Sullivan? Perhaps at the Accounts Payable desk in the Business Office of First Methodist Church Shreveport, where she's been a friendly presence for over 11 years. Maybe you've shared a pew with her at FaithLink or Traditional services, or perhaps you've walked alongside her on a spiritual journey during a Seekers Class or Walk to Emmaus. Some of you may even have embarked on international adventures together, traveling to Haiti, Russia, Costa Rica, or Italy. No matter the setting, you'd remember her infectious enthusiasm for missions and her unwavering love for Jesus. That's why, when it came time to appoint a new Director of Global Missions of First Methodist Church Shreveport, the answer was clear: Vicki Sullivan. Her qualifications extend far beyond a resume. With a compassionate heart and an ever-present smile, she embodies the spirit of this vital role. Vicki's love story with the FMC Global Missions family began nearly a decade ago when she sponsored a young man at Darivager Children's Home in Haiti. This wasn't just a financial commitment; it ignited a passion that led her on her first mission trip to Haiti, forever transforming her perspective. Mission work, for Vicki, transcended writing checks. It became about fostering relationships with the people we support around the world. From agape teams in Russia to construction projects in Costa Rica, and retreats with missionaries in Italy, Vicki has a deep understanding of the diverse needs and challenges faced by our global partners. But her dedication goes beyond the geographical. The cornerstone of Vicki's life is her faith in Jesus, which she readily shares with enthusiasm. Whether you've met her on a Walk to Emmaus or simply crossed paths at FMC, you've undoubtedly felt that contagious spirit. Above all, Vicki prioritizes building genuine connections, a quality that will serve her remarkably well as she connects with our global family. Indeed, God has meticulously paved the way for Vicki to step into this new season of leading our global efforts. Please join us in welcoming her! We're thrilled to see how Vicki's passion and experience will guide the FMC global missions family in the years ahead. Music by: Irene & the Sleepers Logo by: Jill Ellis Website: menomissions.org BB Website: https://www.brokenbanquetpodcast.com Contact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
Your co-hosts, Wil & Ashley, are taking a break this week. And since we replayed Wil's episode earlier this season, we thought we'd re-introduce you to Ashley this week! Lots of changes are coming for Ashley, and we look forward to filling you in on those soon! Music by: Irene & the Sleepers Logo by: Jill Ellis Website: menomissions.org BB Website: https://www.brokenbanquetpodcast.com Contact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
Friends, do we have a show for you! Meet Dr. Larry Dempsey, the leader of Wil Bailey's first trip to Costa Rica! Larry is a long-time member of 1st Methodist Church of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and over the course of 40+ trips to Costa Rica, he has a unique perspective on what mission relationships look like and how his feelings about missions have evolved over his many years of travel. We're so thankful for Larry joining us, and for his faithful commitment not only to Costa Rica Mission Projects, but to Brian Dubberly of El Salvador, as well! Music by: Irene & the Sleepers Logo by: Jill Ellis Website: menomissions.org BB Website: https://www.brokenbanquetpodcast.com Contact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
Kay Ferguson loves Jesus, loves missions, loves her husband (Joe), her son (Joseph), her dog (Tracker), and her cat! Kay has been at the helm of the First Methodist Church of Shreveport's Global Mission family for over 10 years. We talk with her today about what led her to go on her first mission trip, what she thought of missions then, and how her perspective has evolved over time. It's a beautiful, emotional episode as Ashley & Kay reflect on ten years of learning together! Music by: Irene & the Sleepers Logo by: Jill Ellis Website: menomissions.org BB Website: https://www.brokenbanquetpodcast.com Contact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com