How I Became a Missionary, Ep. 1: Rev. James Baumgartner

The Coffee Hour from KFUO Radio · Nov 9, 2026 · 26m

Ever wondered what it’s like to begin missionary service? Today we begin a new series, "How I Became a Missionary," where we’ll meet LCMS missionaries and hear the stories of how they were led to missionary service. In Episode 1, the Rev. James Baumgartner (Former LCMS Missionary in Asia, Manager of Pastoral Recruitment, LCMS Office of International Mission) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how he previously served on the mission field in Asia, who inspired him to consider missionary service, his current role as Manager of Pastoral Recruitment, what the recruitment process looks like for…