From Construction Family to Leading Missions in 50 Countries | Gary Janzen

Gary Janzen is a dedicated Christian minister and missions leader with more than four decades of experience in pastoral ministry, youth leadership, international missions, and non-profit leadership. From serving as a youth pastor and associate pastor to leading humanitarian work in Rwanda, and now overseeing missionaries in about 50 countries as Executive Director of International Christian Mission Services, Gary has devoted his life to serving others and helping people discover their purpose.

In this faith-filled and practical conversation, Gary shares:

• Growing up in a construction family and the pull toward travel

• Choosing 3.5 months of European travel over buying a car

• How travel opened his heart to other cultures

• Being part of the Jesus Revolution era

• Marriage, Bible college, and a life centered on serving others

• Moving from self-focus to looking outward

• Leading ICMS and supporting missionaries across 50 countries

• What it looks like to facilitate gospel work and poverty alleviation

If you’re in your 20s searching for purpose, curious about missions, or wanting to build a life of service rather than self-absorption, this episode offers real perspective and encouragement.

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Connect with Gary Janzen

Website: https://www.icms.org/

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Chapters

0:00 - Intro & Welcome Gary

1:40 - Growing Up in a Construction Family

8:15 - Choosing Travel Over a Car in His 20s

15:30 - How Travel Opened His Heart to Cultures

23:10 - The Jesus Revolution and Early Faith Passion

31:45 - Marriage, Bible College & Serving Others

40:20 - Looking Outward Instead of Self-Absorption

48:50 - Leading ICMS and Supporting 87 Missionaries

57:15 - Advancing the Gospel Across 50 Countries