The Mission Room

The Mission Room is a place where we will be discussing all things about The Great Commission, the International Conference On Missions (ICOM), and furthering the goal of growing the Kingdom of God. Our show will consist of discussions and interviews on best practices on the mission field, featured guests with impactful stories, inspirational episodes with practical outreach ideas for all listeners! Join ICOM and friends in The Mission Room!

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Latest episodes

03 July 2025

S1.5 - Missionary Highlight - Denford Chizanga

This episode’s guest is 2025 ICOM President, Denford Chizanga. Denford is also the founder of The Africa Development Mission Trust located in Zimbabwe. Tune into this episode and listen to Denford talk about plans for the 2025 ICOM Conference under his presidency as well as hear his personal and mission background. Don't miss this episode that features someone who listened to the gentle nudging of Christ to fulfill His plan!

Hosted by Ricky. Music by Pala.

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19 June 2025

S1.4 - Leaving a Legacy

How does an organization survive from generation to generation and the ever changing cultures that surround it? Tune into this Legacy episode and hear how ICOM has changed over the 75 years and counting of being in the conference world and how it plans to remain a staple in the Restoration Church realm. We’re excited to have the ICOM Board Chair and Executive Director with us today as we launch into this vision-casting time!

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Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

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09 June 2025

S1.3 Part 2 - The People Behind the Scenes

For such a busy organization, ICOM is run by only 8 people! ICOM is blessed to have eight great staff members who are so intentional with their roles - not only within the ICOM community, but in their families, churches and circles of influence. We are excited to introduce you to them and let you hear their hearts for the Kingdom of God! Part 2 of this "Behind the Scenes" episode will feature Director of Development, Michael Hawkins and Office Manager, Kim Leitzman.

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05 June 2025

S1.3 Part 1 - The People Behind the Scenes

For such a busy organization, ICOM is run by only 8 people! ICOM is blessed to have eight great staff members who are so intentional with their roles - not only within the ICOM community, but in their families, churches and circles of influence. We are excited to introduce you to them and let you hear their hearts for the Kingdom of God! Part 1 of this "Behind the Scenes" episode will feature Operations Coordinator, Lori Weaver and ICOM Kids Coordinator, Crystal Robinson.

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15 May 2025

S1.2 - More than a Conference

Most people don’t know that ICOM is more than just an annual conference. There are so many ministries and extensions of mission work under the ICOM umbrella. Today we’ll be looking at 3 of the main branches of ICOM Mission Services. We’ll be talking with Jenny Empson, Executive Director of Tower Accounting and Chris Irwin, Executive Director of EnterMission.

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01 May 2025

S1.1 - The Mission Room Launch!

Learn about the organization behind this podcast. The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) has been in existence since 1948 and has no plans of stopping! Ricky and Emily will be interviewing the Executive Director about what ICOM is, where it came from and the goals of the organization. David Empson has been working for ICOM for over 20 years, first serving as the Student Director and in 2009 became the Executive Director. He has a heart for missions and winning the world for Christ. We are excited to have him share his view of ICOM, hopes for the future, and the impact that ICOM has on the Kingdom of God. I’m Ricky Altmiller and I’m Emily Drayne. We’re on staff at the International Conference On Missions and co-hosts of The Mission Room Podcast. Join us as we enter The Mission Room! Hosted by Emily and Ricky of the International Conference On Missions. Music is City Sunrise by PALA.

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