Beyond the Church Walls

Oscar welcomes Andy Churray, president of Vagabond Missions, to Ave Spotlight for a conversation about what it means to live on mission. Andy shares how Vagabond Missions brings the Gospel to inner-city neighborhoods by reaching young people who are often overlooked by traditional ministry.

Rooted in Jesus' words that "the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head," their mission isn't built on flashy programs but on a simple philosophy: make a friend, be a friend, and bring a friend to Christ. Through stories of authentic relationships, Andy reminds listeners that evangelization begins not with projects or programs, but with presence, grace, and the courage to go where others will not.

Three Takeaways:

• Mission begins with relationships. The Gospel spreads most powerfully through authentic friendships, not elaborate strategies.
• Create margin for people. Like Jesus, we must slow down enough to truly see, know, and accompany those around us.
• Grace comes before the checklist. Lasting evangelization isn't about completing tasks—it's about allowing Christ's love to overflow into the lives of others.

Andy Churray is a lay missionary and president of Vagabond Missions in Wichita, Kansas.