Mission Trips Archives

To go or not to go: Questions for Discerning whether or not to lead a short-term mission trip

Posted January 18th, 2019

Church leaders should discern whether to go on a trip. Planned and carried out well, in a spirit of true partnership where all participants are equals at God’s “table” of… Read more »

Mission Trip Tools: Presbyterians Today article

Posted August 1st, 2014

This article – When Canned Food Drives Are No Longer Enough – from Presbyterians Today (2012) can serve as a starting point for congregations who want to do short-term mission… Read more »

Short-Term Mission Trip Toolkit: “What We Bring With Us” reflection piece

Posted August 1st, 2014

In his letter from September 2011, former mission co-worker Doug Orbaker explains that mission is the life we bring with us when we go to another place to serve, and… Read more »

Great mission trips: Tips for leaders

Posted August 1st, 2014

Leaders humbly connect us in the Body of Christ, helping all participants in the short-term mission experience to learn from each other, reflect on how God is present in the… Read more »

Short-Term Mission Trip Toolkit: Sample Mission Trip Schedule

Posted August 1st, 2014

Use this mission trip schedule template to ensure that your trip offers a good balance between activity and relationship-building; action and reflection; giving and receiving. Find more information, tools and… Read more »

Short-Term Mission Trip Toolkit: How do we choose our destination?

Posted August 1st, 2014

Deciding on your mission trip destination is a discernment process that can engage your congregation’s or presbytery’s mission committee and other groups. We encourage you to think of the mission… Read more »

Short-Term Mission Trip Toolkit: What makes for a good mission trip experience?

Posted August 1st, 2014

As you prepare and plan for your mission trip experience, find ways to ensure that it is an enriching experience for both you and the community you will be visiting…. Read more »

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