Mission Trips

~ "Your life has many implanted sources of creativity." ~ Some of the world's best missionaries are creative people who allow their imaginations to fuel their excitement and passion for mission work. Even if you don't consider yourself a naturally creative person, there are many sources...

20 Jul 2015

5 Traits of Great Mission Team Members #1 – Flexibility

Careful planning and good intentions can unravel in a second while you're on a mission trip. That's just the nature of international travel. Great mission trip team members have the ability to adapt and be flexible no matter what comes their way. Great team members...

01 May 2015

5 Ways to Show Your Team Members They’re Important

Ask any missionary and they will tell you that simple acts of appreciation make all the difference to the outcome of their trip. Since you are working with people who are willing to give up their time, money and resources to benefit your kingdom work...

30 Apr 2015

Team Leaders: Are you praying for your team?

Before you even step foot in the community you are serving, you will prepare for your experience through fundraising, ministry preparation, and much prayer. Prayer must be the foundation of the entire trip. The eternal and spiritual success of each trip depends on the team's...

06 Jan 2015

Considering How to Be Involved in Missions

Will you go? Will you support? Will you pray? Here are three ways to be involved with missions. 1. Go on a mission trip If you are just beginning to explore the world of missions a good place to start is with short-term mission trips. These trips, usually...

19 Dec 2014

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Teaching cultural awareness to your team is crucial for successful communication. Your ministry’s message could get lost in translation if your mission team lacks understanding of the region’s people. Teaching cultural awareness to your team is crucial to promoting trust, acceptance, and effective communication once your...

08 Dec 2014

In Their Own Words: The Gift of Being a Sender

In this entry, we hear from Lisa Sanders, short-term missionary, author, and mother from Anchorage, Alaska. Lisa serves on the board of directors for Hope4Kids International. [caption id="attachment_351482" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Photo Credit: Sworldguy via Compfight cc[/caption] At church today the pastor spoke of how our lives are entwined,...

11 Nov 2014

Honoring Our Vets

"As we express our gratitude, let us never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - JFK We are truly grateful for the service of our veterans and their families. Military.com has some great ways to give back this...

03 Nov 2014

Expert Tips for Forming Strong Mission Trip Teams

When forming your short term mission trip team, you might think about who you should ask to join. What kind of people make up a strong mission team? Where do you start as a mission trip leader? Here are some great ideas for the mission...

27 Oct 2014

4 Reasons to Partner with a Local Missionary