It doesn't really matter if you were on the mission field for one week, one year, or 10 years, it's hard to say goodbye to those you have been serving and those you have been serving with. With that in mind, we've identified some simple...
Did you make a special connection with the community that you were serving on your most recent mission trip? If you did, it was probably hard to leave them and return to "normal" life. You may find yourself longing to maintain that special relationship through...
Remember to treat those you minister to as Jesus did, like people. 1. Always remember the golden rule. All of our lives we hear the words, "Treat others how you want to be treated." It is especially important that we remember to do this while we're serving...
1. Being destructive. We know, it's tempting, when you're visiting an old historic building or park, to take a little stone or a piece of the ruins home with you. How cool would it be to have a piece of The Colosseum in your house? Resist...
It takes a lot of emotional energy to process through your summer mission trip. Here are three practical ways that we've found to be useful. 1. Make a plan for answering the question, "How was your trip?" Don't be surprised if, after answering this question, you're left...
8 Must-Read Mission Books for Your Reading List 1. Ministering Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Personal Relationships by Sherwood G. Lingenfelter and Marvin K. Mayers "In Ministering Cross-Culturally, the authors demonstrate that Jesus needed to learn and understand the culture in which he lived before he could...
~ "Remember that the World Wide Web is not a closed network." ~ Social Media is a part of everyday life for most people, but unfortunately, it's often a place where we are exposed to negative comments, unfortunate news, and general complaining. This can be draining....
When you travel abroad for missions it's normal to want to share updates on your trip, and for good reason! Friends, family and supporters want to know how you are doing and what you are doing. But remember, safety first! Here are 5 things you...
Acting in a selfless manor on a mission trip can be challenging. Sometimes giving gets hard and the passion behind your mission can wear thin. It's in times like these that conflict and even safety accidents can occur. Here are three things you can do...