Faith Ventures

19 Jul 2021

6 Ways Pastors Can Save Money on Family Vacations

Erik Sorensen

Mission Trips

Are you a pastor in need of some rest and relaxation? Perhaps your church approved that long-awaited sabbatical, and you’re not sure how to spend it. If you’re tight on time with a limited budget, here are a few ways pastors can save money on...

05 Jul 2021

Prayers for Travel | 6 Things to Pray with Your Ministry Team

Shawna Levet

Mission Trips, Trip Planning

Prayers for Travel | 6 Things to Pray with Your Ministry Team

Are you praying regularly with your ministry team? As a mission trip is coming together, you have many things to prepare. You will be packing, gathering supplies, arranging your itinerary, and booking your airfare. Don’t forget the most important thing to prepare for any mission...

21 Jun 2021

Why Go On a Mission Trip? The Value will Triumph Cost

Erik Sorensen

Mission Trips

Why Go On a Mission Trip? Value will Triumph Cost

Merely ask veteran missionaries, "Why go on a mission trip?" and they will gaze into the distance with a smile. From the people you meet, the impact you leave, and the changes you discover within yourself, mission trips are incredible experiences. Most who have taken mission...

10 May 2021

The Last Minute Packing Checklist for Mission Trips

Erik Sorensen

Mission Trips

It's the night before your long-awaited mission trip. You set your alarm for 4 AM and lie awake in bed, running through your last minute packing checklist: "Did I remember my toothbrush?" "I need to make sure I grab my inhaler." "I can't forget my wallet...

05 Apr 2021

Travel Lightly: 5 Tips for Packing Shoes

Faith Ventures

Trip Planning

Travel Lightly: 5 Top Tips for Packing Shoes Heading out on a new adventure and struggling to fit everything you need in your suitcase? More often than not, your shoes are going to be the heaviest and bulkiest items in your suitcase, so they are the...

26 Feb 2021

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ministry Travel

Shawna Levet

Trip Planning, Trip Safety

The Do's and Don'ts of Ministry Travel Anyone who has ever planned an international ministry trip knows there are a ton of details and moving pieces to manage. Oftentimes, the most common mistakes trip leaders make are also the mistakes that can be easily avoided. As...

26 Feb 2021

6 Bible Study Apps to Download for Mission Trips

Faith Ventures

Mission Trips

Technology has its pros and cons. While many apps can be distracting — many are beneficial. Churches around the world are using technology and apps effectively to communicate their messages to wider audiences. Bible study apps have come a long way, and they are great...

15 Feb 2021

14 Successful Ways to Raise Money for Mission Trips

Erik Sorensen

Mission Trips

Tired of bake sales? Here's a list of profitable fundraisers you can incorporate for your next church event. Discover how to make money fast with these successful mission trip fundraising ideas. 1. Advertise at Church Sometimes the success of a fundraiser is determined by how easy you...

28 Dec 2020

10 Promises of God for the New Year (and all the time!)

Shawna Levet

Leadership & Team Building

10 Promises of God for the New Year (and all the time!) When everything else is uncertain, there is one thing that you can depend on -- the Promises of God. He is faithful and steadfast, unchanging, and constant. If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution...