Funding Local and Global Missions - Great Article in the Banner
Read the Banner article "The Color of Love," then come back here and share how your church balances local vs global ministry.
Our calling extends beyond our local communities. Let's discuss how as churches we can engage with our global mission.
Read the Banner article "The Color of Love," then come back here and share how your church balances local vs global ministry.
Debriefing a mission trip is just as important (if not more so) than orientation. Here is a recent Banner article that suggests 10 questions.
Cross-cultural outreach does not mean you have to leave your country! Cross-cultural interaction happens everywhere and we can provide you with various suggestions for such placements.
Along with booking flights and packing suitcases, it is vital that those who plan to serve with our ministries are as best prepared as possible.
Rest assured that you do not have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to taking your church group on a mission trip. We have been involved in this work for years and have many resources available and experts to walk alongside you to help make your trip a success.
Now what? Your mission trip is coming to an end…you’ve packed your bags to return home and are looking forward to seeing family and friends again. But what will that be like? How will they understand the experiences you’ve encountered?
Whether you went on a mission trip this summer or know someone who did, you might want to learn more about “re-entry”—what happens upon returning to a person’s home culture.
Your experience and effectiveness will be greatly enriched if you are intentional about the spiritual dimensions of your journey, before, during, and after the trip.
Here are some specific ways in which you may want to help your team members individually and corporately nurture their faith.
The Seven U.S. (but we like them in Canada too!) Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Missions
There are many things you can do to keep the flame alive and to continue to be a LIGHT in the world. Here are some practical steps you can take to stay on track spiritually and in ministry.