How do you measure VALUE in your short term mission experience? As one who has received teams (while serving in Lithuania and Uzbekistan) — and as one who has sent hundreds of teams (while serving with CCC, and directing STM for a denomination) — I know there are many factors in determining where to serve, who to serve with, and even when to serve. It’s amazing to see how God guides, directs, and provides for so many to...

You are putting together a group service project, mission, or humanitarian effort. More than likely you are serving in a church, mission, or other 501c3 Non-Profit organization, and your desire (rightly so!) is to MAXIMIZE your travel dollar. You contact 3 different agencies — and ask each of them the same question: “Can you help us get to the field for the lowest price?” Can you beat the competition? Good question. However...

The Next Step …..Your time on the field is complete. Undoubtedly, you were able to see first-hand some of what God is doing around the world! But … where do you go from here? Should you pursue another short-term mission trip? Get involved in praying for your missionaries? Call others to join you? Receive further education or training in evangelism and discipleship? Look for ways to reach your neighbors, co-workers, family and friends...

Just a quick note to those of you following the blog. ‘tip for the day’ — Try to lock in your space as soon as possible. We are seeing the SPACE disappear for groups as far out as next November already!!!! If you are able — consider directing your funds towards purchase of sale fares immediately, OR to put a deposit down on space more than 3 months in advance. This will hold the space — at a relatively low risk. Go...

I’ve had several people ask me lately if travel agencies are going to survive the current economic challenges. Are people traveling? Are churches still sending out missions teams? Aid Organizations still serving internationally by sending others to train, equip, or empower those they are partnering with? The short answer is ‘yes’. — Churches and agencies are still sending teams and individuals all over the world. ...