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CONTENTS:
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
ARTICLES
OPPORTUNITY FINDERS
HOW-TO BOOKS
CONFERENCES
TRAINING
FUND RAISING
INSURANCE
PACKING
PASSPORTS
MISCELLANEOUS
STANDARDS
OF EXCELLENCE
STANDARDS
OF EXCELLENCE IN SHORT TERM MISSION
In order to more effectively impact God's world, Sending Entities (churches, agencies
and schools) have come together to identify nationally-derived ethical norms and
practices for every type of short-term mission trip imaginable.
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ARTICLES
SHORT
TERMERS AND THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN MISSIONS
by Monroe Brewer
If put into practice, the proven strategy
laid out in this article--by one of America’s most prolific missions pastors—has
the potentional of seeing many more churches successfully transition some of their
short term missionaries into long term missionaries. You don’t want to miss this
one!
TEN
EMERGING TRENDS IN SHORT-TERM MISSIONS by
Seth Barnes (Mission Frontiers, January 2000)
Note: See next article for more recent insights from Seth
What a difference a few years makes.
In 1970 you could count on one hand the number of youth groups doing short-term
missions. Now it has become a standard feature for thousands of youth groups across
the country. Many youth leaders affirm that their summer missions projects have
greater impact than any other single event they schedule. (Read
more)
THE FUTURE OF SHORT-TERM MISSIONS by Seth Barnes (World Pulse, March 2006)
A number of years ago, I noticed certain trends emerging in short-term missions. Many are still in effect, but ten stand out. Each of these ten are undergirded by five factors that drive the pace and nature of the changes afoot in the market. (Read more )
SHORT-TERM
RAMP-UP: THOUGHTS, TIPS, AND WARNINGS
by Shane Bennett
Nothing in the mobilizer's tool box packs
the punch of a well-designed, God-directed cross-cultural experience. Christians
have learned through long experience how to resist the wiles of a good sermon
and a sunset-climaxed slide show. But share a cup of tea with a Turk in a back
street chai house in Istanbul and, it's all over but the visa application.
(Read
more)
MOBILIZING
WORKERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: Weslyan
World Missions takes steps to bridge the burning passion for mission and career
service By
Scott Olson with Joy Bray
As Director of Mobilization for Wesleyan World
Missions, I am continually looking for effective ways to mobilize men and women
for cross-cultural ministry. But our focus is not on big numbers. We want to send
people who are willing to be trained and stretched for ultimate effectiveness.
That means developing close connections with church-related colleges, local churches
and districts, as well as individuals. (Read
more)
MAXIMIZING
THE BENEFITS OF SHORT-TERM MISSIONS
by Glenn Schwartz
A burgeoning interest in
Christian missions has produced a new interest in short-term service. This has
resulted in thousands of short-termers going out across the world, some under
the direction of the Holy Spirit, some for their own benefit (as on a glorified
vacation), but all, hopefully, for the benefit of those they seek to serve. (Read
more)
MISSION
TRIPS: WHAT ARE WE DOING?
By David Mays
A question about short-term missions
in a book review snapped me to attention. “Is this the first major
missionary movement carried out primarily for the personal benefit of the missionaries?”
(Read
more)
THE
"HARVEST CYCLE" AND SHORT TERM MISSIONS
by David Rogers
Anyone who knows anything about farming knows that, in order to reap a harvest,
there are various stages you must pass through first. It should not surprise
us that, when both Jesus and Paul, on various occasions, compare Christian evangelism
and discipleship to the agricultural process, many of the same principles hold
true for both.
ARTICLES
FROM SHORT TERM MISSIONS.COM
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OPPORTUNITY FINDERS
MISSION FINDER (comprehensive, all ages, short-term & career
opportunities)
MMN SHORT-TERM MISSIONS DATABASE (comprehensive, all ages,
short-term opportunities)
SHORTTERMMISSIONS.COM (comprehensive, all ages, 1-week to 3-year opportunities)
AGRM'S SHORT-TERM URBAN MISSIONS DIRECTORY (Urban-based
Short-Term Opportunities)
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HOW-TO
BOOKS
SENDING
OUT SERVANTS
A handbook
to help church leaders take a clear, hard look at short-term missions as a part
of their church's total missions strategy. It will define the what and why,
as well as the when, how and who of this particular subject. A
brief philosophical outline is followed by pages of sample procedures and forms
which you can use for your church.
MACK AND LEANN'S GUIDE TO SHORT TERM MISSIONS
Mack and Leeann Stiles are veteran leaders of more than a dozen two-month mission trips that have taken them around the globe. Their practical advice, hard-won lessons and hilarious stories will help you know what to expect as you get ready to see God in action in new ways.
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP by David Forward
This is a highly recommended and practical guide for short-term missionaries and their team leaders. Topics include: Getting Started; Money; Team Building; Travel Arrangements; Cultural Diversity; and much more. Sample checklists are included with a suggested reading list and a guide to short-term missions opportunities.
CROSS-CULTURAL
SERVANTHOOD: SERVING THE WORLD IN CHRISTLIKE HUMILITY by Duane
Elmer
Whether you're going on your first short-term mission trip or ministering
overseas for extended periods, this useful guide is essential reading for anyone
who wants to serve effectively in international settings with grace and sensitivity.
MAXIMUM
SHORT TERM MISSIONS IMPACT by
Roger Peterson
An
exhaustive book featuring the 9-cell planning matrix "MISTM-Grid"(Maximum
Impact Short-Term Mission), process trilogy, participant trilogy, solid Short
Term Mission theology, and excellent tables and illustrations to capture the
intensive, comprehensive overview of Christian short-term missions.
SUCCESSFUL
MISSION TEAMS: A GUIDE FOR VOLUNTEERS by
Martha VanCise
Paperback - 231 pages
The 23 chapters in this book contain a real treasure house of information that
anyone planning or going on an overseas mission trip should begin to learn about
as soon as possible. "Mission tours are not vacations," the author
says. It is as important to consider one's spiritual preparation and cultural
values relating to the trip as knowing what to pack into your suitcase. She
covers all three—and many other related topics—in a very clear and forthright
manner. There are mission tour scams as well as wonderful organizations with
excellent track records. Horror stories about what can go wrong are included,
and she has good tips on how to avoid most pitfalls.
SURVIVAL
OF THE FITTEST
by Christine Sine
Keeping Yourself Healthy in Travel
and Service Overseas
When God calls us to work overseas, he doesn’t expect us to leave our common
sense at home. Yet many do, expecting a greater degree of divine protection
because we are doing “God’s Work." The author, a physician, has treated
many illnesses and injuries that could have been prevented. Health problems
are costly, stressful, use up valuable medical resources, and slow down the
work. This book tells readers how to stay healthy as well as how to treat common
illnesses.
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CONFERENCES
THE NEXT MILE CONFERENCES
FELLOWSHIP OF SHORT-TERM MISSION LEADERS
NATIONAL SHORT-TERM MISSION CONFERENCE
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TRAINING
TRIP
STUFF by David Mays, ACMC
An indespensible CD collection of more than 200 documents developed or used
by local churches for doing mission trips. Worth well beyond it’s price! To
see the table of contents click
here.
GO
PREPARED (videos)
A six-session video training series for 3 hours of training. Sessions include:
Laying the Foundation, Spiritual Preparation, Building Your Team,Cross-Cultural
Training, Ministry Without Dependency and Re-Entry and Debriefing. In addition
to this set there are now six other separate Contact TCCI at: 407-857-8224
Email:
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HOW
TO DO SHORT-TERM MISSIONS WITHOUT DOING LONG-TERM HARM (Online
Course)
The ultimate goal of this course is that the benefits of short-term missions
are maximized and any harm is minimized. The course is designed for: 1) sending
churches and denominations, 2) host churches and missionaries, 3) missions project
leaders, and 4) missions team members. The training is applicable to missions
trips to locations in the U.S./Canada as well as throughout the world.
THE
NEXT MILE LEADER GUIDE
Designed for Short-Term Team leaders, this comprehensive tool enables leaders
to plan and conduct Short-Term Mission trips for long-term impact. Multiple
contributors who are recognized leaders in missions have provided articles that
offer Biblical and practical insight to Team Leaders.
VINEYARD
CANADA’S SHORT TERM TRAINING MANUAL,
by Aldergrove Vineyard Community Church
An all-in-one 54-page manual for doing short
term missions in a local church, including
forms. A great model for other churches to consider.
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FUND RAISING
SAMPLE
FUND RAISING LETTERS from
Howard Culbertson’s Web Site
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INSURANCE
eGLOBALHEALTH.COM
eINTERNATIONALHEALTH.COM
INSURANCE
FOR MISSIONS by Mission Finder
MISSIONARYHEALTH.NET
SERVING
ABROAD
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PACKING
COOL
TOOLS FOR TRAVEL & MISSION (Brigada Brigade)
MEDICAL
MISSION PACKING LIST
POSSIBLE
PACKING LIST FOR OVERSEAS MISSION TRIPS (urbana.org)
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PASSPORTS
BASIC
INFORMATION ABOUT
APPLICATION
FOR
OFFICIAL TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
(Service)
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MISCELLANEOUS
CURRENCY
CONVERSION SERVICE
WORLD
TIME ZONES
ATOMIC
CLOCK SERVICE
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