Short Term Mission Preparation

Preparation for short term mission trips can truly be the difference between a successful missions trip and and ineffective one.  Please ensure that you take the necessary step to properly prepare, but don't stress out about it.  If you humble yourself and open yourself up to the purpose God has planned for you, you will be a blessing to others and be blessed yourself.

I have witnessed good, well-meaning Christians fail miserably on short term mission trips only because they were not prepared to humble themselves before God and man and reach out to others.

It is a great tragedy that most missionary organizations who train excited, well-intentioned, Christ-loving short term missionaries spend most of their training time on specific do's and don't's, theology and missiology.  The key ingredient to success on your short term mission trip will be your love and acceptance of the people with whom you will come into contact.  By far, the most important aspect of international missions trips is...

... love.

Remember, you will reap what you sow; therefore, sow heavily in love and you will reap the same in abundance.  If you lay yourself out for God's glory, He will not let you fall.  The law of sowing and reaping is absolutely true; I have proven it in my own life and mission trip experience, and you will prove it in your's as well, if you follow these simple tips.  It is the Law of God; there are no exceptions to this.

The Key to Missionary Success is Love and Humility

Although you will certainly impact many people's lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ on your short term missions, the greatest person who will be changed is... you.

Be prepared for your life to never be the same, for your eyes never to see the same again.  And you will be more sensitive to the context and culture of others around you so that you will be able to minister more effectively as a missionary for life.

Your missions adventure has only just begun!  The rest of your life will be your witness for the power of short term mission trips.

Below are some articles to help in your missions trip preparation.  If you will properly prepare for God's work, you will absolutely have the time of your life on your short term mission trip.

Articles on Short Term Mission Trips

• Short Mission Trip - Short Term Mission
  
  There are really good reasons to go on a short mission trip. But each person should determine why they are going and what their expectations are.
• Short Term Mission Trip - Short Term Mission
  
  What does it take to have a successful short term mission trip? This deep insight may totally rock your world.
• Short Term Mission Trips - Short Term Mission
  
  Looking forward to one of my short term mission trips to the Philippines, I am laid over at LAX thinking about how much the Lord has changed me over the years.
• Short Mission Trips - Short Term Mission
  
  When on short mission trips, how long should you stay in order to be most effective in your ministry as well as most efficient with your financial resources?
• Mission Short Term - Short Term Mission
  
  On a Christian mission, short term or long, the decisions you make in preparation before you go can have a major impact on your experience.
• Mission Trips Short Term - Short Term Mission
  
  Missions trips travel, especially mission trips short term, can cause some problems in your energy before you begin your mission. The key here is preparation.
• Short Term Trips - Short Term Mission
  
  For internation mission, short term trips can really push your faith and reliance upon God to new levels. So how do you prepare in the most effective way?
• Short Term Mission Trips 201 - Short Term Mission
  
  Wherever you are in your Christian walk, I hope short term mission trips 2012 is on your mind. Setting a goal to go with God on a mission trip adventure is...