Short Term Missions Travel Preparation

For the newbie missionary, getting ready for travel on short term missions trips can be a daunting task.  What do you take?  What do you wear?  What is the best way to get through all the airport security with the least amount of hassle?  How do you do fundraising for mission trips?

All these questions spinning around in the short term missionary's head can just about make you decide it's not worth the trouble... but it is!

Following God on a short term missions adventure could very well be the most rewarding experience you ever live, and seeing how God works through an inexperienced, yet faithful, child of God is absolutely exhilarating and life-changing.

One of the most difficult challenges facing you will be to surrender the hotel where you can be "safe", the extra clothes that you "might" need, and all those items that hold onto as safety nets "just in case".

"Letting Go" for Short Term Missions Success

If we could just grasp hold of the concept of trusting the people we are going to minister to, then they might just learn to trust us with the gospel of Jesus Christ in their lives.  We simply have to fall upon the arms of God and trust that He will take care of us.

I remember very well my apprehension when I began my first short term missions trip knowing that every famous missionary who came before me had the same fears, hopes, and blind trust in the God he or she served.

In fact, my first thought when the plane first lifted off was, "Oh no, how do I get off this thing!"

Some experienced missionaries were kind enough to let me in on some of these secrets; other lessons I had to learn on my own.

From planning where to lodge, to how to dress, to how to pack, and a whole lot more, these tips will ensure your short term missions trip get off to the very best start.

Below are some articles to help in your missions trip travel and preparation.  I pray that they will help you in your service to the Lord on your short term missions trips!

Articles on Short Term Missions

• Short Term Missions Trips - Short Term Missions
  
  One of the most important and critical decisions you can make when planning short term missions trips is deciding where you will stay each night of your trip.
• Short Term Missions Trip - Short Term Missions
  
  OK. So you've planned your short term missions trip, bought your plane tickets, and now comes the hard part. What in the world do you pack?
• Short Missions Trips - Short Term Missions
  
  Wow! Short missions trips are so exciting to begin. Unfortunately, there is this thing called airport security and an aluminum can flying six miles high.
• Missions Short Term - Short Term Missions
  
  International missions, short term missions trips, are fantastic opportunities to advance the gospel in powerful ways. But the one to be changed is you.