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
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