Mission Trips

~ "Great volunteers are recognized by their energy." ~ Volunteering requires a lot of energy. Even on a short mission trip, it can seem like you’ve expended more energy in a week than in the entire month before you left. Add sleep deprivation to the mix,...

30 May 2014

Qualities of Great Mission Trip Members: #2 Creativity

~ "Your life has many implanted sources of creativity." ~ God made us all unique. We each have our own passions, talents, and senses of humor. Your personality should absolutely be allowed to shine on your mission trip, whether traveling solo or in a group. The...

29 May 2014

Now What? Adjusting After a Life-Changing Trip

female traveler gazing at ancient building

Shortly after returning from a mission trip, I read "The struggle to return home" by Richard Stupart on the Matador Network. It had a profound impact on me. I have been to Uganda. I have been where Richard has been. I held children made orphans by...

27 May 2014

Qualities of Great Mission Trip Members: #1 Flexibility

~ "Serving each other in tricky situations can be valuable in itself, and it sets the tone for the rest of the trip." ~ Careful planning and good intentions can unravel in a second while on a mission trip. That’s just the nature of international travel....

19 May 2014

Photo Use Agreement Form

Team members will want to take photos; make sure you take care of photo permissions before you leave. This is a sample form. Click on the image below to download the complete form. Use it to help you create your own for team members to sign. ...

19 May 2014

Short-Term Mission Release Form

This is a sample form. Click on the image below to download the complete form. Read to help create your own form. "Make sure all participants have acknowledged risks."...

19 May 2014

Sample Support Letter

Note: Items in italics will need to be replaced with your trip's information. Dear Name, I'm so excited for Month! I'm going to Country and I can't wait. My trip is sponsored by Church or Organization. I'll be traveling to Country with a team of #. Our trip will...

19 May 2014

Fundraising Ideas

1. Host a themed event Who doesn’t love a good theme party? We’ve heard lots of stories about folks raising big money throwing a luau, fancy dinner party, costume gala, and more. With the holidays coming up, there is always an opportunity for an ugly sweater...

19 May 2014

How to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses