Month: August 2014
The Good Missionary
I owe my life to missionaries. Growing up as an orphan in rural Kenya, missionaries—some long-term, some short-term—intervened at key junctions in my life. Missionaries helped start the children’s home
Ten Ways to Ruin a Mission Trip
Believe it or not, it’s possible to have a bad short-term missions experience. Most times, this is not the fault of the situation or organization. The root cause is most
How to Connect with Your Partners
In ALL connecting points, be sure to follow security information provided by your partners! If you have multiple partners, follow individual security information. Communicate with your partner family Ask how
6 Things NOT to Pack for Your Mission Trip
You probably have a good idea of what to pack but what about those few things that you aren’t sure about? Here is a list of some things not to
Help Victims of Ethnic and Religious Persecution in Iraq
The Arabic letter nun — symbolizing the word Christian that has been used as symbol of solidarity world-wide during this crisis. Your State Board of Missions is receiving funds to
Top Ten Mistakes Mission Teams Can Make on Mission
Top Ten Mistakes Mission Teams can make on Mission: Wearing the same color shirts as they travel. Making assumption we don’t need security training. Forgetting to purchase travel insurance (
Speaking From the Other Side
OK. I admit it. My wife, Connie, and I are old school. We started our married life together 38 years ago. In the months leading up to our wedding, we