2008-04-29T16:50:33-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/short-term+missions/ http://csm.org/cityhighlight200803.php 2008-04-29T16:50:33-05:00 Back in 2006 Chicago’s mayor Richard Daley announced a 10 year plan to end chronic homelessness. My first reaction to hearing that was, “Yeah right.” While I would love for the problem of homelessness to end here in Chicago, it seems like an insurmountable task to take on. https://mnnonline.org/stmdb/ 2007-11-26T17:47:01-05:00 Short-term missions trips database from Mission Network News. "Search through our listings to find a trip that fits you. Search by the type of ministry, country, date, cost, mission agency, and more. Check out our featured trip under the Mission Focus tab." http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=270&art_id=115 2007-11-24T13:00:21-05:00 Follow this sage advice to ensure that don't end up on the mission field. http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=270&art_id=113 2007-11-24T12:57:56-05:00 A great checklist to see if you're on track with your approach to short-term missions. http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=270&art_id=112 2007-11-24T12:56:47-05:00 We've come a long way in student missions over the past couple of decades. Seth Barnes briefs us on how local ministries are making short-term missions more effective. http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=270&art_id=122 2007-11-24T12:54:39-05:00 A few sites for learning about short-term missions. http://urbanministry.org/taxonomy/term/92,120 2007-11-01T16:22:45-05:00 Lists recommended books on volunteering, volunteer management and short-term missions. Books also present the vision for urban ministry & how to serve effectively in a cross-cultural context. The list was compiled by TechMission, FASTEN, and UrbanMinistry.org users.