Getting Face to Face with God’s People
Looking into short-term missions? For many, a short-term missions trip serves as a life-changing...
The value of short-term missions
Are short-term mission trips effective and worth doing? We've discussed that question here...
Interested in Summer or Spring Missions?
It's time to start seriously praying and thinking about summer and spring missions trips. We've...
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CSM Chicago Highlight
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.
http://csm.org/cityhighlight200803.php
Mission Network News
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."
https://mnnonline.org/stmdb/
Missions: 21 Ways to Avoid It
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=115
Short-Term Missions: Short List of Universal Standards
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=113
Student Missions: 10 Emerging Trends
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=112
Short-Term Missions: Introductory Articles
A few sites for learning about short-term missions.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=270&art_id=122
Recommended Books on Volunteering, Volunteer Management, Missions & Community Development
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.
http://urbanministry.org/taxonomy/term/92,120