If you find yourself hyperventilating, take comfort in the knowledge that a mission trip is far from a fly-by-night affair. Time is on your side. Mission management professionals all recommend starting the planning process at least three months in advance. But if this will be your first experience,
Quito, Ecuador is a beautiful destination with amazing cultural attractions and a vibrant urban center. There are soccer (futbol) games, festivals, and architecture, yet the country is still firmly rooted in a third-world status. Many
The year of 2017 was racked with devastating weather across the planet. Hurricanes, earthquakes, landslides, and now the deep freeze that has taken us into the new year, disaster survival is on everyone’s mind. Taking
When you’re planning a mission trip, getting everyone together, coordinating with the community at your destination, and making sure you have all the supplies for your charity work is only the beginning. After all, as
In the United States, there is a large community of people who want to be helpful to the world. A mission trip often comes to mind as a great way to help. People have seen
The first rule of packing for your mission trip is to fill as many suitcases as allowed for no extra charge. In addition to your necessities, fill your bag(s) with items that are in short supply or too expensive for the people you are visiting to purchase. If the airline allows an extra bag, you can purchase one for little cost at resale shops. Fill it and leave it at the mission. No matter where you go, someone needs a suitcase.
Mission trips are one of the most enlightening and effective ways to turn the goodwill of your community into real benefit for other communities in need. Whether you’re going to dig wells, build houses, or
“Nobody hears the cries of the poor or the sound of a wooden bell.” Haitian proverb I had never been out of the country. My lofty expectation as a writer was to be a travel
Perhaps the greatest strength of missionaries traveling abroad is their enthusiasm. They’re often bundles of energy, ready to step into the wider world and do good for people and societies in need. However, sometimes they’re
Mission trips are one of the most invigorating and rewarding ways to take a vacation from the stress and hassle of modern life. They give you an opportunity to leave work, school, and even your
After your mission trip, you will be eager to share what you learned and experienced. You will particularly want to share your experience with the people who helped fund your trip. Through this sharing, you
The key to a smooth and successful medical mission trip is proper planning. With over 6,000 medical mission trips occurring every year, Americans churches and humanitarian groups have enabled countless individuals to enjoy a higher
You’ve made the decision: you want to translate your faith and desire to do good into an actual effort of helping those who need it most. In other words, you want to go on a
