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Where to Now? Helping Short-Term Teams Return Well

Bruce Mewbourne

Jan 154 min read

Where to Now? Helping Short-Term Teams Return Well

Getting excited about sending out short-term teams is easy. A short-term mission experience is, perhaps, one of the most effective ways...

How to Prepare for a Virtual Short-Term Trip

Larry McCrary

Feb 2, 20233 min read

How to Prepare for a Virtual Short-Term Trip

If you’re considering planning a virtual short-term trip, here are some things you might consider as you plan and prepare.

Resource of the Week: Security Tips for Your Short-Term Teams

The Upstream Collective

Aug 6, 20211 min read

Resource of the Week: Security Tips for Your Short-Term Teams

While it's never fun to consider how to respond to crises, it's important to learn how to equip your short-term teams for such occasions.

Overview of Sending Church Element 5: Involving the Entire Church

Mike Easton

Mar 8, 20213 min read

Overview of Sending Church Element 5: Involving the Entire Church

Finding ways to help your entire church be involved in global missions will will make a real impact on the field for the sake of the gospel.

Jet Set Trips: A First-Person Perspective

Lezlie Ellis

Mar 16, 20204 min read

Jet Set Trips: A First-Person Perspective

What God impressed upon me the most on the Jet Set trip was how we are to love and care for our sent ones.