Going on a short-term missions trip can be a life- and faith-transforming experience.
About the Author: Tim Dearborn (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is the former director of the Lloyd John Ogilvie Institute of Preaching at Fuller Theological Seminary.
144 Pages
Religion, Christian Ministry
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About the Book
Going on a short-term missions trip can be a life-transforming experience, but it can also involve weeks of physical and spiritual challenges. In this revised and expanded ten-week course, you will find a concise summary of crosscultural principles, help in facing spiritual warfare, tips on avoiding a tourist mentality, spiritual preparation through individual or group Bible study, and discussion and reflection questions.
Book Synopsis
Going on a short-term missions trip can be a life- and faith-transforming experience. It can enrich the way we view the world. It can cause us to rely on God more fully. It's an opportunity to develop deep relationships with our team and the people we serve.A short-term missions experience can also involve weeks of physical and spiritual challenges. An unprepared team can wreak havoc on each other and the people they intend to serve.To get the most out of a missions trip, we need to go prepared. Whether we're going on our own or with a team, the keys to preparation are here in this workbook. In this ten-week course, you will find
a concise summary of crosscultural principles
help in facing spiritual warfare
tips on avoiding a tourist mentality
spiritual preparation through individual or group Bible study
questions for individual reflection and group discussion
This revised and expanded edition includes updated content throughout and new chapters on facing risks, fears, and suffering, and making the most of the trip after returning home.If you are planning to go on a short-term missions trip, don't leave home without working through this book!
About the Author
Tim Dearborn (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is the former director of the Lloyd John Ogilvie Institute of Preaching at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books, including Short-Term Missions Workbook, Business asa Holy Calling?, and Beyond Duty: A Passion for Christ, a Heart for Mission.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.9 Inches (H) x 6.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Religion
Sub-Genre: Christian Ministry
Publisher: IVP
Theme: Missions
Format: Paperback
Author: Tim Dearborn
Language: English
Street Date: October 16, 2018
TCIN: 77814212
UPC: 9780830845460
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-6801
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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