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What does it mean to provide "Good" help?

Jeff Bleijerveld addresses some issues you should consider before planning a short-term trip.

Global Ministries Mission Team Preparation
Seven Step Process

The following is a guide for teams planning a short-term mission trip with Global Ministries – UBIC and is based on our use of "CultureLink" materials.

Step 1 – Trip Determination Phase (12-10 months prior to departure)
  • Initiate Contact with Global Ministries
  • Determine Team Leadership
  • Type of Ministry and Location Selection
  • Target Group
  • Global Ministries Communicates with Field
  • Target Dates and Length of Trip Set
  • Tentative Budget Established

Step 2 – Trip Publicity Phase (9-7 months prior to departure)
  • Publicity Content and Ideas
  • Advertise within Local Church or Denomination-wide

Step 3 – Team Selection Phase (6-5 months prior to departure)
  • Application
  • References
  • Personal Interviews
  • Team Selection

Step 4 – Pre-field Training Phase (4 months prior to departure)
  • Support Raising
  • Specific Team Training
  • Purchase Tickets
  • Procurement of Visas (if needed)
  • Purchase of Traveler’s Insurance

Step 5 – Church Involvement Phase (2 months prior and 1 month following trip)
  • Prayer Support (Commissioning)
  • Gathering Materials

Step 6 – Trip Phase

Step 7 – Reentry and Follow-up Phase (return date to 6 months after trip)
  • Debriefing
  • Follow-up
  • Reporting

 

 

 

Denominational Short-Term Mission Trip Opportunities for 2009

Details for dates and costs for these trips are still being finalized, but we wanted you to be aware of opportunities coming your way. Click here for more details.

 

 

 

 

 
   
   

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