Archive for November, 2010

World Missions Week Blog 2010 Part III

11/12/10
 
There are several reasons why short-term mission experiences are important. The first being and MOST important is that Jesus sent his followers out on a short-term assignment.

Apparently, Jesus felt a short-term, concentrated engagement between People & The Good News, was a necessary part of the discipleship process. In my opinion…this will never [...]

World Missions Week Blog 2010 Part II

11/10/10
 
It seems like the world of short-term mission trips is a mixed bag. In my experience as a pastor and as a missionary, I’ll admit that some go on ministry trips that are really like vacations. Nice hotels, cushy air-conditioned buses, an easy going ministry schedule with a little shopping mixed in…even [...]

World Missions Week Blog 2010

11/8/10
 
One of the hardest things for me is to “fit it all in.” I have a tendency to want too much or want to do too much. For instance, if I have an appointment at 5:00pm and one at 6:00pm, I am pretty sure I can squeeze something or someone in at [...]