The Importance of the Follow-up

The Importance of the Follow-up

by | Jul 30, 2017

By: Josh Richard I have had a dim view of church mission trips for much of my life. At best, they felt exploitative and self-righteous. At worst, they were damaging to vulnerable populations and an opportunity for a new Facebook profile photo. Anecdotally, that view...
The Transformative Power of Youth Mission Trips

The Transformative Power of Youth Mission Trips

by | Feb 26, 2017

By: Jann Treadwell All of us want to make a difference in the lives of others. This can occur as we follow Christ’s mandate to serve those in need. That said, youth leaders hope service projects also will make a difference in the faith and lives of our own youth, not...
What is the “Mission” of our Youth Mission Trips?

What is the “Mission” of our Youth Mission Trips?

by | Feb 12, 2017

By: Bill Buchanan After 9 years, we at Youth Mission Co have come to a conclusion.  We no longer lead youth mission trips. There have been many critiques about short term mission trips with teenagers.  There are stories of young people who travel far away, excited to...
Prayer after a Mission Trip

Prayer after a Mission Trip

by | Jul 3, 2016

By: Seth Lovell God of all creation, Your presence is known and felt in every corner of the globe. As we answered the call to serve as your hands and feet in the world we found that we did not need to take action for you to go with us; you have gone before, and you...