Staying the Course – Giving

We can stay the course after a short-term mission trip by continuing to support missions financially. While giving starts as an act of obedience, it can become a joyful journey with God. Giving to the local church is our first priority, yet it continues with offerings and sacrificial gifts to those in need, local ministries and missions around the world. You’ve experienced this personally if others gave financially to help you serve on your short-term mission. Here are some strategic ways to grow in your generosity and some ideas for your next steps.

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Caring for Your Missionary for the Long Term

By Brent Lindquist, Link Care Center

For the sake of this article, let’s assume you have returned from an incredible short-term assignment.  One of the great parts of that was the relationship you developed with one (or more) of the missionaries who were working there.  What made it even more special is that you were able to develop a close, transparent relationship with them where you both ministered to each other and you have come back “here” with a burden to keep the relationship going somehow...so, now what?  Could you stay in contact?  Yes!  Should you stay in contact?  Maybe!

Here are 7 thoughts on how to continue a supportive relationship with this new missionary friend in order to help them continue their calling to and effectiveness in missions.

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Developing a Flow of Care and Caregivers

This article explores the need to develop a steady stream of care on behalf of mission personnel. The essence of this care is best understood as a “flow of love”. Such love permeates the good programs, competent practitioners, mutual support between mission personnel, and the supportive resources needed throughout missionary life. Our love and unity demonstrate that we are His disciples. Love is the definitive apologetic and the core component of mission strategy.

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20 Mile Markers

Short-Term Missions for the Long Haul

Here are 20 simple ideas to use to inspire you after returning from the mission field. These activities and ministries can help you get more involved in the church body and will help you live out the Great Commission on a more personal and meaningful level.

There are enough Mile Markers for one each week throughout the fall and leading up to Christmas but you can use them any time of the year. Use all of them or only a few; change the order and customize. Some ideas can simply be added to other ministry opportunities you’re involved in. Let the Lord lead you in this “follow-through” adventure!

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