Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. What Are Mission? (and Why Should We Care?)
2. Why Run Short-Term Mission Trips?
3. Are We Ready for a Mission Trip?
4. Getting Started
5. All about Money
6. Building Your Mission Team
7. Making Travel Arrangements
8. Preparing for the Trip
9. Preparing for a New Culture
10. The Day of Departure
11. Finally There
12. After Your Return
Conclusion
Suggested Reading
Appendies
Appendix A: Sample Trip Forms
Appendix B: Sample Trip Checlsts
Appendix C: Sample Trip Itinerary
Appendix D: Sample "Minimum Language Knowledge" Sheet
Appendix E: Sample Song Sheet
Appendix F: Useful Telephone Numbers
Appendix G: Guide to Selected Short-Term Mission Opportunities

"Go into all the world and make disciples." Shortly before He ascended into heaven, Jesus spoke these words to His disciples and followers thereafter. While people vary in their personal application of this command, many people are becoming part of the increasingly growing short-term mission trips. In The Essential Guide to the Short Term Mission Trip, David Forward helps prepare leaders and members on the team for their experience as volunteers for the cause of Christ. He covers all sorts of topics, including cultural sensitivity, raising financial support, choosing a team, pre-trip team meetings, what to bring, clearing, customs, and after-trip debriefing. Fulfilling the Great Commission on a short-term mission trip is both exciting and challenging. Be prepared with this complete guide.