Short Term Missions Handbook

Save time.  Save money.  Save the hassle.  Learn important tips for your upcoming short term mission trip.

We’ll teach you essential lessons from fundraising to cultural adjustment so you can effectively serve overseas.

“I wish I had this book before I went on my short-term mission trip to Haiti! Craig and Jeri walk you through everything from discerning God’s will before you decide to go all the way to dealing with your return home. It even includes a great section on fundraising. If you’re even considering going on a short-term mission trip, you need to read this book! It’s packed full of the tips and information that took me hours to find in other places. Save yourself some time and do yourself a favor – buy this book now!” Paul @ ProvidentPlanning.com

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Upcoming Mission Trip?

There are some of you who just said, “Sign me up.”  From the very first moment, you were ready to go.

• You’re ready to go, meet new people and share your faith.
• You want to be sure you are using your talents and making the best possible use of your time and money.
• You want to touch and impact the lives of people.
• You want to be a blessing, not a burden to everyone you encounter.
• You want to share meaningful lessons.
• You want to grow spiritually.
• You want to have the right heart and attitude to be a positive example.

However, after committing, you might start to have doubts and concerns.

• How am I going to raise a couple thousand dollars?
• Is it safe to travel overseas?
• What do I need to do to be prepared?
• What if my family doesn’t support my decision?
• What am I going to do when people ask me for money?
• What if I get sick?
• How will I handle poverty?
• How will I explain the mission trip to my family?

I wonder if I’m cut out for a short term mission trip.  I just don’t feel prepared for such a big undertaking.  I feel inadequate to do everything expected of me.

Need help addressing these common concerns?

The Short Term Missions Handbook is a step by step guide that walks you through the entire process from initial commitment to returning home.

Gearing Up and Getting Ready

• Essential characteristics of effective short term missionaries
• The personal advantages and disadvantages of short term missions
• Counting the cost of short term missions
• Amazing benefits of going
• Important things every short termer should know
• Addressing the common reasons why people decide not to go

An Essential Guide to Fundraising

If you have never raised funds before or you’re feeling intimidated by the process, we can help by laying out a step by step guide packed full of practical fundraising tips.  As full time missionaries, we have raised all of our personal financial support for the last four years.  In this chapter, we take everything we have learned about fundraising and introduce a simple method that will help you achieve your fundraising goals.

Here are some of the essential steps to successful fundraising:

• Step #1 – Clarify you goals
• Step #2 – Develop a list of potential contacts
• Step #3 – Prioritize your contact list
• Step #4 – Contact supporters
• Step #5 – Follow Up
• Step #6 – Don’t personalize rejection
• Step #7 – A last ditch effort

We explore all of these steps in full detail giving you a great fundraising advantage.

Don’t worry, we also talk about the importance of prayer and dependence on God in the fundraising process.

Thriving On the Mission Field

In this section you can expect to learn:

• Things that might surprise you on the mission field
• A brief glimpse into the issue of poverty
• The importance of cultural learning
• Dealing with culture shock
• Questions to ask a local missionary

Practical Tips For A Smooth Trip

You’ll be introduced some important details like:

• Information to leave with your family
• How to prepare the essential documents for your trip
• Helpful packing tips

Advice on How to be Successful on the Mission Field

In this chapter we take some of our experiences and teach you important lessons that will help you be successful on the field.  You’ll learn

• Attitudes to avoid on the mission field
• How to minimize your risk of sickness
• Safety and security guidelines
• How to be helpful to your hosts

Dealing with Issues when Returning Home

Many short termers are unprepared for the emotions associated with returning home.  You’ll be introduced to common feelings when returning home as well as some ways to positively respond.  You’ll know how to:

• Deal with wealth
• Deal with a lack of lack of interest and passion
• Deal with a lack of spiritual fervor

Who Are We and Why Should You Listen to Us?

Hey, this is Craig and Jeri Ford, the book’s authors.  We have been living in Papua New Guinea as missionaries for the last four years.  We have participated in domestic and foreign short term mission trips, so we have experienced all the emotions from excitement to fear.  We have planned domestic youth mission trips, so we’ve been involved in missions from the planning and coordinating perspective.  Now, as missionaries, we know what it is like to host short term missionaries.

We want to share our experiences, lessons, and advice so that you can be prepared for the uncertainties and capitalize on your excitement.

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