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I remember hearing a pastor once talk about his “calling to ministry” – my first thought was how mystical it all sounded; that God would pick out some normal person and make them super special for ministry. Would God’s calling be accompanied by bright light, an audible voice, smoke and lasers...
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As most of us prepare our lessons for the upcoming holidays, there is no doubt most of us will plan to talk about Thanksgiving in one way or another. As I started that process this year I was swept back into memories and thoughts from previous mission trips. So, this is my argument that...
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Anonymous
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Two entirely different situations. Two entirely different people.
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Anonymous
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
One of the little surprises I've encountered while living in Dublin, GA is that there's a strong connection between local churches and missions in Latin America. Each year there are medical missions, students and construction groups that travel to Mexico, Dominican Republic, other Latin American...
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Anonymous
Monday, April 12, 2010
Have you ever noticed the oddness of a single piece of a jigsaw puzzle? It has no basic shape, pieces are cut out around it, and there are weird balloon-like protrusions jutting out from its sides. Imagine stumbling upon one of these pieces by itself and not knowing that it’s a piece to a puzzle....
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Anonymous
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
When God's people commit to work...he shows up!
Being an older youth minister (over 50) has given me many years to be involed in and lead mission trips. I have served mainly in smaller churches during my ministry and there is one thing I am convienved of, and that is the power of God in evidence on...
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Anonymous
Friday, December 11, 2009
Teach your leaders to lead, help them lead, and let the team know that they’re going to lead.
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Anonymous
Thursday, November 19, 2009
If we’re not careful it can become all about meeting physical needs, but at the core of every mission trip we are called to bring the gospel wherever we go.
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Anonymous
Friday, August 28, 2009
I had been approaching missions all wrong with these youth...
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There are always some articles floating around that question the value of a short term mission trip. I don't get it. Unless you've decided to have your youth group donate ice to Eskimos, and assuming there's solid spiritual and logistical planning, short term mission trips work. How do I know this...
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