group 2 presentation - administering a mission trip for a church group

Administering a Mission Trip for a Church Group:

Administering a Mission Trip for a Church Group Chris Ellis Justin Martin Darren Joiner

What is a mission trip?:

What is a mission trip? A mission trip is a short term event in which an individual or team works for others doing Christian service. A mission trip is a great way to reach out to others who may not know the saving grace of God or who may be in need of emotional/physical support. A mission trip is a humbling experience that allows an individual to experience the work of God first hand.

How are mission trips planned?:

How are mission trips planned? Define the purpose and goal of the mission trip What is it that God is calling to be done? Where do we go? What are the needs of the people that need to be met? Appoint a team leader Heart for serving God and others Good organizational skills Can work well with others and provide solid leadership

How are mission trips planned?:

How are mission trips planned? Make announcements and promote the trip Promotion within the church( es ) involved Set a date for sign-up Layout expectations, details, and requirements http://www.namb.net/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=8589978466 Spiritual/Physical preparation Bible studies Task preparation Evangelistic training Perform smaller missions around the local church

How are mission trips planned?:

How are mission trips planned? Budget planning and fundraising Transportation Lodging/Food http://www.youthspecialties.com/articles/food-planning-chart/ Supplies Communicate with missionary or those you will be reaching during the trip Pre-project visit Design schedule http://www.namb.net/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=8589979633

How are mission trips planned?:

How are mission trips planned? Involve the entire church Prayer support Commissioning service Follow up presentation/celebration

Annotated Bibliography:

Annotated Bibliography Florida Baptist Witness. “5 Basics for Planning a Mission Trip” No Pages. Accessed 21 March 2011. Online: http://www.gofbw.com/news.asp?ID=12107 This page was found on the home site of the Florida Baptist Witness organization. “Good mission projects don’t just happen.” That quote is critical to keep in mind when it comes to planning a mission trip. It takes just as much work, if not more, to plan a mission trip as it does to perform the mission itself. This particular page provides a five basic steps in planning a mission trip and provides an explanation to each step and what should be done. North American Mission Board. “Download Asset” No Pages. Accessed 6 April 2011. Online: http://www.namb.net/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=8589978466 This word document is a medical release form provided by the North American Mission Board. Medical release forms are important for the volunteers on a mission trip because it releases the missionary and/or church sponsoring the mission trip from any liability. I have used this particular form myself for my youth group at church for activities we do.

Annotated Bibliography:

Annotated Bibliography North American Mission Board. “Sample Schedule” No Pages. Accessed 6 April 2011. Online: http://www.namb.net/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=8589979633 This link is to a sample schedule that can be used during planning a mission trip. Adhering to a consistent schedule is critical while on a mission trip as it is important to accomplish the task that was set out to be done. Not having a schedule can lead for disorganization and can lead to a letdown in the ultimate goal of the mission trip. Southern Baptists on Mission in Appalachia. “The Top Ten Items in Planning Your Mission Trip” No Pages. Accessed 1 April 2011. Onlne : http://www.arministry.org/planningguide.htm#TEN_ “Appalachian Regional Ministries is a Cooperative Program ministry of the eleven Southern Baptist State Conventions of the A.R.M. region in partnership with the North American Mission Board and the Woman’s Missionary Union.” This particular page provides great insight in what it takes to plan and prepare for a mission trip by offering ten of the most important aspects of the process.

Annotated Bibliography:

Annotated Bibliography Southern Baptists on Mission in Applachia . “Planning Guide” No Pages. Accessed 1 April 2011. Online: www.arministry.org/planningguide.htm “The directory contains brief outlines of volunteer service opportunities and projects in the Appalachian Regional Ministry multi-state region.” This page provides a full length outline to planning a mission trip. It provides guidelines to follow while preparing for the trip and also the questions to ask while requesting information for the trip. Youth Specialties. “Food Planning Chart” Page 1. Accessed 5 April 2011. Online: http://www.youthspecialties.com/articles/food-planning-chart/ Although this site is dedicated to youth missions, this same food planning chart can be used for planning an adult only mission trip. While on a mission trip, it is important to provide ample meals. Having a planning guide such as this is also important during the budgeting process so the resources needed to provide food while on the trip.