Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Spreading The Gospel: Tips For a Successful Mission Trip

After responding to God's call for you to be a missionary, preparations do not just involve raising financial support but also attending workshops and training to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful mission work. Here are some tips to make a mission trip successful and a memorable one:

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Collaborate with the team: A mission trip usually consists of a team. Make sure that you build good rapport with team members if you still haven't. Set goals, plan programs, and have Bible studies with them.

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Learn the language: If you are visiting another country or a province that speaks a different language, it would be best to learn its dialect. Common expressions and sentences can make a conversation with a local more engaging. Yes, it might be hard, but mission voyages can be more fruitful if you know the local language because you can interact more with the residents.

Research: Learn about the history and culture of the place that you are going. Understand the social dos and don'ts.

Listen and learn: Yes, you will go there to share God's Word, but that does not mean that they will do all the learning. You will also have to listen genuinely and learn from them. Share the Gospel with an open and humble heart, tell and listen to stories.

Of course, always take the time to spend your own quiet time with God. Seek Him every day so you will be able to reflect His love to the people that you are reaching out to.

Dr. John Binkley of Dallas, Texas, the founder of lower-middle market mergers and acquisitions firm Generational Equity, has spent over 20 years spreading God’s Word and participating in various outreach programs throughout the world. He has partnered with different ministries and organizations in planting churches, establishing water wells, and providing HIV/AIDS education to countless underserviced communities. To learn more about Dr. Binkley, visit this LinkedIn page.