Flipping Missions
I can’t believe how many opportunities I’ve wasted taking students on mission trips. I know I’m not the only one. Mission trips are an amazing idea…but what we tend to do with them (or not do with them) is the real issue.…
Tag: missionary
Mission Trips – the Other Side of the Mat
You’ve likely heard the debate about mission trips. On one hand, books and blog posts have cited their potential to do more harm than good. A handful of people with significant platforms have argued that it’s better to send money and prayer-fueled encouragement than a short-term team to do tangible work the locals can do themselves.…
Being a Missionary to your Church and its Leaders
So… what do you think of this sign? Apologies. I’m actually asking you the wrong question. It reminds me of how someone recently asked me, “Does the idea of the ‘church’ even work anymore?” That’s also not the right question.…
Pitching Servanthoood
I had no idea I lived next door to a softball rockstar. Courtney and her family moved into the neighborhood during her sophomore year. We found out they were Christians, which they displayed over and over through tangible acts of service.…
