7 Reasons to Go On a Short-term Mission Trip
1. Jesus commanded us to go! Matt. 28:19 (& empowered us to do so) Acts 2:8
2. It makes us “other-centered”. Phil. 2:5 (you are not the center of the universe!)
3. If we don’t go, how will they know? Rom. 10:13-15
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
4. Causes us to love the world like God does. John 3:16 (There’s no favoritism in the family of God)
5. Helps us discover our spiritual gifts
6. Appeals to our sense of adventure. I Cor. 2:9
7. Makes our faith come alive. Phil. 2:14 – 16
Bonus reason
8. Builds incredible memories and friendships of a lifetime. John 17:22
1. Jesus commanded us to go! Matt. 28:19 (& empowered us to do so) Acts 2:8
2. It makes us “other-centered”. Phil. 2:5 (you are not the center of the universe!)
3. If we don’t go, how will they know? Rom. 10:13-15
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
4. Causes us to love the world like God does. John 3:16 (There’s no favoritism in the family of God)
5. Helps us discover our spiritual gifts
6. Appeals to our sense of adventure. I Cor. 2:9
7. Makes our faith come alive. Phil. 2:14 – 16
Bonus reason
8. Builds incredible memories and friendships of a lifetime. John 17:22