Short Term Missions

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Why You Should Give Santa Your Change

July 29, 2014 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

Our short-term summer trips work with variety of different ministries, depending on the location. On a recent youth trip to New York City, our participants worked with the Salvation Army. Mission Lea…

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Every Trip Is Different

July 22, 2014 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

Each summer, we send out thousands of participants on short-term trips domestically and abroad. Their ministry can look vastly different, depending on the city or country they’re in, but whethe…

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6 Tips for Taking Your First Mission Trip

May 27, 2014 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

Preparing for your first (or your fortieth) mission trip can be a little overwhelming. So whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran, here are six tips to help your mission trip be a grea…

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How to Choose a Mission Trip

May 20, 2014 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

When it comes to preparing for a mission trip, deciding where to go can be the hardest part. You’ve felt the call to missions. A sermon, youth retreat, or an inspirational article has yo…

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How a 375 Mile Hike Transformed My Community

March 11, 2014 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

Last month we celebrated women in missions, and this month we’re giving it up for our guys. We’ve poured over blogs from men on the field along with those of the thankful ladies serving b…

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Why Short-Term Missions Matters for Social Justice

January 16, 2014 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

Last January some of our Adventures in Missions staff members attended the Passion 2013 conference in Atlanta. They worshipped alongside 60,000 college students from around the world and le…

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7 Tips For Being A Short Term Missionary

January 7, 2014 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

Racers Jay and Jenn Dannelley, of the January 2013 M Squad, were on a team that hosted two World Race Exposure girls for a month of their Race. These girls joined with the Dannelley’s team to s…

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Two Unexpected Ways To Do Missions

December 12, 2013 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

If you’ve been familiar with Adventures in Missions for a while, you’ve probably heard of World Race, Passport, or Encounter. You may know someone on staff or know one of our Long Term mi…

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5 Reasons Married Couples Should Go On Mission Trips

August 15, 2013 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

Recently, Joe and Brandi Mendenhall went on a short term trip to Haiti with Adventures Encounter. They left their two young children for a week and trusted God to do something huge on their firs…

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Running to a Crazy God

August 8, 2013 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

Laura Kurtz wanted to run from a lot in life (becoming an adult, changes, what her life was), and she thought a Passport trip was the perfect means to run away. Instead, what she found was much…

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How I Found Jesus Dancing on Moldy Cardboard

May 30, 2013 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

Robin Brooks searched for Jesus for years in the comfort of small town America. It wasn't until she stepped into his world, amongst the hurting, dirty, and dying, that she could see him with cle…

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How To Further Your Global Impact

April 23, 2013 | Adventures | Short Term Missions

What do you do when you have a life-changing experience? You share it with others. Seventy-eight adults who have previously participated in Adventures’ trips came from around the country…

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