Finding the right mission trip is similar to finding the best airfare for a trip. Every place you look online has a slightly different selection, and you have to know where to look to find what is right for you...

The economy is tanking. Costs are rising. It's very tempting to cut costs in your mission trip planning. Here are a few corners to think twice about before snipping…1. Booking fee for a travel agent....

The most common reflection I hear from students returning from mission trips relates to gratitude for the blessings of having wealth. The comments come in a variety of forms:• "I couldn't believe these pe...

Mission trips are complicated enough without unnecessary drama. Three simple yet common mistakes can lead to a lot of hassle: 1) Not having legal names and dates of birth for all passengers; 2) Not realizing a ...

Next to choosing the location and partnering organization for a mission trip, leadership selection ranks as most important. Leaders make or break the mission experience. Pastors desperate for a chaperone will s...

Last week, I found myself dialing Hong Kong more often than I clicked on my television. In the midst of managing a medical evacuation for an unexpected allergic reaction, I was reminded that a few simple prepar...

I don't cry often. In my line of work, I see pictures of hungry children and hear pleas for help every week. It tends to diminish the emotional impact after a while. However, a few years ago, I served with a te...

Short-term mission donations are hard to come by these days. Participants need to be more creative in finding income to support the mission to which God has called them. Fundraisers can be a helpful supplement ...