Why do a short-term mission? Because lives will be changed - both here and there. Most team leaders I talk with are pretty honest about such trips: they often bring about more change in the lives of the participants who go than in the lives of those who receive them. Yet when I talk with the host church in another country, they speak of the extraordinary change that has come to their people as a result of being encouraged, equipped and sharpened.
You could even say the result of short-term missions is nearly equal both here and there regarding changed lives. Our goal is much more than a trip for our people and much more than just a project to complete. We are going for 'building up the church and equipping the saints for the work of ministry - both here and there." Our aim is discipleship and joining God where He is already at work; across the board!
There's much to be gained in going ... and much to miss out on should you decide to wait.
18 Harvest GO-TEAMS are forming now from 10 different Harvest churches
God bless as we "go therefore and make disciples of all nations."
~Kirk VanMaanen | Director of International Church Planting