On the Field Resources
During this trip, you’ll experience many things. You’ll have the opportunity to be a
learner, server, and listener, among other things. Before you go, it’s important to prepare
both your heart and your mind for what lies ahead. Here are three concepts that will set
you up for a successful trip!
PRAYER
Prayer is one way of communicating
needs, thankfulness, and worship to
God. We want to encourage you to
connect with God early and often
during this week. Pray for your
teammates, your host pastor, the local
community, and your family back
home. Pray that God will help you find
ways to encourage and invest in the
people surrounding you this week.
FLEXIBILITY
Learn this now: your plans during
the week might change. Going on a
mission trip is about coming alongside
the people and leaders we are serving.
This requires us to trust God with our
plans. We have to allow Him room to
construct moments of ministry that
may disrupt our schedule. When we
let go of our plans and allow God
to take the lead, He often does the
amazing and unexpected! Don’t hold
back, jump in, and get ready, because
God is planning something special.
RELATIONSHIPS
The ultimate goal of your trip is to
show people the love of Christ and
the hope found in the Gospel. This
happens best through relationships.
Even if you don’t speak the same
language, love and compassion go
beyond words. We encourage you to
focus on the people, not the projects.
While you’re working, look for ways to
engage with people in the community
who are experiencing the moment
alongside you.
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