Group Leader
MEDA Honduras
Short-Term Missions: A Tool for Shepherding the ...

Perhaps when one thinks of shepherding God’s flock, bringing his congregation to the mission field isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, there is much to be said for bringing a shepherd’s role to bear in a cross-cultural context, and the possibilities there for faithfulness, soul care, the spirit of truth, expository preaching, discipleship, and evangelism. Read on as we reflect on some of the things pastors and elders have had to say about their experience at MEDA International Missions, and the implications those have for the shepherd in short-term missions.

Short-Term Missions: A Tool for Shepherding the Flock (pt 2)
Group Leader
MEDA Honduras
Short-Term Missions: A Tool for Shepherding the ...

Perhaps when one thinks of shepherding God’s flock, bringing his congregation to the mission field isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, there is much to be said for bringing a shepherd’s role to bear in a cross-cultural context, and the possibilities there for faithfulness, soul care, the spirit of truth, expository preaching, discipleship, and evangelism. Read on as we reflect on some of the things pastors and elders have had to say about their experience at MEDA International Missions, and the implications those have for the shepherd in short-term missions.

Short-Term Missions: A Tool for Shepherding the Flock (pt 1)

short-term missions

Short-Term Missions: A Tool for Shepherding the Flock (pt 2)

Short-Term Missions: A Tool for Shepherding the Flock (pt 2)

Perhaps when one thinks of shepherding God’s flock, bringing his congregation to the mission field isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, there is much to be said for bringing a shepherd’s role to bear in a cross-cultural context, and the possibilities there for faithfulness, soul care, the spirit of truth, expository preaching, discipleship, and evangelism. Read on as we reflect on some of the things pastors and elders have had to say about their experience at MEDA International Missions, and the implications those have for the shepherd in short-term missions.

Short-Term Missions: A Tool for Shepherding the Flock (pt 1)

Short-Term Missions: A Tool for Shepherding the Flock (pt 1)

Perhaps when one thinks of shepherding God’s flock, bringing his congregation to the mission field isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, there is much to be said for bringing a shepherd’s role to bear in a cross-cultural context, and the possibilities there for faithfulness, soul care, the spirit of truth, expository preaching, discipleship, and evangelism. Read on as we reflect on some of the things pastors and elders have had to say about their experience at MEDA International Missions, and the implications those have for the shepherd in short-term missions.

Her Goal, His Way

Her Goal, His Way

Naomi Stephenson is a Teacher Education major, who served as an intern in Honduras on a team with 6 other students from The Master’s University, as part of a collaboration between the Global Outreach (GO) program and MEDA International Missions. In this interview, she shares about how this mission pushed her to burst her comfort bubble and reevaluate her global perspective.

Ministering Alongside: The Difference between Partnership and Presumption

Ministering Alongside: The Difference between Partnership and Presumption

Douglas Allison and Mark Etherington of Bible Church of Little Rock tell the story of how they got involved in MEDA International Missions, as well as what they learned and experienced regarding the importance of partnering with a likeminded ministry that prioritizes a relationship with the local church.

Q&A: Daniel Edwards

Dan Edwards is a retired United Airlines pilot and has previously been to Honduras, having flown the Boeing 787 all around the world, including much of South and Central America. He will be celebrating his 50th anniversary as a pilot this year, and even though he still flies as a contract pilot, he is excited to take advantage of his retirement to do more of what he loves - ministry in the global church. Read on to hear more about his experience as a group leader for Bible Church of Owasso through MIM’s short-term mission program.

THE VALUE OF SHORT-TERM MISSIONS

Pastor Robb Kensinger of Montana Avenue Baptist Church in Caldwell, Idaho addresses the hesitation surrounding short-term missions and outlines the value of them for energizing the hands and feet of the Great Commission and forging relationships between the local and global church.