In recent years, some mission organizations have developed outstanding training programs. In the absence of a specific orientation program, the sending agency could provide team leaders and participants with a list of training resources. The sending agency could also make sure a mission representative meets with the team sometime prior to departure to discuss the trip and answer questions. The missionary is responsible. The evaluation of short-term missionaries often influences the home church's support of the career missionary.
Many missionaries hesitate to reject the help of sincere volunteers.
The receiving church is responsible. Instead of allowing volunteers to come and conduct the ministry they want to do, the local church should determine what help is needed and reject assistance that does not advance the goals of the local church.