Committing to intentional preparation and training for mission trips. Preparation for a mission trip is sharper and more intentional than many other discipling programs. Our missionaries report that one poor attitude or one inappropriately dressed participant can set back their work by years. At the same time, the student mission group can be a great encouragement to the missionary by bringing excitement and fresh energy to the field. Using a specific evangelism tool.
Missionaries offer suggestions on evangelism tools best used on their mission field.
Doing a local mission project as preparation for their mission trip. They need to stay here and serve. Many churches tell me they cannot do their own Vacation Bible Schools back home without the help of teenagers. The local mission project gives youth an opportunity to serve at home while preparing to serve others away from home. Doing a pre-project visit or orientation.