1.0Serve Globally Bloghttp://blogs.covchurch.org/servegloballyrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="7R2ZG9bvmJ"><a href="http://blogs.covchurch.org/serveglobally/2008/04/23/short-term-missions-leader/">Short-Term Missions Leader</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="http://blogs.covchurch.org/serveglobally/2008/04/23/short-term-missions-leader/embed/#?secret=7R2ZG9bvmJ" width="600" height="338" title="“Short-Term Missions Leader” — Serve Globally Blog" data-secret="7R2ZG9bvmJ" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=http://blogs.covchurch.org/serveglobally/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js /* ]]> */ </script> This specific guide is designed to help you provide orientation and basic training to someone leading a short-term missions team. Available for download – $14.95 from BuildingChurchLeaders.com & Christianity Today International. View and order here. This Training Pack contains all of the following; or you may view the Individual Handouts below: Qualified Leadership The qualifications a short-term missions leader should possess. by the U.S. Standards of Excellence in Short-Term’s Seven Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Missions Advice From an Experienced Leader Strong leadership skills are a must for any short-term mission trip. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com Prepared Pilgrims Use this plan to keep your team prepared and ready for unexpected changes. by Kevin D. Miller Trip procedures for team leaders Here is a list of trip procedures, needed information, and common deadlines that short-term missions leaders encounter. Feel free to customize this. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com Short-Term Learning Experiences How a leader can help team members approach a trip that blesses those they encounter. by Andy Crouch Prayer List Prayer is an important part of the motivation and practice of leading a short-term missions team. Use this list to help you focus your individual and team prayer time. by BuildingChurchLeaders.com Four Key Relationships Successful […]