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This specific guide is designed to help you provide orientation and
\nbasic training to someone leading a short-term missions team.<\/p>\n

Available for download – $14.95 from BuildingChurchLeaders.com & Christianity Today International.<\/p>\n

View and order here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This Training Pack contains all of the following; or you may view the Individual Handouts below:<\/p>\n

Qualified Leadership<\/h3>\n

The qualifications a short-term missions leader should possess.
\nby the U.S. Standards of Excellence in Short-Term\u2019s Seven Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Missions<\/p>\n

Advice From an Experienced Leader<\/h3>\n

Strong leadership skills are a must for any short-term mission trip.
\nby BuildingChurchLeaders.com<\/p>\n

Prepared Pilgrims<\/h3>\n

Use this plan to keep your team prepared and ready for unexpected changes.
\nby Kevin D. Miller<\/p>\n

Trip procedures for team leaders<\/h3>\n

Here is a list of trip procedures, needed information, and common deadlines that short-term missions leaders encounter. Feel free to customize this.
\nby BuildingChurchLeaders.com<\/p>\n

Short-Term Learning Experiences<\/h3>\n

How a leader can help team members approach a trip that blesses those they encounter.
\nby Andy Crouch<\/p>\n

Prayer List<\/h3>\n

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.
\nby BuildingChurchLeaders.com<\/p>\n

Four Key Relationships<\/h3>\n

Successful short-term missions leaders recognize\u2014and pursue\u2014these connections.
\nby Anne-Geri\u00b4 Fann and Greg Taylor<\/p>\n

Important Traits of the Short-Term Missions Leader<\/h3>\n

Qualities to look for in the people leading teams in the name of Christ to other cultures
\nby A. Scott Moreau, Gary R. Corwin, and Gary B. McGee<\/p>\n

Creating Uncommon-Unity<\/h3>\n

Jesus built community to create effective evangelists. Here\u2019s how.
\nby Stephen Macchia<\/p>\n

Commandments for Short-Term Missions<\/h3>\n

Two experts provide guidance for your leadership and your team.
\nby Howard Culbertson and Paul Cult<\/p>\n

Report This Post<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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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. 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