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Available from Building Church Leaders for $9.95 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Senior adults can yearn for meaningful ways to spend the last third of their life. Missions work is a way to utilize their experience and wisdom, while making a difference for Christ. Use this download to recruit and prepare senior adults for missions work. You’ll find articles and sample forms to help you through the process.<\/p>\n

This Training Pack contains all of the following:<\/p>\n

Short-term Missions<\/strong>
\nUnderstand the different types of mission trips to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n

God’s Calling Plan<\/strong>
\nSo what exactly is a call to ministry?<\/p>\n

The Way of Wisdom<\/strong>
\nWisdom and experience are a few ways senior adults offer a unique advantage to mission trips.<\/p>\n

Prayer Is the Foundation<\/strong>
\nCover your trip in prayer.<\/p>\n

Raising Support<\/strong>
\nPractical ways to raise support for your mission trip.<\/p>\n

Sample Support-Raising Letters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Suggested Packing List<\/strong><\/p>\n

Final Words Before You “GO”<\/strong>
\nTips for making a mission trip fruitful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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