081: Before You Go: 5 Best Practices to Manage Risk in Short-Term Missions
Ken Hall has incredible expertise in helping churches and Christian charities in risk management and insurance protection. In this episode Ken outlines some common risks involved in short-term missions and shares 5 best practices that can help churches, mission agencies, and teams manage risk.
080: GOJOURNAL: Enhancing Discipleship In Short-term Missions
Ed Vencio tells how the GOJOURNAL can enhance the discipleship experience of those participating in a short-term mission. Ed emphasizes the importance of reflection and mentoring before, during, and after a short-term mission.
079: Developing our Biblical Understanding of Poverty
Barry Slauenwhite of Compassion Canada describes how a holistic approach to fighting poverty involves both the Good News and good works.
077: What is Success in Missions?
Ken Guenther helps mission workers and churches develop a God-honoring understanding of what it means for a mission worker to be successful. Ken describes his own struggle to evaluate his success as a missionary and how it led him to study scripture. Drawing from 2 Corinthians, Ken outlines three markers of success.
076: Understanding our Buddhist Friends and Neighbors
Richard Nakamura recounts his experience growing up in a Buddhist home and how he came to faith to Christ. Richard gives an overview of the teachings of Buddhism and offers advice to Christ-followers who want to reach out to their Buddhist friends and neighbors.
075: Wisdom, Courage, and Devotion – 3 Missions Principles from the Book of Daniel
Michael Pawelke takes us to the Old Testament and shares 3 timeless missions principles from the book of Daniel. Michael highlights the testimony of Old Testament people in a foreign context who emerged as leaders with incredible influence.
074: Exploring the Value of a Church Vision Trip
Simon Marrable describes how vision trips can lead to incredible long-term relationships and partnerships. He encourages church leaders to consider whether a vision trip may be right for their church.
073: How Life Coaching Can Help Mission Workers Thrive
Sherri Dodd is a Professional Certified Coach who is passionate about helping cross-cultural workers thrive. In this episode Sherri helps us understand how life coaching can help mission workers achieve their goals and be effective in ministry.
072: Honoring Your Parents When They Don’t Embrace Your Call to Missions
Anna recounts how her choice to serve in missions impacted her relationship with her parents. She tells how prayer, waiting on God, and trusting in Him helped her honor her parents and follow God’s call. Anna offers advice and encouragement to young people who may be in a similar situation.
071: How to do Short-Term Missions with Excellence – Part 4
Don Johnson concludes our mini-series by sharing why training and follow-through are crucial to the success of a short-term mission. He describes what appropriate training and thorough follow-through looks like, and how it impacts the well-being of all short-term mission participants.
Resources: Top Picks
* resources are provided as recommendations only.
When Helping Hurts
Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission
Strangers Next Door
J.D. Payne
The Celtic Way of Evangelism
George G. III Hunter
Rob Magwood
Podcast Host
Rob, also known to his friends as “Mags”, was raised near Edmonton, AB. He met Kathleen Hayes during his studies at Briercrest Bible College, and they were married in 1992. God has blessed the Magwoods with three fantastic kids.
Mags and Kathleen first served together on a short-term mission team to the Philippines. In 1996 they moved to Ukraine and Russia to participate in church planting, theological education, and agency administration. Mags has served as Canadian Director of SEND International since 2004.