Lessons from the Field: A Guide for Impactful Mission Trips

When it comes to mission trips, is it enough to just go?Millions of people go on short-term mission trips every year. Yet many missionaries secretly abhor having to host them, and others openly criticize the practice altogether.So, what's going wrong, and is there even a place for these trips in the modern church?Drawing from over two decades of ministry experience, Lessons from the Field takes an honest, practical, and even humorous look at the problems plaguing short-term missions. But it doesn't stop at diagnosis. This book makes the case that mission trips, when done well, are one of the most powerful discipleship tools the church has—providing an actionable roadmap to prove it.From preparing hearts and minds before departure to structuring trips that become pivotal moments in someone's walk with Christ, Lessons from the Field is a guide for anyone who wants their next mission trip to produce kingdom impact that lasts long after the team goes home. With sections directed toward trip members, team leaders, and hosting missionaries, this book equips everyone involved to turn short-term trips into long-term fruit. Read more