The Tragic Truth of Short Term Mission Trips | FACTS скачать в хорошем качестве

The Tragic Truth of Short Term Mission Trips | FACTS

Sadly,. many mission trips have a reputation of doing more hurt than help or they simply miss the strategy/goal of "mission" in the momentum of a high-impact experience. Fact is, we are way off course and this is a massive machine (that sends out 2 million "world changers" per year) that needs re-calibrated. And we can't afford to ignore this hard topic any longer! But this is not just video to point out flaws this is an invitation to do better. Go for a week, internship, or long term here: https://www.livedead.org/ Find your next step in missions, see the sources for these stats, and gain access to the best missions resources here: https://dmdworks.com/missions-focus Offended or disillusioned? Just hear me out, research this topic for yourself, analyze biases, ask church-planting missionaries in the frontier their perspective, DON'T give up on missions, but join me in advocating for "Better" missions. In this eye-opening video about the "Cons" of Short Term Missions Trips, I delve into the tragic pitfalls and misconceptions surrounding these experiences. From the unintended consequences of Westernization to the questionable allocation of funds, I address the complex issues that often arise. Drawing attention to the historical context of colonialism, I stress the importance of cultural sensitivity in mission work. While acknowledging the problems, I advocate for reform rather than the complete dismissal of short-term missions. Join me on this journey of self-reflection and discovery as we explore ways to make these trips more impactful for both volunteers and the communities they aim to serve. SERIES RECAP: In this honest review of Short-Term Mission Trips, we'll explore the pros and cons of engaging in missionary work through this model. I'll note this series is packed full of real-life experiences taken from my long-term church-planting missionary work (noted in the intro episode) on the field and sourced from the insights of my friends who are doing (and/or have done) church planting (+DMM) as missionaries among the "unreached". As someone who has participated in LOTS of short term mission trips, I've encountered the highs and lows of these experiences. In this video and series, we'll go into the reality of short-term missions and discuss the impact it has on both teams and the local communities they serve. If you're considering a mission trip, this video is a must-watch for an honest perspective. Stay tuned for part 2 where we'll delve even deeper into the 'Pros' of Short-Term Missions Trips. Then in part 3, I go in-depth on the "Cons" - The issues, controversy, damage done, and why we must do these trips differently. Finally, in the 4th video, I share a fresh take on how to do short-term mission trips with a healthier approach! Note about the series! 1. This is episode 3 of a 5-part series, so jump into the discussion but don't stop here! 2. PLEASE: No matter what, if you start any of the videos, do watch the 4th and 5th video so you leave with the right perspective! 3. I plan to make a 6th video as a reflections & follow-up to the series - So if you found any of these videos helpful then be sure to subscribe and then be on the lookout as that video will bring more clarity and further understanding to the topic. The Series on Short Term Mission Trips: Part 1 (Intro)    • Mission Trips | An Honest Review on Short ...   Part 2 (Pros)    • Ways Mission Trips Help (But there is way ...   Part 3 (Cons) This Video! Part 4 (Solutions)    • Improving Mission Trips  | Before They Eve...   Part 5 (Best Trip)    • The Best Type of Mission Trip {Missionary ...   Chapters: 0:00 Intro - Short Term Missions 0:33 Horror Stories of Short Term Missions Trips 2:52 Robbing the local church of their own missional work 4:16 Various Issues with Short-Term Trips 5:19 You miss Apostolic Church Planting Missionary Life 7:00 Our Discipleship at Their Expense 8:20 We fail to train and coach - creating dependency 9:02 Ripple effects from our projects and funding 9:21 Westernizing them 9:50 The general concerns of Short Term Trips 10:51 Church Buildings 11:21 This is not cut and dry (black and white) #missionstrip #shorttermmissions #missionarywork