Following Dignity: 7 Guiding Principles of Short-Term Missions

By Stephen Sickel and Terri Taylor

Do you know the impact that can be made with a short-term missions project? You might be surprised The difference between exceptional short-term mission teams and those who fall short can be found in leaders who practice a few powerful principles. With more than fifty years of experience and more than ten thousand teams sent, the Church of the Nazarene offers a fresh look into the philosophy that guides our approach. Dignity is the golden thread woven throughout short-term missions, creating sustainability as we knit together our global family. Following Dignity brings to life seven principles that have stood the test of time in the Church of the Nazarene. A ministry in short-term missions brings with it complexities that go far deeper than logistics alone. These seven principles will equip leaders with the skills to create a positive impact as they gain insights to help their teams sidestep cringe worthy mistakes. Whether your ministry is across the street or around the world, whether you are an experienced leader looking for renewed conviction or a brand-new leader wanting guidance for starting out right, this book is for you. Following Dignity clearly articulates the seven guiding principles with biblical perspectives and real-life stories that will ignite your imagination to put together a ministry plan that will work in your own cultural context.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0834143895
• ISBN13: 9780834143890
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Foundry Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"