Successful Mission Teams: A Guide for Volunteers

By Martha Van Cise

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563098369
• ISBN13: 9781563098369
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: New Hope Pub
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Good Volunteer STM book

Successful Mission Teams: A Guide for Volunteers by Martha Van Cise This a a good volunteer Short Term Mission (STM) book. The last 3 chapters about disasters at home - earthquakes, flooding etc. are unique in the STM books i have read. Very helpful length chapters (28 chapter i think!) and covers many topics written by an experienced missionary with good case examples / stories / anecdotes. How not to do it! The attitudes of some who have supposedly come to serve, yet whine and whinge! Educational and informative and whilst any STM book is a good investment any book that covers more items than less is a better investment with richer dividends in the realm of practical working. Another STM book, Mission Preparation Training - How to prepare for your short-term mission trip more spiritual orinetated about knowing where to go, seeking God's will, evangelism, teaching and power for ministry.

A must for first time missionaries!

Martha has condensed into a small 228 page book all the essential information needed for one to fulfill his or her call to God's service. The first two chapters prepare you both spiritually and logistically for the trip. Chapter three helps you travel and survive giving tips on security, food choice and health. Chapter four helps the reader understand the teamwork needed and how to get things done in other cultures. The book closes with help returning home and a specific chapter on Disaster Assistance. Should be required reading for all interested in mission work.