The story of two short-term mission trips—one from Chapel Hill Bible Church in North Carolina, the other from Mavuno Downtown, part of the Nairobi Chapel network of churches in Kenya. They partner together and are both deeply committed to church planting, evangelism, and caring for the poor. Theirs is a story of individuals and families from America and Africa who open themselves up to what God is doing in the world.

Five sessions will help your team prepare for your trip, navigate the challenges of cross-cultural relationships and team dynamics, and return with lasting relationships and personal transformation. View Sample Curriculum (PDF).

Session 1: Short-Term Missions, Lasting Change
Watch a documentary of two short-term teams and discuss your expectations for the trip.

Session 2: The Preparations
Discuss visas, immunizations, packing, and support-raising.

Session 3: Cross-Cultural Encounters
Train your team to have sensitive cross-cultural encounters.

Session 4: Uprooted Emotions, Grounded Faith
Prepare for culture-shock, learn how to effectively debrief, and discuss your team dynamic.

Session 5: Living with a Broader Perspective
Meet immediately after your trip to dialogue about your experiences, your feelings upon returning, and action steps for living here in light of what you saw over there.

WHO IS IT FOR?
Individuals who are considering a short-term mission trip, churches who are sending short-term teams, and the teams themselves as they prepare to go—anyone who wants to do short-term missions with excellence, integrity, and real partnership with the church around the world.