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If you thought mission trips were just for youth, think again!These trips for adults and families feature intense ministry opportunities with times of worship, debrief, and fellowship included.
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Urban or rural USA
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Native America
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Latin America
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Africa
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Europe
by Jeff Williams
A growing number of people are finding that going on a Short-term Missions Trip helps deepen their spiritual life. As recently as thirty years ago, missions was the province of a dedicated, elite corps of Christians. However, today’s reduced travel costs and enhanced communications have opened up a world of missions opportunities to laymen everywhere.
I’m a case in point. I had been teaching a Sunday Bible study to high school students at Johnson’s Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta. My daughter was a freshman and my wife was involved with the youth department. When they both decided to go, I felt I should go, primarily to accompany them.
I was motivated by a sense of guilt and obligation. I felt guilty because spring break for me had always been a time to relax, to play golf and tennis, to go to the beach.
Going to Mexico would mean giving up these things that I liked to do, but what a small sacrifice compared to what Christ had done for me! I felt obligated because my daughter and wife were going. I didn’t have any understanding of the spiritual impact that the trip would have on me.
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Call AIM’s The Edge program toll-free at 1-800-881-2461 to speak to someone from The Edge team about Adult and Family Missions, or click here to email us.
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Also, see: Youth and Teen Mission Trips
