Good intentions aren’t always enough in missions. When churches and individuals go on short-term teams to communities in developing countries, they need to think carefully about the messages they send – not just verbally, but also through their actions. In this interview, Steve Corbett shares three mistakes to avoid when participating in short-term missions.
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PU 044: Three Mistakes to Avoid in Short-term Missions
Posted in church, relief, short-term teams, tagged Christian conference, Christian development, Darryl DelHousaye, dependency, Food for the Hungry, holistic development, Mexico, mission trip, missions, outreach, poor, Sara Groves, short-term missions, short-term teams, Steve Corbett, transformational development, Wendy McMahan, When Helping Hurts on December 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
PU 024: Myanmar Cyclone – May 10, 2008
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An up-to-the-minute update on relief efforts in Myanmar. Sara Sywulka of the Relief Unit at Food for the Hungry shares an insider’s perspective.
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