Every year, an estimated 1.6 million Americans participate in
short-term mission trips, spending over one billion dollars figures
that have increased exponentially in the last two decades. About
one third of U.S. congregations sponsor such trips each year. While
they are referred to as mission trips, many trips focus not on
conversion or evangelism, but on service projects building a
playground, providing medical care, or serving free meals to the
poor. Short-term mission participants have a genuine desire to
transform conditions of poverty, yet they don't always know how to
go about it; many people involved in short-term mission work
virtually reinvent the wheel when they design and plan their
service projects. Making a Difference in a Globalized World:
Short-term Missions That Work is a guide to leaders of such trips.
The book presents clear insight and research from anthropologists
and development professionals, and encourages individuals to lead
mission trips that make a greater impact on the communities that
they are serving. The text provides: .a framework for planning
short-term mission trips; .foundation for planning; .personal
anecdotes and case studies; .and practical suggestions for
volunteer opportunities. This handbook is a vital resource for any
potential mission volunteers or organizers."
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