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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. Here is a guide for leaders of such trips
presenting clear insight and research from anthropologists and
development professionals that will help them have a greater impact
on the communities they are serving. The framework for planning
short-term mission trips outlined here provides a firm foundation
for maximizing their effectiveness. Laurie A. Occhipinti draws in
her reader with personal anecdotes, using case studies to
illustrate her points, and engages them with thoughtful analysis of
the work that is done during short-term missions. Filled with
practical suggestions for creating effective volunteer
opportunities, this handbook is a vital resource for any potential
mission volunteer."
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."
In recent years Christian scholars have become increasingly aware
of their responsibility to recognise and repsond to the challenges
posed by ethnic and racial diversity. Similarly, historically white
Christian colleges, universities, seminaries and congregations are
struggling to transform themselves into communities that are
welcoming to minorities and sensitive to their needs. This
collection of all-new essays is meant to enable those who are
engaged in these initiatives to understand the historical linkage
of race , ethnicity and Christianity and to explore the ways in
which constructive change can be achieved. Written by an
interracial and interethnic team of scholars representing diverse
disciplines, this book will meet a pressing need and set a new
standard for the discussion of race and ethnicity in the Christian
context.
In recent years Christian scholars have become increasingly aware
of their responsibility to recognize and respond to the challenges
posed by ethnic and racial diversity. Similarly, historically white
Christian colleges, universities, seminaries and congregations are
struggling to transform themselves into communities that are
welcoming to minorities and sensitive to their needs. This
collection of all-new essays is meant to enable those who are
engaged in these initiatives to understand the historical linkage
of race, ethnicity and Christianity and to explore the ways in
which constructive change can be achieved. The volume is the
product of a long-term study funded by the Wabash Center for
Teaching and Learning in Theology. In the course of this study it
emerged that many Christian institutions now offer courses on race
and ethnicity, but that there is very little relevant literature
written from the standpoint of rigorous Christian scholarship. This
book is intended to fill that gap. The authors address such
questions as: What has been the history of Christian churches and
leaders in relation to slavery, segregation, and apartheid? Which
biblical texts and doctrines have historically been employed on
behalf of racial projects, and which are relevant to the racial and
ethnic crises of our day? How have religious leaders constructively
engaged such crises? How do congregations shape the values, civic
commitments, understandings and sensitivities of their membership?
How can local congregations be sites for racial reconciliation and
justice initiatives? Are there positive models for how churches and
other religious institutions have helped to bring healing to racial
and ethnic tensions and divides? How might Christians in the
professions work to bring justice to business, education,
government, and other areas of society? When good intentions fail
to accomplish desired ends, how do we analyze what went wrong?
Written by an interracial and interethnic team of scholars
representing diverse disciplines, this book will meet a pressing
need and set a new standard for the discussion of race and
ethnicity in the Christian context.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This study investigated the impact of a problem-posing intervention
on students who had been ascertained through psychometric testing
as above average in their mathematical aptitude but below average
in their problem-solving skills. The study uses both quantitative
and qualitative methods to investigate the nature of changes that
resulted following an eight -week teaching experiment. Findings of
this study provide positive evidence to suggest that problem-posing
is a useful activity in the quest for improved problem-solving
competence, particularly in a student's ability to explain how they
solved problems. In addition, the data collected provided evidence
to suggest that student's attitudes towards solving problems can be
greatly enhanced by a problem-posing intervention.
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