Episode 26: (Short-Term) Missions

November 24, 2021

As followers of Jesus, we are a people on a mission both at home and around the globe. This episode is a conversation with Kate Haas reflecting on various mission trip experiences and lessons.

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Episode Summary

(NOTE: AI-generated summaries) Missions: Wins, Pitfalls, and Perspective

Episode Sections

0:06–2:20 Early Missions Experiences in Nicaragua

2:20–4:32 God's Work in Haiti

4:32–5:47 Connecting Faith and Physical Needs

5:47–6:53 Experiencing God in Nicaragua

6:53–9:48 Worshiping in Mandarin, China

9:48–11:17 Breaking Down Cultural Barriers

11:17–12:39 Shifting Self-Centered Focus

12:39–14:47 Potential Pitfalls of Short-Term Missions

14:47–17:21 Avoiding Saviorism and Long-Term Solutions

17:21–20:31 Relational Impact on Children

20:31–22:40 Partnering with Local Ministries

22:40–25:03 Wins of Short-Term Missions

25:03–27:12 Direct Ministry and Perspective Shift

27:12–29:40 Impacts of Missions: Building Empathy

29:40–32:30 Zambia: Giving and Seeing

32:30–33:52 Approaching Missions: Getting Involved

33:52–37:25 China vs. Spain Experience

37:25–40:25 Underground Church and Unity