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] Early Missions Experiences in Nicaragua

[2:20] God's Work in Haiti

[4:32] Connecting Faith and Physical Needs

[5:47] Experiencing God in Nicaragua

[6:53] Worshiping in Mandarin, China

[9:48] Breaking Down Cultural Barriers

[11:17] Shifting Self-Centered Focus

[12:39] Potential Pitfalls of Short-Term Missions

[14:47] Avoiding Saviorism and Long-Term Solutions

[17:21] Relational Impact on Children

[20:31] Partnering with Local Ministries

[22:40] Wins of Short-Term Missions

[25:03] Direct Ministry and Perspective Shift

[27:12] Impacts of Missions: Building Empathy

[29:40] Zambia: Giving and Seeing

[32:30] Approaching Missions: Getting Involved

[33:52] China vs. Spain Experience

[37:25] Underground Church and Unity