Re-Imagining Short-Term Missions: Engaging the Global Church in Collaborative Mi

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This book is for those who suspect that current practices of short-term missions are in need of serious reform. It is a book for those who recognize that, in this decade of global upheaval--and in light of the cultural, political, and demographic shifts affecting churches everywhere--now is the time for change. The essays here are intended to equip and inspire any who want to advocate for change but may not yet know what change looks like. This book offers honest perspectives from people who care about the purposes of short-term missions (STM) yet know that we must figure out better ways of achieving them. Nearly all contributors are actively engaged in STM--and many write from the perspective of those who host STM teams in places all over the world. This book is a platform for visionaries who are calling for better ways for the church to engage the needs of the world. In sharing their experiences, they hope to promote critical rethinking and creative reimagination about the ways that the global church might learn to collaborate on a new basis of coequality and mutual respect--for the good of the world and the glory of God.

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Forrest Inslee is the Associate Director of Circlewood, a faith-based environmental advocacy nonprofit for which he hosts the Earthkeepers podcast, and helps to develop creation care education initiatives. He is also the founder of the MA in International Community Development program at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington.Angel Burns is passionate about consulting with organizations and churches to reframe their short-term programs. She earned her MA in international community development from Northwest University and works as a CASA and as the Director of Parish Life at Advent Anglican Church. She lives in Edmonds, Washington, with her husband.

Review

"This very honest book reflects well the views of those of us in Latin America who work with visiting teams. What a difference it would make if everyone believed (as these authors do) that the primary purpose of short-term missions is to foster relationships between brothers and sisters for the sake of a truly global church! This book casts a vision for a new way forward that is more contextually relevant, effective, and dignifying."--Mizraim Tovar and Karla Mendoza, El Centro Liderazgo, Honduras"Once upon a time, a small American church decided that rather than spend thousands of dollars sending a team overseas, they would ask a young man from Africa to travel to them so they could help him get education. . . . When he returned to Burkina, he started a Christian school and a medical clinic. That young man was me--and I stand with these authors when they contend that with imagination and courage, we can discover better ways to love and serve the world."--Caleb Tindano, Clinique Mdicale Shalom, Burkina Faso"From my experiences hosting short-term teams in Thailand, I can affirm the message of many of the authors in this book: if foreigners want to be part of impactful work that is sustainable for the long term, they must form authentic relationships with the local people and work alongside them as coequals. This book helps us to understand why this must become the new normal for short-term missions and shows us where to begin."--Supunnee Pargul, Program Director, Shared Space for All, Thailand"This book is a tremendous achievement. For decades, short-term missions have had a noteworthy impact on communities and ministry organizations around the world. Sometimes with great value and sometimes with disastrous outcomes, but usually somewhere in between. This work pulls together diverse voices with well-informed perspectives. . . . It will undoubtedly shape the vision and practice of STM for years to come! It is a must-read for anyone involved in overseas ministry."--Myal Greene, CEO, World Relief"Finally! A book that helpfully addresses the troublesome and critically important questions that surround short-term service projects. This is a must-read for anyone considering organizing a project. The diverse authors each bring vital insights. Not just an anti-STM, anti-neocolonialism rant, it provides pivotal insights for how to approach STM in ways by which everyone will benefit and the gospel of God's grace will be honored."--Tim Dearborn, author of Short-Term Missions Preparation Workbook"I have a love-hate relationship with short-term mission trips that too often are more about collecting Instagram fodder than anything related to the kingdom of God. These essays offer insightful ways forward to something more beautiful--even while unapologetically naming the things that undermine the ways of Jesus. Here are some practical pathways to follow and practiced theological perspectives from a global community of voices that can help us reimagine the future."--Ruth Hubbard, Director, Urbana Student Missions Conference"Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Short-term missions have become a major part of local church ministry for years, but often with little evaluation and too little regard for those hosting them. This book offers helpful and hopeful content that not only recognizes key issues with STMs but also gives a litany of helpful counsel for future trips. This is a must-read book for anyone involved in the leadership of STMs."--Ed Stetzer, Dean of the School of Mission, Ministry, and Leadership, Wheaton College"As a Turkish national who has hosted short-term teams in Istanb

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"This very honest book reflects well the views of those of us in Latin America who work with visiting teams. What a difference it would make if everyone believed (as these authors do) that the primary purpose of short-term missions is to foster relationships between brothers and sisters for the sake of a truly global church! This book casts a vision for a new way forward that is more contextually relevant, effective, and dignifying." --Mizraim Tovar and Karla Mendoza, El Centro Liderazgo, Honduras "Once upon a time, a small American church decided that rather than spend thousands of dollars sending a team overseas, they would ask a young man from Africa to travel to them so they could help him get education . . . . When he returned to Burkina, he started a Christian school and a medical clinic. That young man was me--and I stand with these authors when they contend that with imagination and courage, we can discover better ways to love and serve the world." --Caleb Tindano, Clinique M

Details ISBN1666712914 Short Title Re-Imagining Short-Term Missions Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1666712914 ISBN-13 9781666712919 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-03-10 Subtitle Engaging the Global Church in Collaborative Ministry Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers UK Release Date 2022-03-10 Pages 242 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-03-10 NZ Release Date 2022-03-10 US Release Date 2022-03-10 Author Miriam Adeney Edited by Angel Burns Audience General We've got this

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