Ministry Matters - Abundance and scarcity in Christian mission | How to do short-term mission without long-term harm

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What spirit do we bring into our efforts in worship, outreach, and mission? Abundance and scarcity in Christian mission by Logan Robertson   When we encounter a poor person or a poor community, do we focus on what they lack or on God's abundance in their lives? When we reflect on our efforts to organize the church and worship together, do we pay attention to who is gathered or who is missing? Read here

How can we do no harm on mission together? How to do short-term missions without long-term harm by Youth Ministry Partners   Mission trips have become a staple in youth ministries across the United States. However, it's often difficult to integrate students' experiences on the field with their lives back home. In this podcast Ben sits down with Jen Bradbury a veteran youth worker with 15 years of experience leading mission trips both domestically and internationally. Read here

Gratitude for the one who lightens our burdens in this week's worship A light yoke and worshipping with kids this Sunday