Envision Trips Leader Manual

About this manual

This manual is designed to equip trip leaders for Envision Trips, providing a framework for leading teams effectively. It emphasizes the responsibility of leaders to influence and guide participants while maintaining a focus on God's work in the world.

What's inside

• Big Picture
• How to Use This Manual
• Reimagining Short-Term Missions
• Brief History of Short-Term Missions
• Landscape Changes
• Reimagining Ourselves
• Reimagining Our Hosts
• Reimagining Our Trips

Frequently asked questions

What is the main purpose of this manual?

This manual is created to help Envision trip leaders guide and disciple their teams during short-term missions trips.

What is one key shift leaders should make in how they view themselves on a trip?

Leaders should move from seeing themselves as saviors to seeing themselves as participants alongside God.

What is one practice suggested to avoid cultural misunderstanding in ministry?

Contextualization means adapting ministry methods to fit local cultural norms.