A Guide to Short-Term Missions: A Comprehensive Manual for Planning an Effective Mission Trip [Paperback]

H. Leon Greene MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2003

The rewards of a short-term mission trip can be inestimable, but they are not automatically guaranteed. Good planning and thorough research can make the all the difference in having a successful trip.

Drawing on his experiences from over thirty short-term missions trips, Dr. Greene gives a detailed look at the challenges and blessings faced by those who are considering such an endeavor. This one-stop guide helps make the most of this opportunity by outlining the steps to take from start to finish.

Included are great resources such as:

Preparing a testimony
Writing a support letter
Getting a passport
Forming the team
How to stay healthy
Emergency plans and disaster relief
How and what to prepare for
Immunizations needed
Packing checklist
Other helpful resources

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Everything you need to know to plan a successful short term missions trip from an authoritative source.

About the Author

Dr. Leon Greene received his medical degree in 1969 at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He has extensive experience in short-term missions and has participated in 20 medical and disaster relief missions since 1987. His mission work has included service in the Philippines, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, India, North Korea, and Rwanda. His first occupational love and passion is to reach the poor and needy with the love of Christ through medical care.

Product Details

• Paperback: 275 pages
• Publisher: Authentic (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884543731
• ISBN-13: 978-1884543739
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,491,419 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, very good, June 6, 2004

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This review is from: A Guide to Short-Term Missions: A Comprehensive Manual for Planning an Effective Mission Trip (Paperback)

As someone still new to short term missions, I very much recommend this book. It is written by a cardiologist who has been on several short term missions in recent years. The missions has been to central America and central Africa. The book truly is a comprehensive manual for planning and performing short term missions. The author provides his own numerous personal mission experiences. The book covers the logistical, social, psychological, spiritual, physical, mental, and financial aspects of short term missions. This book will help mitigate any fear or apprehension you may have in performing short term missions.