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Transforming Uganda Join DELTA Ministries, in partnership with Christian Life Ministries, if you are looking for God to use you to impact lives, leave a legacy and help us harvest a nation for God! Transforming Uganda’s short-term mission team dates:  Summer - July 23rd – August 1, 2010 or Winter – December 29th – January 9, 2011.
Haiti Relief & Recovery Teams Our hearts have been moved as we have watched the images during the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti.  Yet we know that God has not been surprised by this disaster.  In fact, quite the opposite, He is at work in this situation bringing glory and honor to His name. In partnership with "Haiti 4 Him", DELTA's strategy is to mobilize prayer, short-term mission teams and giving for long-term relief and recovery of Haiti. 
Resources DELTA Ministries can provide you with the necessary resources needed to effectively train and mobilize your team for ministry.  These resources include websites, articles, curriculum and ministry tools.  These resources will help you learn and share about Jesus Christ to others as you serve on short-term mission teams:
Training Teams and Leaders The most effective training for short-term missions is gained  by active learning and not just by watching a video or reading a book. The training process begins roughly four months prior to departure (pre-field) and should continue on field and back home after your return (post-field). We highly recommend using a training curriculum such as The Next Mile for your team.
Post-Ministry Discipleship Stay the Course!
"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58
Activate Your Church God continues to move in a mighty way through short-term missions. What started as small groups of individuals going out a few decades back has now grown into a global missions movement.

Resources

** Represents Recommended Resources
General Missions Education/Mobilization:
  • ** Cat & Dog Theology
    Bob Sjogren, Gerald Robison (2003, Gabriel Publishing)
  • Introducing World Missions
    A. Scott Moreau, Gary R. Corwin, Gary B. McGee (2004, Baker Academic)
  • ** Giving Wisely
    Jonathan Martin, (2007, Last Chapter Publishing)
  • Let the Nations Be Glad
    John Piper (2003, Baker Academic)
  • ** Operation World
    Patrick Johnstone, Jason Mandryk (2001, WEC International)
  • Perspectives on the World Christian Movement- A Reader
    Ralph Winter, Steven Hawthorne (1999, William Carey Library)
  • Through God's Eyes: A Bible Study of God's Motivations for Missions
    Patrick O. Cate (2004, William Carey Library)
  • Voices of the Faithful
    Beth Moore (2005, Thomas Nelson Publishers)
  • Window on the World: When We Pray, God Works
    Daphne Spraggett, Jill Johnstone (2001, WEC International)
  • Operation World for Kids
  • ** Kairos Course
    www.kairoscourse.org
  • ** Mission Maker Magazine
    www.missionmakermagazine.org
  • Perspectives on the World Christian Movement Course
    www.perspectives.org
The Church and Missions:
  • Going Glocal
    Gene Wood (2006, ChurchSmart Resources)
  • Loving the Church, Blessing the Nations: Pursuing the Role of Local Church in Global Missions
    George Miley (2003, Authentic Media)
  • Missions Assessment Profile
    (2005, ACMC, www.calebresources.org)
  • Missions in the 21st Century: Getting Your Church in the Game
    Tom Telford (1998, Harold Shaw Publishers)
  • **The Reentry Team Caring for Your Returning Missionaries
    Neal Pirolo (2000, Emmaus Road International)
  • Today's All-Star Missions Churches: Help Your Church Get Into the Game
    Tom Telford (2001, Baker Books)
  • ** Serving as Senders: How to Care for Your Missionaries;
    Neal Pirolo (2000, Authentic Media)
  • Stuff You Need to Know About Doing Missions in Your Church (Vol. 1-4) CD
    David Mays (2005, ACMC, www.calebresources.org)
  • **Becoming Global Conference
    http://www.smbc.com.au/pages/default.asp?pid=161
  • Design Your Impact Seminar
    www.dualreach.org
  • GO Connect
    www.goconnect.org
  • The Mission Exchange
    www.themissionexchange.org
Short-Term Mission:
  • Before You Pack Your Bag, Prepare Your Heart:
    Short-Term Mission Preparation Guide

    Cindy Judge (2000, Campfire Resources)
  • Equipped for Adventure
    Scott Kirby (2006, New Hope Publishers)
  • The Essential Guide to the Short-Term Mission Trip
    David Forward (1998, Moody Press)
  • Fishers of Men: Reentry Guide
    Howard & Bonnie Lisech (1997, Deeper Roots Publications)
  • Mack & Leeann's Guide to Short-Term Missions
    J. Mack Stiles, Leeann Stiles (2000, InterVarsity Press)
  • Maximum Impact Short-Term Missions
    Roger Peterson, Gordon Aeschllman, Wayne Sneed (2003, STEM Press)
  • ** The Next Mile: Short-Term Missions for the Long Haul
    Brian Heerwagen (2005, Authentic Media)
  • ** Re-Entry: Making the Transition from Missions to Life at Home
    Peter Jordan (1992, YWAM Publishing)
  • Reentry Guide for Short-Term Mission Leaders
    Lisa Espineli Chinn (1998, Deeper Roots Publications)
  • Serving with Eyes Wide Open
    David Livermore (2006, Baker Books)
  • Short-Term Missions Workbook:
    From Mission Tourists to Global Citizens

    Tim Dearborn (2003, InterVarsity Press)
  • Stepping Out: A Guide to Short Term Missions
    Tim Gibson, Steve Hawthorne, Richard Krekel, Kn Moy (1992, YWAM Publishers)
  • CultureGrams
    www.culturegrams.com
  • The Next Mile
    www.thenextmile.org
  • Short-Term Missions.com
    www.shorttermmissions.com
    US Based STM Opportunities
  • Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission
    www.stmstandards.org
Culture and Missionary Training & Preparation:
  • The Art of Coming Home
    Craig Storti (2001, InterCutltural Press)
  • The Art of Cross Cultures
    Craig Storti (2007, InterCultural Press)
  • Cross-Cultural Conflict: Building Relationship for Effective Ministry
    Duane Elmer (1993, InterVaristy Press)
  • Cross-Cultural Dialogues: 74 Brief Encounters with Cultural Difference
    Craig Storti (1994, InterCultural Press)
  • Cross-Cultural Servanthood: Serving the World in Christlike Humility
    Duane Elmer (2006, InterVarsity Press)
  • Culture to Culture: Mission Trip Do's and Dont's
    Nan Leaptrott (2005, AMG Publishers)
  • ** Foreign to Familiar
    Sarah Lanier (2000, McDougal Publishing)
  • On Being a Missionary
    Thomas Hale (1995, William Carey Library)
  • ** Send Me!:Your Journey To The Nations
    Steve Hoke, Bill Taylor (1999, World Evangelical Fellowship)
  • Culture Grams - Concise, reliable and up-to-date reports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state, and all 13 Canadian provinces and territories.
    www.culturegrams.com
  • The Mission Exchange
    www.themissionexchange.org
  • Brigada Today
    www.brigada.org
Missionary Support Raising:
  • People Raising
    Bill Dillon (1993, Moody Press)
  • Getting Sent:  A Relational Approach to Support Raising
    Peter Sommer (1999, InterVarsity Press)
  • Dying to Give
    Chris McDaniel (2010, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability)
  • Business as Mission:
  • God is at Work: Transforming People and Nations Through Business
    Ken Eldred (2005, Regal Books)
  • Business as Mission:  The Power of Business in the Kingdom of God
    Michael Baer (2006, YWAM Publishing)
  • www.businessasmissionnetwork.com
Christian Coaching:
  • Coaching for Christian Leaders
    Linda Miller and Chad Hall (2007, Chalice Press)
  • Christian Coaching:  Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality
    Gary Collins (2001, NavPress Publishing Group)
Post-Ministry Top 10

Each short-term mission is unique. Culture, personality, team size, leadership, and length of ministry are just a few factors affecting each experience. Despite the incredible variety, it's surprising how many of the feelings and events of returning home can be alike for every short-termer. Short-termers of all ages have revealed a myriad of issues that have to be processed during re-entry. Through an interactive polling process, it was possible to rank many topics and come up with "The Top 10" with resources about each topic.  Learn more at www.thenextmile.org.

TESTIMONIES

I learned God can use anyone willing to step up, and that eagerness and excitement to serve is contagious.

Michelle Shupe - 1997 Puerto Rico Team 
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