What does it take to arrange a mission trip? Should you do it yourself, or use a mission sending organization?

Let's say you've got a lot of intestinal fortitude and believe you can arrange a mission trip on your own. I hope you've got some money and a lot of time on your hands. Do you have the contacts? Can you make lodging arrangements that don't cost an arm and leg? Can you feed your crew healthy meals without resorting to Micky D's? Do you have missionaries and team leaders in the area that know the local community and the needs of the people? Have you been there? Do you know if the conditions are safe? Where will you find people to help or minister to when you get there? Will you even be allowed to talk about your faith? Will any of the money you spend go to help perpetuate more mission trips? If you can't answer “YES” to all of these questions, I recommend using a missions sending agency.

If you're group is missions-minded you'll want to reach out to a person, a family or organization. Your intent is to share your faith and help in some way. With Christian Outreach International your mission trip prices include lodging and 2 meals per day. It's not 5 stars. We're not talking about tents to sleep in and beans for breakfast either. It is healthy and clean. (Besides, I don't remember anywhere in the bible where Jesus complained about room and board.) On an overseas trip, the price also includes local ministry transportation and interpreters. Yes, you'll have to make and pay for travel arrangements to get to the site. You'd have to do that on a vacation too. Christian Outreach International is a certified travel agency and can help with travel arrangements.

Given the time and expense involved, it is much more economical and productive to use an agency, like Christian Outreach International, to arrange your mission trip. All you'll need to do is set the trip up with C.O.I., then just show up at the location with your ministry supplies. C.O.I. handles everything else.

The members of a group on a mission trip and the lives the group touches are blessed. The rewards are His.

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