Today's post is part of an on-going UM & Global series on UMVIM and short-term mission.
Global Ministries' Mission Volunteers program has put out a series of ten videos related to various aspects of the program. Mission Volunteers is a program for what might be called "intermediate-term mission," with individuals or couples serving for between two months and two years. Thus, it's longer than the typical 1-2 week short-term mission trip but usually shorter than the placement for a long-term missionary. Like short-term missions, Global Ministries facilitates placements, but Mission Volunteers serve at their own initiative and expense, not as commissioned and supported Global Ministries missionaries.
The 2-3 minute videos cover theological, spiritual, and cultural considerations related to serving, as well as technical aspects of the program, such as the application process. Here is a complete list:
Expanding Cultural Awareness
Application Process
Theology of Mission
Spiritual and Emotional Health
Training
Social Media
Accident and Health Insurance
Health, Safety and Travel
Financial Support and Budgeting
Culture Shock and Reentry
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