international outreach

The Round Trip Philosophy

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 12:15
Our unique approach makes short-term missions a two-way street.

RoundTripMissions.com is a resource of Christianity Today International.

The Future of Short-Term Missions

Submitted by ddyck on Tue, 12/08/2009 - 09:30
An interview with Paul Borthwick
Interview by George Halitzka

Paul Borthwick holds a doctorate in Cross-Cultural Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and teaches missiology at Gordon College near his Boston home.

Why Short-Term Missions Need to be Round Trip

Submitted by ddyck on Thu, 01/07/2010 - 10:55
No mission worth taking is really "short-term"
Andy Crouch

A few years ago I was in a church service where a team of energetic college students and young adults was reporting back on their short-term international mission trip.

A Real Trip

Submitted by ddyck on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 11:28
Pulling off the family mission experience
by Jill M. Richardson

“Are you sure you'll be safe?”

“Maybe you should try something smaller first."

Behind the Camera for the ROUND TRIP DVD

Submitted by ddyck on Wed, 12/23/2009 - 10:36
A conversation with Nate Clarke, director; Ken Oloo, cameraman; and Andy Crouch, executive producer.
The staff of Christianity Today International

ROUND TRIP isn't just about both American and Kenyan mission teams—it was shot by a multinational team. How did you find one another?

American or Christian?

Submitted by ddyck on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 09:59
Sometimes our national allegiances clash with our committment to the Gospel
by Mark Warnock

Two years ago, I had the great privilege to travel to Cuba to teach on worship in a little seminary in Havana, and to preach in some house churches. Yes, Cuba.

Thinking Global

Submitted by ddyck on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 10:40
When the pastor becomes a missions force, the whole church is affected.
by Daniel Henderson

As I traveled in South America in 1998, I met a young Brazilian named Paulo, who had an ambitious vision to restore the lives of the hundreds of thousands of street children.

Heart and Mind

Submitted by ddyck on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 10:25
Sophie Warren's short-term missions experience led to her career as a Nigerian university professor
by George Halitzka

The last year couple of years, the day after Thanksgiving has been tough for American retailers.

Un Americano en Mexico

Submitted by ddyck on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 10:20
Any difference we can make is solely the work of God
by George Halitzka

It was a sweaty night of tropical heat when our van pulled up to the curb on a narrow backstreet outside Monterrey, and our team of a dozen conspicuous Americans climbed warily out of the air condi

Avoiding the Ugly American Stereotype

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 13:47
"Never serve finger foods in Bolivia” and other tips to help you minister sensitively in unfamiliar cultures.
by Drew Sams

It was a beautiful summer day, and the crowds were meandering along Grafton Street to the melodies of a busking trio set up in front of a statue of Molly Malone.