Transforming Missionaries Video Training
These training videos accompany the Transforming Missionaries Short Term Mission Guide. It is ideal if the mission team watches the video and follows along in the guide as a group over 5 consecutive weeks. However it can be used for individuals as well.
Introduction
David & Lorene Wilson describe the training resource called Transforming Missionaries which is designed for a Short Term Mission team going on a mission trip.
Session 1 - Teamwork and Team Building
Lorene Wilson leads session 1 on Teamwork and Team Building. The purpose of this training session is to help individual participants join together to become a unified team.
Session 2 - Travel and Packing
David Wilson leads session 2 on Travel and Packing. The purpose of this training session is to help mission participants pack lightly and travel wisely.
Session 3 - Language Skills and Cultural Adaptation
David Wilson leads session 3 on Language Skills and Cultural Adaptation. The purpose of this training session is to help mission teams build a bridge of understanding between two different cultures.
Session 4 - Ministry Preparation
Lorene Wilson leads session 4 on Ministry Preparation. The purpose of this training session is to help volunteers understand their calling from God and to use their gifts to serve those in need around the world.
Session 5 - Re-entry
David Wilson helps a short-term mission team re-enter their own culture after having an international mission experience. This session is intended to be studied while on the field at the end of the trip, before coming home.