Over the last couple of days I have been reviewing some of the materials World Vision has placed in our hands to help us in our preparations for our trip in October. One critical piece is our Journey of Hope Travel Journal. I found this opening statement on the difference between vision trips and mission trips resonating within me.
Why “vision trip” and not “mission trip?” While some components of these two travel experiences are the same, many are not. A mission trip often focuses on accomplishing a task, while a vision trip focuses on building relationships and learning about the people and culture in which you are immersed.
People sometimes ask, “what will you accomplish on this trip?” “Why not just send the money?”"Why expend all the time, energy, and money to travel across the globe?” Sometimes I ask myself the very same questions. But I believe deep in my heart in the power of relationships. People precede partnerships. And I trust that God has some unique personal connections in mind for us that will not only transform our hearts and minds but will also fuel our future, individually and as a community of faith.
Dream venti…
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