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5 Ways that International Travel Can Help you Develop
Why is cross-cultural travel such an important part of the stories and development of so many biblical characters? There seems to be something about cross-cultural travel that provides essential experiences needed for our development as God’s workmen. The cross-cultural travel that has a purpose, like the travel that every student at the Institute will experience as students. Read more to learn about how International travel can help you develop!
Cell Phones on Mission Trips: Is it Worth it?
There are both pros and cons when it comes to having participants bring cell phones on mission trips. Will it distract them from their mission or does bringing them along for emergency situations make it all worth it? Here are some topics for consideration when discussing cell phones on mission trips…
7 DONT’s to aid in your journey to Cultural Sensitivity
While there are numerous things that can be done to develop ones cultural sensitivity there are just as many things NOT to do. Keep reading to learn some key things to avoid on your journey toward enriching your cultural awareness
7 DO’s to increase your cultural awareness
Misunderstandings can cause serious conflict, and a huge factor in how we go about understanding people is by the culture we were raised in. Thus, it's common to have misunderstandings when people from different cultural backgrounds interact. Keep reading to learn how to enrich your cultural awareness…
What Lessons I Still Hold Onto from My Internship Over 10 Years Later
G.O.D. International’s Summer Internship is happening this summer, so we are letting people testify to its lasting impact on their lives. Read here about the lessons people have kept with them from their time on internship, even ten years later…
Don’t Go Alone! Why You Need a Team to Image God.
Anyone’s attempt to change the world on their own should be a red flag. Jesus said people would know his disciples by the love they have for one another — this blog explores the necessity for teamwork on the mission field.
Fundraising Tips for Your Mission Trips
Even if your next mission trip is still a year away, it’s never too early to start financially planning for it. Here are some fundraising tips to consider to help ease the stress of raising money for your next trip.