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Short-Term Mission Connexion

November 1 – 2, 2024

Making Mission Trips Better

MissionConnexion Southwest Focus Event

Short-Term Mission Connexion is a conference where mission leaders — both new and experienced — can think deeply about the state of short-term missions and receive practical training for planning and leading their next mission trip.

  • Participants will participate in keynote sessions but have their own specialized networking time and workshops.
  • Snacks and meals included

Focus Track Discount:

Early Bird: $65 (through September 30, 2024)

Regular Price: $75

MissionWorks Members: $65

Our Host Church

WHERE THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE

Valley Presbyterian Church
6947 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
VPC.church

Schedule & Program

WHEN IT ALL TAKES PLACE

Join us for this weekend to think deeply, learn from colleagues, hear what others are doing and develop networks that will make our ministries stronger.

Friday, November 1

5:00 – 6:30 PM
All Together – ‘How are Mission Trips Changing’

An interactive time consisting of Ignite Talks followed by facilitated table discussions where we consider how mission trips are changing in:

  • Purpose
  • Vocabulary
  • Design
  • Methods

Saturday, November 2

10:15 – 11:00 AM
Workshop #1 – How to build meaningful relationships with global church partners

11:00 – 11:45 AM
Workshop #2 – Purposefully Designing with Your Partner

12:15 – 1:30 PM
All Together – ‘Inspiring Globally-Minded Christians’

Designing experiences that honor God, your host, and those you’re serving while inspiring and equipping the next generation. We’ll consider how to plan the following experiences while cooperating with our hosts not compromising them:

  • Family mission trips
  • Youth mission trips
  • Internships/Gap year

Post Conference Online Workshop Sessions

Planning a Short-Term Mission Trip

Design for Discipleship

Training for the Goer

7 Dirty Words of Short-Term Missions

Frequently Asked Questions

Missions Resource Exchange

Sponsors

MINISTRY FOCUS

Special thanks to the support of Short-Term Mission Connexion Sponsors.

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