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Short-Term Mission Connexion will be back in 2024.

On-Demand Recordings Are Available.

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Upon purchase you will be directed to a password protected page where the workshop recordings will be uploaded soon.

The plenary sessions are available to watch.

Long-term training for short-term workers.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

It’s all about training and equipping short-term mission hosts, mobilizers, leaders, and goers to be effective outside their cultural comfort zone as they journey together. Join us in February for this 2-day event in-person, online, or on demand after the event.

Our Host Church

WHERE AND WHEN THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE

Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25, 2023

Bethany Community Church

8023 Green Lake Drive N, Seattle WA 98103
churchbcc.org

Our Partners

WHO WE ARE COLLABORATING WITH

Missions Fest Seattle

Featured Guests and Speakers

WHO WILL BE THERE

Dr. Forrest Inslee
PLENARY SPEAKER

Pamela Scianna
PLENARY SPEAKER

Dr. Forrest Inslee
PLENARY SPEAKER

Pamela Scianna
PLENARY SPEAKER

Schedule

WHEN IT ALL TAKES PLACE

Thursday, February 23

7:00 – 9:30 PM
MissionExcellence Pre-Conference Workshop on 7 Key Elements for Mission Trips [select ‘Additional Items’ option upon registration]

Friday, February 24

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
MissionExcellence Pre-Conference Workshop on 7 Key Elements for Mission Trips [select ‘Additional Items’ option upon registration]

3:00 – 4:00 PM
Registration | Exhibit Hall Open

4:00 – 5:30 PM
Plenary Session 1 | Snacks and Session Discussion

5:45 – 6:45 PM
Workshop Session 1 | Exhibit Hall Open

6:45 – 7:30 PM
Dessert With Exhibitors

Saturday, February 25

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Open

8:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Plenary Session 2 | Light Breakfast and Session Discussion

10:30 – 11:30 PM
Workshop Session 2 | Exhibit Hall Open

11:30 – 12:30 PM
Lunch | Exhibit Hall Open

12:30 – 1:30 PM
Workshop Session 3 | Exhibit Hall Open

1:45 – 3:00 PM
Plenary Session 3 | Closing

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Workshops

WHAT THE TOPICS ARE

Pre-Trip Track

In-Person

How to Create a Healthy and Appropriate STM Strategy for Your Church

Equipping and Empowering Team Leaders

Pre-Trip STM Training That Will Last Through the Trip and Beyond

How to Use Technology to Help You Work Smarter Not Harder

Virtual

7 Dirty Words of Short-Term Mission Trips

Shepherding Your Flock on a Dangerous Mission

What Western Churches Need to Know About Partnering

During Trip Track

In-Person

Everything You Need to Know About Debriefing During an STM Trip

Doing WITH Not FOR: innovative and mutually transformative activities for mission trips

Supporting Families: assessing your trip to an orphanage

Virtual

Challenges and Blessings of Hosting a Team From the Global Church Perspective

How to Avoid and Resolve Conflict in a Cross-Cultural Setting

Social Media & Mission Trips: how to make it a blessing and not a burden

Track Sponsor

Post-Trip Track

In-Person

Ways of Reporting After Your Trip

Integrating Global Outreach with Local Mission

How to Follow-Through With Participants Returning Home

Virtual

What the Global Church Wishes Partners Would Do Between Trips: building a 365 relationship

Storytelling: how to inspire others with the story of your trip

Evaluations That Make a Difference: planning with the end in mind

Partnering with the Global Church Track

In-Person

How to Develop a Partnership With a Member of the Global Church

Learning From and With the Global Church

Virtual

A Culturally Sensitive Missionary According to the Global Church

Q&A Panel on Partnership

Exhibitors

HOW TO LEARN MORE

Click the button below to fill out the application to exhibit or be a workshop track sponsor.

Exhibitor Application

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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FAQ

Church Partners

HOW WE CONNECT AND EQUIP

MissionConnexion Southwest is held in partnership with local churches who are connecting God’s people to mission and increasing numbers of believers are actively serving in areas of the world’s greatest gospel need and opportunity.

Bring your church alongside.

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Short-Term Mission Connexion is volunteer run and staffed by people just like you.

WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU

There is a place for everyone to serve — from the parking lot to the cafeteria, from registration to security. We welcome small groups, youth groups and individuals to serve alongside us.

Volunteer

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Short-Term Mission Connexion will be back in 2024.

More information will be posted in the coming months.

On-Demand Recordings Are Available.

Upon purchase you will be directed to a password protected page where the workshop recordings will be uploaded soon.

The plenary sessions are available to watch.

Long-term training for short-term workers.

Our Host Church

Our Partners

Featured Guests and Speakers

Schedule

Sponsors

Workshops

Pre-Trip Track

During Trip Track

Track Sponsor

Post-Trip Track

Partnering with the Global Church Track

Exhibitors

Frequently Asked Questions

Church Partners

Short-Term Mission Connexion is volunteer run and staffed by people just like you.

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