We recently had a ladies night out activity in our Spanish department. As I was preparing for the event, I planned to ask a couple different ladies who had experienced real blessings from the Lord this last year to stand up and give a testimony.
People in our church often let me know they are praying for me, and I am deeply grateful. Sometimes people ask for specifics on how they should pray for the pastor.
The key to a well-organized missions trip is communication. Many aspects of the trip logistics need to be coordinated with the missionaries in the country you are visiting.
This is where the rubber meets the road. You must formulate a budget to cover the expenses of your trip while keeping it within the reach of your people.
I went on my first mission trip the summer after I graduated from high school. Before that trip, I really had no idea what biblical missions was all about.
Find out what it will cost you to purchase items such as food, office equipment, furniture, transportation, housing, clothing, etc. Find out what things will cost you more there than in America.