Is your mission trip in danger of being culturally insensitive?
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Do short-term mission trips still have a place in today’s world? Matthew 28:19 tells us to "go and make disciples of all nations," but how do we deal with concerns about cultural sensitivity and global power dynamics when it comes to our trips abroad? Esther Higham spoke to Nathaniel Jennings, from OMF, and Danielle Face, chair of the Global Connections short-term mission forum.
Released on 18 Oct 2024
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