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Short-term missions
hope in the midst of crisis
Volunteers bring help and hope when disaster strikes
the ultimate road trip
by John Bailey and Carol Pipes
How to plan a short-term mission trip
anatomy of a mission trip
by Carolyn Curtis
Introducing a new online series that follows a volunteer's missions adventures to West Virginia
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i love short-term missions---but i can't stand my teammate
by Tara Barthel
Try these tips for a conflict-free mission trip
a beginner's guide to short-term missionsby Sammie Jo Barstow
A first-time volunteer shares the advice that helped her overcome her fear of missions
features
no town too small
by Kima Jude
Reaching rural North America through church planting
Help and Hope for young moms
by Tricia Goyer
How churches are supporting women who choose life

a Lion, A Witch and an open door
by Mark Eddy Smith
Narnia hits the big screen and opens the door for community outreach
Stirring the Waters
by Ed Stetzer
Eight steps to help motivate your church to share the gospel

reaching your community through vbs
by Denise Boiko
Turn your Vacation Bible School into an outreach event
Whatever-it-takes churches
by Karen Willoughby
What happens when six churches share the same building?

Hospitality evangelism
by Karen O'Conner
Simple ideas for turning your home into a neighborhood lighthouse
Columns
Staff notes
An adventure of a lifetime
by Carol Pipes
reflections
Fulfilling a missions mandate
by John Marshall
Answer His Call
A mission for everyone
by Bob Reccord
departments
Letters
Vitals
Missionary Maps
The Pulse
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