What will we do on the mission trip? We
will be assisting church planting missionaries (NAMB or IMB) in the
establishment of a new church plant to become growing and multiplying.
Team members will participate in various ministries such as evangelism,
discipleship, leadership training, VBS, BYBC, block parties, prayer
walking, music concerts, sports clinics, etc. Team members will be
surveyed as to their gifts, abilities, experiences and passion in
ministry. There are no age limits. Anyone from children to senior
adults can help in some capacity.
How much will the trip cost and what does the cost cover? The
cost for the mission trip includes airfare, nice hotel, all meals
except tourist day, ground transportation, insurance, evangelism
-discipleship materials, and administration expenses. The cost also
includes pre trip planning and preparation. The price of each trip will
vary but expenses are kept to a bare minimum. SMP is a missions
ministry that receives no support from mission boards. What if we have less that the 25 minimum on our mission team? If
a church team has fewer than 20 participants they will be combined with
another church team to reach a 25 member team. 25 is the minimum number
needed to complete the church planting mission project. If a church has
40 or more on a team then we will do multiple projects the same week. Can I use my Frequent Flyer Award to travel? Can I leave early or come late? We
suggest you use your frequent flyer award on another trip. In order to
keep the cost of the trip expenses down for the team we figure our
costs on a volume number of participants. Our trip team members leave
together and return together. This simplifies the transporting of the
team members to and from the hotel and the mission project as well.
With whom will we be working? The
SMP staff connects the mission team with NAMB or IMB church planting
missionaries. These missionaries critically need church partners to
assist them in their church planting projects and ongoing church
partnership support. These partnerships can make a tremendous
difference in the success and effectiveness of the church plant. At the
end of the project the church partners will be encouraged to
prayerfully consider a two or three year partnership for ongoing
projects and support. These partnerships are encouraged but not
required.
Who are some references that have worked with the SMP Ministry in past mission projects?
Brian Haynes and Dr. David Fannin, Senior Pastor Nassau Bay Baptist Church Houston, TX (281) 333-3844
Linda Lummus Fielder Rd. Baptist Church Arlington, TX (817) 469-6601
Gerry Barlik South Biscayne Baptist Church North Pointe, FL (941) 429-9017
William Taylor, Minister of Missions First Baptist Church Houston, TX (713) 681-8000 x861
Dr. Jim White and Dr. Mike Smith, DOM Dogwood Trails Baptist Association Jacksonville, TX (903) 586-5156
Dr.John Shamblin, Senior Pastor Briarwood Baptist Church Cordova, TN (901) 753-1900
Dan and Liz Montefu Bellshoals Baptist Church Brandon, FL (813) 671-3680
Jared Allen and Dr. David Allen, Senior Pastor MacArthur Blvd. Baptist Church Irving, TX (972) 869-0129
Isn't the cost of the trip expensive? The
expenses for each trip are kept to a bare bones minimum. The question
to ask is, "Does the Lord want me to go on the trip?" If the Lord is
calling you to serve, He will provide the resources and the time to go
on the trip. Each trip is a ministry of SMP. "The Laborer is worthy of
his hire."
What will be the results of the mission trip experience? At
the end of the project souls will be saved, lives changed, leaders
developed, and new churches will be established. In many projects the
mission can lead to a church planting movement. Over 70% of SBC
missionaries have been called to full time missionary service as a
result of a short term mission trip. Many team members return from
these mission trips and have been radically changed and called to a
deeper level of mission commitment. Churches are strengthened and
Christians experience a new level of commitment to Christ and service
for the Lord. Many have had a life changing commitment as a result of
these mission trip experiences.
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