David Martínez & Nick Forrest chat about the harm that can be done through careless short-term mission work--as well as the deeply beneficial & life-changing effect it can have on participants. Tune in to learn the Swahilian phrase for a chronic complainer, hear David's story about traveling to the US after being a missionary kid in Spain, get Nick's & David's book recommendations on the subject, and much more.

Dr. Martínez directs George Fox University's Study Abroad program and teaches Spanish:
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Nick Forrest is a pastor at Northside Community Church in Newberg, OR. He previously worked with YWAM in Arusha, Tanzania

Video Contents:

0:00 Introduction
4:45 David's experience
8:20 Don't be patronizing
12:30 Developing attachments
14:20 Preparing well for a short-term mission trip
19:58 Balancing damage & benefit
24:06 Be honest & be careful
25:30 Book recommendations
29:32 It's not about being guilty
30:37 Spin the globe
33:20 Conclusion

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