Are You Doing Short-Term Missions Trips Right?
About this episode
The episode discusses the value and design of short-term missions trips with insights from Scott McCoy.
Are short-term missions trips more helpful or hurtful? In this episode of The Missions Show, Alex and Scott welcome Scott McCoy, Launch Point Missions Lead at ABWE, to discuss one of the most debated topics in modern missions: short-term mission trips. McCoy shares why he believes short-term missions remain valuable when they are thoughtfully designed around the needs of missionaries, local believers, and participating churches. The conversation explores common pitfalls churches should avoid, including cultural insensitivity and creating ministry models that local believers cannot sustain. McCoy emphasizes the importance of partnering closely with missionaries, preparing teams well, and viewing mission trips as discipleship opportunities that develop future ministry leaders and missionaries. Key Topics The ongoing debate over the value and effectiveness of short-term mission trips How churches can design trips that create lasting impact for missionaries and local believers Common mistakes teams make when serving cross-culturally Using short-term missions as a tool for discipleship and leadership development Why short-term trips often become a stepping stone toward long-term…
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