CATEGORY MISSIONS

One of the most common questions leaders face with high-impact events like mission trips is, “How can we stop the downside of the ‘mountaintop’ experience'?” That is, how can we help our students hang on to the excitement and energy of life-changing times in their faith?

One of the best ways we’ve found is with journaling, which has two direct benefits. First, by writing during the trip, as opposed to just listening, students internalize more of what they’re thinking and hearing. They work through more stuff and it sinks in a little deeper. Secondly, after they’ve gone back to their “normal” lives, it gives them a record of what they thought, felt and believed. It’s a way for them to revisit what on they went through, literally in their own words.

You can see why we’re such big fans of journals! These “Go” 6-week study of James will help your students make the most of their trip.

Studies include:

• Pushup Perseverance
• Workouts Aren't for Whiners
• Discernment Dash
• Tongue Crunches
• Pushing to the Peak
• Pushing to the End