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Russ and Ramona Simons, Russ-partnerships being formed around the world to reach UPGs- Ramona- 180 Degrees- training Filipino youth
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ramona Simons Nov 9, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes
"Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ramona Simons Aug 21, 2009. 16 Replies 0 Likes
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Ramona Simons replied to Ramona Simons's discussion Russ and Ramona Simons, Russ-partnerships being formed around the world to reach UPGs- Ramona- 180 Degrees- training Filipino youth
Missions on the Frontline replied to Ramona Simons's discussion Russ and Ramona Simons, Russ-partnerships being formed around the world to reach UPGs- Ramona- 180 Degrees- training Filipino youth"As I look through the show topics for Missions Frontline...this would be another great interest, i will add this to the list of shows and get back with you for an interview date."
Ramona Simons posted a discussionRuss and Ramona Simons, Russ-partnerships being formed around the world to reach UPGs- Ramona- 180 Degrees- training Filipino youth
Russ- exciting stories of how God is bringing Muslims to Christ through partnershipsRamona-Ramona is the founder and director of this missions training org, challenging Filipino youth, (ages 13-21) through music and a 2 year covenant, to catch the vision to reach UPGs in Asia as their career choice.See More
Ramona Simons replied to Ramona Simons's discussion "Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential""Probably changing the lives of the STM members is one of the greatest results of going. In fact, I sometimes feel that the country we go to is doing us a favor in allowing us to come. It's lots of work for them and then, what are the results on…"
Ramona Simons replied to Ramona Simons's discussion "Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential""Great testimony to what we're talking about! I certainly see that adventure is one thing that appeals to youth when we talk about STMs. It's a matter of balancing that with the other, making it one huge adventure package,,,,for a cause!"
Ramona Simons replied to Ramona Simons's discussion "Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential""I think you are already showing a ministry focus change when you say how you preach is being impacted. That falls into the area of MOBILIZING. You are reflecting in your preaching that it is more than just your own church family out there. As our…"
Ramona Simons replied to Ramona Simons's discussion "Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential""If you host ST teams, then you just get the teams when they are already prepared in their home church etc. I can tell how great Leon Hill did when our team, 180 Degrees, went to Japan. He gave us orientation to our ministry there and all the…"
Ramona Simons replied to Ramona Simons's discussion "Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential""Sounds like there is a lot of education needed for these people who respond to you this way. An uphill battle."
Andrew Finzel replied to Ramona Simons's discussion "Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential""Aram, great post. I think one of your most significant ideas is changing the name of these trips to reflect more accurately the intention behind them. You really hit the nail on the head with "cross cultural exposure trips". One must ask…"
Chris Wynn replied to Ramona Simons's discussion "Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential""Just what constitutes a "lifetime action"? - Aram
Aram, this is a fantastic question. You could write your next book on it. It asks for meaning, which I believe is the heart of the desire for adventure in the current generation. These…"
Aram Haroutunian replied to Ramona Simons's discussion "Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential""Thanks Ramona and all for raising these questions. As a pastor, I am challenged by the need for more deliberacy and intentionality in challenging folks who go on STMs - too often I think we're neglectful in, or afraid of, doing this. I know I…"
Richard Sturz Jr replied to Ramona Simons's discussion "Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential""Thanks, Ramona, for a very relevant topic. While' the nature of hands-on missions has changed immensely, both on the frontlines as well as in the "sending" cultures, models that worked well in the past are trying to play catch-up.…"
Justin and Leah Conley replied to Ramona Simons's discussion "Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential""It is truly amazing how much people are ingrained with this short term mindset. For example, one girl that my teammate was talking to said that she wanted to do church planting in Israel among the Jews there long term. Thinking that sounded great,…"
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We've heard so much about short term missions! Effectivity, purpose, problems, results, missions exposure vs vacation, etc. In my training of Filipino young people for cross cultural missions, I have found that one very effective key is HOW we prepare them for their STM. Young people join our ministry team called "180 Degrees Music Team" because they love music and they want to grow musically. We also tell them up front that they will be trained in cross cultural missions. When we are preparing…See More
Chris Wynn replied to Ramona Simons's discussion "Short Term Missions: why they don't measure up to their fullest potential"""WHAT LIFETIME ACTION WILL COME OUT OF THIS EXPENSE OF MONEY AND TIME TO SEND THAT PERSON TO ANOTHER COUNTRY?"
This is a huge issue to wrestle with. I have to say this one question left me very negative to Short Term Missions for a number…"
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