A useful mission trip begins with the missionary who will host you. Let local needs and the host’s capacity shape the visit.
Ask what would be useful to the ongoing ministry, who the trip is for, and what the host can realistically support. Set expectations for the team before choosing projects or making promises.
Decide how the team will follow up, share what it learned, and support the ministry after returning home. The visit should fit the work that continues after the team leaves.
Contact me before making travel arrangements so we can talk about the purpose and timing of a possible visit.
I’m Mike Schmidt, a missionary to Brazil. This site shares practical resources from one missionary to another.