what not to do

Cross-Cultural Immersion: 10 Ways to Start Right Where You’re At

Imagine we're sitting down at that great little nook of a coffee shop downtown: matcha latte for me, triple espresso…

2 years ago

10 Ways to Make Sure Conflict Pulls You off the Field

Near the end of my second short-term missions trip, I--a lowly teenager--was surprised to find that conflict with other global…

2 years ago

Jeff’s Story: Life Lessons for a Better “Fruit Salad”

My family and I served six years in Guatemala when I became aware nearly all the songs sung in churches…

2 years ago

Raising Financial Support: Voices from Around the Web

Raising financial support can mess with your head. Yes, it can feel a little...naked. Yes, it can be awkward and…

4 years ago

Making a difference = a good reason to go overseas?

When I first met the head-turning, nearly-too-good-to-be-true man who would be my husband, there was only one possibly fatal flaw.…

4 years ago

Don’t Leave Your Kids as Ministry Orphans

You're headed overseas and the excitement--and sense of purpose--is sweeping and real. Your kids may be struggling, but you've been…

5 years ago

10 Ways to Make Sure Conflict Pulls You off the Field

Personal conflict is a notorious bad actor splintering great work being done overseas. Too often, it lands once-starry-eyed global workers…

5 years ago

9 Reasons You Won’t Make It to (or Stay on) the Mission Field

Editor's note: GoServeLove.net is geared up to welcome Shane Bennett. He's speaker and writer for Frontiers, a super-cool organization who describes…

6 years ago

My Story: Culture Shock, Mayonnaise, and the Last Straw

BY CARL BUSER, RADIUS INTERNATIONAL ALUMNUS That was the last straw. I'm done with this country. I'm ready to punch…

6 years ago

He Said/She Said/You Say? “Should I Go Overseas with an Organization?”

Part II: The "NOPE" Side of the Argument (and what not to do either way) Missed Part I, the "yep"…

6 years ago