Only 43 days until our missions team takes off for Ecuador! I thought I’d let you in on where we are in the process. Fund raising! Letters are out and money is coming in. Praise God that he’s using our family and friends to support our cause! Team Training! We’re getting skits prepared, testimonies locked-in, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Missions Trip’
Headed to Haiti
October 9th, 2010 
joshherndon It’s official: Central Student Ministries is going to Haiti on June 20-30th for our second missions trip. Yeah! Related Posts:Ecuador Update10 Leadership Lessons when Leading a Missions TripSilly WorriesThe Next Steps in Planning a Missions TripThe First Steps in Planning a Missions Trip
10 Leadership Lessons when Leading a Missions Trip
July 10th, 2010 joshherndon I just got back from leading my first missions trip to the Philippines and it showed me how much I still have to grow as a leader. Here’s a couple of leadership lessons I learned (sometimes, the hard way): Be preventative. Pay attention to the team dynamics so if there’s tension growing, you can address [...]
Silly Worries
June 26th, 2010 joshherndon On Sunday, our missions team is leaving for the Philippines. We’ll be there for about 10 days with One Hope (this is my first time leading a missions team). As Sunday rapidly approaches, I’m kinda shocked about the silly things that I’ve been worrying about for the past week. Some examples: 220v of Energy. The [...]
The Next Steps in Planning a Missions Trip
June 5th, 2010 joshherndon I wrote yesterday about the first steps in planning a missions trip, which is mostly an “evaluation process”. Once you decide on the location, cost, dates, and organization it’s time to start gathering your team! Buzz-it (1-year out). The best way to get word out about a missions trip is word of mouth. Target a [...]
The First Steps in Planning a Missions Trip
June 4th, 2010 joshherndon Our team is leaving San Francisco International Airport in 24 days to The Philippines… and we’re already started planning for next years trip! Here’s the process that I’m in right now, and a guide for you in setting up a missions trip: Evaluate Your Group’s Readiness. Is your group ready for the physical, financial, spiritual [...]
18 Faces [Video]
March 7th, 2010 joshherndon My 14 students (and 3 other adults) who I’m leading to the Philippines in June for a missions trip. I don’t think I could express to you how much I LOVE MY TEAM! Related Posts:Silly WorriesThe Next Steps in Planning a Missions Trip1 Lumpia, 2 Lumpia, 510 Lumpia.Gabby's Going to the Philippines.Ecuador Update
Summer Camp and/or Missions Trip
March 1st, 2010 joshherndon I have a classic conundrum. •I am leading a missions trip this summer to the Philippines. •Of the 14 students who are attending, about half are a part of Central Student Ministries (the other half come from our church’s school). •These 6-7 students are only 25% of students who are a part of Central Student [...]
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Tags: Missions Trip, Poll, Summer Camp 
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January 30th, 2010 joshherndon My team rolled 510 lumpias today! We’ll be selling them at a carnival this upcoming weekend to raise funds for our missions trip to the Philippines. I have to admit, it was my first lumpia… but it definitely won’t be my last! So much fun! If you want to donate to me or my team [...]
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January 27th, 2010 joshherndon A student bio of one of our team members, Gabby. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fihTVPpcfw] Donate online at http://bit.ly/philippines-2010. Related Posts:Silly WorriesThe Next Steps in Planning a Missions Trip18 Faces [Video]1 Lumpia, 2 Lumpia, 510 Lumpia.Ecuador Update
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