Leading Effective
Mission Trips
Effective Mission Trips
Practical Tools. Proven Principles. Eternal Impact.
For 20+ years, Javier & Danielle Mendoza of Connect Global have been equipping churches and groups to lead short-term mission trips that result in long-term Kingdom impact.
Too often, mission trips become a “moment” rather than the start of a movement.
Our heart is to help you prepare well, serve with humility, and leave behind lasting fruit by empowering local leaders and pointing people to the local church.
They create discipleship movements that shape lives.
They build bridges between cultures and communities.
They strengthen local churches and leaders in sustainable ways.
Why Church Mission Trips Matter
Our Keys to Successful Mission Trips
Be Lifelong Learners
Study, listen, and honor local wisdom
“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge”
—Proverbs 18:15
Start With the End in Mind
Think beyond the week to the generational
impact of God’s work through our obedience.
“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and his greatness is unsearchable.
One generation shall commend your works to another,
and shall declare your mighty acts.”
—Psalm 145:3-4
Equip, Empower, Elevate
Release local leaders to continue the work
“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.
—John 14:12
Practical Next Steps in Leading Effective Mission Trips with your Church or Group
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Download Our Free Mission Trip Planning Guide
→ A one-page timeline that walks you through planning, preparing, and leading a trip with excellence. -
FREE 3 Day Devotional for your Mission Trip
Ready to Go written by Connect Global is a short 3 day guided devotional and prayer guide for your next mission trip.
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Purchase Fulfilling the Great Commission Workbook
→ Purchase your copy of our workbook, “Fulfilling the Great Commission” to learn more about our mission methods and best practices while supporting the work we do around the world.
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Contact Us
We would love to walk with you as you prepare for your next mission trip!
“We must be global Christians with a global vision because our God is a global God.”
— John Stott