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Packing: How Should I Do It?

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Why pack a crazy mess when can you pack with a purpose? Packing efficiently is about saving space and putting things in the right place.

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8 Mission Trip Hacks

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We’ve had our fair share of experiences on mission trips around here, and we’ve learned a thing or two. Here are a few mission trip hacks to make your experience better.

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5 Ways to Ruin Your Mission Trip

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Different clothes. Exotic food. Extreme weather. Foreign language. Diverse teammates. The leaders, the schedule, the ministry – all are fodder for some really great whining.

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Why Take a Gap Year?

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In fast-paced, career-driven America, the “gap year” – an intentional buffer between high school and college – isn’t quite so mainstream. But it’s gaining traction. We think a gap year is worth considering – and apparently, we’re not the only ones.

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Social Media Fundraising for My Mission Trip?

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There are many different ways to fundraise for your mission trip, and with countless platforms of social media it’s easier than ever to make your need known. Like so many things, technology is a powerful tool that we can use skillfully to cause a lot of good, or use unwisely to cause a lot of damage.

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How DTS Ruined My Life

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My life was ruined in DTS. Ruined to the point that sometimes I have a hard time remembering what it was like to live the way I used to…

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How To Choose A Mission Trip

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Interested in going on a mission trip but don’t know where to start? The number of options for mission trips can be overwhelming. Here are a few questions to help guide your decision.

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