Preparing for a Mission Trip to Colombia Once you say yes to a mission trip, one of the first questions that comes up is practical: What should I bring? Preparing for an international mission trip can feel intimidating, especially if it’s your first time serving abroad. Many people worry about packing the wrong things, forgetting...

The Question Almost Everyone Asks First If you’ve ever considered going on a mission trip, there’s a good chance you’ve asked yourself a simple question: Am I qualified to do this? Maybe you’ve thought: I don’t speak Spanish I’m not a teacher or counselor I’ve never done anything like this before These are honest concerns....

Why Stability Matters More Than We Realize When we think about helping children in Colombia, we often picture immediate needs—food, clothing, school supplies. These are important. But what truly changes a child’s future is something deeper and less visible: stability. For children who have experienced loss, poverty, or abandonment, instability becomes normal. Uncertainty shapes their...