The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Short-Term Mission

What part does short-term mission have in the world of mission, and how can local churches maximise this opportunity whilst avoiding the pitfalls?

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Short-term mission trips sometimes get a bad rep. Others find them wonderfully challenging and life-changing.

What part does short-term mission have in the world of mission, and how can local churches maximise this opportunity whilst avoiding the pitfalls?

Mike Smailes (Lansdowne Church, Bournemouth) leads this seminar. He is a trustee of a mission organisation and started his interest in mission with short-term mission trips. 

This is a seminar from the 2025 FIEC Leaders' Conference held in Blackpool from 10-12 November 2025.

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