As leaders, we focus on our staff and forget we have an army of trip leaders. Here are suggestions for how to engage your trip leaders to help them carry your vision forward.
Friends - Ask people and alumni to share with their friends. Give them some triggers for thinking of names. Some examples might be family, small group members, friends, roommates, colleagues, etc.
Social Media - It’s good to leverage things like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be intentional with your messaging and create clear calls to action in each of your postings. Create links...
Mission Trip Software... what is it and how do I find the right one for me? Mission trip software are tools that help you run the logistics of your short term missions trips.
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Tip #2 - Equip Your Leaders
Big Picture: Your leaders are your greatest vision advocates... equip them to multiply your vision.
A CEO once asked me if you were rolling out a new initiative... if the time should first be spent engaging your internal teams or making an announcement to the public. Answer... you should always first engage your internal team...
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Tip #5 - Share Stories
Big Picture: Stories are powerful and they are what people remember... share them well and often! Sharing a story well brings glory to God.
Stories are powerful things... many refer to stories as the language of the heart. I think we can all relate to hearing someone share some life experiences and all we walk away with are the st...
Learn how to improve communication and clarity on fundraising participants, leaders, and parents is “what happens to the funds I've raised for this trip?”
Consider creating a weekly communication during this crisis (or whatever frequency you prefer) to stay engaged with your trip participants while we all wait to learn next steps and what’s coming.
Looking for ways to engage participants once they get back from a short term trip? Here are a few suggestions to take things to the next level.
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