Here at GSL, we’re all about bringing you tools you can use to truly go there, serve Him, and love them well. So we’ve partnered with Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission to bring you today’s (totally printable) infographic: 7 Standards of Excellence.
Why do standards like these matter?
We acknowledge you may feel frustrated by patronizing “help” that actually hurts, or by work that makes us feel better but makes them feel worse, or by global work that continues cycles of poverty, or by missions trips that cannibalize employment.
That’s why.
Because loving well matters. Serving our King with excellent work matters. Christianity doesn’t destroy culture. Christianity makes culture come alive— and development, too.
Wondering if your efforts–or the organization you’re thinking of going with– are on the right track to sustainable, effective outcomes? Check out these 7 critical standards. And print them here!
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Wow! This is great. I love this visual representation of these 7 standards of excellence!
Thanks, Rebecca! I am so excited about it!
This is excellent!!!
These standards are like gold for any church or mission Team trying to engage deeply in the world. I love that these are printable here. Thank you!
Michael, this makes my day. It's exactly what we wanted! So thankful you can use them to love well.