How to Run Effective Local Multi-day Mission Trips - Rev. Joe Motz. Episode 114

2026-03-23

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When planning your next multi-day mission trip, ever have someone grumble, “Why do we always have to go far away? Why don’t we do something local? Doesn’t our own community have needs too?” In this episode titled, “What We Learned about how to Run Effective Local Multi-day Mission Trips,” Rev. Joe Motz shares his innovative approach to creating local multi-day mission trips that really do change lives as measured by personal and community transformation, and a sense of relevance and connection within the ...

When planning your next multi-day mission trip, ever have someone grumble, “Why do we always have to go far away? Why don’t we do something local? Doesn’t our own community have needs too?”

In this episode titled, “What We Learned about how to Run Effective Local Multi-day Mission Trips,” Rev. Joe Motz shares his innovative approach to creating local multi-day mission trips that really do change lives as measured by personal and community transformation, and a sense of relevance and connection within the church and wider community.

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Reverend Motz discusses his innovative approach to local multi-day mission trips;

Initial challenges included finding organizations to serve and raising funds;

Key role played by local government and business support;

Success measured by personal and community transformation & fostering a sense of relevance and connection within the church and community;

Trip details – planning, roles, and daily routines.

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