Nothing has had as great of an effect upon my life as missions. As mentioned previously in the post before, I believe as a Christian, we should have a globally knowledgeable mindset. God wants us, through all of our gifts, to be able to reach every nation and spread the great news about the Gospel. Here at CBU it is great to hear that they try to emphasize the global mindset. This may seem very similar to the previous post, but this a reflection in a much different angle. This is an explanation upon the various responses people can have about missions trip or any form of ministry. Some exampled responses to being involved are good, and some are not as good. However, no matter who we are, God wants to grow us and mold us into something we never thought.
To start off, it is easy to say that many students have a hard time developing that idea that they may be able to be part of a mission team. People are generally afraid the unfamiliarity because it is risk. Sure you could create excuses such as, finances, uncertainty that God wants you there, or even that your schedule is too busy. However, when it comes down to it, it would be easy to say that we can make excuses for almost anything with the fine art of rhetoric and persuasion. Sometimes it is easy to think the faith-filled risk is way too much to think about due to our tendency to not observe the great possibilities of a matter. However, God wants us to put our 100% into whatever we do, whether we are comfortable. The Christian walk is not about maintaining a good comfort zone. It is about surrendering and realizing that you cannot do it without the help of Christ to give you a hand.
To continue back to the idea about CBU’s main mindset about mission, they are right to say that being involved with a project like ISP or USP will be guaranteed as life changing if you are willing to put in the work necessary to reach the goal. Though I have never been involved with ISP or USP, I have been on six previous missions trips with my church in the past six years. Honestly though, I can say at full confidence that thes missions trips have helped shape my overall worldview as well as help me grow to be the person I am today. However, there is always room for improvement. Many students who have had an experience with either programs have had very positive things to say.
It is easy that there are missions groups that complement most of students’ interests. Ministry teams that focus upon student ministry, orphanages, intercultural studies, surfing, and much more are aimed to help any student learn how to use their gifts for the benefit of God and his kingdom. This could give even more reason why it is good for a student to be involved with missions on campus.
Not only will these mission projects will strengthen your walk with Christ, but they will help you build strong friendships with those who are on your team, as you learn about unity in Christ. These strengthened relationships with God and friends are not worth holding back on. These are all goals worth shooting for.
Very good.
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