The time for your short-term trip is drawing near! We look forward to hosting you in China this year.
We want your team to get the most out of your short-term trip and garner a long-term mindset for potential partnership, service, stewardship and prayer as well. We feel that these required readings and curriculums will stir your hearts to understand the mission heart of God in a deeper way.
Below are our required reading and pre-trip assignments for all short-term missions trips serving at Within Reach Global, and must be completed before arriving in China.
Required Reading
The Space Between Memories: Recollections from a 21st Century Missionary is a memoir/travelogue by David Joannes, co-found and president of Within Reach Global. In this book you will understand the backdrop of Within Reach Global, our passion to serve the least-reached peoples in the 10/40 Window, and the ongoing call to reach the unreached. Buy The Space Between Memories on Amazon.
Serving Well in China by ChinaSource. These 5 video lectures (a total of 1.5 hours) reveal deeper realities about China in all its perplexing complexities. With a rich history and strong cultural values that are now being redefined by a complicated contemporary society, China can be a daunting place to navigate. This course will articulate the much-needed explanations for you to deeper understand the cultural setting you will be ministering in. Start Serving Well in China on Udemy. (ChinaSource has graciously allowed us a discounted price for visiting teams. Please click on “redeem a coupon” when making the purchase and contact us for details about the coupon code.)
The Church in China Today by ChinaSource. These 5 video lectures (a total of 1.5 hours) explain the religious climate in China which, especially for Christians, may be messy but it’s not beyond understanding. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the Church in China, ranging from a historical understanding of how far the church has come, to the struggles it endures in present day, to common misconceptions about the state of the church. Start The Church in China Today on Udemy.
Our 30-day devotional (under construction) is a powerful pre-trip introduction to the Biblical mandate for missions, proven missions practices, and country introduction. Agape International Missions has graciously allowed us to tailor this material to our needs in China.
We want you to understand the history, geography, demographics, cultures and religions that infuse this unique landscape. Don’t arrive in China blind! Learn all about Yunnan Province in China here.