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So Many Choices!

2012-01-05T14:48:12+00:00

Have you looked over the 2012 list of mission sites? There are more than 15 different teams being requested for the summer of 2012. Which one(s) would you pick? I would really be interested in your feedback.

Parents Perspective on RP Missions

2011-10-31T14:17:31+00:00

Howard and Irene Huizing have a lot of experience in the field of letting go. When their daughter Heather was in high school, she took several short trips to Mexico; in college she crossed the pond to serve in Scotland; and several years later, God called her to a five-year commitment in the war-torn nation of Sudan.

A Host Pastor’s Perspective on RP Missions

2011-10-31T14:05:51+00:00

David Fallows served as pastor of the Wishaw congregation from1992 until 2005, when he returned to his home country of Northern Ireland to minister at Kilraughts Reformed Presbyterian Church.

A swarm of different thoughts buzzed around Pastor David Fallows’ mind when Matt Filbert approached him about hosting a short-term mission team from the United States. His congregation in Wishaw, Scotland was small, so the prospect of hosting an energetic group of college students was both exciting and somewhat daunting.

Any Plans for the Year?

2011-08-15T15:46:55+00:00

Over the past fifteen years, several of the veterans for RP Missions has asked for opportunities to serve on the mission field for more than a standard 4-6 week mission trip. So to that end we are beginning to provide trips that range from 2 months to 2 years. If you would like to learn more about these longer opportunities and what is involved in applying to serve, then please keep reading…

But Why Should I Go? (Part 3)

2011-08-02T14:23:46+00:00

After looking at the “Why” and the “I”, now we turn our attention to “Where” you should GO.

But Why Should I Go? (Part 2)

2011-07-29T14:13:28+00:00

So we have discussed the “Why”, now its time to deal with the “I”.

But Why Should I Go? (Part 1)

2011-07-28T17:21:50+00:00

This is probably one of the greatest and most frequent questions that confront God’s people as they respond to others encouraging them to consider a short-term mission trip. And as we look at this little question, I will try to point out the three other questions buried within it.

Update from Pittsburgh Mission Team

2011-07-12T17:28:28+00:00

The Pittsburgh trip started July 1st—it’s hard to believe, since everything about this place still feels brand new! We’re in a borough of Pittsburgh called Wilkinsburg, which is right in the center of the Pittsburgh map.Last Lord’s Day was our second time to worship at Covenant Fellowship Reformed Presbyterian church.

Teaching English as a Second Language

2011-07-05T18:21:15+00:00

Are you sensing a call to full-time missionary service but don’t know how you might pay off your school debts in preparation for the field? Many opportunities exist today for college graduates to find employment overseas as Conversational English teachers. This can be a good way to gain some longer term experience overseas, while at the same time earn enough money to pay off a good portion or entirely your school debts.

Tent-Making Opportunities

2011-04-06T15:09:32+00:00

So you would like to use the gifts and talents to serve Christ, His church, but you don’t want to be a burden to the church? Perhaps God would have you come alongside His church in a tent-making capacity.