One of the wonderful things about studying Missions is that no one really knows what they are doing. Whenever one messes up... one is in good company. This is all too evident in Short-Term Missions. Unbridled Enthusiasm: Some churches now see the future as the demise of the long-term, cross-cultural missionary. Some of those in …
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Ooooops! Some Mistakes I Have Made #3
Mistake #3. The Challenges of Dependency, Paternalism, and Stewardship One of the first things I learned in missions is the danger of paternalism. A missionary should not amass control others but empower others. Therefore, one should not pass on resources with a lot of strings attached. I also learned that giving can create dependency... so …