✦ Mission trips

Planning a mission trip to Korea: start with these questions

It’s tempting to start with the flight search and a list of places to visit. Before the schedule fills up, I think it helps to pause and talk about why your group is coming, who the trip is for, and how it will point people to Jesus.

How will you share the gospel?

Make room for the good news of Jesus to be shared with care and clarity. Talk with the people inviting your group about what would be welcome and useful. Let your words, service, and the way you treat people reflect the love you came to share.

Who are you hoping to serve?

Begin with the people and relationships at the center of the trip. Is your group responding to an invitation from a church or ministry in Korea? What have your local contacts said they need? Listening to them early can shape the work, the group size, and the schedule.

What does a useful visit look like?

Talk honestly about your group’s skills, ages, energy, and time. A trip with room to show up consistently and build relationships may look different from a packed sightseeing itinerary. Decide together what you hope to accomplish and what can wait for another visit.

What needs to be settled together?

Discuss your dates, budget, lodging needs, transportation, meals, and who will make decisions for the group. Clarify what your hosts will arrange and what your team will handle. Put those responsibilities in writing so everyone has the same picture.

Where can the schedule breathe?

Leave time for travel, rest, conversation, and changes that come with being guests in a new place. A realistic plan helps your team be present when plans shift.