Is Culture Shock a Thing?-MissionGuide's July Newsletter

Guiding people to discover, learn and enlist in mission trips and other Christ-centered service opportunities through featured mission agencies.

July 2026

““The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed.” Hudson Taylor

We pray that God moves our hearts to tell others about His Great Grace & Goodness.

Matthew 28:19-20

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Find Your Place to Serve

Adult Mission Team Trip, Madagascar

CERT International

Where: Madagascar, Southern Africa

When: August 16 - 25, 2027

Length: 1 – 2 weeks

Who: College, Adult, Senior Adults

Individuals, Married Couples

Embark on a Life-Changing Adventure with CERT International! Open to adult volunteers (18+). No medical experience is required, but preference is given to medically trained individuals! Whether you're providing medical aid, offering encouragement, or simply being present, your willingness to serve can make a difference.

LEARN MORE about this trip from CERT Interntional.

Women's Mission Trip, San Francisco

Awe Star Missions

Where: California, United States

When: September 3 - 7, 2026

Length: Up to 1 week

Who: Adult, Individuals

A trip designed to refresh, equip, and reignite women in ministry leadership. It combines the intimacy of a women’s leadership retreat with the boldness of street-level mission work. For women ages 18 and up. Whether you are a seasoned leader or just stepping into ministry, this is your invitation to go deeper with God and step into courageous ministry.

LEARN MORE about this trip from Awe Star Missions.

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Find Your Inspiration

Is Culture Shock a Thing?

Nearly everyone who travels to another culture experiences disorientation. But don’t be too discouraged. While cultural differences are inevitable, full-fledged culture shock is not. And when it comes, it seldom lasts for long.

The Missions Show Podcast

Truth For All the Nations. Each week, the podcast examines biblical truths and the issues we face on mission—to help Christians think and go.

Source: missionsshow

July 2026

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement (online) New online classes regularly
July 5 (Starts & goes for 5 weeks), Lausanne Movement Becoming a Global Disciple- a five-part video series is designed to help believers take small but meaningful steps into God's global mission
July 13-15, Crisis Management Seminar (Auburn, AL). Provided by Crisis Consulting International.
July 28-29, Support Raising Bootcamp (Orlando, FL). Provided by Via in various locations each year.

Resources for Your Mission Journey

Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore to send out workers into His harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38

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