Good leadership is essential for any mission trip to succeed. Proverbs 11:14 expresses this idea when it says: “Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory.”

We believe that the leadership on our teams is what makes the short-term mission experience with Crossroads Missions that much more impactful. Our leaders are on fire for the gospel, show love and compassion to everyone they come in contact with, and want to see the gospel advanced in the Kingdom of God.

Does this sound like you?

Team Leader Qualifications

Team Leaders have to be at least 21 years of age and will have responsibilities both before and during the trip.

PRE-TRAVEL TEAM LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the Missions Director to know logistics and travel plans, and have a full understanding of the plan for the week

• Investing time before the trip in understanding the culture, language, and religions present at the location in which you are taking the team

• Having a presence on a team Facebook group or GroupMe, and begin forming a sense of community amongst the team

• Making sure that all participants (and their parents) have been communicated to on a bi-weekly basis and have no unanswered questions

TEAM LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES DURING TRIP

• Cultivating a deep community within the team and to cultivate a “family-like” dynamic through team time and shared ministry experiences

• Developing your team spiritually by initiating conversations that will allow for growth, as well as leading team devotions for the duration of the trip

• Keeping the morale high, being a positive voice even when plans change, and casting vision on a daily basis

• Being confident in decision-making, enforcing discipline and correction if needed, and making sure your team's emotional, physical, and spiritual needs are addressed and taken care of

• Assessing situations and opportunities to see if they are wise, safe, and appropriate for the age/dynamics of your team

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