Inside Missions

Episode 49 - Critiques of Short-term Missions - Savior complexes, spiritual tourism, and economic effects: a transparent discussion on the history of short-term missions, its evolution, and how we can continue improving our impact responsibly.

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Are short-term missions genuinely helping host communities, or could they be causing unintentional harm? Maranatha’s VP of Marketing, Julie Lee, leads a transparent discussion that addresses the most pressing ethical debates surrounding modern missionary service. Joined by Maranatha country director Elmer Barbosa, VP of Volunteer Services Lisandro Staut, and veteran mission leader Dr. Steve…