Youth Mission Trip: Taking the Leap of Faith

Raising teens is scary! I get it. Mission trips. Youth group events. It’s the time of year to look at your teenager’s summer schedule… and debate what she is going to attend. A year ago this week I was hesitant to join the youth group Honduras mission trip. ❓I didn’t know much about it. ❓I hadn’t been to Central America in 20 years. ❓I had safety concerns. ❓And I didn’t know the people going. A week later… ❗️I had rejuvenated my love for missions and Spanish and Latin American culture. ❗️I had watched my 14 year old soak in the people and the place and the love of the missionaries. ❗️We had made new friends who we now see every week. ❗️And I was glad I didn’t listen to my doubts. Whether missions or camp or VBS or vacation, weigh the pros and cons. But remember that ⭐️They can thrive more than you ever imagined. ⭐️They need to form those relationships. ⭐️They are His and not yours. ⭐️And that the benefits and growth way outweigh the risks. Give your kids opportunity to be brave and to grow their faith. ✈️🧳🇭🇳 👉For more encouragement, check out my blog “Mission Trips: Should You Let Your Teenagers Go?”. The answer won’t always be YES, but when it can be, go with faith. ❤️ . . . .