VIDERE: Business as Mission | 5:42

Material resources do relatively little to address issues of systemic poverty in impoverished regions. Videre is a development organization that works with church and community leaders in Ghana to support small business owners. They seek to fight physical and spiritual poverty through gospel-centered businesses. This Real-Life story, produced in partnership with the Chalmers Center, can also be seen in the Helping without Hurting in Short-Term Missions Bible Study.

New Paradigm for Short-Term Trips | 3:53

Sunshine Gospel Ministries seeks renewal in the city of Chicago through ministries of discipleship, mercy, and justice. Their Bridge Builders program hosts short-term teams with the aim of making a sustainable and healthy impact on the city. This Real-Life story, produced in partnership with the Chalmers Center, is from the Helping without Hurting in Short-Term Missions Bible Study.

Short-Term Missions, Long-Term Impact | 3:43

Mercy Ministries, based in Denver, Colorado, seeks to empower Romanian Orphans. This ministry profile captures how they seek to leverage short-term trips to Romania for long-term impact in the lives of orphans. You can also see this story, produced in partnership with the Chalmers Center, in the Helping without Hurting in Short-Term Missions video Bible Study.

Community Blessing | 3:01

Ana Maria’s dad left the family when she was young. Family was her mom and sisters, and at times things were hard. When her house was found to be too dangerous to live in, another family from her church let Ana Maria’s family move in while people from the church worked on her house. They were so welcoming, it felt like this family was her real family. Ana Maria started inviting friends to church, soon enough they were filling a 15-passenger van week after week with Ana Maria’s classmates. Through this, several of Ana Maria’s friends put their trust in the Lord, considering Ana Maria as a sister. This story can also be found in Decisions featuring Eric Mason. 

Spring Break Mission Trip | 2:33

Caroline decided to spend her Spring Break in Mexico serving children in an orphanage. This real-life story will challenge youth groups to see the reality of poverty in a new light.

Live a better Story | 3:06

Evan, Jim and Jason were inspired by author, Donald Miller to make their lives count. Instead of looking across the globe, they committed to serving in their own community.

Surgeon at Work | 4:16

Dr. John Barrington is an orthopedic surgeon who was searching for a place where he could give back, using the skills and experience God gave him. John uses vacation time to serve in the Dominican Republic by performing procedures that the people cannot afford. He talks about how he loves to help people and tell them about the love of God. His wife and children also serve with him.

Letting Her Roots Grow Deep | 3:05

Consumed By Work | 3:34

The Gift of Hospitality | 2:35