Why mission trips?
In traditional rabbinical form, we will answer a question with a question:
"What does Matthew 28:18-20 state?"
Mission trips can be to the local homeless shelter, the mall, or far away lands, but Christ's point is to "Go".
For Americans, an overseas trip may be the only way for someone to see what life is like in the rest of the world. Vacation getaways and cruises may allow you to see the beauty of the Lord's creation, but rarely do they allow you to see the heart of the people and the circumstances of their daily lives, both the good and the bad.
ZOM loves to host visitors and we do it every year!
"What does Matthew 28:18-20 state?"
Mission trips can be to the local homeless shelter, the mall, or far away lands, but Christ's point is to "Go".
For Americans, an overseas trip may be the only way for someone to see what life is like in the rest of the world. Vacation getaways and cruises may allow you to see the beauty of the Lord's creation, but rarely do they allow you to see the heart of the people and the circumstances of their daily lives, both the good and the bad.
ZOM loves to host visitors and we do it every year!
Goals for mission trips
- Fulfill the Great Commission.
- Gain first hand mission experience.
- Encourage the National in his/her ministry by working alongside them as a visitor.
- Help the visitor have a greater understanding of the National and Missionary partnership.
- Promote a greater awareness of the cultural dynamics and how God moves in them.
- Promote ZOM among the supporters and churches as visitors return home to their congregations.
FYI
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- It is recommended to fly on a plane to get to Zimbabwe.
- Depending on the departure location it takes roughly 32 hours (flight time and layovers) to travel the 9,000 miles. When planning a trip block off 4 days for travel round trip.
- We recommend a three-week trip to be able to experience the whole of the ministry.
- During daylight savings time (March-November), Zimbabwe is 6 hours ahead of EST.
- If you don't like bugs...travel in May and June as it is winter time!
- As of February 2009, Zimbabwe trades in the US dollar, so no currency exchange. But also no more cool foreign bills!
- Use the photo slideshow above to get a preview of what a trip would be like.
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Airfare
If you are need of a travel agent, we can recommend Fellowship Travel International.
Harare Int'l Airport Code: HRE
It is dark by 5 o'clock pm in Zimbabwe and it is a 2 hour drive to Chinhoyi; it is not safe to drive in the dark because of animals, pedestrians, and other vehicles if arriving. For your safety if arrival time is after 3pm, it will require an overnight stay in Harare at an extra expense to standard room & board.
Harare Int'l Airport Code: HRE
It is dark by 5 o'clock pm in Zimbabwe and it is a 2 hour drive to Chinhoyi; it is not safe to drive in the dark because of animals, pedestrians, and other vehicles if arriving. For your safety if arrival time is after 3pm, it will require an overnight stay in Harare at an extra expense to standard room & board.