SHORT TERM MINISTRY, LONG TERM IMPACT ::

James, Rebecca and their team of 8 came from Alberta this summer to participate in the 2008 Olympic initiative that ASI has been coordinating since 2007. Unlike many other short term missions endeavors that were set during that time, the teams that were set to present Olympic based English curriculum to universities, English training centers and kids summer camps continued in spite of heightened security and increased mandatory "deportations" of missionaries and missions agencies.

"It was an incredible experience to see the students open up to us and invite us into their lives even though we were only there for 2 weeks", commented Rebecca. When asked what her most favourite moment was in the entire trip, she said, "sharing the love of Jesus with kids who have no idea who He is".

Short term missions such as the Olympic project provide a lasting impact to the missions work in restricted access countries by serving as a launching pad for future national partnerships as well as being a primary catalyst for new long term works.

Asia SPAN is preparing for short term teams to come from Spring to Fall 2009. If you are interested learn more about STM's on our web site or contact us TODAY!!!