About the Writer; Contents; Missions: an Overview; The Practical Basics of Planning a Mission; Short-Term Missions (1-3 Days); MAKE-A-DIFFERENCE DAY; THE INFLUENCE OF AFFLUENCE; GIFT-A-PALOOZA; REALITY BITES; BEING HOMELESS SOCKS; TRAIL MIX; Long-Term Missions (5+ Days); ORPHANAGE EXPERIENCE; FIND YOUR BEARING; BUILDING HOPE DURING TOUGH TIMES; THE WORLD: NATURALLY IT'S GOOD!; GOOD SPORTS; THE REAL WORLD; Sample Pages and Reproducible Forms; COST-ESTIMATION SAMPLE; GROCERY LIST; PARENTAL CONSENT FORM; Insta-Mission Organizations; Resources