1. Short Term Missions in Northern Mexico A Strategy for Growing Churches in mercy and Justice

2. To provide safe, fruitful, life-changing experiences in missions. Mission Statement

3. Ministry-Based Projects WE PLAN SHORT TERM MINISTRIES BASED ON THE NEEDS OF EACH CHURCH PLANT “what can we do that would be most beneficial to to the growth of the church and its members?” WE PLAN SHORT TERM MINISTRIES BASED ON THE GIFTS AND DESIRES OF EACH AMERICAN CHURCH “how can we best use talent and time to provide the most effective ministry?”

4. Partners develop long term relationships by working together in Christ to affect growth in the church and change in individuals’ lives. Partners move beyond material investments into Purposeful ministry that bears lasting fruit Partner-Based Projects

5. Overview – Summer 2006 15 U.S. Churches I RUF group 4 Interns 8 Project Sites 180 Americans 6 Mexican Church Plants, Orphanage Christian school 3 Key Cities in Northern Mexico ~500 + VBS Kids ~100 Women Crafts ~15 English Classes ~100 Conferences

6. Monterrey, Ciudad Victoria, And saltillo Construction, VBS, Seminars, Evangelism, Outreach, Sports, Leadership Training, Youth Discipleship, Medical, Music, Teaching English, Men’s and Women’s Ministries, Cultural Events,University ministry…… Build Lasting Relationships Opportunities To Serve

7. POLICIES Negotiated through the NPC Designed with safety in mind Designed to ensure that Mexicans are not offended or caused to stumble Safety and Security

8. BOTTOM LINE: Short-term Investments yield Long-term returns