STM Applications & Paperwork
Pre-Field Documentation Examples for Short-Term Teams Health and Safety
CULTURELink, Inc.January 24, 2026
Team Building Exercises
Team-building simulations are a fun and interactive way to develop good team dynamics. These exercises can be a vital part of an effective leader’s training toolbox. They provide the opportunity…
CULTURELink, Inc.January 24, 2026
Short-Term Mission Trip Insurance
In an effort to better serve our church partners, fellow organizations, and seminar alumni, CULTURELink has partnered with FaithVentures & Brotherhood Mutual to provide insurance coverage for your short-term trips.…
CULTURELink, Inc.July 24, 2025
Country & Culture Research
Online Sources In preparation for your short-term trip, it is important to research and discuss the primary aspects of your host country and culture. We walk through this in our…
CULTURELink, Inc.August 19, 2025
Emergencies on Short-Term Trips
These are all true stories experienced by CULTURELink-trained teams: A team member ministering in Eastern Europe falls two floors from scaffolding at their work site, breaking an ankle. Several members…
CULTURELink, Inc.May 10, 2024
Further Study & Recommended Reading
Must-Read Books Training and other Resources
CULTURELink, Inc.January 24, 2019
Cultural Research Ideas
Cultural research is a vital part of your pre-field training. Even if your team plans detailed and meaningful activities, a lack of cultural understanding and sensitivity can severely diminish your…
CULTURELink, Inc.January 12, 2026
The Value of a Vision Trip
Different organizations may use different terms—vision trip, scout team, preview, or exploratory trip—but all are essentially the same thing. A vision trip is commissioned or scout team sent for a…
CULTURELink, Inc.November 2, 2024