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Compass-trained Teams have a long history of successful Short-term Ministry Trips! 

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    "The pre-trip meetings really centered my focus on the point of the trip. The training allowed me to understand the giftings of the people around me and begin to piece together what it would look like for us to work as a team."

    Team member, Compass2819 DR Trip
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    GOOD TRAINING MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST!

    Short-term missions trips can be expensive!

    The right training can:

    make sure the time, trust, and resources invested will be worth it

    increase donor and sender confidence

    help you avoid costly mistakes or oversights

    build spiritual maturity and lasting ministry excitement in your teams

    make hosts and ministry partners glad you came - and sad to say goodbye

    Backed by over 40 years of global ministry experience, Compass2819 has the tools and resources you need to customize the exact, thorough training your team needs to be successful.

     

     

    We have the experience to give you what you need - and not waste your time with what you don't!

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    A key characteristic of an excellent short-term ministry team is a mindset of coming to learn from (and not teach) the locals.  An excellent team is prepared for all kinds of ministries (children, youth, adult) and considerate of the staff by being on time and ready to go for each activity. 

    Ruth, Missionary Host, South Africa
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    The value of short-term missions trips to missionary hosts is in the practical help with ministries, but also the encouraging Christian fellowship and the opportunity to learn from ministry veterans. “It is kind of refreshing to know you are not alone in this business.”

    Pastor Joel, Missionary Host, The DR
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    YOUR COMPASS VIRTUAL COACH & ONLINE INSTRUCTOR:
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    JOHN JACKSON
    Co-founder and Executive Director of Compass 2819. 

    Also:
    Veteran Missionary. Church Planter. Coach.
    Professor. Pastor. Husband. Dad. "Oupa" to 10 grandkids. Friend. Motorcyclist. Fisherman.

    Disciple-maker.
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    John is passionate about discipling the men and women who disciple the world! 

    Top 3 Reasons.
    Here's why he brings a uniquely broad perspective to Short-Term Missions:

    #1. Four Continents, Four Decades, Four Churches planted:

    He has first-hand experience of missions and ministry from multiple angles over many decades, on four continents.  

    He and his wife, Penny, planted four churches in South Africa before they returned to the home office in the US to mentor missionaries all across Africa.

    #2. Insider knowledge accumulated over a lifetime of ministry

    After serving as a missionary, pastor, soccer coach, missions professor, and Executive Director and co-founder of Compass28:19 {what can we say - John just loves people!}, he'
    s had the opportunity to accumulate a lifetime of valuable insight into what makes a short-term missions trip great.

    He - and the men and women he has trained and discipled - understand that "everything is relational."

    #3. A rock-solid track record of successfully training short-term missions trip leaders and their teams 

    As Compass' Executive Director, John has led and trained Compass Teams to serve all across the globe, most of them under his personal leadership.

    Compass coaching and courses can help you develop laser focus on what really matters and show you exactly how to build your team into a "working family."

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    The Compass2819 training systems and tools have been thoroughly field-tested in multiple contexts - and they work!
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    Interested in 1-on-1 stand-alone coaching?
    Email for details.

    To find out more about how to become a Compass-trained Leader and gain access to the Team Workbook and Scrums Curriculum, check out our train-the-trainer resources:

    These include Boot Camp (our self-paced, online mini course and one-on-one coaching), the Leader Training Playbook (Trip and Team Development), the Team Training Workbook (providing interactive training in 8 critical areas) and the Scrums Curriculum (done-for-you resources to use in your training sessions).

    Apply Now to begin the process (space is limited because of the one-on-one coaching component.) The application allows us to ensure this training is a good fit for you and helps us customize your experience.

    Note: As soon as your application has been approved, you'll receive your entry password to the Digital Store where you can purchase and gain immediate access to the training course and materials.

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    START YOUR TRAINING JOURNEY WITH BOOT CAMP:

    Boot Camp is specifically designed to get you up and running fast!

    You will:

    • learn the secret of effective trips (every time),
    • develop laser focus on what really matters, and
    • come away with tools you can use and customize immediately.