Lipscomb students who already have been involved in missions know they have benefited and offer encouraging words to those who have committed their time to future mission department adventures.
Participating in a mission trip changes you for the positive, said Kathy Short, a junior from Indianapolis.
“Going to Germany through Lipscomb Missions opened up my eyes to things that I wouldn’t have experienced through anything else,” she said. “I got out of my comfort zone while I was there, and it helped me grow as a Christian but also just as a person.”
Lydia Buckley, a senior from Knoxville, used to work in the missions department and has participated in missions team trips to Cozumel for 3 years.
“In doing so, I got to see how the department really tries to plan a trip that best fits specific skill sets,” Buckley said, “and I’ve been able to see all types of people get involved for that reason.”
The Lipscomb community is affected by the trips as well because the teams say they come back with deep friendships and a renewed joy for the Lord.
“Through the missions department, I’ve been able to make so many meaningful relationships at Lipscomb and in Cozumel, and it’s been a blessing,” Buckley said. “Instead of going to the beach for a week, I got to participate in the Kingdom of God in a very tangible way and grow closer to the teammates.”