Why Does Adera Facilitate Short Term Mission Trips (STM)?
Adera facilitates group travel to Ethiopia so that teams can see the impact our programs have on families and children. Short Term Mission Trips make it possible to personally encounter Adera’s life-changing work.
The Why Behind Adera STM's
VISION
Adera desires to expose people of all backgrounds to God stuff! We want people to see first-hand what God and His people are doing in Ethiopia as a result of their response to the Gospel.
PARTICIPATION
Adera desires people to experience the first two commandments, loving God, loving people. This participation is real and raw when on STM.
VALIDATE
Adera desires full-time, in-country staff to know that others are supporting them both physically and spiritually.
EXPAND
Adera desires those who come to expand and enhance the ministry by sharing their personal experiences, stories, and expertise.
CATALYST
Adera desires the STM experience to be a catalyst for growth for those going and sending, as well as for those with whom the team interfaces while in country.
COMMUNITY
Adera desires to expand the awareness of American Christians as to the global nature of the body of Christ.
Testimonials
“To say that I have been changed from my trip would be an accurate statement. The commonality of man, the love of a Savior, the shared “joy, the laughter, the sincere sharing will not be forgotten.”
Susan Mendenhall 2018
“…the only thing thatcounts is faith expressing itself through love.” Gal. 5:6b
“I do not have the words to describe the power, the impact, the imprint that this trip to Addis Ababa has left on my heart. I have head to toe gratitude and joy having had this experience. I am still overwhelmed by the events that God weaved together that led up to Aza and me being allowed to go on the trip. Now I am inundated by feelings that I cannot define or express. Thank you for being open to us and for allowing us to be a witness to all the Lord is doing in Addis through Adera.”
Mara Townsley 2020
Please pray for the team of nineteen traveling in July. Pray that each individual is fully committed to being the hands and feet of Christ for His glory and that the staff and families feel blessed by our presence.
“To say that I have been changed from my trip would be an accurate statement. The commonality of man, the love of a Savior, the shared “joy, the laughter, the sincere sharing will not be forgotten.”
Susan Mendenhall 2018
