评估优秀短宣的七个标准

原文标题：Seven Standards of Excellence for Short-Term Missions

作者：Jim Plueddemann，获准翻译

译者注：这是Dr. Plueddemann在宣教基础这门课上发下来的讲义，我觉得很好，翻译给大家。注意在美国基督教文化中，并不是直接传福音才算“短宣”，其他短期事工也笼统称之为“短宣”（Short-Term Mission Trip）。

1. 以神为中心——神是否在这个活动中受到尊荣？
2. 以福音为中心——旅程是否直接或间接的布道并且在基督里建立委身的信徒？
3. 对人敏感——参与者是否在受服务的人群中欣赏和发展他们的恩赐？参与者是否愿意聆听和向受众学习？
4. 聚焦工场——短宣是否增强当地的事工？是否符合当地事工的战略？
5. 面向长期——短宣是否能发展长期宣教、更多的祷告或奉献？
6. 合适的准备——短宣的参与者是否对神对万国的计划有了结，并欣赏当地文化？
7. 透过跟进——短宣是否帮助差派教会增长对宣教的委身和理解？

原文如下：

1. God-Centered – Is God honored through this experience?
2. Gospel-Centered – Will the trip contribute directly or indirectly to evangelism and developing committed followers of Christ?
3. People-Sensitive – Do participants appreciate and build on the giftedness of those they go to serve? Are they willing to listen and learn from them?
4. Field-Focused – Will the experience strengthen the ministry on the field? Is the trip actually strategic for the field?
5. Long-term Orientation – does the trip promote the development of long-term missions, more fervent prayer and sacrificial giving?
6. Appropriate Preparation – do short-termers gain an knowledge of God’s plan for the nations and an appreciation of cultural values?
7. Through Follow-up – Does the trip lead to greater understanding and missions commitment by the sending church?