This course is designed for people who are seeking to understand more of the Rok Kern model, or who have existing short-term mission trips that they are seeking to improve. It is recommended for any education staff or church or ministry leaders who are considering bringing a group on one of our study tours to understand our model more fully.
This course is designed for people who are seeking to understand more of the Rok Kern model, or who have existing short-term mission trips that they are seeking to improve.
In this video session, learn about some of the research surrounding effective short-term mission trips. Explore what themes consistently appear as best practice in order to get the best outcomes for those who we are visiting and those who are on our trip.
Caleb and Courtney felt they were pursuing a noble and holy cause by moving to Cambodia to take over the management of an orphanage, but things didn’t go as planned. What they discovered at the orphanage taught them personally about the harms that growing up in orphanages can have on children. It took them on a new pathway of understanding more about orphanages in Cambodia and what is being done to support families to raise their own children. Journey with Caleb as he shares their story, what they have learnt about orphanages and particularly orphanages in Cambodia along the way.
Many of us have a desire to care for orphans and vulnerable children, so we send money to groups we know are caring for children in other countries. When we can, we go and volunteer by ourselves or on a short-term trip with others. But what if the method we are using to do that is harming the children we are trying to care for? In this video and discussion, we introduce some of the issues surrounding orphan care and institutionalisation.
