Testimonies

Feedback from Church/Ministry Leaders
"I have been looking for good training materials for years to train our short-term teams and leaders. I even tried developing my own. When I found Mission Excell, I knew my search was over. It's the perfect mix of practical and spiritual preparation. I've been able to train our team leaders (seasoned and new) more effectively. It's given them a new confidence and there is a real unity in our teams. In a nutshell, it's 'raw discipleship.' Thanks guys."
Joey Beason
Missions Director 
Cottonwood Church
“We very much appreciate the Mission Launch Team Training curriculum, and we greatly look forward to using it to train our teams! We have been looking to update and revise our training materials for quite a few years, but it was too time consuming for me to re-write our entire curriculum with my other responsibilities at our church. I'm so thankful for your work in creating these user-friendly training guides that will promote our church's mission: to make disciples of ALL nations! I am about to place our order for enough copies to train all of our teams. Thank you, again.”
Jenny Schulenburg
Coordinator of Short-Term Missions and Assimilation Ministries
First Baptist Church of Geneva


A few months later, we received this feedback from Jenny:
“I continue to hear many expressions of gratitude from the team leaders who now have the Mission Excell curriculum in their hands. They breathed a collective sigh of relief when they discovered that they would have handbooks to walk them through the training sessions! Thank you, again.”
"Mission Launch is the most effective tool for preparing teams to go on short-term mission trips that I have seen. The material delivers what is promised." 
Timothy Downey
Assistant Professor - Youth Ministries
Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL
“I love your international training guide ....you and your husband have really thought of everything. It is the best I have seen! Let me hear about any other teachings you are involved in in the area in the coming year...hope to make any of them a ‘must see!’”
Teri Dreher
Aid Africa's Children, Inc.
Libertyville, IL
Feedback From Team Leaders
“As a police sergeant, I may be out of my element as a Missions Team Leader, but Eric and Carol’s material make it easy. They have thought the whole process through, from team formation to the meetings afterward. They take people and turn them into disciples.”
Sgt. Tom Linder, Team Leader
Medical/Evangelism Team to Amazon region of Brazil
“The curriculum…was excellent, thought-out and Holy-Spirit-driven. It reflected experience, discernment, and Holy Spirit leading. Excellent! What an awesome opportunity to serve in another culture and serve the people on the team - in seeing them gain new ground in their ministry to the Lord.”
Team Leader
Worship Conference Team to Brazil
“Over and over, our team talked about how much the preparation/training meetings and materials helped them. Thanks Eric and Carol, [and missions staff at the church]! You prepare us well. The manuals and DVD were very good. I was able to lead and guide the team by the grace of God and your great materials, which made it so easy. Thanks for making these experiences possible!”
Team Leader
Construction Team to Appalachia
“Great content and thoroughness…teacher notes are VERY HELPFUL!”
Team Leader 
Leadership Training Team to Costa Rica
Feedback From Team Members
“The training materials were thorough and specific. The homework exercises helped me stay focused in preparation between meetings. The number of meetings was good and the time together was well spent and effective for team building. I felt like I knew what to expect. I was stretched (which is good) and feel I didn’t shy away from those opportunities.”
Team Member 
Church Planting among Unreached Peoples, Russia trip
“The materials were thorough and easy to understand. I was completely prepared for everything I experienced on our mission. It was an experience that opened my heart and my eyes to a whole different way of thinking. I have grown as a person, spiritually, and it is something I will never forget.”
Team Member 
Children’s Ministry Team to Haiti
“Five team meetings were very helpful. The…exercises were helpful in preparing a servant’s heart as well as [providing] a time to get to know the other members in advance. Also helped prepare me for what to expect as best as possible - travel, in-country, etc.” 
Team Member 
Construction Team to Costa Rica
“I’ve done several medium- and short-term trips in the past, but you grow from each trip. This is the most training I’ve had for a trip - wonderful. Covered a lot of key stuff. Lots of material was available and quality was great.”
Team Member 
Evangelistic Team to Mexico
“The training book helped prepare me spiritually for this trip. The Bible passages and exercises were direct and helpful. My faith has grown along with my relationship with God. This trip has opened up new ways for me to serve back home as well.”
Team Member
Construction Team to Appalachia
“Excellent preparation! I feel much more confident in sharing my faith and praying with others.”
Team Member
Disaster Relief Team to New Orleans (Katrina)