Partnering for excellence in short-term missions
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NEW! STM Toolbox enters new phase. Read the press release about our new partnerships.
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About Us
Everything has a story. So do we. STM Toolbox began serving churches, schools and mission organizations in 2010. We realized that so many resources for doing short term mission with excellence were available. We also realized that your average trip leader wasn’t using most of those tools. STM Toolbox began with the express intention of getting those tools into the hands of people who could use them. We vetted our ideas with over 200 audiences, received a lot of great feedback and revised the concepts. In particular, the field-based missionaries we spoke with lobbied for a service component that would coach a trip leader through the process of planning a mission trip. They felt this would be a significant asset to their field work to have an advocate stateside that laid out a path for the numerous logistics involved in short term mission. For five years, we’ve been helping organizations around the country – always taking notes on what worked well and what did not. And always asking the question, “In a perfect world… what would be most helpful to you in planning excellent short term mission?” Our three resources featured here reflect our best shot at responding to the many requests we have received over the years. As of July 2016, we are entering a new phase in the life of STM Toolbox. Our partnership agreement with DELTA Ministries, M-DAT and US Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission opens up new avenues for service and resource. Our partners are committed to the same goal of serving churches, schools and mission agencies in effective short term mission for the glory of God. We look forward to an upward trajectory of improved resources and services in the months and years ahead. What are people saying about STM Toolbox? "Working with this team was a blessing in itself. Whether on the phone or in person, they exemplified Christ in their love and labor. We could not have asked for a better experience for our students. Our hearts and minds were enriched and equipped for gospel ministry." Sean Perron, Expeditions Coordinator Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ... "STM Toolbox exceeded expectations. In fact, the church found STM Toolbox to be a very credible mission support service ... With the vision and passion of lay leaders, STM Toolbox was able to put structure and security to the trip so all concerns were covered including travel booking, passport matters, financial suggestions and follow-up reminders." David Schlatter, volunteer Greenwood Community Church ... "Thank you for all your help managing our short-term missions department. I'm not sure why we didn't use you a long time ago. You would've made a big difference." Pierre St. Louis, Founder Future Generation International Mission ... “The new ‘STM Toolbox’ mobile application is one slick app!” Missio Nexus Missiologically Aware * June 19, 2013 Some of the organizations we have served... African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM) American Bavarian Exchange Program (AMBEX) Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church Christian Medical and Dental Association - CMDE 2014, 2016 Colorado Christian University Future Generation International Mission The Gathering Church Greenwood Community Church Hanover College students Hearts Afire Highland Park Church Living Water Fellowship Mission Minded Artist Ryker's Ridge Baptist Church Salem Heights Baptist Church Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Southern Gables EV Free The Deuteronomy Project The Master's College The Sanctuary Church Utah Partnerships for Christ Zodhiates International New Testament Study Center Our partners in ministry These organizations work with STM Toolbox to bring services to those we serve. Managed Missions Missions Connex Group Rev Vereb, Hitt & Associates Morton Security Raptim Humanitarian Travel MissionTripInsurance.com These organizations allow STM Toolbox to distribute content they produce to those we serve. Brigada GMI International Missions Catalyst Missio Nexus Catalyst Services Mission Network News Our staff Prior to serving as Executive Director of STM Toolbox, David Bosworth has served as Director of International Ministries at The Master’s College in Santa Clarita, CA and the Director of Student Missions at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, CO. He has over 20 years of experience in short term mission preparation. He has a passion to help others in organizing effective short term mission, for the benefit of the American church as well as faithful brothers and sisters worldwide. The vision of STM Toolbox is to create a place where believers can network, collaborate and encourage one another in effective short term mission. David has helped believers serve God in short term mission by planning trips to over 45 different countries. As of August 31, 2016 David will be moving out of his role as the Executive Director to focus attention on specific ministry opportunities in Greece. Staff members of DELTA Ministries will be stepping into coaching roles with organizations that STM Toolbox serves. Contact Us |