Jon Crist is a Christian comedian who seems a bit fruity at times.  He makes observations about Christian activities, which for the post part, are spot on. If you watch the video there is a point 42 seconds in the video where a confused passerby looks at him.  Crist is obviously walking through an airport talking to his phone; probably taking multiple takes to get the joke “just right.”

And now a word about mission trips.  The purpose of wearing matching t-shirts is so the mission leader can keep up with people while en-route….and yes, the t-shirts are usually of the color that I wouldn’t pick out.

Crist covers most of the bases on this video.  Making photos during mission trips so you can share them on social media. Since social media came of age I haven’t been on a mission trip, but it does appear that young people are ready willing and able to share photos quite abundantly.  Whether is to inspire or brag is anyone’s guess.

Mission trips can be great.  You can either wear yourself out trying to do everything, or sit on the sidelines and be lazy.  It’s up to you.

Mission trips (especially for teens) are a baptism of fire of sorts.  Kids need to know that the other side of the world doesn’t have what they have, and that many people live in poverty.

Mission trips aren’t my thing.  I don’t like going up to a stranger’s house and knocking doors asking “Have you met my Lord and Savior?”  Rather I would build relationships with acquaintances and friends and convert them over a long period of time.  I’m introverted and hate small talk and trying to meet know people and asking the deep dark questions of sin and salvation.  I do better at church camp where the fruits are ripe, but somehow I do see church camp as a period of time with low hanging fruit.

I guess the question is, can you be a good Christian and not ever go on any formal mission trip?  The answer is YES!  We are given the Great Commission, but we should realize the world we are going into can mean our workplace or school or amongst our friends.