SOE

The U.S. Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission is an accrediting and resourcing body for those who send, receive, facilitate and support short-term mission (STM) endeavors.

Our members mobilize 5,800+ volunteers to more than 50 countries on 580 short-term trips each year. SOE affiliates also invest nearly half a billion dollars annually to reach those in need.

Those considering membership should know that by adopting the Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission and displaying the SOE logo, you demonstrate that your short-term missions strive for the highest Christian and moral purpose. You also join an impressive network offering opportunities for resource sharing, improved training, minimized risk, and mentoring.

Organizations displaying the top-tier SOE seal of accreditation (seal of excellence), meet or exceed the highest best practice standards established for short-term missions. The process to achieve accreditation is rigorous and advancement is not automatic. Thus accredited SOE members are to be commended for their achievement, as well as for their commitment to quality and excellence in STM.

Legally, the SOE exists as a division of the Alliance for Excellence in Short-Term Mission (AESTM), a U.S. based 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization.