Vision & Purpose

VISION STATEMENT :

The vision of the SOE is to see all STM endeavors committed to God-honoring standards and Christ-like practices for greater kingdom impact among the nations.

PURPOSE STATEMENT :

The purpose of the SOE is to glorify God by helping STM sending entities achieve excellence and provide effective kingdom service in partnership with the body of Christ.

TAG LINES:

Achieving Excellence in STM          The Seal of Excellence in STM

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:

Our mission is to train, equip, coach and accredit agencies, schools and churches that send, receive and assist those who engage in short-term mission endeavors. We do so to promote excellence in all aspects of their STM programs. Our specific strategic initiatives include:

  1. Establishing and maintaining best practice guidelines by way of the Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission
  2. Through sponsoring high quality training conferences
  3. Through peer mentoring
  4. By offering a pathway to accreditation via a rigorous peer review process
  5. Through networking with like-minded individuals
  6. By highlighting quality resource providers that can supply member organizations with needed materials
  7. Through a process of continuous quality improvement of our program, methods and process