Planning and organizing a short-term mission trip that will effectively bless full-time Christian workers and advance the spread of the Good News of Jesus Christ is a major undertaking, and the physical risks that American travelers face every day are by no means the least important considerations for planners.  A critical aspect of risk management is the need to understand the complex political, conflict, terrorism, and persecution issues that shape your mission field.  Elections, riots, civil wars, international wars, terror attacks, gang wars, and hostile government policies toward Christians can all have a strategic impact on your travels.  They can stop your trip at any time without warning if you are not properly informed.

International Affairs Group (IAG) exists to help mission agencies, churches, and humanitarian organizations understand how the events in the daily news affect their work overseas.  This strategic analysis is a critical element of due diligence and can allow team organizers to assure all inquirers that they have fulfilled their ethical and legal responsibilities before making the decision to send teams overseas.   

Some of the largest ministries in the world trust IAG to provide them strategic knowledge that will help them make effective decisions with respect to security, strategy, and training.  Here are what a few IAG clients have to say:

“I have quickly come to rely on IAG’s information and analysis in both my strategic thinking and near-term decision-making. The analysis is relevant, timely, and provides my office with the ability to consider the real-time threats facing our personnel all over the globe.”

~ S.B., Director of Risk Management

International Missions Board (SBC)

“The reports have helped undergird the training, sending, and going aspects of our short-term missions.  They keep us up to speed on world events.  A lot of times in mainstream news reports, one only receives the surface report of what is going on, and this oftentimes has a very slanted vantage point.  IAG goes deeper into the subject matter pertaining to a particular event, explaining why an event happened and what could be the potential fallout.”

~ R.M., U.S. missions pastor

“When unrest broke out just one month before our scheduled event, the long-prepared-for event looked to be in jeopardy.  But IAG provided us with daily updates beyond what CNN could provide.  It was their reliable analysis and, of course, the Lord’s peace that helped our team finally make the decision to go for it.   And we’re glad we did!   IAG will be an asset to you as you provide oversight and care for your ‘boots on the ground.’”

~ M.B., Perspectives Global

IAG offers flexible subscriptions and client services, including customized reports and telephone and VoIP consultations, designed to help you do your due diligence and accomplish your missions.  You may contact us at iagministry@gmail.com for more information.  IAG is grateful to the staff of STM Toolbox for their generous endorsement.