It has been said that failing to prepare is preparing to fail. For short-term mission participants and trips, this is also true. Often, in our haste to put a team together, raise funds, and sort out the logistics of the upcoming trip, we fail to ensure that each member has prepared for the task to come. Journey to the Field was developed as a tool for individuals to use as they walk toward the mission field, serve on the mission field and return from the mission field.