NSTMC exists to:  PREPARE Short Term Mission (STM) leaders with practical essentials; PROMOTE discussion, insight and innovation in STMs; and PROVIDE inspiration for personal spiritual growth in order to strengthen STM practitioners in all STM efforts worldwide.

By programming our annual conference plenary sessions, workshops, and other conference events with high standards, quality resources, and experienced STM facilitators, NSTMC will equip and strengthen STM practitioners/leaders to be more effectively and consistently engaged in excellent short-term missions.