My name is Ben. I recently took my first short term missionary trip to Bangui, Central African Republic. The primary purpose of the team I was on was to help build the James Gribble Leadership Training Center. I was also privileged to work on the Bensvie construction site which housed a book store, print shop and a small office. In addition to construction projects we also visited two schools for orphans. The above picture is from the Hand In Hand school at Sakpa. My trip was such an amazing experience! I want to share my experiences in hopes of encouraging other people to step out of their comfort zones and take a short term mission trip.