A short-term mission trip is an opportunity to step outside your everyday routine and serve alongside people who are already sharing the love of Jesus in their community.
You don't have to be a missionary to take part in God's mission.
Travel to a new community and experience a different culture, perspective, and way of life.
Use your time, abilities, and gifts to meet practical needs and support the work of a trusted ministry partner.
Build relationships, listen to people's stories, and point others toward the hope we have in Jesus.
Every trip looks different. Some focus on children or students. Others involve disability ministry, English as a Second Language ministry, sports ministry, construction projects, community development, or other practical ways to serve.
Why Go?A mission trip can change the way you see God, yourself, and the world around you.
You will go to serve others, but you may discover that God is doing a work in you, too.
Step into a new community, listen to people's stories, learn from ministry partners, see what God is already doing ,and discover how you can be part of it.
Step outside your comfort zone, depend on God in new ways, and discover how your faith grows when you trust Him in unfamiliar situations.
Meet people from different cultures, build meaningful friendships with your team, and encourage global workers and local ministry partners.
Use the skills, talents, and experiences God has given you to serve others and be part of what He is doing through the team and local ministry.
Experience ministry firsthand, see how God is working around the world, and gain a deeper understanding of how you can be part of His work wherever you live.
There is a place for adults, young adults, students, and families to serve—both locally and around the world.
Families can serve together.
Teams with specialized skills are a significant blessing to our global workers.
All gifts can be shared for God's Glory.
Our short-term mission trips partner with global workers and regional partners that are already serving their communities. Teams come alongside their work in practical, relational, and meaningful ways.
Encourage children through activities, teaching, games, English lessons, and sharing the love of Jesus.
Mentor students through camps, Bible studies, sports, activities, and everyday conversations. Assist with English as a Second Language courses.
Serve alongside people with disabilities and their families by providing recreational activities, offering encouragement, and being a friend.
Assist school teachers with building their curriculum, team training, and providing them with resources and encouragement for a successful school year.
Connect with others through games, crafts, and other activities to create opportunities for friendships and to share the Gospel.
Put your hands to work through construction, painting, clean-up, community projects, and other practical needs.
Sometimes the most meaningful ministry is simply being present—listening to someone's story, offering encouragement, and being a friend.
Explore this summer’s short-term mission trips and discover where God may be inviting you to serve.
Each trip offers a different opportunity to serve alongside trusted ministry partners and be part of what God is doing in another community.
Volunteers serve at a retreat that is structured for families with adult children living with disabilities. Cost is $600 for early-bird registration before March 1, and $625 for registration from March 1-May 1. Cost includes transportation.
Volunteers serve as camp counselors for Youth for Christ’s annual Exchange Camp, assisting with sports and crafts activities, English lessons, and Bible studies. Cost is $1600, not including airfare.
Students learn how to share the good news of Jesus through their actions and words. They work alongside experienced leaders on painting, building, and clean-up projects. All serving locations are vetted in advance. During the evenings, the team gathers for worship and a Bible message. Cost is $700, including transportation.
GraceWorks is a Christian community development ministry that provides long-term programs, like playgrounds and food resources. Volunteers will assist with their children and adult ministry programs. The cost of this trip is an estimated $2400 with airfare included, but airfare pricing will vary.
Volunteers will assist Valley’s global workers, the O’Briens, with their school and sports programs. Cost is $1500, not including airfare.
Volunteers serve at a retreat designed to provide respite, spiritual refreshment, and recreation for people with disabilities and their families. Cost is $600 for early-bird registration before March 1, and $625 for registration from March 1-May 1. Cost includes transportation
Wondering which mission trip might be right for you?
Stop by the Outreach Center to ask questions, learn more about upcoming trips, and talk with Outreach Pastor Asher Sarjent.
