When people are provided well-organized short term missions opportunities to serve someone in the name of Christ, something powerful happens. Eyes open. Hearts soften. And faith ignites. Over a decade of experience has proven that mission trips are a catalyst for lasting change in the faith of participants. Year after year it happens.
Friends will sometimes choose to participant in the same mission trip, so there is an opportunity to build upon a pre-existing relationship. However, there are always people that you don't know very well on your mission trip. As you live together and work together over a period of ten days or more, there is an ample opportunity to forge new friendships. And because we work closely with the local church, you'll have the chance to get to know many people in the host church. You'll return home being wonderfully blessed by these new relationships.
There's something powerful about serving and sharing God's love with people in need. It changes how you think. When you develop a relationship with someone who can use a helping hand, it stirs something inside. You gain a greater sense of value for every life, and sensitivity to how God can use you to touch others with His love. During a mission trip you will make great leaps in your Christian growth and character development!
Jesus called us to be salt and light to a world in need. This is exactly what our mission trips are about-providing missions for you to serve God by serving others. Through meaningful acts of service, you will see how God can use you in new and powerful ways.creating a deeper faith and lifelong hunger for God. As you put your Christian love into action, you'll restore hope and joy to hurting people.
Here's a little secret. Even though it sounds like work, these trips are an absolute blast! You'll be serving others, making new friends, staying in host homes, seeing another part of the world, and experiencing a totally different way of life. It's really exciting! And, along with all the scheduled fun, you will enjoy blocks of free time to relax with your team mates and the people in the local church. In fact, most trips plan a day off so the group can check out local attractions or simply hang out. It's a great combination of work and play! A mission trip will be the adventure of a lifetime.
It's truly awesome to see the change that takes place when trip participants begin to look past themselves. You will be deeply moved as you build relationships with people in need, and discover that you are able to help meet those needs. There's something incredibly satisfying about emulating the character of Christ and serving others through a mission trip. And it's even more rewarding to do it alongside others just like you!