Short-Term Mission Trips
Upcoming for 2011:
Holy Land tour November 6
Israel: a biblical journey - 9 day tour of Israel with a biblical scholar as our guide and teacher. Visit in the steps of Jesus and some of the most spiritual and ancient sites in the world.
Estimated cost $3,200
Costa Rica November 3-7
Wanted, musicians! We will be working together with the worship team of Hosanna Church, developing an English music repertoire for their outreach to the ex-patriot community that lives in Costa Rica. One day will be participation and leadership of a regional music/ worship conference.
Estimated cost $1,000
Zilpa, India December 1-9
Go with this team as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of Zilpa school. The launch of the poultry project will begin this week as well as work on the school and participation in the festival.
Estimated cost $2,500
Kenya & Zambia January 4-12
If you like marathon trips, this is your chance. A couple of days in Kenya showing the Jesus film and then on to managethe AIDS project in Zambia and teaching at the Wesleyan seminary in Jembo will make this a demandingbut fulfilling trip.
Estimated cost $3,000
Guatemala January 2012
Join with our singles ministry of KCC to work with the poor and orphans. Light construction work will also be required as we partner with a ministry of compassion in this Central American country.
Estimated cost $1,000
Haiti February 2012
Join with another church in a week of work, light construction, and some teaching in northern Haiti with our missionaries Cory and Kris Thede. We will be a blessing to their work through the school, medical clinic and agricultural projects.
Estimated cost $1,000
Bangladesh March 2012
The name Super Conference is well deserved. Youth for Christ has asked us to come and help facilitate and sponsor this nationwide conference for young adults and students who come for worship, training and challenge. Prepare for jet-lag, simplicity, and strange foods in this impoverished nation.
Estimated cost $2,500
Joplin, MO Spring Break 2012
The devastation wrought by a tornado over six-months ago is still evident. Much has been done but there are many requests still going unfulfilled. Light construction and a strong back are requirements. A cook is also needed to help feed the volunteers during the week.
Estimated cost $200
Cancun, Mexico Spring Break 2012
Yes, it's near Cancun, but if we leave the tourist areas, you can witness the poverty and see the needs that Back2Back tries meeting. Partnered with our missionaries, Erick and Julie Mowery, you will work in an orphanage during this week, giving love to those who need it so much. Of course there will be a free day to enjoy the beach and the waves.
Estimated cost $1,000
China Summer 2012
It's still "a ways"off, but you can begin planning now to minister in China. Primarily we will be working at English language schools, using opportunities to speak English as times to share about our faith. The country is hungry for the message of Jesus Christ and anxious to try and practice their English. We will also have a free day to see the tourist sights of Beijing.
Estimated cost $2,500
Brooklyn, NY Summer 2012
The team will serve two Wesleyan churches in Brooklyn with building maintenance, evangelism, and some creative neighborhood outreach and service. This domestic trip to the Big Apple has an international flavor with lots of cultural and ethnic diversity.
Estimated cost $500
Urban GR Continuous
You or your small group can serve in a variety of ministries here, at home, in Grand Rapids. Check with the missions office for oppotunities to serve the Wayfinders (refugee ministry), DeGage, Mel Trotter as well as The Edge Church.