Short-Term Opportunities
We lead others to explore the breadth of the global Church and inspire the next generation of global workers.
Our short-term trips (one to two weeks) offer a unique opportunity to connect with believers across cultures, encounter God at work around the world, and grow deeper in personal faith. Facilitated by World Missions staff, these trips enable participants to step out of their comfort zones, serve alongside global faith leaders, and expand their understanding of the worldwide Church.
Upcoming Trips
Dearborn, Michigan
July-August 2025* | Dearborn, MI, is home to the largest population of Arabs in the U.S., many of whom are first or second generation immigrants or refugees. We partner with a local group to host English and math camps for refugee children to help them continue to do well in school. This is a unique opportunity to help refugee families in a very practical way while sharing Jesus’ love.
Many refugee children coming to this program have never encountered Christians before. As such, our team members should approach this trip with a posture of servanthood, an attitude of learning, and a heart to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
- Cost: $500/person (cost is subject to change)
- Three available weeks: July 27-August 1, August 3-8, August 10-15 (indicate your preferred week in your application)
- Participants must be at least 14-years-old
- Minors under 18-years-old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Applications due May 1, 2025 (below)
Samos Island, Greece
November 15-24, 2025* | Samos Island lies just off the coast of Turkey and currently hosts over 3,000 refugees in the Zervou Camp. The conditions at Zervou Camp are severely lacking and directly affect people’s physical and mental health. This team will partner with local ministries to meet practical needs and foster restorative community.
Many of the people the team will serve have never encountered Christians before. As such, our team members should approach this trip with a posture of servanthood, an attitude of learning, and a heart to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
- Cost: $2,050
- Participants must be at least 21-years-old
- Applications due July 1, 2025 (below)
Bogotá, Colombia
June 2026* | El Camino Academy (ECA) is a non-profit, interdenominational Christian school in Bogota, Colombia. They serve foreign missionaries and other Christian families. ECA is interested in teams serving for their June Jamboree each summer. This is a weekly program that is offered to students ages 5 to grade 6. Programming includes math, science, music, drama, arts and crafts, and sports. This would be a great trip for all ages to serve together.
See June Jamboree highlights!
- Participants must be at least 12 years old
- Minors under 18-years-old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- Applications not yet open.
Southeast Asia
December 2026* | Each December, our team in the region runs programs that share the Christmas story with students in local schools. For many students, this is the only time they will hear the Gospel message. Partner with our local team to help share this message of Christmas hope.
Many students coming to these programs have never encountered Christians before. As such, our team members should approach this trip with a posture of servanthood, an attitude of learning, and a heart to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
- Applications not yet open.
Next Steps
Interested in any of the trips above? Complete the application(s) below and email them to Vicky Landis, mobilization administrator.
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Vicky Landis, Mobilization Administrator
Interested in any of these upcoming opportunities? Contact Vicky Landis to learn more.
*International ministry is unpredictable, and the implementation of this trip is dependent upon team members that apply.
We believe that maintaining Mission Excellence standards is vitally important to a successful short-term trip. To that end, our teams are finalized six months in advance of any trip to ensure adequate time for training and spiritual preparation. With that in mind, if you are interested in any of the trips, please complete and submit your application as soon as possible.