Adventures In Missions
6000 Wellspring Trl.
Gainesville, GA30506
(770) 983-1060
More than a short--term mission trip,Adventures InMissions is a leaderin mission training.With pre-triptraining and the experiences in thefield, participants receive exposureto evangelism, church planting/ growth, and community development. Teams experience the powerof God and come away excitedabout Christ eager to serve himmore at home. AIM is a Christian,interdenominational missionorganization offering custom andpre-planned trips for junior high,high school, college age, and adults.For more information, contact ourWeb site at
Adventures inStudent Missions
P.O. Box 231
Wheaton, IL60189
1-877-502-0699
At ASM we thinkdifferently. Our mission isdeveloping leaders tofulfill the GreatCommission. Everythingabout ASM-our sites,programs, and materials-intentionally challenges students todevelop leadership skills andspiritual disciplines. Each trip iscrafted for one group at a time. Wesend professional, full-time staff onevery trip. We value pre-tripcommunication and provide pre-triptraining designed to build teamwork.Students on our trips are challengedto think differently aboutthemselves, God, and service in Hiskingdom. Contact our Web site
AMOR Ministries
1664 Precision Park Ln.
San Diego, CA92173
(619) 662-1200
fax: (619) 662-1295
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Don't talkJesus, live it. Better witness:a tract or a home? Strengthen thelocal church in Mexico by buildinghope within a family's life. More than18,000 participants in 2001 builthomes, churches, schools, andmedical clinics with little or nobuilding experience in BajaCalifornia, Ciudad Juarez, and PuertoPeiiasco, Mexico. A house means onemore child will live and a family willstay together. W.WJ.D.? He was acarpenter.
ASON International
Ellen Abramson,
3120 Cedar Bay Drive
Melbourne, FL32934
321-757-7252
Needs: Men, women and teens to join a mixed team to Santiago, Dominican Republic. The team will do construction, house to house evangelism, sports outreach, and children's ministries. We provide 15 hours of training prior to the trip.For more information go to our website
BUMP [Bridging Urban Mission Project]
Dan Reeve
Evangelical Free Church of America
901 East 78thStreet
Minneapolis, MN55420-1300
1-800-745-2202
From the opening street carnival to the closing ceremony, making a difference in a multi-cultural, inner-city neighborhood is what BUMP is all about. Through four tracks: Kid’s Track – game leading, story telling, teaching verses, crafts, and befriending children; Sport’s Ministry – three-on-three basketball competition, skills clinics, and sharing devotionals; Prayer Walks – walking and praying; Service Projects –cleaning, sweeping, painting, or visiting; students will impact and be impacted.
Click here to link to the BUMP INFO Site.
Caribbean LifetimeMissions.
1108 Airport Blvd., St.C
Pensacola, FL32504
1-877-929-5818
Caribbean Lifetime Missions is anindigenous mission agency hostingshort-term mission teams toJamaica, Barbados, and Cuba.Opportunities are available to do a VBS atorphanages, assist with theconstruction of the firstCaribbeanyouth camp, minister in churches,and lead devotions in a public school. Call andfind out why several pastors choseCLM as their host missions agency tothe Caribbean. Trip is as low as $350per person. Call toll free at 1-877-929-5818;
Christian OutreachInternational
P.O. Box 2823
Vero Beach, FL32961-2823
1-800-451-3643
(561) 778-0575
email:
COI has beensending groups to proclaim thegospel for morethan 18 years.Working with ourstaff missionaries, the contributionsyour group makes are not forgottenwhen you leave. We have trips toMexico, Venezuela, DominicanRepublic, CzechRepublic, Ukraine,England, Romania, and Florida andall include transportation,accommodations, meals, and guides.We also assist with documentation,fund-raising, and spiritualpreparation! Feel the power of God;witness firsthand what Christ can doin the lives of those you are helping.Contact us today.
ConfrontationPoint Ministries
P.O.Box572
Crossville, TN38557
1-800-884-8483 or
(931) 484-8483
email:
We help youthleaders runpowerfulweek-longmission trips in Appalachia. Wepartner with the poor in ruralTennessee and do home repairprojects and day camps. Theseservice projects are designed withyour group's growth in mind. Weinclude camping in state parks (intents) and an outdoor adventure(caving, rock climbing/rappelling, orwhitewater rafting). We supply allthe equipment, food, supplies, andlogistical support so that you canconcentrate on strengtheningrelationships with your youth. Also,research our new Mystery Trip.
EFCA UIM Ministry Opportunities
Work in a variety of ways and venues but always along side EFCA urban pastors facilitating their mission in urban, poverty-stricken communities. These sites usually afford the opportunity to design your own experience.
Click here for a link to a dynamic list of EFCA UIM ministry opportunities
Forward Edge International
15121N.E. 72nd Ave.
Vancouver, WA98686
(360) 574-3343
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Come to the edge...where your youthgroup will discover ina deeper way whoGod is, who they are,and what God can do through them.You and your students can servewith Forward Edge in Latin America,Europe, the Caribbean, China, NewYork City, or on a U.S. Indianreservation. You can even help loada container of aid for people in needin a developing country, thendistribute the aid on location! Thedates, destination, and ministry focusare built around your unique visionand group. Forward Edge providesexperienced facilitators, trainingmaterials, and complete logisticalsupport. We serve God by servingyou! This year, come to the edge!
Frontline MissionsforTeens
A Ministry of World Servants
(612) 866-0010
Join the growingnetwork of peoplestepping out to reachtheir world for Christ.Through WorldServants partnerships with sending and hosting churches and organizations, you can ensure yourshort-term mission experience is aninvestment that has long-termimpact in the communities whereyou serve. World Servants offersone- to three-week short-termmission opportunities in multiplelocations around the world andincludes free leadership cross-culturaltraining in several locations across thecountry to participating teams. LetWorld Servants help you prepare yourteam for missions and leadership. Calltoday for your free Information Guide.(612) 866-0010. "Developing Peopleas Servants and Leaders."
Group Workcamps
P.O. Box 599
Loveland, CO 80539
1-800-774-3838
fax: (970) 679-4371
email:
GroupWorkcamps: The#1 service/mission for church youthgroups. You and your teenagers willmake meaningful home repairs forelderly or disadvantaged people whocould never get the work donethemselves. It's a mission of servicewhere the spiritual growth of yourteenagers is the #1 goal. Experienceinspiring interdenominationalprograms and devotions. And it'seasy for you! We set up the worksites…deliver constructionmaterials...cook tasty food andcreate terrific programs. We sweatthe details-so you don't have to!Your time is free to invest in the livesof your teenagers. Get fullinformation at 1 -800-774-3838, orvisit (Two caveats to the Workcamp experience – your group will be split up into separate teams of five that include four students from other groups and these other groups may not hold to a common theological position.)
Mexico Outreach
Institute for Outreach Ministries
AzusaPacificUniversity
901 E. Alosta Ave.
Azusa, CA91702-7000
(626) 812-3027
fax: (626) 812-3094
email:
"I have never participated in a bettershort-term missions experience!"-Jim Burns, president, Youth Builders.Approximately 10,000 youth willparticipate in "Mexico Outreach" in2002. Participating groups develop abond with the people of a Mexicanchurch. Together they interact withthe local community and churchesthrough creative outreach,recreation, work/constructionprojects, and worship services. Tripsare for groups of Jr. High, HighSchool, College, and up. Trips during2002: Easter I (March 23-29), Easter II(March 30-April 5), Summer I (June22-28), Summer II (August 10-16).
Mission Discovery:
P.O. Box 612
Goodlettsville, TN37070
1-800-767-8720
email:
"Wow-whatan awesomeweek for mygroup! I remember when I firstshared about Mission Discovery,people said, 'You can't build a house;you can't raise that much money!'But look what God did! God is goodand so is Mission Discovery!"-KimiMurphy, Mount Sterling, KY. MissionDiscovery 7 to 1O-day projects offera combination of construction andevangelism. Honduras and Mexico-home building. Nassau-construction of a Haitian church. Tennessee-home repair. Every project isdifferent in some way, but all includea vital outreach to children throughvacation Bible school. No group istoo small to make a BIG difference!
Mountain T.O.P.
270412th Ave. S.
Nashville, TN37204
(615) 298-1575
email:
Service Project is a one week, multi-groupexperience whereyou will work on fourhome repair projects-each with adifferent family. Learn new skills and domore than just improve the qualityof life for Appalachian families. You can share your faith while meetingphysical, spiritual, social, andemotional needs. Day Camp is aweek of interactive, faith-sharing,one-on-one relationship buildingwith mountain children. You will experience experiential learning throughcommunity service projects andcultural exchange at the homes oflocal children.
Costs are reasonableand cover all expenses on site.
New Frontiers Challenge Ministries
3939 Snow Hill Rd.
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5623
fax: (615) 536-5624
Looking foradventureprogramming- AND missions??We have themboth! What a powerful combination!Jesus went to the wilderness to betested and came away strengthened,encouraged, and prepared. So canyour teens! Come to NF for challengeand mission team training! Do yourown mission trip OR go with us!Train at NF or at the mission site!Customize your experience! Missionopportunities through NF include U.S. Indian reservations, inner cityexperiences, Romania, Mexico,and Africa. We'll train your team foranywhere in the world!
Project Serve
P.O. Box 228822
Denver, CO80222
1.800.669.4932
fax: (303) 843.6793
Project Serve is the short-termmission ministry of Youth for Christ.Overseas projects are available tohigh schoolers and adults. Mexico!U.S. trips are also open to 7th gradethrough adult. All trips welcomeindividuals as well as groups.Projects are one to three weeks inlength, and most combineconstruction and evangelisticoutreach through indigenous YFCministries and churches. Cost rangesfrom $430 to $3540 and trips can becustomized for groups of 20+ tomeet specific dates, location, andtype of ministry. Call David Schultz orMark Andrlik at 1.800.669-4932.
Reach MinistriesInternational
P.O. Box 789
Galeton, CO80622
1-888-732-2492
fax: (970) 392-0821
email:
Reach Ministriesoffersweeklongworkcamp, adventure, andspring break experiences. During a Reach Workcamp, junior and seniorhigh students will perform homerepair projects and develop skills toimpact their world for Jesus. ReachMountain Adventures useswilderness challenges to create anenvironment where Christ-centereddiscipleship principles are taughtand practiced. Reach Spring BreakProjects are for college-age studentswho desire to learn about God's callon their lives while reaching outthrough service projects in innercity churches. Join the fun with Reach in 2003!
SEMP
(630)365.5855
Reach your lost friends with the love of Christ. SEMP [Students Equipped to Minister to Peers] will change the way you view every relationship. You’ll become a friend who cares by becoming active in sharing your faith, prepared to give an answer, ready to carry out the plan to reach your lost friends.
Teen Mania'sGlobal Expeditions
P.O.Box2000
"Garden Valley, TX 75771
1-866-S-GLOBEX
Teen Mania's GlobalExpeditions offersyour group agenuine missionsexperience. Join a unique group ofyoung people who are answeringthe call of adventure, journeyingaround the world with a message ofhope and life. Introduce your teensto a cultural landscape outside thereach of everyday life. Give them aglimpse of the big picture. Discovertrue adventure. Experience authenticministry with Global Expeditions,your adventure awaits.
TeenServe
10701 93rd Ave. N., Ste. E
Maple Grove, MN 55369
1-877-221-1912
(763) 315-5386
email:
WhyTeenServe? Asone teenstated, "It was the best and mostpowerful experience of my life afterspending your day helping familiesin need. TeenServe also provides hightech/high impact nightly programsto bring your teens into a closerrelationship with the Lord! Free timecan be spent having a smoothie inour "coffee house" or hanging outwith friends. While your teensrebuild homes, the Lord will refocustheir lives! TeenServe planseverything you just bring yourteens. Call today for your freepromotional video!
EFCM Youth Builders/Two Weekers
P.O. Box 640
Menomonie, WI54751
Telephone: 715-235-9193
E-Mail Youth
E-Mail Two
Serving with Youth Builders, you will join a force of over 600 long-term and short-term EFCM missionaries ministering around the world as church planters, missionaries to Muslims, tentmakers, and more.You’ll learn the basics of carpentry, masonry and other building skills needed on the project. Intensive Bible training will help you learn and sharpen evangelism skills that you’ll need to effectively present the Gospel in cross-cultural or creative access ministry situations. Special training for outreach ensures that your team is fully prepared to "hit the ground running" and make the most of every opportunity (Colossians 4:5). Trips for 2003 include, Camp Bato Dorm - Cebu Island, Philippines, Lahu Student Dorm - Chiang Mai, Thailand , and AsianChristianCenter - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Youth With A Mission-Nashville
P.O. Box 78219
Nashville, TN 37207
(615)696-3096
Looking for a radical, life-changing,cutting-edge mission experience? We arepassionate about knowing God andmaking Him known. Our experiencedstaff will serve you by providing and easy way to participate in short-term outreaches. We provide food,housing, on-site transportation,training, host staff, sound systems,outreach supplies, and much more.All you need is to join us! Contact usat (615) 696-3096 for information onmission trips here at home orworldwide. Check us out on the Web:
YouthWorks! lnc.
3530 E. 28th St.
Minneapolis, MN55406
1-800-968-8504
email:
Get your youthexcited aboutfollowing Jesus! Cross boundariesor race and culture to show themthe gospel in action! Since 1994,over 62,000 youth and leaders haveencountered Jesus throughaffordable YouthWorks! mission trips.In the summer of 2003, we willfeature 65 sites across the UnitedStates, Canada, and Mexico, withcosts starting less than $200 perperson. YouthWorks! will take care ofthe details, freeing you to walkalongside your teens. YouthWorks! has been known to provide excellent trips for JrHi students as well as those for SrHi. Call us to findout how we can serve together.