When most people think about missions, they tend to picture one of two things: a vibrant international adventure… or a local outreach just down the street.

But for Ambassadors students, both Chicago and Costa Rica show something powerful: God’s Kingdom is alive everywhere, and every place teaches us something different about His heart.

Chicago: Worship in the Heart of a City

In Chicago, students step into the pulse of urban life – music, culture, noise, movement, people everywhere. It’s a place where ministry looks like pop-up worship services, prayer walks, worship at the beach, conversations around a cookout, and meeting people right where they naturally gather.

You discover that missions doesn’t always require a passport. Sometimes it just takes courage, a speaker, a guitar, and a willingness to show up in public with the hope of Jesus. Students learn boldness, creativity, and what it looks like to bring the Church to people, not wait for them to come.

Costa Rica: Pura Vida and Everyday Discipleship

In Costa Rica, missions slows down. Ministry happens in small villages, farms, schools, and church communities. You’ll feel the warmth of “Pura Vida,” worship in two different ministry locations, join ZOE Future Leaders or YWAM in their daily discipleship rhythms, and serve through children’s ministry, evangelism, Bible distribution, sports, and hands-on projects.

Here, students experience cross-cultural humility and hospitality. You learn that the Gospel speaks every language – sometimes through a smile, a testimony, or a game of soccer. You see faith lived in simplicity, gratitude, and community.

Different Experiences, Same Transformation

Urban missions teaches students to be bold.
International missions teaches them to be humble.
Both teach them to be present with God and with people.

Both trips give teens a chance to…

• Discover their gifts
• Grow in confidence and compassion
• Hear God’s voice in new ways
• Step outside their comfort zone
• Build friendships that feel like family
• Live out their faith in real, tangible ways

Because the truth is this: The world is wide, and God is working everywhere. Whether in a bustling American city or a village surrounded by rainforest, He invites students to join Him and He uses each experience to shape who they’re becoming.

If your teen is ready to step into a bigger story, whether in the heart of a U.S. city or in the rich beauty of Costa Rica, Ambassadors is waiting.

Apply today for an Ambassadors trip:
Chicago “Created to Worship” Trip – July 3–24, 2026 | $1,975
Costa Rica Ambassadors Trip – July 3–24, 2026 | $3,795