Christian Short-Term Mission Trips

Short term mission trips for youth groups, high school students, college students and adults to the US and International sites.

COVID PAYMENT PROTECTION

In order to best serve you and empower you to serve others, we’re offering no-hassle refunds for all our groups for the next year. We’ll work directly with you to make sure you are well taken care of. Details on this policy here.

SERVE GOD BY SERVING OTHERS ON A MISSION TRIP!

A mission trip will not only have a profound impact on the ministry partner and community that are being served, but also on you and your group as you discover that your stories are part of the bigger story of what God is doing. You will experience God in a new and powerful way as you serve others in a new context.

MISSION TRIP DISTINCTIVES

Listening Prayer

Listening Prayer

We want you to have a new experience with Jesus that dramatically encourages your relationship with Him. God has things to say to you! During our mission trips, we intentionally spend time to listen.

Relationship-driven process

Relationship-driven process

More than just setting up a trip, we want to become your partners in ministry.

Customized ministry

Customized ministry

The Holy Spirit is already doing a great work in your group; it’s our role to understand your needs and come alongside what God is already doing in a unique way.

Trusted local partners

Trusted local partners

All of our ministry partners, both overseas and domestic, have a history of excellence in hosting short-term mission teams.

Quality leadership

Quality leadership

All of our Mission Leaders have been well trained and are specifically prepared to lead each group.

Sustainable missions

Sustainable missions

More than just designing an experience for your group, we work with ministry partners that have a long-term plan for sustainability. Your team will come alongside these efforts and can be confident that your service is actually helping.

It’s important to us that your group has an opportunity to connect with Jesus and what He’s doing, both around the world and here in the United States. It’s just as important to us that your experience happens in the context of a plan for sustainability. Our long-term missionaries and ministry partners are doing fantastic work every day. Your short-term mission trip will be specifically designed to support that effort while inspiring your group’s relationship with Jesus.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

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REVIEWS

  • Brooke Pillar

    Adult Trip | Philippines
    I thought this trip was an amazing and humbling experience. I had the opportunity to meet so many kind children and people- all so grateful and welcoming. They were so filled
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  • Vanessa Washington

    Vanessa Washington

    Adult Trip | Philippines
    I enjoyed every aspect of this trip. It was God-centered and fun at the same time. If I had to choose, I think I enjoyed the feeding ministry the most. The joy of showing the love of Christ
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  • Ken Belliard

    Adult Trip | Costa Rica
    What I enjoyed the most was how much love I felt from the group and how much unity we had as a group. Also, the experiences I had with the Holy Spirit all week was just
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  • Tierra Ellis

    Adult Trip | Costa Rica
    I really enjoyed my trip with Adventures in Missions. It was beautiful growing in Christ alongside true spiritual warriors.
  • Colby Adams

    Youth Trip | Costa Rica
    I enjoyed everything about it. Building relationships with people in my church. Our translators, the families, children, but more importantly God. This was everything I could
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  • Mark Ryker

    Youth Trip | Costa Rica
    Everything about the trip was enjoyable. Visiting and witnessing to the women in prison was incredible. The facilities for us in Costa Rica are very nice and our Project Leader as an
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  • Mary Gim Norfleet

    Youth Trip | Costa Rica
    Our mission opportunities really pulled at my heartstrings. I fell in love with the people we met. My heart broke for what breaks Jesus’ heart. I would love to make this mission trip to
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  • Seth Warner, Youth Pastor

    Family Trip | Hilton Head Island, SC
    Projects were well planned out and matched perfectly for our group. Our entire team was stretched and grew a lot during the trip. I liked the family trip, perfect for our church. Our
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  • Nico Concha

    Youth Trip | Hilton Head Island, SC
    It has really changed my life. The Project Leader was a huge help to all of us and really took the time to get to know every single one of us individually. He brought us all closer and,
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  • Angela Caldwell

    Youth Trip | Hilton Head Island, SC
    Our Project Leader was an amazing leader for our trip. Our overall spiritual + missions heart of the group was challenged tremendously. We were stretched and renewed! We all left with a
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  • Kristi Warner

    Family Trip | Hilton Head Island, SC
    I liked that it forces us to be flexible and do whatever the task was. The debriefing sessions were really great and I love how an effort was made to include everyone, even the young
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  • Keri Williamson

    Youth Trip | Hilton Head Island, SC
    We enjoyed our trip very much. We felt stretched in our mission opportunities. Our Project Leader was an excellent guide and leader providing spiritual insight and direction.
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  • Victoria Caldwell

    Youth Trip | Hilton Head Island, SC
    This was my first mission trip so I loved that it was an intro to lots of different ministries that we could go back home to do. I like that we had a Project Leader to guide us, but also that
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  • Melany Claros

    Youth Trip | Hilton Head Island, SC
    I definitely enjoyed how welcoming and kind all the staff at Adventures in Missions were. I truly can say that I have a family now here. God truly worked through the hearts of everyone
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  • Brigette Selman

    Youth Trip | Hilton Head Island, SC
    I enjoyed the prayer walks even though it was out of my comfort zone, it was a good experience and I’m thankful for that opportunity! I liked that y’all always had
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  • Lauren Johnson

    Youth Trip | Hilton Head Island, SC
    I enjoyed the prayer walks even though it was out of my comfort zone, it was a good experience and I’m thankful for that opportunity! I liked that y’all always had
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  • Eliana Almario

    Adult Trip | Puerto Rico
    I wish the trip was longer! Overall, it was a great experience and a testament of God’s kingdom. The Project Leader was a fantastic encourager for us all. What I enjoyed the most
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  • Collette Konkel

    Collette Konkel

    Adult Trip | Puerto Rico
    Our project leader was amazing in all areas of our trip. I enjoyed the entire trip. I grew both in my faith and did things I never did before + stretched my faith + life. The accommodations
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  • Madelyn Harris

    Youth Trip | Puerto Rico
    This week, when we were at the Plaza handing out water bottles, I got to pray for the domino club there and I got to pray for all of Puerto Rico, which I have never done before. So that
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  • Darlene Konkel

    Adult Trip | Puerto Rico
    Everyone- team members, Project Leaders, locals- all were so giving. Seeing + feeling the growth in my team members + me were wonderful gifts from God + having people
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  • Kristen Ogle

    Adult Trip | Puerto Rico
    My trip stretched my faith and communication skills considering the language barrier. I really enjoyed the set-up everyday and meeting new people. Our Project Leader was amazing and
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  • Tyson Stout

    Adult Trip | Puerto Rico
    We did what God wanted us to do and gave all the glory to Him.
  • Madelyn Ortiz

    Youth Trip | Puerto Rico
    What I enjoyed was hugging and just praying over a woman in the plaza. Right away, she fell to her knees and prayed with us.

    COVID-19 TRIP GUIDELINES

    Payment Protection Plan


    Our goal is to work alongside you to achieve your mission trip goals while providing a sustainable impact wherever you serve. In an effort to better serve you, we have developed this payment protection policy for group Short Term Mission trips.

    • In the case that Adventures cancels a trip, a group’s funds are refundable up to the $75 per person deposit. This deposit is able to be applied toward a future trip with Adventures.
    • Adventures will make cancelations 60 days before a trip, except for the case of unpredictable or extenuating circumstances.
    • In the case that a group decides to cancel, their payments can be applied toward a future trip with Adventures but are not refundable.
    • Groups must notify Adventures of a decision to cancel 60 days before the trip. After this point we cannot guarantee any re-application of funds.

    COVID-19 Trip Guidelines


    Adventures encourages all participants to follow CDC guidelines and local regulations at all times. These guidelines will likely change between now and the time of your trip. We will discuss these changes with you as part of your preparation leading up to your trip. It’s important that your group familiarize themselves with these guidelines and make the appropriate preparation before the trip begins.

    Having said that, we have also established these basic guidelines for all Adventures Short Term Mission trips.

    1. Trip participants are required to fill out a health safety questionnaire before traveling to their destination.
    2. Trip participants are required to fill out a health safety questionnaire each morning before breakfast.
    3. Trip participants should maintain social distancing, including in ministry. When not socially distanced, wear a mask.
    4. Each participant should bring at least three masks to wear throughout the week.
    5. All participants will be required to have their temperature checked by the Project Leader each morning. The Project Leader will be equipped with a temporal thermometer.
    6. No large group gatherings.
      We will coordinate with our ministry partners to try to ensure that there are no large group gatherings. In the case that there are, this is done at the discretion of the ministry partner and participants should not feel obligated to attend. It’s our objective to have plenty of smaller service opportunities, such as serving at food pantries, doing work projects at churches or ministries and ministering to people in smaller groups and in a safe, responsible manner.

    FAQs


    What happens if a person is showing symptoms of COVID?

    They will be quarantined and taken to a facility to have a COVID test taken. They will remain quarantined for 10 days, per CDC guidelines.

    What happens if a participant contracts COVID on the trip?

    They will be quarantined from the rest of the group and everyone will follow CDC recommendations.

    What if a participant is exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID in the past 14 days?

    Exposure means 15 minute of close interaction. In this case, the participant will enter the quarantine protocol.

    What if a participant feels uncomfortable with a ministry opportunity due to safety reasons?

    The participant should notify their Project Leader or group leader and remove herself/himself from the situation.

    What type of quarantine options are there available near my ministry site?

    Each location will be prepared with quarantine recommendations. Each situation is unique and will be handled specifically to address the needs of the individual, the group and others who are involved.

    Can Adventures do anything to help with plane tickets if the trip were to get cancelled?

    Each group is financially responsible for their own flights. We cannot reimburse any costs associated with travel. Please check with the airline about their flight cancellation policy.

    How does Adventures evaluate whether or not they will cancel a trip?

    Most of the time this decision is made for us by local authorities. In some international cases, airlines may decide to not fly into a country. We look at government recommendations, airline activity and discuss with our partner. This, paired with our ongoing attention to CDC and WHO recommendations and regulations, usually makes the decision to cancel very clear.

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