Appalachia
🗓️ December 7-13, 2026
💲 $700
Open to adults, families and teens.
Trip Description
Led by: Dale Conway
Serve alongside our partner organization, the Wade Center, by working the after-school program for elementary students. Plan and teach three afternoons of faith-based, Christmas related activities to help spread the good news of Jesus at the Wade Center. In partnership with Maple View Church in Bluefield, WV, serve families through Bay Area’s annual Gifts for Children program. The team will assist with distribution of gifts to families on Saturday and will do various service projects within the community during the week, before working with the children after school. This winter trip is a great way to take a first step into serving our global partners.
Belize
🗓️ March 13–20, 2027
💲 $2,800
Open to adults, families, teens and those interested in construction/service projects.
Trip Description
Led by: April Holden
Join us in Belize as we partner with local believers through a construction project in Roaring Creek. Over the years our teams have built homes for families in need, special needs classrooms and many more projects that help students and their families in Roaring Creek. Beyond construction, we will worship alongside Belizean Christians, serve families experiencing poverty, pray with community members, and build relationships with local churches and ministries. If you enjoy hands-on service, construction, and connecting with people from another culture, this is a great opportunity to serve.
Click here to learn more about Belize!
Kenya
🗓️ July 2027
💲 TBD
Open to college students and young adults in their early careers.
Trip Description
Led by: TBD
Join other young adults in serving alongside our global partners, Gideon and Joy Banda, in Kenya. This team is designed for those in college or the early stages of their careers who desire to grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and experience cross-cultural ministry. Participants can expect to serve through practical projects, lead Vacation Bible School activities, share testimonies, participate in prayer walking, and engage in evangelism and outreach.
This trip is an opportunity for young adults to step into God’s mission, build relationships
across cultures, and discover how God can use them wherever He sends them.
Click here to learn more about Kenya!
Dominican Republic
🗓️ July 18-25, 2027
💲 $3,000
Open to families, students, athletes and those interested in sports ministry/community outreach.
Trip Description
Led by: James Lagaras & Darren Heater
Join us in the Dominican Republic as we partner with Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to share the love of Jesus through relationships, sports, and community investment.
Depending on the makeup of the team, we may use baseball as a ministry tool to connect with local athletes and families. This is a unique opportunity for high school students who love baseball and want to use their passion to serve God’s mission.
Our team will also help develop a community center connected to FCA’s baseball field, investing in the neighborhood and strengthening relationships with families who live there. Through practical service and intentional relationships, we hope to demonstrate the love of Jesus.
Click here to learn more about the Dominican Republic!
Belize
🗓️ July 18-25, 2027
💲 $2,000
Open to students only.
Trip Description
Led by: Rick Conlee, Michelle Wright, Kim Dougherty
This student team will partner with “Hearts of Christ” a local ministry that provides sponsorship and support for children attending school. Students will help lead a Vacation Bible School program, build relationships with children, distribute food to families in need, and pray with members of the community.
Belize is a great place for students experiencing their first international mission trip because English is widely spoken and there are many opportunities to build meaningful relationships across cultures.
This team is designed specifically for Bay Area Student Ministry students and approved trip leaders. Because the experience is intentionally structured around student discipleship, participation is limited to students and team leaders. Families or adults looking to serve together are encouraged to consider one of our other family-friendly mission opportunities.
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Kenya
🗓️ July 17-29, 2027
💲 $3,900
Open to students only.
Trip Description
Led by: Ginger & Reid Norris
Serve alongside our global partners, Gideon and Joy Banda, as we encourage local believers and share the love of Jesus in Kenya.
Students can expect to participate in service projects requiring physical labor, teach and lead Vacation Bible School activities, share personal testimonies, and participate in opportunities such as prayer walking, evangelism, and community outreach.
This team is designed to help students step out in faith, grow in their understanding of God’s mission, and experience the joy of serving alongside passionate believers.
Due to limited space, we will not be able to accept everyone for this team.
This team is designed specifically for Bay Area Student Ministry students and approved trip leaders. Because the experience is intentionally structured around student discipleship, participation is limited to students and team leaders. Families or adults looking to serve together are encouraged to consider one of our other family-friendly mission opportunities.
Click here to learn more about Kenya!
Poland
🗓️ July 28 - August 9, 2027
💲 $3,600
Open to adults, families and anyone who enjoys teaching and building relationships.
Trip Description
Led by: Tom Hogan
Serve at Family English Camp in Poland as we share God’s love and the gospel through relationships. Team members will help lead Bible studies, teach English classes, share testimonies, and participate in games, sports, crafts, and activities.
This ministry creates a unique environment where relationships naturally develop and conversations about Jesus can happen. You do not need special ministry experience—just a love for Jesus, a heart for people, and a willingness to serve.
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El Salvador
🗓️ July 2027
💲 $2,000
Open to adults, families and those interested in children’s ministry, discipleship and practical service.
Trip Description
Led by: TBD
Partner with volunteers from the San Salvador Great Commission Church as we support ministry at two Child Development Centers. Our team will serve children and families through a variety of opportunities designed around the gifts and passions of team members.
Possible ministry opportunities include leading crafts and games connected to biblical themes, teaching children, helping mothers learn skills such as sewing, discipling moms of the children, and completing practical service projects such as constructing beds for families.
This trip is an opportunity to serve alongside local believers, encourage families, and share the hope of Jesus through relationships and practical love.
Indonesia
🗓️ July/August 2027
💲 $3,900
Open to adults 18+ with prior cross cultural missions experience and a heart for special needs ministry required.
Trip Description
Led by: Barry Willhite & Diek Van Dillen
This opportunity is designed for those who have previous cross-cultural mission experience and a desire to serve alongside ministry partners reaching people in Indonesia, the largest Muslim-majority country in the world. Because of the sensitive nature of this ministry, details about the location and specific activities will be shared with interested participants through conversations with Global Missions Staff.
Requirements:
•Must be 18 years or older
•Previous cross-cultural mission experience required
If you sense God leading you toward this opportunity, please contact Global Missions Staff to learn more.
Appalachia
🗓️ August 1-6, 2027
💲 $800
Open to students only.
Trip Description
Led by: Kevin & Casey Rump
Serve alongside the Wade Center’s summer program, a day camp serving children in the Bluefield, WV community. Our team will help lead activities throughout the week, including Bible lessons, games, crafts, sports, and special events designed to encourage students and share the love of Jesus. The Wade Center serves children and families experiencing significant challenges by providing a safe environment where students can learn, grow, receive meals, and experience Christ’s love through caring relationships. Team members will have the opportunity to invest in students through teaching, encouragement, and discipleship.
El Salvador
🗓️ August 14-21, 2027
💲 $2,000
Open to adults, families and those interested in children’s ministry, discipleship and practical service.
Trip Description
Led by: Megan Crout
Partner with volunteers from the San Salvador Great Commission Church as we support ministry at two Child Development Centers. Our team will serve children and families through a variety of opportunities designed around the gifts and passions of team members.
Possible ministry opportunities include leading crafts and games connected to biblical themes, teaching children, helping mothers learn skills such as sewing, discipling moms of the children, and completing practical service projects such as constructing beds for families.
This trip is an opportunity to serve alongside local believers, encourage families, and share the hope of Jesus through relationships and practical love.
Spain
🗓️ August 2027
💲 $2,800
Open to adults, students and anyone interested in evangelism and cross-cultural ministry.
Trip Description
Led by: TBD
Join our global partner Francisco Puente and his church as they share the hope of Jesus in Spain.
This team provides an opportunity to learn about discipleship and ministry in a post-Christian context while experiencing what God is doing through His church outside the United States. Spain’s proximity to north Africa also offer an opportunity for this team to experience ministry to Muslims.
Participants will gain practical experience sharing the gospel, develop a deeper understanding of global ministry, and return home with a renewed vision for living on mission every day.
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Kenya
🗓️ October 14-26, 2027
💲 $4,200
Open to adults and families.
Trip Description
Led by: Brad & Gosia Smith
Serve alongside our global partners, Gideon and Joy Banda, and their ministry team in Kenya. Team members can expect to participate in practical service projects, teach and lead Vacation Bible School, share personal testimonies, and encourage local communities through prayer and outreach.
Additional opportunities may include prayer walking and sharing the hope of Jesus with men and women in the community.
Kenya is a beautiful place filled with wonderful people and passionate believers who love Jesus. This trip offers families and adults the opportunity to serve together while
experiencing the joy of partnership in God’s global mission.
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Peru
🗓️ November 7-13, 2027
💲 $2,700
Open to adults interested in exploring new ministry partnerships and cross-cultural service.
Trip Description
Led by: Allen & Sandi Smith
Join our second year to send a Bay Area team to Peru as we partner with John and Abi Thompson and the Union Church of Lima. Our team will spend mornings visiting strategic ministry partners throughout Lima, including ministries serving women recently released from prison and other under-resourced communities. In the afternoons, we will serve alongside the International Christian School connected with the church through an after-school program.
This trip will help Bay Area explore future partnership opportunities while sharing the love of Jesus through relationships, service, and encouragement.
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Appalachia
🗓️ December 6-12, 2027
💲 $700
Open to adults, families and those looking for a first mission experience.
Trip Description
Led by: Dale Conway
Serve alongside our partner organization, the Wade Center, by investing in children and families in Bluefield, West Virginia. Our team will help lead the Wade Center’s after-school program by creating and teaching faith-based Christmas activities that share the hope of Jesus with elementary students.
In partnership with Maple View Church, we will also serve families through Bay Area’s annual Gifts for Children program by helping distribute gifts and encourage families in the community. Throughout the week, the team will participate in service projects and build relationships with local families.
This winter trip is a wonderful opportunity to take a first step into serving with our ministry partners and experiencing how God is at work through local churches.