Appalachia
SUPPORT GOAL ESTIMATE: $700 per person
CURRENT TEAMS:
SUMMER TEAM: July 27 - August 3
Serve children in middle school alongside our partner organization, the Wade Center. You and your team will host a summer care program, help with fun learning activities, play games, lead worship and bless families in Bluefield, WV. The children at the Wade Center love seeing Bay Area teams show up to share God's love with them!
WINTER TEAM: December 8-14 (Gifts For Children)
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.
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
SUPPORT GOAL ESTIMATE: $2,800 per person
CURRENT TEAMS:
BELIZE 1 TEAM: March 22-29 (Construction)
Led by: April Holden & Dave Crout
This spring in Belize we will begin another construction project. A family of 9 is losing access to their current living situation. The father is unable to work due to illness. The older son and daughter work while going to school to help support the family. Additionally, you will worship alongside Belizean Christians as you meet practical needs for families living in poverty and share the love of Jesus. This team may also distribute food to those in need and pray with local families. If you’re considering your first international mission trip, enjoy construction and making relationships with the local community, Belize is a great opportunity to serve! This trip is open to men, women and teens who are interested in serving thru construction.
This spring in Belize we will begin another construction project. A family of 9 is losing access to their current living situation. The father is unable to work due to illness. The older son and daughter work while going to school to help support the family. Additionally, you will worship alongside Belizean Christians as you meet practical needs for families living in poverty and share the love of Jesus. This team may also distribute food to those in need and pray with local families. If you’re considering your first international mission trip, enjoy construction and making relationships with the local community, Belize is a great opportunity to serve! This trip is open to men, women and teens who are interested in serving thru construction.
BELIZE 2 TEAM: July 22-29 (BASM)
Led by: Barry Willhite, Wade Morgan
This summer in Belize we will join with the local ministry that provides sponsorships and support for children to attend school. We will be organizing a VBS for the students. On this team you will also distribute food to those in need and pray with local families. Worship alongside Belizean Christians as you meet practical needs for families living in poverty and share the love of Jesus. If you're considering your first international missions trip and want to learn how to build relationships with people of a different culture where the majority still speak English this is great a great team for you! This team is open to Bay Area Student Ministry Students only. If you are in college or are an adult or family wanting to serve together, please consider either the March Belize team or consider serving in another location.
This is a student ministry team.
This summer in Belize we will join with the local ministry that provides sponsorships and support for children to attend school. We will be organizing a VBS for the students. On this team you will also distribute food to those in need and pray with local families. Worship alongside Belizean Christians as you meet practical needs for families living in poverty and share the love of Jesus. If you're considering your first international missions trip and want to learn how to build relationships with people of a different culture where the majority still speak English this is great a great team for you! This team is open to Bay Area Student Ministry Students only. If you are in college or are an adult or family wanting to serve together, please consider either the March Belize team or consider serving in another location.
This is a student ministry team.
El Salvador
SUPPORT GOAL ESTIMATE: TBD
CURRENT TEAMS:
CURRENT TEAMS:
ODENTON TEAM: August 9-16
Led by Steve and Janice Onken
In El Salvador, we will partner with volunteers from the San Salvador Great Commission church to support the staff and ministry at two Child Development Centers. Some serving options include: crafts and games with the kids that align with a Biblical theme for the week, teaching moms how to sew, discipleship with moms of the children, constructing beds for families where multiple children share a single bed, etc. The specific ministry will be determined by the giftings of those called to be on the team. We invite you to prayerfully consider being a part in this return to the valuable work being done in El Salvador.
In El Salvador, we will partner with volunteers from the San Salvador Great Commission church to support the staff and ministry at two Child Development Centers. Some serving options include: crafts and games with the kids that align with a Biblical theme for the week, teaching moms how to sew, discipleship with moms of the children, constructing beds for families where multiple children share a single bed, etc. The specific ministry will be determined by the giftings of those called to be on the team. We invite you to prayerfully consider being a part in this return to the valuable work being done in El Salvador.
Ghana
SUPPORT GOAL ESTIMATE: $3,700 per person
CURRENT TEAMS:
We are not planning to send a team here this year. Fill out an Interest Card to express interest in a future team.
Kenya
SUPPORT GOAL ESTIMATE: $4,000 per person
CURRENT TEAMS:
JUNE 26 - JULY 8, 2025 (FAMILY TEAM)
Led by: Brad and Maggie Smith
KENYA 1 TEAM
This family team will serve alongside our global partners, Gideon and Joy Banda. Team members can expect to be involved in a service project requiring physical labor, teach and run a Vacation Bible School (VBS) program, and share their personal testimony. Other opportunities may involve prayer walking a community and some evangelism and outreach to men and women. Kenya is a beautiful place with wonderful people, and Gideon’s team on the ground is full of passionate people who love Jesus. It will be a transformative time as we step out in faith to serve the Lord together.
There is now a waitlist for this team.
KENYA 1 TEAM
This family team will serve alongside our global partners, Gideon and Joy Banda. Team members can expect to be involved in a service project requiring physical labor, teach and run a Vacation Bible School (VBS) program, and share their personal testimony. Other opportunities may involve prayer walking a community and some evangelism and outreach to men and women. Kenya is a beautiful place with wonderful people, and Gideon’s team on the ground is full of passionate people who love Jesus. It will be a transformative time as we step out in faith to serve the Lord together.
There is now a waitlist for this team.
JULY 19 - JULY 31, 2025 (BASM)
Led by: Reid and Ginger Norris.
KENYA 2 TEAM: BASM
This team will serve alongside our global partners, Gideon and Joy Banda. Students can expect to be involved in a service project requiring physical labor, teach and run a Vacation Bible School (VBS) program, and share their personal testimony. Other opportunities may involve prayer walking a community and some evangelism and outreach. Kenya is a beautiful place with wonderful people, and Gideon’s team on the ground is full of passionate people who love Jesus. It will be a transformative time as we step out in faith to serve the Lord together. Due to limited space, we will not be able to accept everyone. (If you are in college or are an adult or family wanting to serve together, please consider either the June team or consider serving in another location.)
This is a student ministry team.
KENYA 2 TEAM: BASM
This team will serve alongside our global partners, Gideon and Joy Banda. Students can expect to be involved in a service project requiring physical labor, teach and run a Vacation Bible School (VBS) program, and share their personal testimony. Other opportunities may involve prayer walking a community and some evangelism and outreach. Kenya is a beautiful place with wonderful people, and Gideon’s team on the ground is full of passionate people who love Jesus. It will be a transformative time as we step out in faith to serve the Lord together. Due to limited space, we will not be able to accept everyone. (If you are in college or are an adult or family wanting to serve together, please consider either the June team or consider serving in another location.)
This is a student ministry team.
Lebanon
SUPPORT GOAL ESTIMATE: $2,200 per person
CURRENT TEAMS:
Due to current world events we are not currently sending teams to Lebanon. Fill out the interest card at the link above to express an interest in a future team.
Poland
SUPPORT GOAL ESTIMATE: $3,600 per person
CURRENT TEAMS:
JULY 16-28, 2025 (FAMILY ENGLISH CAMP)
Led by: Bill and Diane Smith, Tom and Janet Hogan, Nathalie Meade
FAMILY ENGLISH CAMP
Come and serve at our Family English Camp in Poland. We share God's love and the gospel with the local families by building personal relationships through Bible studies, English classes, testimonies, games, sports, crafts, and activities. You will lead Bible study discussion groups and teach English both in conversational classes and in pre-set English lesson formats. We make it really easy to get to know the campers' hearts so you can introduce them to Jesus and the gospel. Qualifications: Do you love Jesus? Do you have a heart for the lost? Can you speak English? Yes? Then you are qualified to go and serve with us!
There is now a waitlist for this team.
FAMILY ENGLISH CAMP
Come and serve at our Family English Camp in Poland. We share God's love and the gospel with the local families by building personal relationships through Bible studies, English classes, testimonies, games, sports, crafts, and activities. You will lead Bible study discussion groups and teach English both in conversational classes and in pre-set English lesson formats. We make it really easy to get to know the campers' hearts so you can introduce them to Jesus and the gospel. Qualifications: Do you love Jesus? Do you have a heart for the lost? Can you speak English? Yes? Then you are qualified to go and serve with us!
There is now a waitlist for this team.
Southeast Asia
SUPPORT GOAL ESTIMATE: $2,200 per person
CURRENT TEAMS:
We are not planning to send a team here this year. Fill out an Interest Card to express interest in a future team.
South Sudan
SUPPORT GOAL ESTIMATE: $3,200 per person
CURRENT TEAMS:
