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1-2 Week Missions Trips in a wide variety of locations around the world

Throughout the year, missionaries partner with individuals and teams to serve with them in their local communities.

Short-term mission trips serve as cultural exchanges, broaden global perspectives, and offer tangible help to the people in the communities where Serge works – often forging lasting relationships among team members and with the local community.

Short-term trip opportunities include:

Construction
English language camps and VBS clubs
Teaching/discipling of pastors and church leaders
Sports camps
Prayer weeks
Evangelism
Marriage and Parenting conferences
Vision Trips
Auto Mechanics
and more…

Why Go Short-Term with Serge?

Meaningful Projects
Support Long-Term Work

We want your trip to be as beneficial as possible for all involved — your short-term team, your sending church, the Serge missionary teams, and our international partners. Every team we send participates in important, helpful work that is more than we could accomplish through financial resources alone.

Community
Development

Frequently, short-term teams can be ineffective, or at worst harmful, to local communities and the materially poor. We see Short-Term teams as more than just an opportunity for spiritual tourism – but avenues that God uses to create lasting change in the lives of team members and the communities they serve.

Renewed Vision for
Missional Living

The effectiveness of a short-term team expands far beyond the scope of the weeks spent overseas. Through serving cross-culturally, you can joyfully re-encounter your own need for the gospel and bring renewed vision and excitement back to local mission engagement.

2024-2025 Short-Term Mission Trips

Europe

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RUF Spring L.E.A.P. Trip 1

London, UK

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RUF Spring L.E.A.P. Trip 2

London, UK

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Ireland Vision and Prayer Summit

Dublin, Ireland

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L.E.A.P. Week

London, UK

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RUF Forward L.E.A.P.

London, UK

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RUF Spring Prague City Ministry

Prague, Czech Republic

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South America

RUF Spring Construction Trip

Chile

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Camp Construction for Children with Disabilities

Chile

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Dominican Republic Auto Repair

Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

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Asia

RUF Spring Himalayan Prayer Trek

South Asia

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Himalayan Prayer Trek

South Asia

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What They’re Saying

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"Since going on my STT, my prayer life has expanded exponentially. Something was ignited in me and I want to dive deeper than ever before into my relationship with the Lord. The way the Lord used me over there was really special, but also a great reminder that I can have those moments and conversations in my daily life here [at home]."
Morgan Montrose

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"Why not take 7 days? Allow those 7 days to change your heart and grow your vision of what God is doing in the world. He created the world in 7 days. Imagine the spiritual impact you can have on one person and what that can do. You could be talking to the next Paul or the next person who brings revival to this people group."
- WilliamGraphic Designer

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"A short-term missions trip will give you a broader picture of the church universal. It's incredibly encouraging to see how the Lord is working in the world, not just in your local church, but to see and experience how the Spirit is moving in somebody else's culture. It changes how you worship. It changes the way you read the bible. It might change the way you see different churches in your neighborhood and how they are working together."
Michael VanDerLinden

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Since going on my STT, I have more of an awareness of the need for the gospel, both in the lives of those who are lost, and in my life. I also have more passion for evangelism in my personal life, and actually taking the steps to engage people in conversation."
Dwayne Noble

Short-Term Missions

Frequently Asked Questions

Application Process

The first step is for you or your church leader to fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

What are the costs for a Short-Term Trip?

Costs vary for each trip. You can get specifics for a trip that interests you by contacting Brad Wallace, our Short-Term Coordinator at bwallace@serge.org. If you need to support raise, you can raise money from friends and family, through your church, and sometimes directly through Serge.

How soon do I need to sign up?

Sooner is better. All of our trips close at least two months before departure, and you may be looking to raise support.

How can I learn more about a particular trip?

If you have questions this page doesn’t answer, please contact Brad Wallace at bwallace@serge.org.

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To sign up for any of our Short-Term Team Opportunities, please fill out the form below. Have a question? Please contact our Short-Term Coordinator, Brad Wallace at bwallace@serge.org.

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Camp Construction for Children with Disabilities

Chile

Dates: March 1 – 15, 2025 (depart US Feb 28)

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Serge has been invited to partner with a new ministry in Chile that will be helping children with disabilities and their families. Started by a Chilean couple who are friends of Serge and who lost both of their children to severe disabilities, they have a heart for these children and know of the struggles that their families face. The team will help with the construction of a camp that will provide a place for the children to be loved and cared for and their parents to be ministered to.

Trip length: 1 and 2 week options

Number of participants: Minimum 4, maximum 10

Who: High school through adults

Approx. trip cost: $890 + airfare

Application deadline: January 1, 2025

L.E.A.P. Week

London, UK

Dates: June 30- July 7, 2025 (Depart U.S. on June 29)

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LEAP is a time to leap out of your comfort zone and into a different world. This trip is for anyone who has a desire to see all nations of the earth impacted by the love of Jesus.

On this trip, your team will learn about world religions and cultures as well as participate in prayer and outreach alongside Serge missionaries and local churches in predominantly South Asian neighborhoods.

Trip length: 1 week

Max participants per church: 10

Who: Youth (HS and older) and adults are encouraged to attend – church teams, family units, and individuals are welcome.

Approx. trip cost: $1,300 + airfare

RUF Forward L.E.A.P.

London, UK

Dates: June 25 – July 9, 2025 (depart US on June 24)

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Forward LEAP participants support Serge’s annual LEAP Short-Term Trip. Forward LEAPers will arrive a few days before LEAP participants to be trained to implement – as well as participate in – all of the various aspects of LEAP. You will stay an extra 2 days to help with outreach follow-up and debrief. Come dip your toes into cross-cultural ministry by not only participating in this important outreach, but by getting to know and work alongside our Serge missionaries in this amazing global city.

Trip length: 15 days

Max team size: 6

Who: RUF Interns

Approx. trip cost: $1,600 + airfare

Deadline: January 1, 2025

RUF Spring Prague City Ministry

Prague, Czech Republic

Dates: Throughout Spring 2025 (Exact dates determined by school’s Spring Break.)

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This short-term team will spend one week learning about ministry in the Serge context, meeting other missionaries and hearing about their work there. They will participate in cultural learning excursions, prayer walks, and a smaller scale service opportunity.

Trip length: 1 week (arrive Saturday, return the following Saturday)

Number of participants: minimum 6, maximum 16

Who: RUF students and staff

Approx. trip cost: $535 + airfare

RUF Spring L.E.A.P. Trip 2

London, UK

DATES: March 15- 22, 2025, depart U.S. March 14

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This trip is for RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) Groups on Spring Break who have a desire to see all nations of the earth impacted by the love of Jesus. On this trip, your team will learn about world religions and cultures as well as participate in prayer and outreach alongside Serge missionaries and local churches in predominantly South Asian neighborhoods.

Max team size: 30

Who: RUF staff and students

Approximate Trip cost: $1000+ airfare

Application deadline: January 1, 2025

RUF Spring L.E.A.P. Trip 1

London, UK

DATES: March 8-15, 2025, depart U.S. March 7 (These dates are filled.)

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This trip is for RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) Groups on Spring Break who have a desire to see all nations of the earth impacted by the love of Jesus. On this trip, your team will learn about world religions and cultures as well as participate in prayer and outreach alongside Serge missionaries and local churches in predominantly South Asian neighborhoods.

Max team size: 30

Who: RUF staff and students

Approximate Trip cost: $1000+ airfare

Dominican Republic Auto Repair

Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

Dates: Throughout 2024 and 2025 (exact dates TBD by participant availability)

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Jarabacoa, located in the mountains of the DR, is a location where owning a car is more a need than a luxury. Most vehicles are very old and take a beating from the unpaved roads. Reliable local mechanics are hard to find. Our team will be led by a certified mechanic and spend two weeks repairing the cars of missionaries, local pastors, and members of the church.

Trip length: 2 Weeks

Max team size: 5

Who: Anyone with some knowledge in auto repair, one Spanish speaker to translate

Approx. trip cost: $850 + airfare

RUF Spring Construction Trip

Chile

Dates: Throughout Spring 2025. Exact dates determined by school’s Spring Break

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Serge has been invited to partner with a new ministry in Chile that will be helping children with disabilities and their families. Started by a Chilean couple who are friends of Serge and who lost both of their children to severe disabilities, they have a heart for these children and know of the struggles that their families face. The team will help with the construction of a camp that will provide a place for the children to be loved and cared for and their parents to be ministered to.

Trip length: 1 Week

Number of Participants: Minimum 4, maximum 10

Who: RUF students and staff

Approx. trip cost: $890 + airfare

Application deadline: January 1, 2025

RUF Spring Himalayan Prayer Trek

South Asia

Dates: Throughout Spring 2025. Exact dates determined by the school’s Spring Break

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The short-term team will trek with Serge missionaries in the Himalayas. You will learn about the culture and spiritual climate of a country entrenched in thousands of years of idolatry and pray alongside local believers that Jesus would reign as King & Lord in the hearts of those who have never heard His name. Times of teaching on culture, religion, mission, and mission-centered times of prayer in various locations.

Trip length: 1 week

Number of participants: minimum 4, maximum 25

Who: RUF students and staff

Approx. trip cost: $1000 plus airfare.

Application deadline: January 1, 2025

Himalayan Prayer Trek

South Asia

Dates: Throughout the year, except July & August

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The short-term team will trek with Serge missionaries in the Himalayas. You will learn about the culture and spiritual climate of a country entrenched in thousands of years of idolatry and pray alongside local believers that Jesus would reign as King & Lord in the hearts of those who have never heard His name. Times of teaching on culture, religion, mission, and mission-centered times of prayer in various locations.

Trip length: 7- and 10-day option

Number of participants: minimum 4, maximum 25

Who: High school – adult

Approx. trip cost: $1250-$1350 + airfare.

Irish Vision and Prayer Summit

Dublin, Ireland

Dates: July 26 – August 3, 2025

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The Ireland Vision and Prayer Summit is a week-long gathering in Dublin, Ireland in which participants will hear about God’s work in Ireland, learn about Irish culture, and travel across Ireland to listen to, encourage, and pray with Irish Pastors and ministry leaders.

Trip length: 9 days

Max team size: 45 (max of 10 per church)

Who: Ages 14+ (all participants under 18 will need chaperones as the Serge Ireland teams do not have the capacity to oversee youth, but they are certainly welcome to come!)

Approx. trip cost: $1540 + airfare

Missionary Kid VBS

Northamptonshire, England

Dates: Oct. 27 – 31, 2024

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Serve our UK field by helping to run a mini childcare program to assist with the UK Field retreat. This will take place at a Christian retreat center, Highgate House, in Creaton, Northamptonshire. Engage the children with the gospel, prayer, and fun (crafts/games). Plan and lead six sessions total.

Who: Participants must be 18 or older (a mature 17-year-old with a parent will be considered). They also must be able to lead, engage, and enjoy time with children, while being flexible and having fun. This is ideal for youth leaders.

Approx. trip cost: $650 plus airfare.

Himalayan Prayer Trek

South Asia

Dates: Sept. 27 – Oct. 11, 2024

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The short-term team will trek with Serge missionaries in the Himalayas. You will learn about the spiritual climate of a country entrenched in thousands of years of idolatry and pray alongside local believers that Jesus would reign as King & Lord in the hearts of those who have never heard His name.

Trip length: 15 days

Who: Adults and youth (13 and older) with a passion to learn, understand, and experience one of the oldest cultures on the planet. Physical conditioning important to be able to reach remote mountain villages with a 20 – 30 pound trekking pack.

Approx. trip cost: $1425 plus airfare. This fee includes registration fee, lodging, most meals, domestic travel, E-tourist visa, trek expenses, guides/translators, and ministry expenses.

Individuals will pay their own “day-off” costs such as sight-seeing or helicopter ride over the Himalayas.

Deadline to apply: May 1, 2024

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Children’s English Camp

Malaga, Spain

Dates: June 20-30, 2024 (depart June 19)

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This short-term team will work with Serge missionaries in Malaga, Spain, to put on an English Camp for young kids in the community. The English Camp is a wonderful way to serve and connect to the local community, allowing relationships to be built with kids and their parents, which constructs a bridge in a very secular culture to reach the locals with the gospel. The team will lead a fun urban English camp for kids (ages 6-11) with activities that include sports, crafts, and music.

Trip length: 11 days

Max team size: 20 people

Who Can Go: Adults, college students, and youth (high schoolers) welcome. No Spanish is necessary, but it would be an asset.

Approximate Trip cost: $980 + airfare

Teen English Camp

Malaga, Spain

Dates: June 20-30, 2024 (depart U.S. on June 19)

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This short-term team will work with Serge missionaries in Malaga, Spain to put on an English Camp for teens in the community. The English Camp helps teens become more proficient in English, something necessary to graduate from college in Spain. This also provides opportunities to build relationships and reach the community with the gospel. The team will lead a fun urban English camp for teens (12-17) and the activities will include conversation groups, site visits, beach activities, and games.

Trip length: 11 days

Max team size: 20 people

Who Can Go: Adults welcome with emphasis on high school and college age

Approximate Trip cost: $980 + airfare

Spring Break L.E.A.P. Trip

London, UK

DATES: March 2-9, 2024 (These dates are filled.)

DATES: March 9-16, 2024

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This trip is for RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) Groups on Spring Break who have a desire to see all nations of the earth impacted by the love of Jesus. On this trip, your team will learn about world religions and cultures as well as participate in prayer and outreach alongside Serge missionaries and local churches in predominantly South Asian neighborhoods.

Max team size: 30

Who: RUF staff and students

Approximate Trip cost: $1000+ airfare

Crucero Cultural Exchange Youth Camp

Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

Dates: June or July 2024, exact dates depend on team availability

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This short-term team will engage Crucero’s youth by hosting a week of diverse activities, including English lessons, community cleanup, Bible stories, recreational pursuits, and crafts. We will also delve into Dominican culture. Our focus will be on fostering meaningful relationships, both among team members and with the local Dominicans.

Trip length: 10 days depending on team members’ availability

Who: 8-10 youth (minimum age 14) and 2-4 adult leaders who love Jesus and have a sense of adventure. The ability to speak Spanish is fantastic but not required. Ability to go with the flow (Dominicans call that ‘flojo’ or loose), curiosity, and a willingness to learn as well as teach.

Approx. trip cost: $850 + airfare (includes room, meals, ground transportation, supplies, and interpreters).

Ministry Housing Construction Team

Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

Dates: Spring 2024, exact dates depend on team availability

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Join this short-term missions trip to improve La Mesa Ministry’s property. This construction team will work on projects like completing a bathroom project, insulating the attic, and repairing La Casita, a small wooden cabin. Your participation will enhance their ministry space and make a lasting impact.

Trip length: 7 – 14 days depending on team members’ availability

Max team size: 14

Who: 4-5 adults who love Jesus and have experience in plumbing, electricity, and/or other areas of construction. Ability to speak Spanish is not required.

Approx. trip cost: $1150 – $1350 + airfare (includes room, meals, ground transportation, building materials, and local skilled labor) Total cost depends on length of trip.

L.E.A.P. Week

London, UK

Dates: July 1-8, 2024 (Depart U.S. on June 30th)

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LEAP is a time to leap out of your comfort zone and into a different world. This trip is for anyone who has a desire to see all nations of the earth impacted by the love of Jesus.

On this trip, your team will learn about world religions and cultures as well as participate in prayer and outreach alongside Serge missionaries and local churches in predominantly South Asian neighborhoods.

Trip length: 1 Week

Max team size: Registration is open for church teams, family units, or individuals, with a maximum capacity of 100 participants. Initially, each church can register up to 10 people, but this limit may be adjusted if space remains available.

Who: All adults, from retirees to college students and mature teenagers, are welcome. No prior ministry experience or training is necessary; only the willingness and ability to flexibly participate and travel between scheduled activities. For teams that include high school students, we kindly request that they recruit at least one adult for every two students.

Approx. trip cost: If staying in a shared room, the cost per person will be $1,100, in addition to airfare. (This fee includes: room, ministry-related transportation, and ministry meals.)

Deadline: March 1, 2024