WHY DO WE PARTICIPATE IN MISSIONS?

The Christian life is most pleasing to God and most joyful for us when we are giving our life away. It is a privilege to bear fruit! (John 15:1-11) Every follower of Christ has received the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), and we build life-changing relationships when we serve alongside each other.

WHAT ARE OUR OBJECTIVES FOR SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS/SERVICE PROJECTS?

When we participate in trips or projects, we seek two outcomes: we desire to have a helpful impact on those we serve and we desire to be transformed in the process. Short-term mission trips and/or short-term service projects should be well conceived, and support long-term objectives. When done well, we believe that short-term opportunities further the Kingdom, and give us a taste of the joy that comes from a life of participating in God's work.

WHAT'S THE PROCESS TO APPLY TO GO ON A SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIP?

Depending on the trip, there are different prerequisites for participation. Trip details can be found below.

If you are interested in going on a trip, please complete this interest form! To learn more about the ministries these trips support, you can find their websites linked below.

PLanned 2024 GBC trips 

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BRENT AND ELLIE MEYERS | BARCELONA, SPAIN | JUNE 2-7 | ESTIMATED $3000 (including airfare) 
Help Brent and Ellie host an English Conversation Course and connect with people in the community to grow their church plant.

AFRICA NEW LIFE | RWANDA | JULY 7-15 | $2150 + airfare (estimated $1800)
We're taking a team from GBC to see and engage with the work of Africa New Life Ministries. We'll be visiting and encouraging the families of children sponsored by the people of GBC, and we'll visit the church building that GBC helped to fund. The purpose of this trip is to strengthen and grow the relationship between the people of GBC and the people involved in the ministries of Africa New Life. While in Rwanda, we're also planning to connect with some of our other ministry partners: Hope Walks and Hope International.    

THE ILLUNGAS | ZAMBIA | EARLY AUGUST 2024 | COST TBD
Our missionaries - Alan and Delphine Ilunga - have asked for a team from GBC to come and join them in their outreach work in northern Zambia. Depending on several factors (dates and trip participants), we'll either help with youth outreach camp, vacation Bible school, or a pastors' conference.

CRU | ALBANIA | OCTOBER 2024 | ROUGHLY $2000
Connect with college students through outreach on campuses and events at a local church    

ANANIAS HOUSE | TURKEY | MID-OCTOBER 2024 | COST TBD
We'll be encouraging and training church leaders from Turkey and Syria.    

GROW GOSPEL | INDIA | OCTOBER 2024 | COST TBD
Our ministry partners have asked that we come and connect with them to get a better picture of our support for their church planting and child development work. Much of this trip is to see their work, encourage local believers, and strengthen the relationship between GBC and the churches and ministries there.    

NIGHTLIGHT  | THAILAND | SPRING 2025 | $1500 + AIRFARE
Join NightLight as they reach out to the community in the Red Light district. Help with morning chapel, coffee shop, beauty salon at outreach center, and outreach in streets and bars in the Nana Red-Light district.

Opportunities with partner ministries 

PLANT WITH A PURPOSE | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | JULY 21-26 | $1450 + airfare per person
Experience firsthand Plant with Purpose's life-changing work amongst rural farming communities. Gain an understanding of their program, meet local staff and members, and have a hands-on learning experience.    

HOPE INTERNATIONAL | MULTIPLE TRIPS
Click here to read more about their upcoming trips!

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