New York City
Dates: 5/17-5/23
Adults (18+)
Global Missions
Why Missions?
Living on mission is how we move the gospel forward to the end of the earth. We believe that all Christians are called to live out the Great Commission, so we want to provide you with national and global opportunities to do just that, as we partner with church plants and mission partners around the world.
Short-Term Missions
Grow in your faith, serve long term missionaries, and partner with churches around the world. Go with us to experience life in another culture, learn to share the gospel, care for our missionaries and begin the journey of discovering your role in God’s global mission. Where will you go?
Upcoming Trips
Here is an overview of the mission opportunities planned for the year. Detailed information, including trip descriptions, is provided below.
Puerto Rico
Dates: 7/25-7/31
Students (MS & HS)
Puerto Rico
Dates: 8/15-8/21
Adults (18+)
Dates: 5/17-5/23
Focus: A team will partner with Global Gates and use the facilities at NYSUM (New York School of Urban Ministry) for lodging. The mission will involve urban outreach, evangelism, and support for local church-planting initiatives among unreached people groups in the city. This is an intensive, hands-on experience in one of the most diverse cities in the world.
Target Group: Adults
Cost: $1100
Dates: 7/25-7/31
Target Group: King’s Students
Focus: This trip is specifically tailored to help our students engage in service and spiritual development. We will assist with community restoration projects, run VBS (Vacation Bible School) programs for local children, and support a partner church in Puerto Rico. This trip aims to foster leadership and a heart for missions in our King’s Students ministry. Volunteers may participate in a variety of service projects, including:
• Assisting families and churches with rebuilding efforts (e.g., painting, roof sealing, drywall, etc.)
• Brush and debris removal
• Demolition and cleaning
• Prayer walks and supporting the food pantry
Cost: $1400
Dates: 8/15-8/21
Focus: The team will engage in a range of service projects supporting the locals and churches in disaster relief. You may assist with rebuilding efforts in a variety of ways, including painting, roof sealing, and installing drywall, as well as with essential site preparation, such as debris removal and demolition. The team may also support the community beyond physical labor through prayer walks, evangelism, and by helping local food pantries.
Cost: $1400
FAQs
- A follower of Christ.
- Humility to learn from and serve others.
- Membership at King’s is not required, but we do ask that each participant has been through The Weekender.
The trip cost covers airfare, transportation, lodging, meals, ministry expenses, visas, and supplemental travel medical insurance. The trip cost does not cover passport application or renewal (if applicable), immunizations (if applicable), medications, phone plans, or fees from online fundraising.
The cost listed on the website is a general estimate for each trip location. The actual cost may vary slightly depending on unique expenses such as airfare and lodging. Center Staff will communicate with you the exact cost during the onboarding process.
Generally speaking, personal funds are not necessary once you are on the trip. Participants may choose to bring money for souvenirs.
There are a few steps to go on a short-term mission trip:
- First, each participant must fill out the form on the missions page of the website.
The next step will be a short (30 minute) phone call with our staff.
Thirdly, each participant will be sent a team member guide to review before being added to the trip roster.
Safety can never be guaranteed. That’s true when traveling abroad or on your daily commute. But we certainly do our best to keep our teams, partners and the locals we serve safe. We do purchase insurance for each participant for each day they are on the trip. Regardless of the country/location we enter, the risk of persecution is far greater for our field partners and local natives than for our teams. If applicable, care will be given to protect their identity and ministry. But ultimately, we go in the authority of Jesus and with the assurance of his promise to be with us always.
All international locations require a valid passport. To be considered valid, many countries require that upon arrival, there be at least six months left until the passport expires, even if you plan on leaving before your passport’s expiration. Generally, it takes 2-3 months to get a new passport. Paying for an expedited one will generally get you a passport in 3-5 weeks.
Email Pastor Conor at conor@kingsilm.com with any questions regarding our Short-Term Missions Opportunities.