Georgia
Georgia short term summer opportunities are fully funded.
Fully Funded Opportunities
Camp Chula Mission Team Tifton, GA
July 4-12
4 Students
Serve children or preteens by teaching scripture, leading a recreation activity during the day, preparing snacks, guiding camp participants to different stations, and fill in areas of service as needed.
Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief Team
Dates & Location TBD
6 Students + 1 Team Leader
Demonstrate the love of Jesus to those who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. This team will partner with Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief and Georgia Baptist churches in serving their community following the devastation from Helene, including storm clean up, rebuilding efforts, compassion ministries, community outreach, etc.
Applications for fully funded opportunities are due no later than November 30.
Short Term: North America
There are both fully funded and grant supported short-term opportunities in North America.
Fully Funded Opportunities
Arizona
May 17-26
6 Students and 1 Campus Minister
Prepare to reach families and communities through a variety of evangelism events, including prayer walks, serving the homeless, food distribution, community park outreach, and more!
Community Ministry & SBC Annual Meeting Registration, Dallas Texas
June 2-11
6 Students and 1 Campus Minister
Community Ministry + serving on registration team at the annual Southern Baptist Convention meeting. Ministry opportunities before the SBC may include supporting local church plants through community outreach, children’s ministry, evangelism events, etc.
Portland, OR
May 24 – June 3
Team of 6 and 1 Campus Minister
Engage the Portland State University campus in spiritual surveys, outreach, prayer, and weekend ministry events. Summer missionaries will serve at in the Portland State University Spring Formal one evening, and help host an international student-focused event over Memorial Day.
Zona Camp Crew
June 19-28
Riverside, California
Up to 8 Students
The Zona Experience is a well-rounded youth camp experience for the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention that allows students to have fun, make memories, and learn about God’s Word. Lead meaningful Bible studies that include relevant issues, fun activities, and tons of sports! Join a team of college students at California Baptist University in sunny Riverside, California.
Applications for fully funded opportunities are due no later than November 30.
Grant Supported Opportunities
Grant Applications are due no later than April 1.
Short Term: International
There are both fully funded and grant supported international short-term opportunities.
Fully Funded Opportunities
Czech Republic
June 10-20
Team of 6 and 1 Campus Minister
Enjoy opportunities to work on campus at South Bohemia University and use the afternoons to work in the student center (called “The Hub”) with students ages 13-23. Engage in evening mission opportunities at the home of host missionaries.
Oslo, Norway
June 8-17
3 Students
Must be able to walk and be on your feet 8 hours a day
Serve with Home Church in Oslo, Norway hanging out in a highly immigrant neighborhood that is going through a season of transition. Help operate an electric coffee bike used to travel throughout neighborhoods and serve espresso drinks, filter coffee, and waffles with the intent to have spiritual conversations. This trip is a partnership with FBC, Kennesaw and the team leader will be a member of FBC, Kennesaw.
Sighisoara, Romania
July 13-30
4-6 Students
Lead and facilitate VBS, puppet ministry, carnivals, student evangelistic events, women’s events, worship services, home visitation, and Gospel conversations. This trip is a partnership with Ephesus Baptist Church, Villa Rica, GA and the team leader will be a pastor of that church.
Applications for fully funded opportunities are due no later than November 30.
Grant Supported Opportunities
Visit imb.org/students to find opportunities for international missions service. Opportunities range from one week to ten weeks, or longer. If you are interested in an international missions opportunity with an entity other than IMB, please e-mail sendmenow@gabaptist.org with the details to learn if it is eligible for a Send Me Now grant.
Once approved for service in an international short term opportunity, students can apply for a Send Me Now grant of up to $1600 to help defray field or travel costs.
Grant Applications are due no later than April 1.
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