Spotlighted Volunteer Mission Opportunities

The Rev. James Neuendorf, LCMS missionary to Puerto Rico, talks with guests of an English camp and members of the short-term team from St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Esko, Minn., at Fuente de Vida (Fountain of Life Lutheran Church), Ponce, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford

Check out these spotlighted mission trips around the world! There are opportunities for individuals and for teams that are already formed. If you are interested in learning more, send us an email or click “Start the Process Today”.

2024 SPRING BREAK MISSION TRIP
March 2-9, 2024 — Czech Republic
Join missionaries Benjamin Helge and Chelsea Irwin in exploring the unique challenges and blessings that go hand in hand with missionary service. This opportunity is designed to introduce college students to all aspects of our work in the Czech Republic, as well as the life and work of various overseas missionary roles. Come and see how we spread the Gospel, plant Lutheran churches, and show mercy in Central Europe. This is a great opportunity for college students to explore missionary service.

2024 Missionary Kid Program Team
August 5-10, 2024 —  Dominican Republic
You will work with your team to prepare and lead a Vacation Bible School for approximately 50 missionary kids, ranging in age from infants to teens. We will provide a curriculum for you to use as a framework. There are also evening babysitting opportunities during 1-on-1 meetings and kid-free “date nights.”
Note: This year we are seeking at least 4 Spanish speakers to join this team; Portuguese would be helpful, as well.

VBS TEAMS
Fall 2024– Peru
Share the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ with kids by working with your team to plan and offer a Vacation Bible School. These opportunities are for teams that are already formed.

CONSTRUCTION TEAMS
Fall 2024 — Jamaica
Fall 2024 — Panama
Support ongoing work in various countries of Latin America and the Caribbean by assisting with renovations and repair work. Projects will be assigned based on the team’s skills but may include painting, remodeling, landscaping, or building. These opportunities are for teams that are already formed.

SHADOW A MISSIONARY
Flexible dates — Flexible countries
If you are interested in long-term missionary service, spend a week or more walking alongside a missionary in their daily life. Join them in all of their activities- work, home, social- as you use the resources provided to help frame your thinking and prayerfully discern whether God might be calling you to serve in a similar fashion. This is a great opportunity for individuals to explore career missionary service.