YOUTH MISSION TRIPS

Join us for a mission trip, either international or in the States, and experience for yourself how God wants to work through you to impact others. Our trips are full-service for both groups and individuals.

LET GOD USE YOU TO TRANSFORM LIVES

We’ll connect your team with a variety of ministry opportunities – service projects, children’s programs, providing meals for the homeless, offering Bibles to those who don’t have one. Throughout the trip you’ll get to share the story of what God has done in your own life and introduce people to Jesus through gospel dramas and one-on-one conversations.

Be prepared for your mission trip to take you outside your comfort zone and change your perspective. Beyond that, it will be memorable and a lot of fun as you make new friends and get to know God better.

UPCOMING TRIPS:

GET EQUIPPED

Our mission trips include training times that combine quality teaching with a discipleship environment. You’ll grow in knowing Jesus while developing practical ministry tools.
Confidence
Gain confidence in sharing your personal testimony
Learn Ministry Tools
Develop creative tools, like dramas, to demonstrate God's story
Cultivate
Learn how to cultivate a rich personal relationship with Jesus
Learn To Share
Get equipped to clearly and convincingly share the Gospel message
Grow Your Passion
Grow in your passion for the Lord during worship and teaching sessions

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TESTIMONIES:

"I really appreciated that the YWAM staff poured into us while we were pouring into others. I was not expecting that."
Jolynn
"God showed me that I have worth and I am more bold than I think I am. He also told me that the past doesn't define me"
Rachel
"I saw the kids grow in their ability and confidence to share the gospel."
Alexina
"The teachings were AMAZING - very powerful for our group."
Becky
"God did so many things for me, but He allowed me to reconnect my relationship with Him and it allowed me to see what struggles people have here in Louisville."
Austin
"Great and understanding staff. Very flexible and put in so much effort to get to know you (and) walk alongside you."
Jessica

frequently asked questions

Anything but typical! We kick off the mission trip with at least one day of “training camp,” taking time for practical orientation and ministry training. After that we’ll have full days of ministry. We’ll start each morning with personal devotions and worship, then spend most of the day in ministry, usually eating lunch while we’re out.

We’ll also focus on growing our relationship with God throughout the mission trip. Many evenings we’ll gather for prayer, worship, teaching, small group meetings, and reporting back on what God has been doing through our ministry.

We want to make sure you get the most out of your trip, so it’s a full schedule. We do our best to incorporate some free time each day, though, so that you don’t wear out before it’s over.

In Louisville you’ll either stay at the YWAM facility, sleeping on the floor at our training center or at local churches. Don’t worry: there are showers available! Overseas mission teams typically stay in basic (but clean!) hotels, churches, or campgrounds. Either way, we’ll make the arrangements for you and give you specific instructions for the trip you’re on.

Our ministry activities vary by location, but we always emphasize ministering to individuals and sharing the Gospel face to face. Here’s what that can look like:

  • Visiting people in their homes to get to know them, share our stories of what God has done in our lives, and pray for them.
  • Adopting a neighborhood and making sure every home has a Bible of their own.
  • Playing sports and hanging out with kids in local parks, community centers, and schools.
  • Presenting dramas that demonstrate the salvation message.
  • Serving practically – like building a home, cleaning up trash, feeding the homeless, or visiting rehab centers and orphanages.

Our goal is to connect you with real people who need Jesus, and to give you opportunity to grow in sharing God’s love in a variety of ministry settings.

Unless otherwise specified, you need to be at least 16 years old if coming on your own and 13 if coming with a group. Talk to us if you’re a parent wanting to bring younger kids – we love working with families and we’ll do whatever we can to accommodate you, but we’d need to make sure the housing and ministry situation is suitable.

If there aren’t English speakers to minister to, we’ll have translators who join you in ministry and help you connect with people. We often provide simple phrases as well and help you learn them. Of course, even a little bit of language skill is a plus, but it’s definitely not required.