Short-term Mission Trips - by Date
OM hosts and organises short-term mission trips—hundreds annually, world-wide. From 2 weeks to 6 months, there is a short-term mission trip to suit you—various specialist short-term mission trips, tailored opportunities for groups, families and married couples, and much much more. Want to go to Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific or the Americas? Apply now for trips in 2012!
- July 2013 (21)
- September 2013 (1)
- August 2013 (3)
- February 2014 (3)
July 2013
Siberian Extreme 2013, 2nd Season, ##DATES CHANGED## July 2-17 - Children’s ministry in Yurga (Russian Federation)
Come and experience:
- the hot Siberian summer
- enjoying new food tastes, such as fried fat, cold summer soup and much more
- the joy of making lasting friendships with Russian Christians
- being hugged and playing games with deprived children
Every day the children will get together for various activities, such as sports, drama, games, crafts, as well as listening to faith-based lessons and memorizing a Bible verse. They will go home at night.
Hope of Israel 1 month (Israel)
You will learn the major differences in talking to and being effective with the extreme faiths in Israel. Travel will be throughout the land experiencing strict Muslims, Ultra Orthodox Jews as well as liberal New Agers. It is our goal to give you a glimpse into the complexity of this nation and to bring hope to the peoples of this land. From here the message of God’s hope and salvation first went forth to the nations yet is now sadly lacking and misunderstood. As an added bonus you will see and learn about the rich history of the beloved land and see parts of it.
Teaching English - Liter Children's English camp (Hungary)
Each day, the same children will come to learn about the Bible and Jesus through English classes. There will be morning and afternoon classes. Games, songs, and crafts will be organised in-between.
Out of the Comfort Zone Asia 2013 - CAMBODIA (2 weeks) (Cambodia)
Out of the Comfort Zone Asia 2013 is a short term missions exposure programme which gives you the opportunity to experience first-hand outreach with the good news in Asia, in cross cultural teams. You will first attend the OCZ013 Asia conference held in Malaysia before stepping out on a 10-day mission trip to Cambodia. For more information on the spiritual climate of Cambodia, please check out - http://www.operationworld.org/camb
Out of the Comfort Zone Asia 2013 - INDIA (2 weeks) (India)
Out of the Comfort Zone Asia 2013 is a short term missions exposure programme which gives you the opportunity to experience first-hand outreach with the good news in Asia, in cross cultural teams. You will first attend the OCZ013 Asia conference held in Malaysia before stepping out on a 10-day mission trip to India. For more information on the spiritual climate of India, please check out - http://www.operationworld.org/indi
Out of the Comfort Zone Asia 2013 - NEPAL (2 weeks) ***FULL*** (Nepal)
Out of the Comfort Zone Asia 2013 is a short term missions exposure programme which gives you the opportunity to experience first-hand outreach with the good news in Asia, in cross cultural teams. You will first attend the OCZ013 Asia conference held in Malaysia before stepping out on a 10-day mission trip to Nepal. For more information on the spiritual climate of Nepal, please check out - http://www.operationworld.org/nepa
Out of the Comfort Zone Asia 2013 - PHILIPPINES_Cebu (3 weeks) ***FULL*** (Philippines)
Out of the Comfort Zone Asia 2013 is a short term missions exposure programme which gives you the opportunity to experience first-hand outreach with the good news in Asia, in cross cultural teams. You will first attend the OCZ013 Asia conference held in Malaysia before stepping out on a 17-day mission trip to Philippines. For more information on the spiritual climate of Philippines, please check out - http://www.operationworld.org/phil
Transform2013 Albania - Dancing, Dribbling & Discussing (Albania)
Reaching local youth and children in this small town through football, English club and dance. Also, reaching the wider community and nearby villages through house visits and serving practically.
Transform2013 - Dancelink/OM Arts International France (France)
As part of this Dancelink team you will work together on choreography and then outreach together in the local community doing any number of activities such as public performances, workshops or camps.
Transform2013 - Reaching the marginalised, Lyon ##FULL## (France)
You will be engaging with trafficked women in Lyon working alongside the local church. There may be additional activities planned.
Transform2013 Greece ##FULL## - Athens - Servant Heart and Helping Hands ##FULL## (Greece)
Ministering alongside local believers to a country in crisis, whose people are trying to keep going in the face of growing hardship. Geographically and politically the gateway to Europe, Athens is also home to hundreds of thousands of immigrants and refugees, displaced and isolated. We want to bring practical help to those in need, and Everlasting Hope for all. Outreaches will include mercy ministry, evangelism, practical projects and service and prayer. Join us!
Transform 2013 Israel ##CANCELLED## - Hope of Israel ##CANCELLED## (Israel)
You will learn the major differences in talking to and being effective with the extreme faiths in Israel. We will travel throughout the land experiencing strict Muslims, Ultra Orthodox Jews as well as liberal New Agers. It is our goal to give you a glimpse of this very complex nation. As an added bonus you will see and learn about the rich history of the beloved land and see parts of it.
Transform2013 Italy - #FULL#Transform 2013 Central Italy - Latina (Rome)#FULL# (Italy)
You will work alongside an active church youth group who will be developing existing relationships in the locality. You will use a variety of methods to impact the local area, such as music, mime, literature distribution, prayer, creative evangelism and more.
Transform2013 Italy - #FULL#Transform 2013 - Northern Italy Community service#FULL# (Italy)
For part of the outreach there will be many opportunities to engage with the local community both one-on-one and with more organized evangelistic outreaches in the public spaces using a variety of creative methods. There will also be a focus on prayer, intercession and practical service at the OM Italy Training base, and many opportunities to enhance the ministries of the local church.
Transform2013 Western Europe - Mobile Skatepark Outreach (Italy)
Participants will join a mobile skate park, part of the "Bee Tankful" ministry. This is a partnership between YWAM, OM and a number of other organizations. The team will travel to Genoa, Montpellier, Marseille, and Barcelona through the course of the 2 weeks.
The aim is to scope out good event locations for free sport presentations in the future, as well as reaching out and engaging in friendship evangelism. The team hopes to make good contacts and connections, as well as pour their hearts out to the hurting, especially those in the free sports culture in these cities.
Love Moldova late July - Adventure Trekking (Moldova, Republic of)
Join us for a unique mission opportunity. Participants will be a part of a trekking team that travels by foot through the remotest and most beautiful yet unreached areas of the country. They will visit churches and reaching out to youth and children through evangelistic programs.
Love Moldova late July - River Adventure (Moldova, Republic of)
The most spectacular outreach ever offered by OM Moldova. This team will sail down the Nistru river and stop in different villages to encourage local believers and hold evangelistic programs.
Transform2013 - Surflink, Portugal. (Portugal)
Portugal has one of the best surfing coasts in the world — with world class surfing competitions, as well as beginners. Most days will be spent on the beach getting to know surfers and doing friendship evangelism. There may be other activities such as a surf club at the church.
Transform 2013 Spain - El Camino (Spain)
To do the 120 km. hike to Santiago for 6 days and then work in a city by the sea using creative ministries.
Transform2013 Europe - Transit Challenge (United Kingdom)
15th to 20th July 2013 – central conference in Rome, Italy
20th July 2013 – travel from Rome to Birmingham (UK)
20st July 2013 to 19th December 2013 - join transit
For five months you will be a vital part of a small team whose united purpose is to make Christ known across Europe. Following from the central conference in Rome, you will travel to European Mediterranean nations in a Transit van. Be prepared for long journeys together in a Transit van which will become a valued member of your team…
In each country you will experience new cultures and form new relationships as you work alongside churches and OM teams. You will learn from and be challenged by this five month experience of team-life.
Siberian Extreme 2013, 3rd Season, July 24-August 7 - Kid’s club and practical help in the village of Shakhtyor (Russian Federation)
Come and experience:
- the hot Siberian summer
- enjoying new food tastes, such as fried fat, cold summer soup and much more
- the joy of making lasting friendships with Russian Christians
- being hugged and playing games with deprived children.
The team will organize a Kid's Club and help in practical things.
Every day the children will get together for various activities, such as sports, drama, games, crafts, as well as listening to faith-based lessons and memorizing a Bible verse. They will go home at night.
August 2013
Beach Outreach - Bible on the beach (Montenegro)
For 5 years we have had the beach club in August here in Bar. It is a time to make OM known so that we can make God known through our connections.
Love Moldova August - ### CANCELLED##### Adventure Cycling (Moldova, Republic of)
The cycling team will set off from a central location and cycle every second day to a different village where they will meet with local children, youth and elderly people to share the Gospel.
Story Telling (Tea and Truth) team (Turkey)
Turkish people love good conversation over a cup of tea - if you like that too, come join us! We'll give you training in how to tell stories of truth and hope, then give you opportunities to go do it! Who will you drink tea with this summer?
September 2013
The Africa Trek - Phase 1 (Sep-Nov) ##Remaining spaces for Africans ONLY## (South Africa)
A three month trek through southern Africa, assisting at various ministries that have been hand picked for maximum impact and discipleship opportunities.
Countries that MAY be visited (at least 4):
South Africa
Botswana
Zambia
Namibia
Lesotho
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Malawi
February 2014
OM Arts Training, Incarnate 2014 - Dancers (Dancelink) (Italy)
OM Arts International Training : Incarnate is for dancers, musicians and visual artists – you will learn and practice an incarnational approach to ministering through the arts.
To incarnate is to make the invisible visible. We love to make the saving mystery of Christ accessible to people through our lives, our creating and speech.
OM Arts Training, Incarnate 2014 - Music (Italy)
OM Arts International Training : Incarnate is for dancers, musicians and visual artists – you will learn and practice an incarnational approach to ministering through the arts.
To incarnate is to make the invisible visible. We love to make the saving mystery of Christ accessible to people through our lives, our creating and speech.
OM Arts Training, Incarnate 2014 - Visual Artists (Artslink) (Italy)
OM Arts International Training : Incarnate is for dancers, musicians and visual artists – you will learn and practice an incarnational approach to ministering through the arts.
To incarnate is to make the invisible visible. We love to make the saving mystery of Christ accessible to people through our lives, our creating and speech.
