We send teams on short-term trips to impact both the participants and the host communities in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. But we also invite individuals to join our quarterly prayer teams to pray about upcoming trips, participants, logistics, etc.  Prayerfully consider where you’ll go and how you’d like participate! New trips will be added year-round, so please check back frequently. Details will be updated as they become available.

January – March, 2023  |  Ages 15+

This team of people from Shepherd’s will commit to meet weekly to pray for the specific needs and praises of each Impact Team. This team will maintain direct contact with the Trip Directors, trip participants, and Mobilization for three months of dedicated prayer, Jan-March. Application is now closed.

NO COST

January 3-14, 2023  |  Ages 21+

The first team of 2023! This team will serve alongside our Global Workers to plan and prepare for future construction/outreach teams.  This trip application is closed.

COST PER PERSON: $2,700

January 21-February 1, 2023  |  Ages 21+

This team will plan a sustainable commercial kitchen that will include recipes using coconuts, honey, and fish — all readily available onsite. The kitchen will be used long-term for outreach and training amongst the local community. This trip application is closed.

COST PER PERSON: $2,700

April – June, 2023  |  Ages 15+

This team of people from Shepherd’s will commit to meet weekly to pray for the specific needs and praises of each Impact Team. This team will maintain direct contact with the Trip Directors, trip participants, and Mobilization for three months of dedicated prayer, April-June. Application is now closed.

NO COST

May 14-20, 2023  |  Ages 16+

Canaan Land Camp, a retreat center for Christian Ministry workers, is situated on 3,000 beautiful acres of the North Carolina mountains. The team will work alongside The Shepherd’s Church’s Carpenters for Christ to renovate cabins and help get the center ready for the upcoming season. Application is now closed.

COST PER PERSON: $285

June 1-15, 2023 |  Ages 18+

(Covid and Yellow Fever vacinnes are required to enter Liberia.)

Bring encouragement to our Global Staff, the Kittredges and the Hillners, as the team works alongside The Shepherd’s Church’s Carpenters for Christ to build a cottage on the new campus of Coram Deo Liberia.  The team will be blessed to interact with Liberian workers, and learn from the American families serving the Lord cross-culturally.

COST PER PERSON: $2,900

June 25-30, 2023  |  Ages 14-18

(Plus Adult Chaperones)

God has opened a unique opportunity to repeat and grow a very successful sports camp in the middle schools surrounding Life Church, Charlotte (one of our church plants/revitalizations). The team will return to Charlotte to build on the work done by previous teams, where middle schoolers hear the gospel and can learn more at Life Church. Application is closed.

COST PER PERSON: $490

July 16-21, 2023  |  Open to All Ages

(Must have parent present if under age 18.)

You will be an encouragement to our church plant, Cornerstone Baptist Church of Fayetteville, as you plan and run a VBS outreach effort to this densely populated area of Fayetteville. In addition, this team will work alongside Shepherd’s Carpenters for Christ to continue renovations on the church and school buildings. No construction experience is needed! The team will lodge in an indoor “Tent City” in the Cornerstone gym. Application for this trip is now closed.

COST PER PERSON: $350

July – September, 2023  |  Ages 15+

This team of people from Shepherd’s will commit to meet weekly to pray for the specific needs and praises of each Impact Team. This team will maintain direct contact with the Trip Directors, trip participants, and Mobilization for three months of dedicated prayer, July-Sept. Application is now closed.

NO COST

November 11-19, 2023  |  Ages 13+

(Must have parent present if under age 18.)

The El Salvador team will be assisting Lorraine McNeill with Hannah’s Hands Ministry.  Lorraine ministers to the poor in and around San Salvador with Bible clubs for children, Bible studies, and medical clinics.  The agenda for this trip will be finalized based on the talents and gifts of the team members God calls.  We will be doing a VBS program in a local community. There is also a possibility of doing a medical clinic if we have team members with a medical background. If team members have carpenter skills, the team will assist with some projects at the mission house.  There is lots to do in El Salvador! Pray, apply, and watch God work in and through you!

COST PER PERSON: $2,050

December 3-10, 2023  |  Women Only, Ages 18+

(Must be a maturing believer, able to share your testimony, and eager to learn about a refugee community.)

This team of women will work alongside our Detroit partner church to engage with the international women now living in that area. The team will host two large Christmas parties, and help a church-member advance the goals of her local business outreach to the community.  It will be an amazing time of training and serving! 

COST PER PERSON: $1,050

October – December, 2023  |  Ages 15+

This team of people from Shepherd’s will commit to meet weekly to pray for the specific needs and praises of each Impact Team. This team will maintain direct contact with the Trip Directors, trip participants, and Mobilization for three months of dedicated prayer, Oct-Dec. 

NO COST

Customized Trip Dates  |  Ages 21+

You will assist Shepherd’s Global Workers with a few specific projects. You choose the duration, from 10 days to 3 months. Cost will vary depending on length of stay. The Shepherd’s Church will assist in training you and preparing you to raise financial support. Older adults are encouraged to apply! Contact us directly for more information at ImpactTrips@shepherds.org.

COST PER PERSON:  Varies depending on duration

January 11-21, 2024  |  Ages 21+

Join the Carpenters for Christ as they travel to Uganda at the request of Shepherd’s Global Partner, 7 Billion Reasons, to rebuild a roof on the assembly hall of Global Leadership School. Application is now closed for this trip.

COST PER PERSON: $2,900

February 18-28, 2024  |  Ages 18+

(Must be maturing believer, seeking to be trained and to explore living cross-culturally.
Hepatitis A and Typhoid vaccinations are required to enter the country.)

Join this small team of men as they travel to Bangladesh to partner with Global Staff to encourage Bengali Christians, many of whom are first generation believers. Additionally, this group will partner with the local church to host a soccer tournament with the “goal” of sharing the gospel and impacting the community.

COST PER PERSON: $2,900

Spring 2024 (TBD)  |  Ages 13+

(Must have parent present if under age 18. Yellow Fever vacinne is required to enter Liberia.)

This team will be a blessing to The Shepherd’s Church Liberia Global Staff, as they assist with outreach and development of a commercial kitchen enterprise.

COST PER PERSON: $2,800

*For more information about the Carpenters for Christ, visit their webpage, or email Andy Bryan.

Every year we try to make the holidays extra special for our Global Staff and Partners who are serving all around the world by donating toward this annual collection. Look for the table set up in our lobby starting August 27 through September 24, where you can pick out a card for a global worker that shares where they are serving and their gift request. Gift drop-off dates: October 1 & 8.  This is a great opportunity to participate as a family, with your ABF, or individually.  You can also give online by clicking the button below and selecting “Christmas in September” from the fund drop-down menu.

Help a child in Russia see the light of Christ at Christmas by donating toward this annual outreach ministry. Your gift of $25 provides a Bible, an outfit of clothing, candy, fruit and a toy for children in Russian-speaking countries. This collection typically takes place in October.