This organization aims to place orphaned and vulnerable children into loving families through domestic adoption, foster care, and kinship placement, breaking the cycle of institutional care. Mission Experiences often involve supporting community-based programs that educate, inspire, and mobilize Ethiopians to be part of the solution, emphasizing family preservation and care. Participants may assist with educational activities, mentorship, or community-building initiatives that contribute to family reunification efforts or support for small group homes.
GTN emphasizes fulfilling the Great Commission by providing theological education, mentorship, and practical training in a culturally relevant manner. You would focus on equipping church leaders, pastors, and ministry workers with biblical training and leadership development. Your activities might include teaching workshops, leading discipleship sessions, offering pastoral care, and supporting local leaders as they strengthen their communities. The overarching goal is to help these leaders multiply their impact in their local churches and beyond, fostering sustainable spiritual growth within their regions.
You would help construct homes for families in need in Tijuana, Mexico. Volunteers engage in hands-on work like painting and assembling walls alongside local families and community members. The experience includes a group sharing session to reflect on the day’s impact. The trip is structured as a day-long event, with transportation across the U.S.-Mexico border provided, and emphasizes community involvement and transformation through service.
The organization partners with local churches and leaders in regions like the Dominican Republic and Haiti to meet community needs. You would engage in community-focused projects such as construction, medical clinics, and children's programs like Vacation Bible School or sports camps. They handle logistics, including transportation, meals, and lodging, allowing you to focus on ministry and service. These trips are designed to bring hope and transformation to every person you encounter while growing spiritually through serving others.
Mission trips often involve projects such as building or renovating community centers, assisting with feeding programs, installing water filtration systems and stoves, or participating in medical outreach. You would focus on addressing the physical, educational, and spiritual needs of children living in poverty. These trips are designed to not only provide tangible support but also to foster lasting relationships with the local communities in the countries where MANNA operates, like Guatemala, the Philippines, or Kenya. Volunteers play a key role in supporting MANNA's mission to rescue children from the grip of poverty by contributing their time and resources to make a lasting impact.
You would participate in hands-on projects such as building churches, community centers, or other vital infrastructure in underserved areas. You’ll experience local culture, food, and develop relationships with the community while witnessing how God is working in global faith communities. These trips focus on service, spiritual growth, and cultural immersion, offering a life-changing opportunity to make a tangible impact.
