A mission group consisting of members from various Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations helps repair damaged homes in New Orleans. Photo by Ameer Marks

Find answers to your mission trip questions

What kind of a group in my church might want to consider planning a mission trip?

The possibilities are as endless as the variety of groups found right in your own congregation, presbytery or community. Groups might include.

How can my group arrange a mission trip experience?

You can start by reviewing potential sites found in this Web site. You may find partners both within the United States and internationally. Once you have where God is calling you, simply contact the project that interests you. When you and the organization agree to work together, then begin making plans!

How can I find out more information about the site?

Simply call the contact listed. They will be able to give you more information about the work and logistics.

What else should I know?

Though the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is familiar with many of the sites, we cannot guarantee the reputation or reliability of any organization listed. Before you make a firm commitment to any project or site, we encourage you to ask the contact person for names and phone numbers of groups who have worked with them in the past. Call these references and ask them about their experience.

We also encourage you to maintain good communication with host or partner organizations and confirm any necessary agreements in writing. This will not prevent any last minute cancellations, but it may decrease the possibility of any miscommunication.

Please, keep the commitments to an organization that you make when you arrange to take a group on a mission trip. If you cancel at the last minute, it could cost the organization money or time, or both!

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