SHORT-TERM MISSIONS
We want the people of Good Shepherd to have life-changing impacts while serving others...and this includes serving in a short-term missions capacity. We have many opportunities each year, both domestically and internationally, to spread the love of Jesus Christ and the good news of the Gospel message while helping meet people's needs.
NOTE: Application deadline for all short-term mission trips is March 4th.
International Trips
GUATEMALA
Student Trip
June 20-27, 2020 | CANCELLED
Students in Grades 10-12th grade will travel to Guatemala City, Guatemala to serve with Give & Teach Ministries. Students will assist with building houses, chicken coops and facilitate a local Vacation Bible Experience. Housing will be in a Mission Home with the team.
GUATEMALA
Adult Trip
July 4-11, 2020 | CANCELLED
Adults 18 and older will travel to Guatemala City, Guatemala to serve with Give & Teach Ministries. Adults will assist with building houses, chicken coops and facilitate a local Vacation Bible Experience. Housing will be in a Mission Home with the team.
GUATEMALA
Family Trip (new for 2020)
July 11-18, 2020 | CANCELLED
This newly added Family trip will focus on a parent and children ages 12 and older to travel to Guatemala City, Guatemala to serve with Give & Teach Ministries. Families will assist with building houses, chicken coops and facilitate a local Vacation Bible Experience. Housing will be in a Mission Home with the team.
Domestic Trips
MFUGE LIFEWAY
Student Trip (new for 2020)
July 20-25, 2020
Students currently in grades 9 – 12 will travel to North Greenville University (SC) to be immersed into Bible study and ministry during the day. The evenings will be spent with dinner, worship, devotions and fellowship. Several ministry tracks are available to meet the specific needs and interests of the student. MFuge is designed to give students a mission experience that opens their eyes to similar opportunities they may have to serve in their own communities, learning to live life each day on mission!
JONI & FRIENDS
Family Retreat 1
August 2-7, 2020
Volunteers help to care for, encourage and rejuvenate families affected by disability. The Joni & Friends Family Retreat provides fun and accessible activities in a camp-like setting at Bonclarken Conference Center in Flat Rock, NC. No experience required as multiple areas to serve and training are available. Open to anyone 15 years old and older.
JONI & FRIENDS
Family Retreat 2
August 9-14, 2020
Volunteers help to care for, encourage and rejuvenate families affected by disability. The Joni & Friends Family Retreat provides fun and accessible activities in a camp-like setting at Bonclarken Conference Center in Flat Rock, NC. No experience required as multiple areas to serve and training are available. Open to anyone 15 years old and older.
JONI & FRIENDS
Family Retreat 3 (new for 2020)
October 15-19, 2020
Volunteers help to care for, encourage and rejuvenate families affected by disability. The Joni & Friends Family Retreat provides fun and accessible activities in a camp-like setting at Victory Junction in Randleman, NC. No experience required as multiple areas to serve and training are available. Open to anyone 15 years old and older.