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Oct 2020 — Sep 2021

Costa Rica Indonesia

Spread the love of God throughout the Pacific Rim
Route Completed
Costa Rica - Indonesia
11 countries

Where They Went - What They Did

Southern Central America

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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Focus: Camp Ministry, Feeding Program, Sex Trafficking Ministry, Community Outreach, Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Evangelism, Manual Labor

Your journey will launch in Costa Rica, where you will get to join our ministry partners and share the powerful love of Jesus in slums devastated by gang violence and poverty. There will be opportunities to share the Gospel with local business owners and tourists, and ultimately show this pura vida nation the true source of Life.

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Southern Central America

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Panama

Panama

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Focus: Community Outreach, Children’s Ministry, Evangelism, Local Church Ministry, Unreached People Groups

Alongside our ministry partners, you may meet indigenous tribes scattered throughout the rainforests or connect with the South Asian immigrant population in the emerging capital city. Your team may help out on a coffee farm in the misty volcanic valleys or share the Gospel with university students in this vibrant nation.

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South America

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Ecuador

Ecuador

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Focus: Children’s Ministry, Local Church Ministry, Special Needs Ministry, Teaching English, Feeding Program, Refugee Ministry

See God at work through our ministry partners as you help them care for neglected refugees and abandoned children with special needs. Or share the Gospel with local students while you drink in the stunning surroundings of the snow-capped Andes mountains. During off days, you may zipline through rainforests or hike up an active volcano.

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Western South America

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Peru

Peru

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Focus: Community Outreach, Local Church Ministry, Discipleship, Evangelism, Special Needs Ministry, Teaching English, Church Planting

Many of our partners minister in the deepest corners of the Amazon Rainforest, or in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, seeking to convey a clear Gospel and invite people into a deeper understanding of who God is. As you traverse through Peru’s jungle villages, desert expanses, urban plazas, and mountain peaks, you will find the decaying remnants of an ancient empire and many locals who maintain deep ties to their cultural heritage and indigenous beliefs.

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Southern South America

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Chile

Chile

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Focus: Local Church Ministry, Discipleship, Evangelism, Church-Planting

There is a growing movement of Latin American missionaries being sent out from this prosperous nation of booming cities and pristine landscapes. Join our network of ministry partners and be part of activating the local church in Chile.

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East Asia

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Japan

Japan

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Focus: Church Planting, Teaching English, Unreached People Groups

Here you will encounter a very modern country that clings to social tradition and honor. The younger Japanese generation is ready to embrace something other than the rituals of their ancestors. But in this deeply unreached country, many have never heard of the freedom that the Gospel brings.

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East Asia

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Taiwan

Taiwan

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Focus: Church Planting, Unreached People Groups

Taiwan has made a name for itself as one of Asia's most liberal and freedom-based democracies, leading the way in civil rights. While there is a growing Christian community in Taiwan, the country is mostly made up of ethnic religions (about 60%). Ministry in Taiwan will be focused on strengthening the reach and influence of the local church.

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Southeast Asia

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Vietnam

Vietnam

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Focus: Teaching English, Community Outreach

This rapidly developing nation is on the brink of massive change as its younger generation is hungry for Truth. Though the communist government has made it illegal to share your faith, you will teach English as a way to build relationships with locals and hopefully open doors to Gospel conversations with people whose hearts are burning to listen.

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Southeast Asia

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Cambodia

Cambodia

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Focus: Teaching English, Church Planting, Student Ministry, Children’s Ministry

Even after a devastating genocide wiped out a generation, the Cambodian people are moving forward with a hopeful outlook and a generous heart. Join our partners as they minister to local street kids, teach English, and share the hope of the Gospel with locals.

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South Asia

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Malaysia

Malaysia

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Focus: Teaching English, Children’s Ministry, Student Ministry, Unreached People Groups

Though Malaysia is technically a closed country, the people are eager and waiting to hear the Gospel. Build relationships with these diverse communities as you show them a lifestyle of following Jesus.

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South Asia

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Indonesia

Indonesia

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Focus: Community Outreach, Teaching English, Church Planting, Unreached People Groups

You may evangelize alongside a local church or work with a team of Bible translators to bring the gift of God’s Word in the local language. Wherever your team is serving, you will have the opportunity to join our passionate partners in revealing the truth of Jesus.

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