In a world where many teens grapple with anxiety, worry, and stress, this year's theme, "Equipped," highlights how God provides us with the tools for a fulfilling Christian life. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 9:8, the focus is on embracing how God enables us to approach fully living out our faith with confidence. From spiritual readiness to engaging in God's mission, it's about more than going through the motions; it's living out faith in practical ways through love, kindness, and action. And when you do that, you'll discover that being a Christian isn't just something you do—it's who you are. Our goal is to ensure you leave feeling equipped and confident in facing life's challenges with God by your side. Join us next summer to grow spiritually, have fun, and become more like Jesus while making the world a better place.
An Experience Like No Other
Every year, the Group Mission Trips team dedicates extensive time and energy to create a new Jesus-centered program experience through morning and evening programs, crew devotions, and youth group devotions (included in participant handbooks). Programs are designed so that you don't just look to a stage, but look to Jesus.
Our well-trained staff leads programs daily. Plus, you and your youth have the opportunity to serve by leading parts of each worship program through music, drama, Scripture reading, and other hands-on experiences. Feel free to bring guitars, drums, harmonicas, banjos, and great voices!
4 Spiritual Touch-Points
Morning Programs
Jump-start the day with a morning program, an introduction to the daily theme, and thoughtful conversation before launching into service projects.
Crew Devotions
During lunch, share meaningful conversation about Jesus' connection to your service and the daily theme with your crew. Crews often invite their residents to join too!
Evening Programs
Gather for a high-energy experience that celebrates the way Gods uniquely working in the community. You'll explore the daily theme using video, drama, music, and impactful conversations.
Youth Group Devotions
You'll meet with your youth group to unpack the day, exchanging stories of how Jesus met you at your site. You'll cap the day with conversation centered around Scripture and the daily theme and prayer together.
Morning Programs
Jump-start the day with a morning program, an introduction to the daily theme, and thoughtful conversation before launching into service projects.
Crew Devotions
During lunch, share meaningful conversation about Jesus' connection to your service and the daily theme with your crew. Crews often invite their residents to join too!
Evening Programs
Gather for a high-energy experience that celebrates the way Gods uniquely working in the community. You'll explore the daily theme using video, drama, music, and impactful conversations.
Youth Group Devotions
You'll meet with your youth group to unpack the day, exchanging stories of how Jesus met you at your site. You'll cap the day with conversation centered around Scripture and the daily theme and prayer together.