Missions
The purpose of JOY Short-term missions teams is to bring the love of Jesus to individuals who have been freed from trafficking or live in high-trafficking risk communities, and to bless those who are working in this fight. We seek to be a light in dark places and bring JOY to individuals around the world!
Belize, 2024
Dates: May 14th-24th*
Cost: $2,600. Includes airfare, lodging, food, local transportation, and ministry supplies.
Join us on a meaningful mission trip to Belize where our focus is on serving and loving the incredible people of this vibrant nation. Our team will focus on providing support to kids and teenagers who may be at risk of trafficking, abuse, and exploitation, or who are survivors of these challenges. By engaging in various service projects, kids camps, and discipleship opportunities, we aim to build up and empower the kids, teens, and young adults who are at the greatest risk of trafficking and exploitation. We will partner with local children’s homes, survivor programs, and youth outreach programs to share topics that can help encourage safety, healthy relationships, and healing for those who have experienced violence. Participants can expect to work with children and teens, leading Bible studies and VBS-style camps on topics such as boundaries, confidence/identity, and personal healing. There will also be opportunities for hands-on service through basic repair and improvement projects for residential facilities in the area. Applicants should be willing and able to work long hours in a tropical environment, participating in manual labor tasks and discipleship activities. More than anything, a heart willing to serve is needed!
Ministry plans incude*:
- Leading a mini-camp for survivors at a safe home on topics such as personal boundaries, confidence/identity, and personal/inner healing.
- Demand reduction and discipleship mini-camp for male youth, empowering them with knowledge on their roles as leaders to protect, serve, and stop the cycles of violence and sexual violence in Belize.
- Discipleship camps and Bible studies with at-risk teens and youth.
- Ministering to the staff and house moms of trafficking shelters, children's homes, and transition facilities.
Ministry in both Belmopan and San Pedro Belize.
*Ministry plan and itinerary is subject to change! A peer-to-peer fundraising platform and fundraising coaching will be provided to you if you are accepted on the team.
Please contact us in the form below if you have any questions or want more information about a missions trip!
