Short-Term Mission (STM) Trips

“For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you

grow strong in the Lord. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith,

but I also want to be encouraged by yours.” 

Romans 1:11–12

  • Aligned with our church vision, we believe that short-term mission (STM) trips provide valuable opportunities for us to live out God’s mission in a cross-cultural context together.

    Our approach on these trips is threefold:

    1. To plan STM trips to various regions that support and strengthen the ongoing work of our supported global partners and initiatives.

    2. To cultivate individual and collective discipleship-oriented times to listen and learn from each other, especially from those serving long-term in another culture.

    3. To adjust our STM lens to come alongside ministries; in doing this, that we might catch a brief glimpse of the kingdom-work abroad and are inspired for the kingdom-work opportunities in our home context.

We are excited to announce the following trips for the year. We are grateful for the opportunity to visit, serve, experience, and encourage our brothers and sisters in these different contexts and in the kingdom work they are a part of.

Our 2026 STM Trips

  • DURANGO, MEXICO

    Trip Dates: May 12–18

    Interest Meeting:
    February 8, 10:15 AM (Family Room)

    We will visit and come alongside our regional missionary partners, Jay and Carmen Bentley, and Capilla Calvario Durango and Calvary Life School.

    There are various opportunities to connect with the team there and to serve alongside them. Our project focus will be determined by the giftings and size of our team.

  • TURIN, ITALY

    Trip Dates: July 21–31

    Interest Meeting:
    February 15, 10:15 AM (Family Room)

    We will visit and come alongside our regional missionary partners, David and Denae Downs, and Calvary Torino.

    Our primary focus for the trip will be to assist the Calvary Torino team with their church building renovations. Though not a prerequisite, we welcome those with some construction experience to apply.

    The team size for this trip will be limited to six.

  • CORNWALL, ENGLAND

    Trip Dates: July 29–August 11

    Interest Meeting:
    February 22, 10 AM (Prayer Room)

    Creation Fest UK is celebrating its 25th anniversary of their musical festival and Bible-teaching sessions in the south of England. We are looking forward to our final team trip there.

    It has been our joy to see them grow in financial independence and being supported wholly by local volunteer teams in the UK. This year, our team will go over to attend, support in volunteer shifts, and connect with the people of England as we celebrate all that God has ahead.

  • TBILISI, GEORGIA

    Trip Dates: October 1–12

    Interest Meeting:
    March 1, 10:15 AM (Family Room)

    We will visit and come alongside a group of our regional missionary partners: the Gourley Family, the Kula Family, the Markey family, Pam Markey, and Lisa Collins at Calvary Chapel Tbilisi and CCBC Eurasia.

    There are various opportunities to connect and serve. Our focus will be dependent on the giftings and size of our team.