We are a church to the nations.

From the earliest years of Christ Church, we have sent members of our church family to the nations.

Teams are organized by congregation.

Be in prayer as we build short-term teams. If you are not able to go this ministry year, look for ways to pray for, encourage, and give so that others from our church family can be sent.

Contact us at missions@christaz.org if you have questions.

2024 Mission Trips

Applications are open for Honduras .

Brazil | June 13–22
Cost: Flight + $1,300
Gilbert Congregation Only

We are partnered with Aviva Church in Criciúma, Brazil. Aviva has planted a second congregation and another autonomous church. These churches are leading a strategy to reach the left out and least reached in their cities. Our team will be joining Aviva to accelerate that work by partnering with local compassion ministries and urban ministry initiatives. Come ready to share your faith and bring help to the cities of Southern Brazil.

Focus: Urban Ministries and Compassion
Trip Leaders: Jonny & Carrie Dekkers
Application Deadline: March 17

Nicaragua | June 21–29
Cost: Flight + $1,000
Gilbert Congregation Only

We have been committed to planting churches in Nicaragua since 2020. Five churches have been planted and God is on the move, saving and maturing disciples. We will travel to Nicaragua and encourage the churches. There are many possibilities depending on the dynamic of the team that God forms; from music, sports, and art camps, to home building projects of church members, to the teaching and training of ministry leaders. We will study the Scriptures together and serve the needs of our church family there.

Focus: Outreach and Evangelism
Trip Leader: Kirk VanMaanen
Application Deadline: March 17

Honduras | September 28–October 5
Cost: Flight + $1,000
Gilbert Congregation Only

The Legacy Center in Oakridge, Roatán is committed to building communities in Jesus’ name. The culmination of this work is to plant churches. New Hope Church was planted in 2021 and is part of our Vintage Mission church planting partnership here at Christ Church. We will be doing community development work in rural areas with no electricity, water, or plumbing. Imagine hiking into dense forests, praying over people, assessing their conditions, and meeting practical needs. We will also be hosting evening seminars in the church for youth, men, and women.

Focus: Outreach and Evangelism
Trip Leaders: Jeff & Chrissy Myal
Application Deadline: May 5

Romania | June 20–28
Cost: Flight + $1,200
Peoria Congregation Only

Our Peoria congregation is headed back to Romania to partner with a local church in the vibrant city of Cluj, Romania. Deo Gloria Church is set in the heart of this city to glorify God through making disciples. We will join the church for their four-year anniversary and lead a church-wide family camp in the Cluj-Napoca mountains. This team will be leading all camp activities from morning and evening sessions, all kids and student activities, and family sports. As part of this team, you will do life with this church plant and make long-term, lasting relationships while blessing all the families of the church with a week of camp.

Focus: Family Camp
Trip Leaders: Seth Kleeberger and George Braica
Application Deadline: March 17

FAQs

Q: Who can go on these trips?

A: Trips are open to any believer who regularly attends the Christ Church campus offering the trips and who can commit to the participant agreement and funding guidelines for each trip.

Q: How do you go?

A: Fill out the short-term missions trip application and we will connect with you. Once confirmed for the trip, you’ll raise funds, if necessary, to cover the cost of your trip (support donated by friends and family on your behalf is a tax-deductible donation to Christ Church).

Q: What is covered in the trip price?

A: Lodging, in-country transportation, and in-country food. A portion of the funds also helps support team project efforts.

Q: What if I am undecided, but am strongly considering going on one of the trips?

A: We’d love to have you apply. Filling out the application doesn’t obligate you to go on the trip, it just allows us to know that you’re interested and start the conversation.

Q: After I complete this form, what’s the next step?

A: You’ll be contacted by our global missions team to discuss trip details, define your interest in joining the team, and confirm that you will be part of the trip.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to Kirk VanMaanen at missions@christaz.org.