Impact Trips
Take the love of Jesus beyond borders on a short-term Impact Trip. Our Impact Trips are a life-changing way to live the gospel side by side with people all over the world. Serve alongside partners, encourage field workers, make friends, and share God’s love. Trips for adults and students are listed below.
Applications for 2027 Impact Trips will be open on November 1, 2026.
North Africa
Morocco
June 4-13 // Cost: $2,750
This team will serve and encourage field workers supported by Grace while gaining a deeper understanding of the realities facing unreached people groups around the world. Through cross-cultural engagement, conversations, and firsthand experiences, team members will learn what it means to both mobilize others toward the Great Commission and be mobilized themselves. This exposure trip will provide an opportunity to come alongside field workers, offer meaningful encouragement and support, and experience the beauty and challenges of cross-cultural ministry. Through these experiences, participants will return enriched, equipped, and inspired to live more intentionally into the call of the Great Commission.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
North Africa
Morocco
June 4-13 // Cost: $2,750
This team will serve and encourage field workers supported by Grace while gaining a deeper understanding of the realities facing unreached people groups around the world. Through cross-cultural engagement, conversations, and firsthand experiences, team members will learn what it means to both mobilize others toward the Great Commission and be mobilized themselves. This exposure trip will provide an opportunity to come alongside field workers, offer meaningful encouragement and support, and experience the beauty and challenges of cross-cultural ministry. Through these experiences, participants will return enriched, equipped, and inspired to live more intentionally into the call of the Great Commission.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
UGANDA
Uganda – Gulu (Terebinth Ministry)
September 19-29 // Cost: $2,750
This team will partner with Terebinth Ministries to serve widows, prisoners, refugees, and children in local schools. Together, they will demonstrate the love of Jesus through practical care and meaningful relationships—visiting prisons, supporting widows, and engaging with refugees and students. Team members will also have the opportunity to share their faith through testimonies, Bible teaching, and personal connections that bring hope and encouragement.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
UGANDA
Uganda – Gulu (Terebinth Ministry)
September 19-29 // Cost: $2,750
This team will partner with Terebinth Ministries to serve widows, prisoners, refugees, and children in local schools. Together, they will demonstrate the love of Jesus through practical care and meaningful relationships—visiting prisons, supporting widows, and engaging with refugees and students. Team members will also have the opportunity to share their faith through testimonies, Bible teaching, and personal connections that bring hope and encouragement.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
MIDDLE EAST 1
Middle East 1 – October
October 10-18 // Cost: $2,700
This team will partner with one of Grace’s long-term field workers to support ongoing church-planting efforts in the Middle East. Team members will be welcomed and equipped by experienced field workers before spending time in a strategic city or town praying, building relationships, and engaging with those who are spiritually open. Throughout the trip, the team will seek the Spirit’s leading while serving alongside the long-term work already taking place. The team will then debrief with the field workers and entrust new relationships to them for continued connection and follow-up.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
MIDDLE EAST 1
Middle East 1 – October
October 10-18 // Cost: $2,700
This team will partner with one of Grace’s long-term field workers to support ongoing church-planting efforts in the Middle East. Team members will be welcomed and equipped by experienced field workers before spending time in a strategic city or town praying, building relationships, and engaging with those who are spiritually open. Throughout the trip, the team will seek the Spirit’s leading while serving alongside the long-term work already taking place. The team will then debrief with the field workers and entrust new relationships to them for continued connection and follow-up.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
MIDDLE EAST 2
Middle East 2 – September
September 25-October 3 // Cost: $2,700
This team will partner with a local church that Grace has an ongoing relationship with, serving alongside their ministry to refugees living in the city. The team will spend time with Syrian, Iraqi, and Sudanese refugees, building relationships and offering encouragement while learning from local church leaders who faithfully serve these communities. The heart of this trip is to come alongside the church’s ongoing ministry, deepen relationships, and share the hope of Christ through meaningful connection and service.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
MIDDLE EAST 2
Middle East 2 – September
September 25-October 3 // Cost: $2,700
This team will partner with a local church that Grace has an ongoing relationship with, serving alongside their ministry to refugees living in the city. The team will spend time with Syrian, Iraqi, and Sudanese refugees, building relationships and offering encouragement while learning from local church leaders who faithfully serve these communities. The heart of this trip is to come alongside the church’s ongoing ministry, deepen relationships, and share the hope of Christ through meaningful connection and service.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Southeast Asia – October
October 13-24 // Cost: $2,750
This team will partner with local and international disciple makers supported by Grace to serve among one of the country’s largest unreached people groups. Team members will engage in a variety of cross-cultural ministry opportunities, including serving children at an after-school center, teaching English and building relationships with college students, spending time in local homes, and prayer walking throughout the community. Along the way, the team will experience the culture, arts, and history of this ancient land while learning from, encouraging, and praying alongside those serving there long-term. Through each opportunity, team members will trust God to open doors to build meaningful relationships and share their faith and the love of Jesus.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Southeast Asia – October
October 13-24 // Cost: $2,750
This team will partner with local and international disciple makers supported by Grace to serve among one of the country’s largest unreached people groups. Team members will engage in a variety of cross-cultural ministry opportunities, including serving children at an after-school center, teaching English and building relationships with college students, spending time in local homes, and prayer walking throughout the community. Along the way, the team will experience the culture, arts, and history of this ancient land while learning from, encouraging, and praying alongside those serving there long-term. Through each opportunity, team members will trust God to open doors to build meaningful relationships and share their faith and the love of Jesus.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
EL SALVADOR
El Salvador – July
July 9-16 // Cost: $2,800
This team will partner with Compassion International to visit local child development centers and spend time with sponsored children and their families. Team members will have the opportunity to see firsthand how Compassion partners with local churches to serve children and families and share the hope of Christ. During the trip, the team will help host Bible-focused activities, spend time building relationships with children, and encourage the ongoing work of the local church.
For those who already sponsor a child in the area, the trip will provide an opportunity to meet them in person. Those interested in beginning a sponsorship can also explore that opportunity before the trip.
Travelers ages 8–15 must participate with a parent or guardian. Those ages 16 and older may join the team independently.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
EL SALVADOR
El Salvador – July
July 9-16 // Cost: $2,800
This team will partner with Compassion International to visit local child development centers and spend time with sponsored children and their families. Team members will have the opportunity to see firsthand how Compassion partners with local churches to serve children and families and share the hope of Christ. During the trip, the team will help host Bible-focused activities, spend time building relationships with children, and encourage the ongoing work of the local church.
For those who already sponsor a child in the area, the trip will provide an opportunity to meet them in person. Those interested in beginning a sponsorship can also explore that opportunity before the trip.
Travelers ages 8–15 must participate with a parent or guardian. Those ages 16 and older may join the team independently.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
MEDICAL Trip
Middle East 2 – July
July 17-25 // Cost: $3,000
This team, composed of medical professionals, will use their skills and expertise to serve alongside long-term field workers supported by Grace in the region. In partnership with these field workers and local believers who are building relationships and sharing the hope of the gospel, the team will provide mobile medical clinics and compassionate care in key communities. As they help meet physical needs, team members will also pray for spiritual openness and look for opportunities to encourage relationships and gospel conversations already taking place through the ongoing ministry of those serving there.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
MEDICAL trip
Middle East 2 – July
July 17-25 // Cost: $3,000
This team, composed of medical professionals, will use their skills and expertise to serve alongside long-term field workers supported by Grace in the region. In partnership with these field workers and local believers who are building relationships and sharing the hope of the gospel, the team will provide mobile medical clinics and compassionate care in key communities. As they help meet physical needs, team members will also pray for spiritual openness and look for opportunities to encourage relationships and gospel conversations already taking place through the ongoing ministry of those serving there.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
MIDDLE SCHOOL IMPACT TRIP
Adventures in Missions – Morgantown, WV
This trip is open to 6th and 8th graders.
July 25-30 // Cost: $950
This team will partner with Adventures in Missions to serve alongside the local community in Morgantown, West Virginia. The team will help lead a Vacation Bible School program for children that includes Bible teaching, crafts, games, and worship.
Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, Morgantown is a diverse community where university life at West Virginia University intersects with the close-knit feel of the surrounding neighborhoods. Like many communities, some families face economic hardship and other challenges that can make daily life difficult. Through relationships with local ministry partners, our team will have the opportunity to come alongside families, encourage children, and share the hope and love of Jesus through both words and actions.
MIDDLE SCHOOL IMPACT TRIP
Adventures in Missions – Morgantown, WV
This trip is open to 6th and 8th graders.
July 25-30 // Cost: $950
This team will partner with Adventures in Missions to serve alongside the local community in Morgantown, West Virginia. The team will help lead a Vacation Bible School program for children that includes Bible teaching, crafts, games, and worship.
Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, Morgantown is a diverse community where university life at West Virginia University intersects with the close-knit feel of the surrounding neighborhoods. Like many communities, some families face economic hardship and other challenges that can make daily life difficult. Through relationships with local ministry partners, our team will have the opportunity to come alongside families, encourage children, and share the hope and love of Jesus through both words and actions.
HIGH SCHOOL IMPACT TRIP
Adventures in Missions – Crandon, WI
This trip is open to 9th and 10th graders.
July 17-23 // Cost: $1,600
This team will partner with Adventures in Missions to serve children from the Forest County Potawatomi and Mole Lake Chippewa tribes in Wisconsin. They will lead a Vacation Bible School program which will include Bible teaching, crafts, games, and worship. While the broader community may be resistant to the message of Jesus, they are open to their children participating in these events. This creates a meaningful opportunity to share the love of Christ with the children and, through them, their families.
Adventures in Missions – Romania
This trip is open to 11th and 12th graders.
July 9-16 // Cost: $2,100
This team will partner with Adventures in Missions and serve alongside Hope Church in Romania, a local church committed to sharing the hope of Christ and making an impact locally, regionally, and internationally. Through church planting, relationship building, discipleship, and service, Hope Church is investing in its community and helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus.
During the trip, the team will serve alongside field workers and local leaders who have a heart for children and families. Team members will support Hope Church’s Kids Club program by preparing and leading Bible lessons, crafts, and games, while building relationships with children and encouraging the ongoing ministry of the local church.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
HIGH SCHOOL IMPACT TRIP
Adventures in Missions – Crandon, WI
This trip is open to 9th and 10th graders.
July 17-23 // Cost: $1,600
This team will partner with Adventures in Missions to serve children from the Forest County Potawatomi and Mole Lake Chippewa tribes in Wisconsin. They will lead a Vacation Bible School program which will include Bible teaching, crafts, games, and worship. While the broader community may be resistant to the message of Jesus, they are open to their children participating in these events. This creates a meaningful opportunity to share the love of Christ with the children and, through them, their families.
Adventures in Missions – Romania
This trip is open to 11th and 12th graders.
July 9-16 // Cost: $2,100
This team will partner with Adventures in Missions and serve alongside Hope Church in Romania, a local church committed to sharing the hope of Christ and making an impact locally, regionally, and internationally. Through church planting, relationship building, discipleship, and service, Hope Church is investing in its community and helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus.
During the trip, the team will serve alongside field workers and local leaders who have a heart for children and families. Team members will support Hope Church’s Kids Club program by preparing and leading Bible lessons, crafts, and games, while building relationships with children and encouraging the ongoing ministry of the local church.
**This amount may vary slightly based on flight costs at time of purchase.**
Grace Community Church
8200 Old Columbia Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
Want More Information?
Do you feel stirred to go on an impact trip, but still have questions? Or maybe you need just a little more clarity. We have the perfect thing for you. On April 24th after the 11:00AM gathering, the Beyond team will be holding an Information Meeting at Grace (Kidzone room 420). No need to sign up. No need to register. This is a great time to come and get answers about the Impact Trips and to receive important information about the trips. For more information please contact [email protected].
FAQs
Q: WHY SHOULD I GO?
A: The question to ask might be “why would I not go?” God invites us to be part of what he is doing around the world and to step out of our comfort zone so that others can share in the hope that we have. His commands to share the gospel with the nations are clear (Psalm 96:3, Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, Acts 13:47, Romans 10:13-15).
Q: IS THERE ANYTHING THAT WILL KEEP ME FROM GOING?
A: If you have a major health problem you should consult with your doctor before applying. A servant spirit is also needed to be a part of an Impact Trip team, and if you are unable to be flexible or teachable, then you will not enjoy the experience and will make it difficult on your team members.
Q: WHAT ABOUT THE COST? (IT SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF MONEY TO RAISE – CAN’T I JUST PAY FOR IT MYSELF?)
A: Impact Trips are funded through support raising. Whether you are concerned about the cost or not sure why you should raise support, God is concerned about people being involved in his mission. This is an opportunity for you to grow in your trust of God and his provision, and an opportunity for others to be a part of what God is doing through your team.
Q: THAT SEEMS LIKE A BIG TIME COMMITMENT. CAN I JUST SHOW UP AT THE AIRPORT?
A: There is a time commitment involved because you are joining a team, not a trip. Your team will meet approximately six times prior to departure to get to know each other and prepare for your time on mission together. The team will also meet at least once after you return. Your meetings will prepare you to better understand yourself, the culture into which you are traveling, and the specifics of your mission.
Q: I WANT TO GO BUT I CAN’T COMMIT TIME FOR PREPARATION. WHAT DO I DO?
A: If your schedule does not permit you to be a part of the preparation, you should not travel this year and wait until you can make room in your schedule for it. That does not mean you have to be left out! The most successful teams include both travelers and non-travelers; those not traveling can pray, give, and mobilize others to complete the mission. Commit to praying for a specific team or leader and/or designate funds toward an individual or team. Get involved with Beyond locally.
Q: MAY I DRINK ALCOHOL OR SMOKE ON THE TRIP?
A: No. Grace Community Church requests that you do not drink alcohol or smoke.
Q: HOW DO YOU ENSURE THE SAFETY OF AMERICANS OVERSEAS?
A: Grace Community works closely with our partners, and we do everything in our power to ensure safety in health, food and travel. In almost all instances, we are assured safety when following the direction of the local hosts. Ultimately, our security is in the hands of the Lord.
Q: DO I NEED A PASSPORT?
A: Yes. You must have a valid passport to apply for any international trip.
Any further questions?
Contact Andrew Choe // Assistant Director Of Mobilization

