Summer Mission 2024
South Africa
The Basics
Who: MKs and TCKs in High School interested in serving God on a mission trip designed specifically for you.
*You must be 14 and have finished 8th grade to apply. MKs from all mission organizations are welcome!
What: A summer mission in South Africa
Project 1 is Currently Full
Project 2: July 4 - July 31
Partnering with Genesis Schools Project
Working with teenagers in a school setting
Community Care (praying and engaging with community members through Genesis’ medical ministry)
partnering with Lighthouse Youth as they begin the new school term
Volunteering at El Roi baby home
The Summer Mission in South Africa includes internal and external ministry. Internal ministry is focused on discipling and empowering our MKs in their walks with God and their personal growth. The external ministry focuses on both learning about and serving the needs of the local community. We partner with two organizations: Norwegian Settlers Church & Genesis Hope South Africa. We typically try to do a mixture of kids ministry (similar to VBS), youth ministry (leading games, talks, camps, etc.), and tangible service (Community Care through Genesis, delivering food parcels and other gifts to community members).
For internal ministry, we have bible studies, small groups, and worship and prayer in the evenings. We also do fun outings as a way to bond. We typically live in a retreat center near the church: Skogheim Christian Conference Center. Students will be a part of a small group with other MKs led by one of our mk2mk leaders or interns. Leaders will meet with students for one-on-one discipleship throughout the trip. Students will also be a part of a bible study and will hear talks given by our leaders on a variety of topics relevant to MKs, such as biblical sexuality, mental health, doubt, transition, grief, guy/girl issues, and so much more!
Where: Port Shepstone, South Africa
Project Cost: $3000 + airfare
If you have further questions about any of the information above, please email mk2mk@cru.org.
Are you interested in hearing more about what we’re up to during our summer mission? Check out our blog and Instagram to get all the latest updates!
