Summer Mission 2025
South Africa & The Philippines
The Basics
Who: MKs and TCKs in High School interested in serving God on a mission trip designed specifically for you.
You must have finished 8th grade to apply.
MKs from all mission organizations are welcome!
What: A summer mission in South Africa or The Philippines
South Africa Ministry: June 13—July 10 (estimated)
Partnering with Genesis & Norwegian Settlers Church in Port Shepstone
Partnering with Lighthouse Youth on their annual mission trip
Leading children’s ministry through a Holiday Bible Club (HBC) similar to VBS style outreach.
Working with teenagers in a school setting
Community Care (praying and engaging with community members through Genesis’ medical ministry)
Serving at El Roi Baby Home
Philippines Ministry: June 4—July 3 (estimated)
Partnering with Christ Centered Fellowship, a local church that serves youth and children in the city of Iloilo City.
Initiative Evangelism to local teenagers and adults around the city
Creative outreaches to invite teenagers and help the church to invest in discipleship
The church serves around 300 children and teens through a partnership with Compassion International.
Potentially hosting a youth camp or local VBS for kids
Potentially partnering with other organizations and churches on the island
Applications
South Africa Opens November 8
Philippines Opens November 22
South Africa
mk2mk has been bringing MKs to South Africa since 2012! Come be part of our continued investment in the community, and join many generations of MKs who have grown and learned in community together. Our trips always include both 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
When: June 13-July 10
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!
The Philippines
This is mk2mk’s first time going to The Philippines! Come pioneer with us and explore a new partnership. You’ll be the first MKs to get to serve in this part of the world with our team. Because of this newness, we are still planning our trip.
Our trips always include both 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. In the Philippines we’ll partner with one amazing church, Christ Centered Fellowship. On our projects we typically try to do a mixture of kids ministry (similar to VBS), youth ministry (leading games, talks, camps, etc.), evangelism (sharing our faith and our personal testimony) and tangible service.
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. 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: Iloilo City, The Philippines
When: June 4—July 3
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!
