Trip Dates: Nov 6-17, 2025 | Feb 13-24, 2026 | Apr 10-20, 2026 | Jul 2026 - TBD | Aug 8-16, 2026 | Nov 6-16, 2026

Encounter Church is partnering with Nicolás Fund for Education(NFE) to help students in the remote Ixil (“ee-sheel”) region reach their God-given potential and break the cycle of poverty through excellent Christ-centered education at Nicolás Christian School (NCS). Teams share the love of Jesus and the value of education through visits to the rural villages student come from, and through sharing classes at NCS.

Families with children who can fully participate in all of the events are welcome!

To apply for trip:

1. Go to NFE website to pay $100 deposit and fill out trip application https://www.nicolasfund.org/missions-trips/.

2. Attend four pre-trip meetings to get acquainted with other team members and plan your trip

For more information, please refer to the info sheet below:

Trip Dates: May 8-17, 2026

Free Wheelchair Mission is a humanitarian, faith-based nonprofit that designs and manufactures cost-efficient, durable wheelchairs for developing countries around the world.

In collaboration with a network of like-minded partners, Free Wheelchair Mission has distributed 1.5 million wheelchairs to people living with disabilities in 95 developing countries around the world, providing renewed dignity, independence, freedom, and joy through the gift of mobility, at no cost to the recipient.

If you're interested in joining, please contract Ron Johnson at RNJ777@mac.com

For more information, please refer to the info sheet below:

Dates: April 27 - May 8, 2026

Encounter Church is partnering with Parahyangan Indah (PARI), also known as Sundanese Christian Fellowship, based in Bogor, Indonesia, to minister among the Sundanese people—one of the largest Muslim Unreached People Groups (UPG) in the world. Out of 39 million Sundanese, only 0.06% are evangelical Christians, and they have very little exposure to the gospel.

The purpose of our trip is to support and encourage local workers, help them build relationships, and engage in cultural exchange that fosters deeper connections and opens doors for gospel conversations.

If you're interested in joining, please apply through Global Justice Trips.

For more information, please refer to the info sheet below:

Trip Dates: July 15-25, 2026

[For security reasons, the location of the Asia trip will not be shared publicly. To learn more, please contact the Global Justice Team directly.]

This trip offers a meaningful opportunity to join in what God is doing among youth in Asia. Participants will take part in a dynamic camp experience designed to build connection, faith, and cultural understanding. Through teaching English, leading hands-on activities, and engaging in cultural exchanges, you’ll help build bridges of friendship and open doors for young people to encounter the hope and love of Christ. It’s a chance to experience how faith, culture, and service come together to make a lasting impact.

If you’re interested in learning more, please contact: globaljustice@encountereastside.org.

Trip Dates: Oct 13-22, 2026

India is home to the largest number of unreached people groups in the world, with over 500 million people who have never heard the name of Jesus. While Christianity makes up only 2% of the population, the majority of believers reside in South India, leaving Northern India spiritually unreached and often hostile to the gospel.

We are partnering with Southern Stairs, an organization committed to equipping pastors serving in Northern India where there is intense opposition to Christianity. We will have the opportunity to encourage, equip, and stand alongside these pastors who are advancing the gospel in some of the most spiritually and socially challenging environments.

If you're interested in joining, please apply through Global Justice Trips.

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Trip Dates: Oct 20-30, 2026

India is home to some of the world's most vulnerable communities, where poverty, social injustice, and spiritual need intersect. This trip offers an opportunity to serve alongside Hindustani Covenant Church (HCC) in Pune, a ministry dedicated to holistic transformation through gospel-centered justice and compassion.

Our time in India will focus on engaging with marginalized communities and supporting the ongoing ministry of HCC. Depending on the needs at the time, we may come alongside efforts to help women who have been rescued from sex trafficking as they rebuild their lives, assist in outreach to families living in extreme poverty near the Mumbai landfill, or support education and healthcare initiatives among the Dalit population in Solapur.

If you're interested in joining, please apply through Global Justice Trips.

For more information, please refer to the info sheet below:

Trip Dates: Nov/Dec 2025; Nov/Dec 2026 - TBD

Benin, a predominantly Muslim West African nation and the birthplace of voodoo, is also a place of deep spiritual need. Among its people, the Fulani stand out as one of the least reached groups, with only 1.4% being Christians. Many Fulani communities live in remote areas with limited access to education, healthcare, and the message of Jesus Christ.

On this trip, we will partner with Daniel and Leocadie Awolou of Literacy Benin, a ministry committed to empowering local pastors, planting churches, equipping women, and providing medical care to underserved villages. Through pastoral training, a women’s conference, and medical outreach, we will have the opportunity to bring hope and tangible support to those in need, particularly among the Fulani people.

If you're interested in joining, please apply through Global Justice Trips.

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Trip Dates: Aug 24-28, 2026

The vision of ISI International Students, Inc. is to welcome and befriend international students who are studying at the colleges and universities in our community. Throughout the year we sponsor a variety of events and activities that help students develop friendships and enjoy new experiences during their study abroad. As we serve their needs and interests and “win the right to be heard” we have opportunities to share the gospel with them and introduce them to Jesus. Our prayer is to see these students meet Jesus and return to their homelands equipped to share the good news with their families and friends. God has brought the nations to us!

Come with your family and bring your international student friend(s) for a week at Camp David Jr. on Lake Crescent to enjoy hiking, water sports, crafts and conversations about the Bible. This is an opportunity for the whole family to be involved together in cross-cultural friendship and ministry with students from around the world. Cost: $300 for adults and $150 for kids 12 and under. Includes food, lodging and transportation as needed.

If you're interested in joining, please contact Dan or Carolyn Brannen at dancbrannen@gmail.com and clbrannen66@gmail.com

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