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People for Missions
1244 Karla Drive, Suite 208
Hurst, TX 76053
Phone: 817-285-7999
Fax: 817-284-4196
E-mail: pfmissions@prodigy.net
Web site: http://www.peopleformissions.org
Ages: all ages
Group Size: 10-100
Adult Participation: youth pastors/adult sponsors welcome, ratio 1:7
Trip Locations: Guatemala and India
Trip Duration: average 9-14 days
Trip Availability: year-round
Types of Service: medical ministry, orphanages, construction, evangelism
Skills Needed: a willing heart
Training: PFM will provide leadership and team preparation materials. Also, upon arrival teams will be go through orientation and preparation with PFM staff.
Denomination: non-denominational
Philosophy: We believe in the great commission! Our vision is basically summed up in James1:27, to attend to orphans and widows in their distress.
Evangelistic Method: We believe in life and relationship in evangelism. That is, people should know that we love the Lord by the way we love them. Opportunities for one-on-one evangelism.
Hope Students Return With: a heart full of compassion for the world. We hope that they become inspired to include Christ in every aspect of their lives, thereby impacting those around them.
To Register: contact the PFM office or visit our web page
Cost: $475
Cost Covers: lodging food transportation (at site) preparation materials, T-shirts. NOT INCLUDED Airfare, passports, spending money, customs fee
Distinctives: We give a realistic picture of what life on the mission field is like. Teams hosted by mature missionaries who live in the country. Participants feel that they are truly a part of PFM because they are able to see their involvement in the on-going ministry.
In Existence: since 1986
Et Cetera: Banquet follows the week of service to allow for debriefing and fellowship.

Pura Vida Missions, Inc.
536 Driftwood Road
North Palm Beach, FL, 33408
Phone: 561-714-8369
Fax: 561-622-5467
E-mail: info@puravidamissions.com
Web site: http://www.puravidamissions.com
Ages: grades 9-12 including graduating seniors & college groups
Group Size: 10-45
Adult Participation: adults/youth leaders welcome, ratio 1:7
Trip Locations: Primarily San Juan de San Ramon, Costa Rica
Trip Duration: one week in length (this is flexible depending on time of year)
Trip Availability: summer, spring break and Christmas
Types of Service: Campamento de Ninos (VBS), prayer ministry, construction projects, sports ministry, evangelism and providing basic necessities.
Skills Needed: a willing heart
Training: Group leaders receive a Mission Orientation Packet, mission training materials, VBS materials, prayer support, and 24/7 phone support.
Denomination: inter-denominational
Philosophy: The Christian walk is not just an event, it’s a life. We believe in serving others as if we were serving Jesus. We believe that students who come to serve will leave with a deeper understanding of the Christian faith.
Evangelistic Method: relational evangelism; we present the Gospel through music, skits, puppet skits, testimonies; prayer ministry opens the door to sharing the Gospel
Hope Students Return With: an appreciation of the relationships and things they have, an understanding of how to have a better daily relationship with Jesus Christ, the desire and knowledge to share the love and message of Christ with others, a changed life, friendships that will last a lifetime, a first hand experience of what Jesus commanded his followers to do in Matthew 28:19-20
To Register: call 561-714-8369 or download a registration form from our website.
Cost: $375 per person
Cost Covers: lodging, all transportation in Costa Rica, food, construction materials and project supplies, devotional materials, inspirational speakers, preparation materials and Mission Orientation Packet, VBS (Campamento de Ninos) materials, translators, professional staff, mission support, mission development for future years
Distinctives: We are committed to seeing the children and youth of Costa Rica come to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. We are committed to nurturing Costa Rican leadership and helping them develop discipleship methods that fit the Costa Rican life-style and culture. The great commandment is the engine behind our mission.
In Existence: 1 year
Et Cetera: Come to Costa Rica and experience “pure life” Pura Vida!

Reach Ministries International
PO Box 789
Galeton, CO 80622
Phone: 888-732-2492
Fax: 970-392-0821
E-mail: reachwc@reachwc.org
Web site: http://www.reachwc.org
Ages: 7th grade through graduating seniors
Group Size: 1-400
Adult Participation: adult participation welcomed, ratio 1:5
Trip Locations: most workcamps are run east of the Mississippi River
Trip Duration: 7days
Trip Availability: summer
Types of Service: Light construction and weatherization projects
Skills Needed: none
Training: materials sent to help group prepare for the trip
Denomination: non-denominational
Philosophy: Reach Ministries actively encourages workcamp participants to a lifestyle of serving those in need in their home communities.
Evangelistic Method: Evangelism is not our primary focus, rather we seek to provide service learning and discipleship opportunities for youth groups.
Hope Students Return With: the value of service in home churches and communities as a tool for sharing the gospel.
To Register: $50 deposit and a completed registration form
Cost: $320 per person
Cost Covers: lodging, food, programs, prep materials, t-shirt, staff, on-site materials
Distinctives: allowing groups from different churches and denominations to work together
In Existence: 10 years

Real Impact Missions
PO Box 701792
Tulsa, OK 74170-1792
Phone: 800-774-6746
Fax: 918-712-2528
E-mail: goingfo@realimpact.com
Web site: http://www.realimpact.com
Ages: 13 -25 years old
Group Size: 2-100
Adult Participation: youth pastors/adult sponsors welcome, ratio 1:5
Trip Locations: South Africa, Venezuela, Bolivia, Trinidad, Jamaica, Belize
Trip Duration: 2 weeks, one month, two months
Trip Availability: summer only for general trips; custom trips available all year (Spring or Fall breaks)
Types of Service: drama evangelism, medical clinics, prayerwalking, English teaching, relationship evangelism
Skills Needed: no response
Training: We provide all leadership training, team dynamics, ministry/evangelism. All training is included within the specific trip dates
Denomination: interdenominational
Philosophy: We believe that the long term missionaries of tomorrow are receiving their calling on the short term missions trips of today. We believe in empowering and challenging young people.
Evangelistic Method: We believe in loving God and lifting people.
Hope Students Return With: We want young people to be able to fulfill their potential as a world Christian by developing a passionate relationship with Christ.
To Register: Request brochure/application. Fill out and send in application. Receive acceptance packet. Go.
Cost: $1195-$3000
Cost Covers: Includes everything is included in the trip cost from Miami, FL (which is where we have our pre-trip training camp). Not include: Passports, immunizations, costume fee (if applicable) and departure tax.
Distinctives: We believe in students/participants actually doing the ministry. Our leadership team has decades of combined missions experience, taking 1000s of participants with us.
In Existence: under the name RIM, 4 years. Scott Boss, president of RIM has been facilitating trips for over 15 years.
Et Cetera: Go...it's that simple.

The Rez Connection
PO Box 2020
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Phone: 605-288-0055
Fax: 605-306-9572
E-mail: therez@broncs.net
Web site: http://www.street.ns.ca
Ages: 15 and older
Group Size: 4-30
Adult Participation: adults mandatory, ratio 1:8
Trip Locations: South Dakota, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Trip Duration: 1 week to 4 months
Trip Availability: March-June; Sept-Dec
Types of Service: outreach through sidewalk Sunday School and bus ministry
Skills Needed: attitude and willingness to learn
Training: class instruction and then hands on training
Denomination: non-denominational
Philosophy: Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, "Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
Evangelistic Method: see our Web site
Hope Students Return With: a greater awareness for the need to spread the gospel and the eternal difference it makes
To Register: call and set up an interview over the phone to cover details and requirements
Cost: only travel and living expenses, as we do not provide housing presently
Cost Covers: n/a
Distinctives: the intensity and commitment required
In Existence: 2 years

Touch the World Ministries
PO Box 7
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Phone: 201-387-1750
Fax: 201-387-1348
E-mail: info@touchtheworld.org
Web site: http://www.touchtheworld.org
Ages: 11yrs - high school
Group Size: 15-25
Adult Participation: youth pastor/adult sponsors welcome, ratio 1:6
Trip Locations: USA, Cuba Uganda Italy Scotland Sweden Russia Japan
Trip Duration: one week to 45 days
Trip Availability: all year
Types of Service: Evangelism
Skills Needed: none
Training: summer teams go to training camp, advanced groups are trained at their facilities
Denomination: non-denominational
Philosophy: We believe born again young people need to demonstrate dynamic faith by how they live their lives and relate to their world.
Evangelistic Method: demonstrating to the world how Christ has changed individual lives and being ready to give an answer for the hope we have in Christ
Hope Students Return With: having had an experience with God that would change their lives
To Register: submit application along with $40 deposit and small photo
Cost: $679-$3342
Cost Covers: includes everything except transportation to and from training camp
Distinctives: We seek to build up local churches, not our own kingdom, by being involved with the local churches wherever our teams minister.
In Existence: 10 years
Et Cetera: We seek to move young people from apathy to energy.

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