Date: May 7, 2024 - June 14, 2024
Cost: $4000
Application Deadline: January 31, 2024
“This mission trip meant so much more to me than just serving others. It's hard to put into words the deep impact the people, conversations, and everything else had on me.”
Janis, 2023
Why go on the Nations Next Door mission trip?
Many nations are restricted or challenging to enter. But God has brought students from these countries to study right here in Canada.
The nations are on your campus.
The nations are just down the street.
The nations are next door!
International students desire connection and friendship with people who have genuine love and concern for them. You have an incredible opportunity to welcome those who have left their family, friends, and country. You can share the love of Christ with them.
What happens during Nations Next Door?
You’ll come alongside international students practically, relationally and spiritually, so that they might know God’s great love for them and experience life in him.
You’ll live in a community with this shared mission. You’ll also focus on deepening your relationship with Jesus and understanding God’s heart for the nations.
In a typical week you will:
- Pray, worship, and study God’s Word together
- Learn about different cultures and how to contextualize the gospel
- Build cross-cultural friendships through food and fun
- Plan activities to love and serve international students: potlucks, sports and games nights, English corners, and/or talent shows
- Talk with new friends about deeper things, your stories, and God
- Experience team building and fun
- Explore Ottawa and visit sites of interest
Note: Trip cost includes housing, food, transportation, and mission trip activities.
How will this trip deepen roots and widen horizons?
Deepen your roots as you:
- Learn how to love God more deeply, walk with him more closely, and partner with his Spirit
- See how different cultures uniquely reflect God
- Experience God at work in new ways
Widen your horizons as you:
- Grow in befriending others from different countries, cultures, and worldviews
- Learn from your international student friends about their life and experiences
- Learn from Christian international students about what it’s like to follow Jesus in their culture
- Learn from each other as we live in community together
Note on applying: To protect the privacy of your personal information, our online project application tool (the “PAT”) now uses two-factor authentication from Okta. You’ll find instructions on how to use and troubleshoot Okta when you apply.