Short-Term Missions
If you’re interested in going on a short-term mission with Big Valley Grace, check out the videos below to hear from some past missionaries on their trips, and see a recap of a recent trip to South Africa!
Short-Term Missions
If you’re interested in going on a short-term mission with Big Valley Grace, check out this video to hear from some past missionaries on their trips.
Upcoming Trips
Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, Students International
June 7-19, 2027
Built to Last global project recipient
Who is eligible: 14 and older
Fundraising: Our team will collaborate to garner awareness for our visit and plan small events to help with team fundraising efforts. Big Valley Grace may provide scholarships of equal amount to every team member. Fundraising can be done through Students International – each team member will be given a specific ID number and donation link that they can use for fundraising.
Passports/Travel Documents: REQUIRED – If you do not have a current passport, you should apply immediately. Passports may take 8-10 weeks to process. Dominican Republic requires each person entering the country to fill out an E-Ticket Immigration form BEFORE boarding your flight to the DR. All information needed to complete the form will be provided by Students International.
Housing Partner: Students International Base
Physical Difficulty: We will be traveling by plane for an extended length of time. While in country, we will travel by van/trucks. There will be walking, bending, and light lifting. We will be eating a mix of Dominican and North American type foods prepared safely for westerners and sleeping in bunk room/dorm-style conditions, some that you would deem less comfortable than you might be accustomed to.
Trip Details and Locations:
What: We will be sending one team with the opportunity to serve at different occupational ministry sites.
To learn more about the ministry sites available, please visit the following link:
Jarabacoa Dominican Republic short term mission trips | Students International
Please note that you will be assigned to 1 ministry site for the duration of your outreach, and while we cannot guarantee that everyone will get their top choice, we work hard to ensure that all ministry site placements are done with the best of intentions.
How do I sign up?
We plan to host an informational meeting for anyone who is interested in learning more. Check back for details or email Katie Fuentes: [email protected]. Each team member will then also need to fill out an application through Students International at a link provided.
Ecuador
Mid June - Early July, 2027 (Dates TBD soon)
Trip Details
Details to follow
South Asia
Mid June, 2026
Trip Details
Who is eligible: 18 yrs and older.
Fundraising: Our team will collaborate to garner awareness for our visit and plan small events to help with team fundraising efforts. Big Valley Grace may provide scholarships of equal amount to every team member.
Passports: REQUIRED – If you do not have a current passport, you should apply immediately. Passports may take 8-10 weeks to process. Some countries require each person entering the country to apply for a mandatory Visa.
Housing: Reach Partner
Physical Difficulty: We will be traveling by plane for an extended length of time. While in country, we will travel by auto and train. There will be extensive walking, bending, and light lifting. We will be eating local foods prepared safely for westerners and sleeping in hotel style conditions, some that you would deem less comfortable than you might be accustomed.
Trip Details and Locations: Participants will train and equip leaders for the After-School Club who are hosting these gatherings in English, build deep one-on-one relationships with leaders, and see firsthand the work God is doing in this region of the world.
Trip participants will also have an opportunity to have cultural experiences through authentic cuisine and well known landmark visits.
How do I sign up? THIS TRIP IS FULL.
KISUMU, KENYA
June 4 - 16, 2026
Trip Details
Who is eligible:
18 yrs and older.
Fundraising:
Our team will collaborate to garner awareness for our visit and plan small events to help with team fundraising efforts. Big Valley Grace may provide scholarships of equal amount to every team member.
Passports:
REQUIRED – If you do not have a current passport, you should apply immediately. Passports may take 8-10 weeks to process. Kenya requires each person entering the country to apply for a mandatory Visa.
Housing Reach Partner:
Agape Children
Physical Difficulty:
We will be traveling by plane for an extended length of time. While in country, we will travel by van. There will be extensive walking, bending, and light lifting. We will be eating local foods prepared safely for westerners and sleeping in hotel style conditions, some that you would deem less comfortable than you might be accustomed.
Trip Details and Locations:
What: We will be sending one team with two unique tracks or emphasis of ministry.
Track 1: We will work with the Agape Center staff (at two different locations) to offer training, encouragement, and mentoring.
Track 2: Our team will work at the Agape Center and facilitate a Bible school camp for the children currently enrolled in the rehabilitation program. We will also be involved with evangelistic opportunities on the streets of Kenya as we minister to homeless children and young adults.
How do I sign up?
We plan to host an informational meeting for anyone who is interested in learning more. Check back for details or email Katie Fuentes: [email protected]
KISUMU, KENYA
June 4 - 16, 2026
Trip Details
Who is eligible:
18 yrs and older.
Fundraising:
Our team will collaborate to garner awareness for our visit and plan small events to help with team fundraising efforts. Big Valley Grace may provide scholarships of equal amount to every team member.
Passports:
REQUIRED – If you do not have a current passport, you should apply immediately. Passports may take 8-10 weeks to process. Kenya requires each person entering the country to apply for a mandatory Visa.
Housing Reach Partner:
Agape Children
Physical Difficulty:
We will be traveling by plane for an extended length of time. While in country, we will travel by van. There will be extensive walking, bending, and light lifting. We will be eating local foods prepared safely for westerners and sleeping in hotel style conditions, some that you would deem less comfortable than you might be accustomed.
Trip Details and Locations:
What: We will be sending one team with two unique tracks or emphasis of ministry.
Track 1: We will work with the Agape Center staff (at two different locations) to offer training, encouragement, and mentoring.
Track 2: Our team will work at the Agape Center and facilitate a Bible school camp for the children currently enrolled in the rehabilitation program. We will also be involved with evangelistic opportunities on the streets of Kenya as we minister to homeless children and young adults.
How do I sign up?
We plan to host an informational meeting for anyone who is interested in learning more. Check back for details or email Katie Fuentes: [email protected]
Past Trips
2026
- Kisumu, Kenya - June 4 - 16, 2026
2025
- Mexico - April 21-26, 2025
- Pretoria, South Africa - July 10-22, 2025
2024
- Santiago in the Dominican Republic - July 8-20, 2024
- Mexico - February 10-16, 2024
2023
- Kisumu, Kenya - October 21 - November 3, 2023
- Santiago in the Dominican Republic - June 19 - July 1, 2023
- India - March 18 - April 1, 2023
- Mexico - February 11-17, 2023
2022
- Southeast Asia - December 27, 2022 - January 6, 2023
- Santiago in the Dominican Republic - June 25 - July 2, 2022
- Kenya - June 5-19, 2022
- Mexico - June 4-10, 2022
- Jarabacoa - June 12-26, 2022
- Mexico - April 18-23, 2022
- Greece - April 3-9, 2022
