Whether or not to take your students on a mission trip this summer might seem like a challenging decision this time of year. You’re probably thinking, “Will I even have time to pull it off?” If you truly desire for you and your students to serve on a mission trip together this summer but are […]

If you’re like a lot of youth leaders, fundraising might be one of the more daunting parts of planning for your mission trip.  We’re here to help. With 28 years of mission trip experience, we’ve compiled some great fundraiser planning tips as well as our favorite fundraising ideas from experienced youth leaders. All of these […]

Looking for the best service site match for your youth? One of our four new service sites may be just the right fit. These unique sites introduce different regions of the U.S. and provide either large urban or small-town settings. Each community offers a rich heritage, unique strengths and needs and plenty of opportunities for […]

In the wake of events this weekend in Charlottesville, we at YouthWorks are grieved by the hatred and violence fueled by white supremacy. We stand against racism, bigotry and discrimination in all forms, especially as it impacts teenagers. In all of this, we must remember that love overcomes hate. We are called into conversation and dialogue with others—even about […]

Thank you for choosing to serve with YouthWorks this summer! We express our heart-felt gratitude to you for sharing your time, special gifts and your love of God with teenagers and communities. Each day you went above and beyond to connect with teenagers, uplift them and walk with them as they shared Jesus’ example of […]

YouthWorks mission trips empower teenagers to nurture a deeper faith in God, make meaningful connections with each other and create shared stories with the communities they humbly and respectfully serve alongside. Check out how YouthWorks mission trips bring together teenagers, communities and youth workers for fun and impactful summer service experiences that last a lifetime. […]

Celebrate our YouthWorks mission trip experiences and listen as God inspires you to seek out new and meaningful ways to serve in your community every day. This summer has been inspirational with each and everyone of these kids, learning what God's Good Life is. I am leaving Cortez with memories that will last a lifetime, […]

We all want to know the secrets to getting more students to sign up for our youth events, right?  You know the feeling.  You’ve spent hours and hours planning an event.  You’ve invested time, energy and money into it.  All of this and then no one really shows up.  Or at least not as many as […]

We have more fun than we could ever imagine on a YouthWorks mission trip because God makes it all happen! God brings together talented youth leaders, extraordinary teens and gracious community members to create compassionate servant leaders, long-lasting friendships and a sense of overflowing joy. Together, we lift our voices in praise exclaiming, “Yea, God”, […]

Our YouthWorks teams take the time to listen well, learn from diverse perspectives and honor communities. Our own desire to be useful, to do something significant, or to be part of some impressive project is so strong… but I wonder more and more if the first thing should be to know people by name, to […]