A Service Learning Trip for Youth & Young Adult Ministry Leaders

Montgomery

Explore the vibrant history of the Civil Rights Movement and join Christian advocates for racial justice.

Have you ever felt unsure about how to talk to your students about racial justice? Today’s teenagers and young adults are asking tough questions and care deeply about connecting their faith to issues of justice.

Join us on an unforgettable 5-day/4-night Service Learning Trip through Montgomery, Alabama, where history is woven into every corner of the city.

is this trip for?

This Vision Trip is by invitation only for Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministry Leaders who want to have the tools to teach their students about the intersection of faith, history, and justice.

is a Vision Trip?

We’re hosting a Vision Trip for ministry leaders to be the first to experience our new Service Learning Trips. Your insight and feedback will be a valuable part of YouthWorks launching Service Learning Trips for high school students and young adults in 2026.

is the Montgomery Vision Trip?

Tuesday, October 28- Saturday, November 1, 2025

much does it cost?

This trip is FREE thanks to the generosity of Tenx10's Faith & Service Grant

Price Includes: 

  • Lodging (shared hotel room)
  • 3 Meals Per Day 
  • An Expert Guide to lead learning
  • A Community Host to oversee logisitcs
  • Devotional Journals
  • Community Service Activities
  • Admission to Museums
  • Engaging Local Activities
  • Flight reimbursement up to $250

your Expert Guide

John Williams is the Executive Director of the Center for Restorative Justice and has faithfully worked toward racial reconciliation for almost 30 years. He is passionate about training groups who seek to increase their awareness around biblical multicultural and racial reconciliation, and brings years of experience and expertise in facilitating and training to this work.

John uses facilitating dialogue and interactive exercises as a core element in all of his work. These Service Learning trips are designed to introduce participants to the deceptive and destructive effects of racism in our lives and the body of Christ, and present opportunities to learn and experience the work of racial reconciliation within a biblical framework. John is a graduate of UC Berkeley and USC Law School. John has been practicing law for over 20 years, and is an adjunct professor at Azusa Pacific University and Life Pacific College teaching on Race, Reconciliation and Ministry.

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What this experience offers

HISTORICAL IMMERSION

Walk in the footsteps of civil rights icons as you explore the significant landmarks and museums that narrate the history of the Civil Rights movement.

CULTURAL EXCHANGE

Dive into the vibrant communities of Montgomery and interact with passionate individuals who are shaping the city’s present and future. 

 

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Roll up your sleeves and actively participate in service projects aimed at fostering racial justice. 

INSPIRATION

Be inspired by the stories and actions of Christian men and women who are at the forefront of advocating for racial justice in the name of Jesus.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Build lasting connections with like-minded individuals and experts throughout the trip, fostering a network of support and inspiration for your journey.

FAQ’s

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Service Learning Trips focus on a specific topic and  combine immersive learning experiences with hands-on service opportunities to get a deeper understanding of the focus topic.

Thanks to the Faith & Service Grant from Tenx10, this Vision Trip is being offered at no cost to a small group of youth and young adult ministry leaders. Food, hotel, and museum admission are all included. Participants will be responsible for their own travel to Montgomery. The cost of flights can be reimbursed up to $250. You’ll be responsible for your transportation to and from the airport.

We are still finalizing the schedule for the trip, but here is a tentative look at how the days will be spent. 

Once you arrive at the hotel, transportation for the duration of the trip will be provided. You will be responsible for your travel to the airport when the trip ends.

Atlanta (ATL -2 hour drive),  Mobile (BFM – 2.5 hour drive),  or Montgomery (MGM) airports are all good options. 

YouthWorks has been facilitating mission trips across the United States for more than 30 years. We create immersive service experiences that build compassion, strengthen faith, & inspire lives of impact.

For almost a decade, The Center has been a hub of learning and transformation on the topic of race and racial justice. They have orchestrated an array of initiatives – trainings, workshops, tours, online book clubs and webinars – designed to enlighten and empower not just churches and individuals but also nonprofits and educational institutions across local and national landscapes.

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