South Texas

  • Pre-Packaged Trips: High School & Up
  • Custom Trips: see Borderperspective.org

Love and serve families in South Texas in partnership with Border Perspective.

Overview

Border Perspective (BP) serves families, equips leaders, advocates for biblical justice and mobilizes the church on service-learning trips along the South Texas border. BP’s service-learning trips are immersive, educational and will intentionally place you into the lives of immigrant leaders serving families in South Texas. There will be learning opportunities to help you understand the complexity of immigration on the border and service opportunities that help support local immigrant ministries. From volunteering at a local immigrant shelter to serving alongside immigrant pastors and their congregations, these opportunities will be eye-opening and will give you a first-hand look at ministry alongside immigrant communities.

Community Partners:
Pastor Eunice Moya leads Iglesia Misionera Cristo Vive, a house church founded by immigrants for immigrants in South Texas. For over two decades the Moyas have persisted in the slow and unrecognized work of church building, advocacy, and hospitality. As the number of immigrants grows on the border, the Moyas continue their work of ministering to immigrants—on the front lines.

Border Perspective also offers various custom trips outside of the summer dates. Visit borderperspective.org.

Trip Types offered in South Texas

Service Learning Experience

Master Class meets Mission Trip. Learn from an expert about immigration, food insecurity, or racial justice in a hands-on way, and serve with partners dedicated to tackling these challenges.

Included

  • Lodging & Shower Facilities
  • Meals
  • Community Host
  • Expert Guide
  • Planned Service Projects
  • Service Project Materials
  • Community Activities
  • Programming

More Info

Service Learning trips are meant to offer your students a deep dive into a specific topic. They combine immersive learning experiences with hands-on service opportunities.

In partnership with Border Perspective.

Collaborate and be challenged by local immigrant leaders.

Serve the local immigrant church and organizations in long-term efforts that are helping empower immigrant families on the South Texas border.

Step into another culture, break cross-cultural barriers, hear important stories, and reflect on how God wants you to use this experience.

Dormitory Style Housing is Available for an additional charge. If interested, please contact the team at Border Perspective.

This site is van accessible. Some groups choose to drive or fly and then rent vehicles for the week. The nearest airport is Mcallen International Airport (MFE) in Mcallen, Texas and is a 15 minute drive from our housing location. For your convenience, you can also fly into Valley International Airport (HRL) or Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO). If it’s not possible to fly into these airports, contact us for other travel options.