Experience Mission Blog

Use this mission trip packing list to plan clothing, shoes, bedding, and personal essentials, with practical guidance for preparing with your team.

Ten mission trip fundraising ideas for groups and individuals, from support letters and texts to events and sales, plus how to start and thank supporters.

See what EM mission trips cost by type and length, what each fee includes, what to budget for airfare and travel, and how a church can plan and raise the total.

Learn what a Christian gap year is, how faith, service and community fit together, and what to ask when considering a program for your next step.

Compare EM's five 2027-2028 Christian gap year programs by age, length, region and cost, plus questions to ask before you choose one.

The best Christian mission trip organization fits your group's goals. Compare five criteria, six organization types, and EM's approach before you choose.

Volunteers matter at every stage of disaster recovery, not just at first. Learn when help is needed, what EM learned after Katrina, and how to serve well.

Ask these 10 questions before choosing a mission trip, from who sets the priorities to where your money goes and what happens after your team leaves.

Learn how to volunteer after a disaster responsibly, including when volunteers are needed, what work they do, how to prepare, where teams stay, and why coordinated service matters.

A service-learning mission trip pairs locally guided service with listening, reflection, and faith formation. A guide for churches and youth groups.