Kansas City, MissouriGroup Mission Trips

Service/Outreach Ministry

This is a highly relational trip with many opportunities for engagement. Teams going to Kansas City will partner with VIVE Culture Church and have opportunities to serve alongside local ministries and organizations that are working to meet practical needs and strengthen their communities. Depending on the needs of local partners and the timing of the trip, teams may assist with hands-on service projects, support programs for children and families, participate in community outreach, or help with projects that improve the spaces and resources used by local organizations.

What is the mission and hope of EM's local ministry partners serving in their community?

The local organizations and ministries serving Kansas City share a commitment to strengthening individuals, families, and communities through practical support, meaningful relationships, and opportunities for people to thrive.

The hope is to build a community where people are not defined by their circumstances, families have access to support, children have opportunities to flourish, and every individual is treated with dignity and care. Mission teams will be invited to support these efforts by serving in partnership with local leaders and contributing to the work already taking place.

Each morning, there is time set aside for devotions and quiet time. This is a valuable time and we strongly encourage everyone to spend it with God journaling their thoughts and experiences as the days unfold. EM will provide a physical or printable devotional journal.

Our staff will lead a time of debriefing and a short devotional in the evening (what we call "Evening Gathering") and it is always a great addition to have musical worship. Our programming does not include musical worship as we can't guarantee that our our staff will have this ability. Please let us know if you have anyone who sings or plays guitar on your trip so that we can help to coordinate the musical aspect of worship when able. If teams aren't able to help in the area of music, it may not be a part of the trip.

Each day, there will be a varying schedule of work and outreach.

*We try to give teams one evening free to be able to explore the city.

Curious about EM's ability to accommodate specific food restrictions? View EM's Food Policy

Lodging

Teams in Kansas City will stay in a secured local church building in the area with air conditioning.

Sleeping

You will be sleeping on the floor. So, team members should plan to bring a sleeping pad or air mattress, along with bedding, sheet, and blanket, or a sleeping bag and a pillow.

Food

Experience Mission field staff will be preparing and serving your meals. Breakfast and dinner will be served buffet-style, and your team will pack their own lunches each morning. Curious about EM's ability to accommodate specific food restrictions? View EM's Food Policy

Transportation

Your team's transportation to, from, and while in Kansas City is not covered. You will need vehicles throughout the entire week to transport your team to various locations for work and ministry. Using a school bus as your main mode of transportation while in this community is not recommended as teams may be split into smaller groups for projects and ministry opportunities. It is recommended that teams flying in plan to arrive at Kansas City International Airport (MCI).