Missions Philosophy & Training for Groups

Pre-Trip Team Meetings Outline

Outlines for 4 pre-trip team meetings, including training videos, group discussions, logistical details, and more. Don't miss these! View the Pre-Trip Training Guide

EM’s Mission & Vision

In an ever-changing world, we want to love God and love our neighbors. We believe God is at work in all people and cultures. We desire to be creative connectors across diverse and historical divides, participating in God's work of reconciliation, justice, affirmation, and hope. Learn More

Our Approach to Missions

We believe everyone desires to participate in change, growth, and renewal in this world, experiencing God’s shalom that brings wholeness, reconciliation, and justice. But, ultimately, these things will not be the product of what we do but rather how we do it. Learn More

How We Engage Faith and the Gospel

At EM, we believe the Gospel message centers on the person of Jesus—what He's done for us and wants to do in and through us. We believe that this message is best shared through STORY, in the context of RELATIONSHIP, within a PARTNERSHIP with the larger body of Christ. Learn More

On-Field Debrief & Devotional Content

Each EM team is provided with devotional materials to help guide your service experience. These may be printed and supplied by EM field staff or received digitally in a printable format. Click to preview this year's devotional

EM also provides space each morning and evening for your team to learn and grow through 5-min. guided audio devotionals, helpful discussion and challenges for you team, and debriefing the day together. This time is led by EM Field Staff in most domestic communities. For international communities (as well as South Texas and Chicago), team leaders are encouraged to use EM materials to lead their teams through devotional times and debrief on your own. View current Team Gathering Outline & ContentView EM's 2024 Evening Gathering Outlines and Best Practices