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Discover how to use your gifts and talents to make a difference by going on a short-term trip with SEND. Whether you’re interested in church planting, camp ministry, teaching English, business, or something else entirely, we have a place for you! Our flexible short-term opportunities range from two weeks to a year.

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Need help finding the right short-term experience in a sea of options? SEND missions coaches can answer your questions, guide you to an experience that suits you, and help you with support raising. Our coaches know our missionaries all over the world and can match your interests with the right opportunity in SEND.

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STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN SHORT-TERM MISSIONS

As an accredited member of the Standards of Excellence, SEND roots the development of its programs in the SOE's seven best practices for short-term missions.

  1. God-centeredness 
  2. Empowering partnerships
  3. Mutual design
  4. Comprehensive administration
  5. Qualified leadership
  6. Appropriate training
  7. Thorough follow-through


Find encouragement and ideas for your missions trip on our blog.


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By Emily Westcott March 21, 2025
From Siberian winters and language barriers to pandemic isolation and regional conflicts, our missionaries share deeply personal moments of doubt, spiritual stretching, and questioning their calling.
By Emily Westcott January 30, 2025
Intentional planning, preparation, education, and rest are all essential components of effective mission work. This is especially true for missionaries working overseas.
By Emily Westcott November 26, 2024
“Every good landing starts with a stabilized approach.” As a student pilot, I often heard my flight instructor remind me of this truth. In part, he meant that achieving the goal of a safe landing starts with intentional preparation. Wouldn’t we say that this principle applies to many aspects of life? In fact, the more difficult the task we face, the more important the preparation becomes.

In our free Explore newsletter, you’ll meet real missionaries who have found their place in God’s plan—and want to help you discover yours! Sign up below to learn from their experiences and submit your own questions. 

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