Missions

Trip Dates

March 14 - 20, 2026

Est. Cost

$375 per person, $750 family max

Trip Overview

Join us for an exciting mission trip to Pensacola, Florida, from Saturday, March 14th, to Friday, March 20th. This trip is designed for high school and college students eager to make a difference while working alongside various North American Mission Board (NAMB) church plants to spread the gospel and serve the community.

Activities: Throughout the week, participants will engage in a variety of meaningful service projects, including:

Coffee Distributions: Help distribute coffee to early morning commuters, creating opportunities for conversations and connections with locals.

Providing Food to the Homeless: Partner with local organizations to prepare and serve meals to those in need, demonstrating compassion and care.

Outreach Events for Local High Schools: Organize and participate in outreach events that engage high school students, sharing messages of hope and support.

Canvassing for Upcoming Church Events: Work together to canvas neighborhoods, inviting residents to upcoming church activities and building community ties.

Favor Bags for Community Service Workers: Create and deliver thoughtful favor bags to local service workers as a gesture of appreciation on behalf of the churches.

Free Time: In addition to service work, students will have the opportunity to explore Pensacola and enjoy the beach.

Purpose

This mission trip not only focuses on service but also provides students with the chance to grow their evangelism skills and build meaningful relationships with fellow youth and college members. Through hands-on experience and shared activities, participants will deepen their faith and develop a greater understanding of serving others.

Join us for an inspiring week of service, growth, and adventure in Pensacola!

If you have any questions or would like additional information, you can email missions@secondbaptist.org or call the church office at 417-887-3111.

Trip Dates

May 23 - June 2, 2026

Est. Cost:

$3200.00 cost will cover flights, food, housing, and transportation. 

Trip Overview

Join us in Germany from Monday, May 23rd, to Tuesday, June 2nd, to serve and support a local IMB mission team as they organize and equip college students who have dedicated two months to serve across the globe in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. This trip is designed for adults of all ages to walk alongside students, training with, praying for, and encouraging them as they boldly approach the lost for the sake of the Gospel.

Activities: Throughout the course of the week, there will be countless opportunities to love, build up, and speak truth into these young adults’ lives through:

Training: Sitting under teaching from experienced international missionaries, learning alongside the students how to study Scripture, supporting others within the body of Christ, and practicing strategic tactics for sharing the Good News with those who desperately need it.

Application: After training, heading out into the city going to parks, coffee shops, college campuses, and other places to have conversations with people.  You will be engaging with the lost, praying over the city and its neighborhoods, and putting the morning’s training into practice.

Service/Support: Preparing meals and clean up afterward. During this time, there will be opportunities to sit down with a student to hear their story, what they’re excited for and anxious about, and pray for them as they prepare to serve in diverse cultures across the globe.

Free Time: While the mission work will explore the city in detail, there will be opportunities to explore nearby mountains, historical landmarks, and tourist attractions in the city and surrounding areas.

Purpose

This trip will stretch and strengthen your ability to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with those who desperately need it. At the same time, you’ll be inspired and encouraged by the next generation as they step out in faith as God is preparing them. There will be time to encourage them, pray for them, and remind them of truth to strengthen them for the journey ahead. Several team members who have gone on this trip, keep in touch with these college students today!

Requirements

You need a current passport that doesn't expire within 6 months of travel date.  

Immunizations

(Refer to the CDC.gov website for recommendations)

Please pray about joining us for this special opportunity to share the hope of the Gospel and empower young adults for their journey ahead.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, you can email missions@secondbaptist.org or call the church office at 417-887-3111.

Trip Overview

Join a work among both locals and refugees in a NAME megacity! Our team’s community development center is nestled among the busy streets of an unengaged neighborhood. The center offers English classes and conversation courses, as well as workshops and community events. Your time will be spent assisting with conversation courses and community events, utilizing your giftings to engage with young adults (many of whom are refugees). You will not only help these people improve their lives but also have opportunities to communicate the truth of God's love. Your talents, passions, and hobbies will be used to strategically connect with the lost.  You’ll work side-by-side with our team, who is passionate about the Gospel. Our primary goal is for you to abide abundantly in Christ. We want you sharing your faith out of an overflow of what Jesus is doing in you. Bring a hard-working attitude, a selfless heart for service, all your fresh ideas and come join us on the frontline! Activities: Throughout the course of each week, you will have the awesome opportunity to engage meaningfully with people who have never heard the gospel or experienced the love of Christ. You will be an important part of what our team does in the following ways:

Community and Encouragement:

Having you with us for the summer is a huge encouragement to our long-term field workers. Your enthusiasm, passion for Christ, and fresh perspectives help to push us forward in our work. Likewise, we will be there to walk alongside you as you adjust to a culture that is vastly different from what you're used to and share faithfully with you new local friends. 

Platform Support:

Your primary point of connection to our people will be through conversation courses and events at our English center.  No experience required!  Through these activities, you'll quickly make meaningful, relationships with locals, offering you opportunities for the gospel.  An added bonus is that your presence there helps to legitimize our business, spur on growth, and draw in more students.  All of this works together to push forward our work for the kingdom. 

Light in the Darkness:

In short, your participation with us in the task means that you'll have a unique opportunity to shine the light of Christ in a place that desperately needs it!

Free Time:

We pray that your free time will be easily filled with quality time with your local friends, and time in fellowship with your team. You will also be in a place that is ripe for exploration, an awesome thing to ask you local friends to help you do!

Purpose:

This trip will stretch and strengthen your ability to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with those who desperately need it. Your purpose is to represent Jesus to people who don't know him. 

Requirements:

You need a current passport that doesn't expire within 6 months of travel date. 

Immunizations:

(Refer to the CDC.gov website for recommendations)

Please pray about joining us for this special opportunity to share the hope of the Gospel and empower young adults for their journey ahead.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, you can email missions@secondbaptist.org or call the church office at 417-887-3111.

Trip Dates

July 8 - July 12, 2026

Est. Cost

$250.00 per person, $750 family max

Trip Overview

Join us for an impactful mission trip to St. Louis, Missouri, from Wednesday evening, July 8th, to Sunday afternoon, July 12th. This trip is a wonderful opportunity for all church members to work alongside 3-4 North American Mission Board (NAMB) church plants, engaging in service that promotes outreach and community connection.

Activities

Throughout our time in St. Louis, participants will engage in a variety of activities designed to involve all ages:

Block Parties: Help organize and run community block parties, where participants can interact with local residents, share meals, and build relationships.

Vacation Bible School (VBS): Assist in leading VBS programs for children, offering fun and engaging lessons that introduce them to faith through stories, crafts, and activities.

Canvassing: Join in outreach efforts by canvassing neighborhoods to promote upcoming church events, inviting families to engage with the church community. 

Construction/Work Projects: Participate in hands-on projects that support the church plants, such as maintenance and construction work, helping to improve their facilities.

Free Time:  In addition to service activities, there will be opportunities to explore the vibrant city of St. Louis. Discover its rich history, iconic landmarks such as the Gateway Arch, and diverse cultural offerings. 

Purpose

This family friendly mission trip is an ideal way to introduce and empower your children to be on mission for the Lord. It promotes teamwork, compassion, and a sense of purpose, allowing participants to grow closer while making a positive impact in the community. With activities suitable for all ages, everyone can participate and contribute meaningfully.

Join us for this enriching experience and help spread hope and love in St. Louis!  

If you have any questions or would like additional information, you can email missions@secondbaptist.org or call the church office at 417-887-3111.

Trip Dates

September 5 - 11, 2026

Est. Cost

$1750.00 cost will cover flights, food, housing, and transportation. 

Description

This trip offers you an opportunity to experience the global mission field firsthand, explore the diverse cultures on universities across Toronto, and share the gospel in a unique urban setting. By working with local ministers, you will embark on a transformative journey to convey God's love and hope.

Celebrated as one of the world's most diverse cities, Toronto attracts people from around the globe, including regions often inaccessible to missionaries.

Many ethnic communities maintain their languages, cuisines, customs, festivals, and religious practices. The greatest problem in Toronto is Lostness and the solution is the Gospel. Thank you for being willing to partner with us in taking the Gospel to the nations here in Toronto.

Trip Overview

Exposure: You will have an oppertunity to gain a glimpse into world missions by spending time in diverse places of worship, eating ethnic foods, and connecting with people from around the world who have made Toronto their home. You will also hear from missionaries focused on reaching specific people groups such as Persians, Chinese, Arabs, and others.

Engagement: Your team will partner with local church planters, getting firsthand experience of ethnic church plants and worshiping alongside people from different cultures. You will also partner in student engagement on campuses around the GTA as university students start the new year of school.

Experience: You will have the opportunity to experience some of Toronto's top attractions, including: CN Tower (1,815 feet high), Niagara Falls, and Lake Ontario.

Evangelism: The core of the trip is focused on gospel proclamation. You will have the opportunity to share the gospel cross-culturally by partnering with local ministry leaders working to reach university students with the gospel. This will include being on campuses, handing out welcome packets and talking to students with the purpose of Sharing your Faith.

Requirements

You need a current passport that doesn't expire within 6 months of travel date.

Immunizations: (Refer to the CDC.gov website for recommendations)

Please pray about joining us for this special opportunity to share the hope of the Gospel and empower young adults for their journey ahead.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, you can email missions@secondbaptist.org or call the church office at 417-887-3111.