STM 2017 Jamaica (Montego Bay)

An adventure awaits you in Montego Bay, Jamaica! Jamaica’s beauty attracts millions of tourists every year, but poverty lurks just beyond the resort gates. Lush mountains descend to white, sandy beaches. High in the hills, families crowd into ramshackle houses, little more than sheds. And those families are the lucky ones. Homelessness is rampant, and mothers abandon children they can’t feed.  Many Jamaicans turn to false gods to answer their desperate pleas for help. You can share the hope of a real and loving God with those seeking Him. Ministry: While in...

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STM 2017 Thailand (Mae Sot)

Serve God in Mae Sot, Thailand, in Refugee and Children’s Ministry! Mae Sot sits on the border of Thailand and Burma, a stone’s throw from “No Man’s Land”, the strip of land not claimed by either nation. Residents of this area are Burmese refugees who Thailand refuses to accept into their population. Technically not citizens of either country, they live in crudely made huts and are governed by the “chief” of the area. Uprooted, they are essentially an abandoned people. These families need to know they are wanted. Ministry: When you join us in...

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STM 2017 Custom Puerto Rico (El Caribe)

An adventure awaits you in Puerto Rico! From the 200 foot cliffs of Cabo Rojo to the ancient streets of San Juan, Puerto Rico is known for its exotic beaches and relaxed Caribbean culture.  However, life on this island isn’t perfect. Almost half of the population lives below the poverty line and it is difficult to find jobs.  Will you share the love of Jesus in Puerto Rico? Ministry: Our host in Puerto Rico, Camp Caribe, holds a high performance, competitive event for youth every year called UNICHALLENGE. Teams come from all over the island to experience challenges,...

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STM 2017 Kenya

An adventure awaits you in Kenya! Rolling grasslands and wildlife safaris offer the best view of Kenya, but they also hide the side of Kenya that no one wants to imagine.  Poverty and corruption plague the people of Kenya, who have always struggled for independence with political turmoil. Civil unrest following the 2007 elections tore the country apart, displacing thousands to refugee camps. Kenya also has a reputation of being one of the most corrupt nations in the world. The average urban Kenyan pays about 16 bribes per month! Nearly half of the population earns less than...

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STM 2017 Estonia

An adventure awaits you in Estonia! Once Europe’s ”best kept secret” as claimed by Lonely Planet, Estonia’s lush forests, beautiful coastline, quaint countryside, and charming cities are only a few things that make this nation remarkable. This birthplace of Skype, it’s also one of the fastest growing economies in Europe. Perhaps the most telling of all, more than half of Estonians don’t claim any religion or faith. Only about 19% practice Eastern Orthodox. This former Soviet nation still bears the scars of its darker, colder times, and its people are...

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STM 2017 Morocco

An adventure awaits you in Morocco! Known for couscous, iconic architecture, and cities like Casablanca, Fes, and Marrakesh, Morocco is a land of spice, beaches, mountains, and desert. With rich cultural influences from the indigenous Berber, Arabic, Sub-Saharan, and European nations, its second largest industry is tourism. 99% of the population are Sunni Muslim, which means the entire nation lives without the hope of Christ. Ministry: While in Morocco, ministry opportunities could look like: Intercession Ministry: You’ll spend a large amount of time in worship and prayer, from...

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