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Missions & Service Learning

It is our belief that God’s mission in the world is to reconcile all things to the Crucified Lord; our responsibility is to join in this work.

Gordon College has a long history of service both domestically and abroad. Today that tradition continues through foreign and domestic missions and service learning trips. These trips are sponsored by the Chapel Office and are all student-led/staff-advised and motivated by an evangelical and humanitarian spirit. Each trip has its own mission and each team its own character. These trips have been, and will continue to be, an extremely meaningful and memorable time for those who participate, and represent unique opportunities for individuals to grow in their knowledge of God, the world, self, and others.

US EXPOSURE

The goal of the US EXPOSURE program is to give students the chance to learn about injustice in the United States firsthand, and to share in God’s redemptive work going on all over the country. These trips happen mostly over spring break. There are numerous opportunities to lead or participate in a trip. Any ideas you have are welcome!

For more information click here: US Exposure
To contact a student intern e-mail:


SUMMER MISSIONS PROGRAM (SMP)

The goal of the SUMMER MISSIONS PROGRAM (SMP) is to help students serve domestically or overseas for a period of time ranging from 3-10 weeks over summer break. SMP prepares and equips students with the general, cultural, and practical skills they need for short-term missions leadership and service. The opportunity to serve through SMP is open to all students.

For information on leading or participating in a trip email .

Want to go on your own? The SMP staff can also assist you if you want to go on your own or with a friend to serve almost anywhere in the world. For information on serving on your own somewhere email
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COSTA RICA

In June a team of Gordon students will spend three weeks in Costa Rica. We will be working alongside a church or orphanage in the San José area to minister to children in various capacities. Come with us to learn about the needs in this beautiful country and join in the work God’s people are doing to help.

For more information click here: Costa Rica
To contact a team leader email:


DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Over spring break the DR team will be working alongside a Haitian community through a church in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. Prior to departure, the group will learn about Haitian-Dominican relations and current issues facing Haitians. Come with an open mind to learn, to serve, and hear firsthand perspectives on a culture perhaps only heard about in news.

For more information click here: Dominican Republic
To contact a team leader email:


EASTERN EUROPEAN OUTREACH

Over the summer Gordon has an exciting new mission trip to Kiev, Ukraine. We will be working with Eastern European Outreach to change the lives of over a hundred orphaned and underprivileged children at a camp held for them in Kiev. If you want to make a difference in God’s children in Ukraine please consider joining us!

For more information click here: Eastern European Outreach
To contact a team leader email:


MEXICO OUTREACH

MEXICO OUTREACH is a short term missions experience for Gordon College students in Tijuana, Mexico. As we return yearly to serve specific Mexican communities, we desire to grow in humility, cultural sensitivity, compassion, group unity and in our walk with God. We will accomplish this through community service, youth ministry, and fellowship with the local churches. This year there will be trips over both Christmas break and Spring break.

For more information click here: Mexico Outreach
To contact a team leader email:


NICARAGUA CONNECTION

NICARAGUA CONNECTION is a service learning trip that takes place over spring break. The trip focuses on serving and creating relationships with the people of Nicaragua in addition to learning and studying the culture of this third world country. The majority of the trip involves staying at a local orphanage on the island of Ometepe. Our stay will not only involve connecting with the kids and staff, but will also include various construction projects and different activities that will aid us in learning about Nicaraguan culture.

For more information click here: Nicaragua
To contact a team leader email: or .


SENEGAL

You might get sweaty and dirty. You might get bitten by mosquitoes. You will see sickness and poverty. You will see homelessness and hopelessness. This is why we go: to bring the hope that rests in Jesus Christ. Come with us this summer.

For more information click here: Senegal
Contact a team leader email:


WORLD FOCUS  

Gordon students involved in World Focus spend two weeks of winter break serving in Latin America partnering with local churches. The primary focus will be building relationships as well as a construction project, while working with children through the local church, school and/or orphanage. Students also have the opportunity to hear from various speakers knowledgeable about the culture, economics, history and religion of their host country.

For more information click here: World Focus
To contact a team leader email:


For more information about these trips or to find out how you can get involved, please contact Laura Carmer in the chapel office.

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