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Short-Term Mission (STM)<\/span><\/div>\n

Whether you are participating in one of IM’s mission opportunities or serving with your own group, you can register through IM to take advantage of the resources and guidance of IM’s Short-Term Mission team. IM offers many volunteer opportunities (from 2 weeks up to 2 years) throughout the world for individuals and groups of all sizes; for children, youth, and adults; and for people of all skills and skill levels. These trips are hosted by IM\u2019s global servants and international partners.<\/p>\n

Begin exploring steps to short-term mission service<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
Long-Term Mission Service<\/div>\n

IM global servants work alongside partner organizations around the world to advance the work that is already being done and to contribute their unique gifts to further God’s kingdom. New ministry opportunities are always available, and every day God is calling more people to world mission. Learn more about the discernment process to become a global servant with International Ministries.<\/p>\n

Explore the call to global mission<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
Service Opportunities<\/div>\n

You can serve alongside many of our global servants and in-country partners in areas where we have been invited to serve. These opportunities can last from 2 weeks up to 2 years. The Short-Term Mission team prepares volunteers before they depart the US for their cross-cultural experiences and our Mission Mobilization Team assists you in the discernment process if God is calling you to respond for full-time mission ministry.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Browse IM’s service opportunities<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n
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Virtual Experiences<\/div>\n

Short-term virtual experiences can be two hours or up to five days. Travel without ever leaving home and experience the culture, people, and ministry of IM partners and global servants. Let your heart be transformed as you become immersed in ministry.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Explore upcoming virtual trips<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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