CITY
MISSION TRIP

$469

HOW WE SERVE

Milwaukee is known for holding proudly to its deep roots and rich history. Teams have the opportunity to engage in both light home repair as well as relational ministry in this beautifully diverse city.

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DATES AVAILABLE

Jun 1 - 7$449

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Jun 8 – 14$469

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Jun 15 – 21$469

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Jun 22 – 28$469

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Jun 29 – Jul 4*$449

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Jul 6 – 12$469

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Jul 13 – 19$469

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Jul 20 – Jul 26$469

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Jul 27 – Aug 2$449

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* Sunday through Friday trip

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THE MISSION IN
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Existing in the city is an undeniable sense of potential as well as an undeniable need for the love and hope of Christ. That is where the local church, as well as many nonprofit organizations and ministries, have stepped in. At Next Step, we feel privileged to work alongside these organizations to see Christ move in Milwaukee.

As one of the longest standing Next Step sites, we began our partnership in this community in 2011, and our involvement continues to grow. We are honored to work alongside groups like Bridge Builders and Ebenezer Stone on initiatives set by their leadership teams to meet community needs through home repair and relational outreach.

During your time in Milwaukee, you may have the opportunity to work on block

beautification and home repair projects, or serve at local gardens and food pantries. But at the end of the week you can know that your understanding of the city, as well as growth in and understanding of prayer will have taken place. Relationships will have formed. Projects will have been completed. And the love of Christ will be made known.

PARTNERSHIPS

ADULLAM

Community Restoration

Serving the practical and spiritual needs of the community with dignity and love. Adullam Outreach primarily serves the city of Milwaukee with a focus on Fostering community in the name of Christ. Next Step partners with Adullam to make revitalize to the local neighborhood through various service projects and through community cookouts and worship.

BRIDGE BUILDERS

Community Restoration

Bridge Builders was birthed out of Epikos Church with the mission to “employ and inspire inner-city innovation that will transform neighborhoods physically, economically, culturally, and spiritually one block at a time.” Students get the opportunity to come alongside through construction on individual homes, meeting physical needs while also digging into meaningful conversations about Christ.

EBENEZER STONE

Neighborhood Ministry

From the food pantries to transitional housing and life programs, Ebenezer Stone Ministries strives to transform lives and build strong communities through faith, stability, and resources. Next Step partners with Ebenezer Stone through packaging food boxes and construction projects on their homes, all while developing meaningful relationships with the community.

SITE PHOTOS

YOUR EXPERIENCE

WORSHIP

Next Step wants your students to grow together in faith and understanding who Jesus is. Each year we create new devotionals for you to guide your students through at different times during the day, and each evening includes worship, a speaker to challenge them through a brief message, and a new video series created by Next Step for your mission trip. All of our program materials are designed to help you get the conversations started, and then let you do the framing and guiding of your students in the specifics of their faith! Each night ends with your chance to gather in your group and go over the day's lessons.

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CONSTRUCTION

At Next Step, we partner with local community leaders and organizations to ensure that the projects are meaningful to them and the work they are doing in the community. Not all of our sites have construction based ministry  ..or may have it every week, but on sites that do, your students will work on projects ranging from full home builds and home additions, to drywall, siding, flooring, wheelchair ramps, and more. Feel free to contact us and see what projects might be in store this year for your community and week of choice! 

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Do you want your short term mission trip to make a real difference? At Next Step, students serve alongside local community members, churches and nonprofits, as we meet the needs of the community together. With projects being selected by our community partnerships, you will be part of a movement in ethical and responsible short-term missions. We actively pursue this as more than just buzz words. We strive to continue to be a forerunner in the collision of short term missions and sustainable community development!

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LOGISTICS

Accommodations
Transportation
What to Bring
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Accommodations

TBD

Bathrooms, showers, Air conditioning, Internet (leaders only)

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FAQS

Registration opens in July and will be available through early spring. To get your preferred dates, locations, and spaces, it is recommended to secure your spots sometime before October.

There is genrerally no set minimum group size for most of our summer mission trips, but based on the location and dates there may be some applicable suggestions and/or restrictions. If you have less than five participants in your group, please contact our office so we can go over the logistics of a trip with a smaller group size. The maximum number of people that can register for a trip will depend on the specific location capacity and availability.

Next Step Ministries asks each group to bring 1 adult for every 6 students.

Yes. Each church group is responsible for conducting background checks on each participant 18 years of age or older.

Your group will learn about the work projects on the first night of your trip! Our staff will contact you 1-2 weeks prior to the trip to share updates and provide an adjusted tool list.

A Next Step Area Director facilitates community partnerships, lines up projects, leads the summer staff, and coordinates other logistics such as lodging and accommodations. The trip itself will be facilitated by a team of energetic, mission-minded college-age summer missions staff. The site staff will include a construction team, worship team, speaker, meal coordinators, and administrative leaders to guide you through the week.

Each location has a different max capacity, so please contact our office to learn more about spaces available. In the event we are fully booked for the trip you are interested in, we can put you on a wait list or help find alternative trip options. To avoid these delays, we recommend registering for your trip as soon as you can!

Payment for a Next Step Ministries mission trip is separated into a deposit and two scheduled payments:

  • Deposit - $50 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit per spot reserved due within 30 days of your trip registration date
  • March 15th Payment – 50% of remaining balance of trip cost due
  • May 15th Payment – 100% of remaining total balance of trip cost due

No, we do not affiliate with a particular denomination. Next Step Ministries is an interdenominational organization and we partner with hundreds of churches from all different denominations on our mission trips. Please see our Statement of Faith to learn more about what we believe. In simple terms, we stick to the basics of the Gospel. Our foundation for ministry is to provide opportunities for students to connect and grow in a personal relationship with Christ.

Next Step Ministries works alongside community leaders, non-profit organizations, and the local church in order to set up work projects. Next Step Staff called Area Directors work closely with our community partners to determine how to multiply our impact in the community and prepare the projects you will be working on in advance.

You will most likely be attending a trip with 2-4 other youth groups. All groups will share sleeping quarters and we will have meals and worship together as a large group. Many of our mission site locations can accommodate for 80-100 volunteers each week. For work projects, we love to mix students, but also understand many groups prefer to stick together. Please let us know your preference and we will plan accordingly!

Yes. Next Step Ministries exists to give middle school, high school, and college students an opportunity to explore their faith, experience God, and extend service to others on a mission trip. Students are our top priority and safety is always our primary concern. Thankfully, because of our long-term commitment and involvement within the community, we have developed many close relationships with local families and organizations. The community is familiar with Next Step and we’ve worked hard to humbly earn their trust and respect. Because of these close friendships we are the first to know if something out of the ordinary comes up or is unsafe.

WANT MORE INFORMATION?

Day or night, Next Step Ministries is happy to hear from you. Whether you have a question, comment or concern, please don’t hesitate to give us a call, or just type "TRIP" in the chatbox to get more information. You can quickly schedule a meeting with us HERE. And feel free to download this brochure below for all of our basic mission trip information.

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