A HOMETOWN MISSION TRIP EXPERIENCE
MISSION TRIP FROM START TO FINISH
Serve Local is an "off-year" resource from Next Step that gives you content, tools and resources to run a life-changing mission trip of your own in your own community. From programming guides to project blueprints and the logistics of serving food, everything is provided absolutely free! - but if you feel called, you can donate here. Whether you choose to use the entire program or just grab the content you want help with, we hope Serve Local becomes a launching pad for building change in your hometown. While the resources are from Next Step, the overall trip experience is entriely up to you! With this, groups assume all resposibility and liabilty using these resources.
To get started, simply choose the type of hometown trip you want to run below.
CHOOSE YOUR TRIP TYPE
LOCAL
mission trip
These mission trip resources are for groups that plan to run thier own local mission trip by serving in their own communities. Choose a full week or weekend trip below to access the content to run your local mission trip.
SOCIAL DISTANCING/VIRTUAL
mission trip
These mission trip resources are for groups that are restricted by social distancing but would like to run thier own virtual trip. Choose from a full week or weekend trip below to access the content to run a virtual mission trip.
FAQS
How much do these materials cost?
Nothing! These are completely free.
Do I have to use all of the materials?
You can use as much or as little of the materials as you would like to help you provide an amazing trip experience!
Can I do this if I am not a part of a local church?
Yes. You can use the materials with any group to facilitate a great service trip experience.
Do you help set these trips up?
No. These Serve Local materials are for helping facilitate a self run trip, which you can set up and run yourself to serve your own community!