INTERNATIONAL
MISSION TRIP
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COMING SOON!
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HOW WE SERVE
On an island known for its welcoming people and breathtaking landscapes, your team will have the chance to partner with many wonderful people in the community of Trinidad.
DATES AVAILABLE
June 6 - 12
PENDING
June 13 - 19
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June 20 - 26
PENDING
June 27 - July 3
PENDING
July 4 - 9*
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July 11 - 17
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July 18 - 24
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July 25 - 31
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Aug 1 - 7
PENDING
* Sunday through Friday trip
WHATS INCLUDED?
From the moment you sign up, we partner with you to help make your mission trip a meaningful success that creates breakthrough growth in your group's faith, and leaves a lasting community impact to God's glory.
Our trips are turn-key. Our on-site staff sets up, takes care of, and guides your group through your trips schedule, service projects and outreach, meals, programming, community events, and other daily background details, so you can focus on being present with and leading your group during your mission trip.
Our devotional materials and programming flow together with our fresh and original video series throughout the week, and stick to the core gospel. They are designed to set the stage, and kickstart your discussions in leading your group further in the specifics of their faith.
Through mission service, outreach, and diving into your faith, our mission trips continue to serve in the name of Christ, and are truly life-changing!
- On-site staff handle the trips logistics while you focus on your group
- Home Office staff consultation and pre to post trip support
- Housing accommodations for your group
- Meals (breakfast, pack lunches, dinner, dessert, snacks)
- Service and outreach site leadership, tools, and materials ready to go
- Projects selected by long term partnerships
- New themed devotionals each year (morning, lunch, evening)
- Impactful missions and/or relational ministry work
- Adventure outings guidance and gear (adventure sites only)
- Christ centered and gospel focused programming and worship
- New and exclusive Next Step video series viewing during your trip
- Experiential learning activities
- Online trip dashboard for complete streamlined pre trip management
- Community and trip info packet
- Fundraising packet
- Free time / Fun day recreational recommendations and information
- Small take home trip keepsake / memento
- Trip t-shirts (optional)
THE MISSION IN
TRINIDAD
Trinidad and Tobago is a historically rich and culturally diverse country located in the Caribbean. Although the official language is English, Trinidad has become what is locally referred to as a cultural "melting pot." The flavor, sound, culture, and experience of the country is truly unique.
Trinidadians, or Trinis, are, in typical island fashion, warm and friendly. This creates many opportunities for organizations to partner with residents, form relationships, and provide a helping hand toward community development. This support is especially valuable in addressing natural disasters, such as flash flooding from tropical storms.
The youth here are active and local churches and nonprofits facilitate programs to provide meaningful alternatives to negative influences present in the society. With the right people, working to give life to the right ideas, the national motto of Trinidad and Tobago becomes another step closer, “Together we Aspire, Together we Achieve.”
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.
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!
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!
LOGISTICS
The airport is Piarco International Airport (POS).
Water Bottle
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Towel
Toiletries
Swim Suit
Work Shoes
Work Clothes
Casual Clothes
Work Gloves
Safety Glasses
SUNDAY (ARRIVAL DAY)
3:00-5:00 pm – Arrive to Mission Location
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:00 pm – Worship & Weekly Orintation
9:00 pm – Church Time, Small groups, Free Time
10:30 pm – Lights Out
MONDAY – THURSDAY (WORK DAYS)
7:00 am – Wake Up
7:15 am – Eat Breakfast & Lunch Preparation
8:00 am – Morning Devotional
8:15 am – Depart for Worksite & Begin Working
12:00 pm – Lunch & Devotion
1:00 pm – Resume Working
3:30 pm – Depart Worksites
4:00 pm – Showers and Free time
5:30pm – Dinner
6:45 pm – Worship
7:45 – Church Time
9:00 pm – Church Time, Small groups, Free Time
10:30 pm – Lights Out
FRIDAY (FREE DAY)
8:00 am – Wake Up
8:15 am – Eat Breakfast & Lunch Preparation
9:00 am – Leave for Free Day Activity!
10:30 pm – Lights Out
- Groups provide their own dinner during free day (Friday).
FAQS
When should I register for my mission trip?
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.
What is the min or max number of people per group?
For summer mission trips you must have a minimum of five participants to be eligible for a group. If you have less than five participants on your team, please contact our office. The maximum number of people will depend on location capacity and availability.
What is the adult to student ratio requirement for a trip?
Next Step Ministries asks each group to bring 1 adult for every 6 students.
Are background checks required?
Yes. Each church group is responsible for conducting background checks on each participant 18 years of age or older.
When will we find out what our work projects will be?
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.
How are the trips staffed?
A Next Step Partnership Coordinator 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 8-12 energetic, mission-minded, and highly trained college interns. The site staff will include a construction team, worship team, speaker, meal coordinators, and administrative leaders to guide you through the week.
What if the trip I’m interested in is already full?
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!
What is the payment schedule?
Yes. 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 the locals. 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.
Is Next Step affiliated with a denomination?
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.
How are the work projects selected?
Next Step Ministries works alongside community leaders, non-profit organizations, and the local church in order to set up work projects. Full-time Next Step Staff called Partnership Coordinators live and serve within the community year round and are well connected. Next Step collaborates with the community to plan the projects you will be working on in advance.
Will our group be paired with other groups on the trip?
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!
Is the mission trip safe?
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.
