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As a NextGen, you can make a global impact with the International Mission Board by using your passion and energy to help reach the nations with the gospel.

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Mission Trips

1 – 3 WEEKS

Most missionaries’ testimonies go back to a life-changing experience on a short-term mission trip. Whether it’s your spring, summer, or winter break there are many ways for you to serve 1-3 weeks around the world with IMB missionary teams.

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Gwangju South Korea

Korean Countryside at Christmas

Participants will creatively share the gospel with young people in this region during the Christmas season. They will also engage in prayer walking and fasting to pray for the spiritual…

$1,255.00 + airfare, insurance & visa costs
London, United Kingdom

London International Outreach (LIO)

We are seeking two (2) male volunteers who are 18-39 years old (female quota is already full). Come to London to share the precious message of Christ with those who…

$146.00 + airfare, insurance & visa costs
Oxford, United Kingdom

Oxford International Outreach (OIO)

The project is open to volunteers age 18 or over. Come to Oxford to share the precious message of Christ with those who might have never heard a clear presentation…

$250.00 + airfare, insurance & visa costs
Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester International Outreach (MIO)

Open to volunteers ages 18-39. Come to Manchester for 1-2 weeks to share the precious message of Christ with those who might have never heard a clear presentation of the…

$182.00 + airfare, insurance & visa costs
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Summer Mission Trips

6 – 8 WEEKS

Join with thousands of college students using their summer break to reach the lost with missionary teams. IMB has numerous, inexpensive wys for you to serve 6-8 weeks each summer in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, and many other places all over the world.

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Southeast Asia

Summer English – Growth Opportunities

Come off the beaten path to a small city in Southeast Asia to teach English at a private school, owned and operated by Christians, engaging with people who have never…

$1,820.00 + airfare, insurance & visa costs
Eastern Europe

Residency Eastern Europe Fall 25

Within the capital city resides many students who have come in for university. You will spend your Residency weeks ministering on the university campus: finding where students hangout, seeking new…

$6,000.00 + airfare, insurance & visa costs
Southern France

Drivers for Summer Staff for PNL 2025 – A Lighthouse for Seafaring Travelers

Drivers!!! We Need Drivers!! Do you feel comfortable and do not mind driving in heavy urban traffic? Do you have a valid US Driver’s License? Are you willing to get…

$2,832.50 + airfare, insurance & visa costs
Lisbon, Portugal

Media Team and College Outreach, Lisbon Portugal

Lisbon is the capitol city of Portugal and has a metro population close to 3 million. Less than 1% of the Portuguese people are evangelical and believe in Jesus like…

$4,000.00 + airfare, insurance & visa costs

Missions Residency

4 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR

Missions Residency is an opportunity for students and young adults interested in working alongside a missionary mentor to share the gospel of Jesus with unreached peoples. Members of Southern Baptist Convention Churches can receive funding to cover half the cost to go.

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Toliara, Madagascar

Residency: Storying in Southwest Madagascar – Spring 2026

Love stories? Languages? Students? Help us impact students with stories from God’s Word in Madagascar! You’ll teach English, improve your French, and experience God through the diverse tribes of Madagascar.

$5,201.05 + airfare, insurance & visa costs
Chimoio, Mozambique

Residency: Reaching NextGen Students and Mapping Unreached Peoples – 2026

You will work alongside a young but experienced family and their team of national partners, to engage university students through ESL clubs, and small group bible studies. In addition, you…

$4,282.00 + airfare, insurance & visa costs
Kenya

Residency: Ministering to Refugees through ESL

One of the top desires of every refugee we meet is to learn English. Come be part of our team to enter new communities to teach English and open doors…

$4,790.00 + airfare, insurance & visa costs
Sub-Saharan Africa

Residency: Marketing Specialist

Your talents as a photographer, videographer, graphic designer, artist, manager or administrator are needed to advance the Good News in a dark place! Have you ever imagined the Lord using…

$7,030.00 + airfare, insurance & visa costs
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PREPARING PEOPLE FOR MISSION

Journeyman

IMB offers a unique, fully-funded, 2-year missions opportunity for young adults aged 21-29. As a Journeyman, you can be sent by your church through IMB to join an international missionary team to share the gospel, make disciples, and help plant churches.

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PROJECT 3000

Missionary Explorer

Project 3000 will send out 300 Missionary Explorers over 5 years to scout out 10 unengaged unreached people groups.

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Guides & Resources

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GO Impact trip leaves lasting impression on students’ lives

Article | November 6, 2023

7 Reasons High School Students Should Go on Mission Trips

Article | May 1, 2019

College mission trips lead to lifetime of ministry

Article | July 8, 2020

How to Have a Life-Changing Short-Term Mission Trip

Article | August 23, 2018

Frequently asked questions

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Applicants can start the process at anytime.

Approximately 83% of the IMB’s budget is used for overseas purposes.

9-12 months since potential candidates are expected to go through the Deepen Discipleship material and that requires six months to go through and that has to be finished before Field Personnel Orientation.

Serving with IMB is a three-way partnership between the missionary candidate, their sending church, and the IMB. The local church is involved in the process and walks alongside a missionary’s call to the nations.