08/11/2026
Three ways this trip changed the lives of 29 teens
1. “Every kid left encouraged.”
It’s easy to notice the outgoing extroverted students. After a long day of service projects, all the teens gathered around in a circle. Each person had a chance to give and receive a compliment. Leaders were worried that people would ignore the quieter reserved students. And yet, every single person received a meaningful word of encouragement from a fellow team member.
2. “I felt humbled.”
For many of the students, this was their first time ever experiencing ministry outside the context of their local church. It can be easy to assume people all over the world experience Christian faith the same, but this trip showed students they are apart of the beautifully diverse kingdom.
3. “When is the next trip?”
Before the plane landed back in the states, students were already asking to apply for the next trip! Short-term trips such as this one help ignite a lifelong passion to support missions as well as give a greater understanding of The Great Commission.
To help your teens encounter God in new and exciting ways, check out our upcoming Fall Youth Retreat with Pastor Josh Postalwaite
http://www.liberti.org/missions
