Serve in the US | Mission Trips for 2024-25
God has called us to go share his love with others – including right here at home in the United States. First Woodway sends people to serve all through the year – including week long summer mission trips for the entire family and smaller fall trips to serve at the Texas/Mexico border. Come join others at First Woodway and share the good news with those here in the United States.
We are excited to showcase our stateside trips for 2024-25! Use the provided links to sign up for a trip for yourself or your family. Please follow the directions on the sign up forms carefully. Then, be in prayer about how God will use you in this area to love and serve others. In the past, we have served alongside our partners in Texas, Massachusetts, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Washington . Our work has included leading Bible studies, completing construction work, and most importantly – sharing the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ.
Thanks for your interest in one of our domestic or international trips! We are excited to partner with you to share the Good News to the ends of the earth. To officially register for a trip, complete the following steps:
- Fill out a Trip Application Form.
- Fill out a Liability Release Form and Background Check Authorization Form.
- Submit your deposit (cash or check) to a member of the Missions Staff or to the church office.
- A member of the Missions Staff will contact you with required training dates and any additional information.
Financial Support for Trips
Raising Support for Short Term Mission Trips
Scholarship Information for Short Term International Mission Trip Volunteers
Short Term Trip Scholarship Application
One of the most common concerns for those interested in serving on a short-term or mid-term mission team is the cost. It can seem overwhelming to consider paying for a trip that is outside of our normal budget. However, as a body of Christ, we do not want money to be the reason we do not serve on a mission team or share the Good News. We believe that God can and will provide for our needs. It will take some intentionality and hard work, but time and time again God has proven that He is faithful to those He calls. Perhaps the most valuable part of your preparation for a trip is developing your own support team. This support team is made up of both prayer supporters and financial contributors. The goal here is to develop a team – not just raise funds! We encourage each team member to enlist 5-10 people to pray for the team, team member, the area the team is traveling to, and the ministry on the ground. This is a great opportunity to involved small groups and those who are unable to go on the trip.
Forms
Liability Release Form
Confidential Background Check Authorization
Short Term Trip Scholarship Application
International Travel
Passport Application and Renewal
Ways to Go
International Mission Board
IMB Student Missions
North American Mission Board
Frontiers
Greater Europe Mission
Go Now Missions
Another way you can participate in missions is through giving.
You may not be aware that whenever you give to First Woodway you are already supporting missions. Eight percent of your regular gifts are used to fund mission work in Texas and around the world through the Cooperative Program of the Southern Baptist Convention. That is significant! But why not pray about doing more? Many of our members contribute to missions over and above their regular tithe. These gifts are used to support our church’s mission partners, help us send teams to the mission field, and fund projects in Waco and around the world. You can designate a gift for missions by indicating your desire on your giving envelope or the memo line of your check.