GO Teams: Short-Term Missions
Join or host a GO Team, geared for adults or students to be sent on a short-term mission with FMI and a local church. On a team or as an individual, go for as little as a week or as long as a year.
Before you GO
Short-Term Missions Training
Foursquare Missions International (FMI) partners with local churches or districts to provide comprehensive training modules for short-term missions teams as outlined in the form below. Contact us to schedule a training event.
Get Insured
FMI highly recommends purchasing trip insurance as most insurance carriers do not cover costs incurred outside the U.S. We offer affordable missions insurance through our partner, available at the link below.
Where to GO
2025 Short-term Trips
Dates and costs are subject to change and new opportunities are posted as they become available. To find out more, please contact us.
Difficulty Levels: Each GO Team trip is rated according to the level of difficulty on a scale from 1 to 3, based on the work or ministry required of the team and the conditions they will encounter.
- 3 = Difficult: Cultural conditions (food, language) will be difficult, a translator may be required, food provided may be completely unfamiliar, living conditions may include sleeping on the floor, no shower for days, no Internet accessibility, irregular or no electricity; the volunteer will be stretched far beyond their comfort zone. This is not a recommended trip for a first-time missions volunteer.
- 2 = Medium: Volunteers must be very flexible as the trip will not be predictable. Cultural conditions will be somewhat difficult, living conditions may be normal on some days, and difficult on others, translators may be needed and ministry conditions will likely be more difficult. Access to the Internet and electricity could be spotty at best.
- 1 = Easy: Difficulty level is low. The cultural and living conditions will be very easy. This trip is ideal for high school aged volunteers. Showers, electricity and Wi-Fi will be reliable. If a language barrier exists, it will not be difficult to bridge.
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Cultural Immersion Trips
Difficulty Level: 1-2
Dates: TBD
Trip Cost: TBD
About Trip: Visit nations with few to no churches, with a Foursquare Missions worker as your guide. You will have the opportunity to meet Foursquare workers in pioneer situations, as well as learn about and explore the local culture. You will gain an appreciation of what it takes to bring the gospel to the least-reached parts of the world. Reach out for more information on the next planned trip, as many are in the works.
Contact:
Cheri Dunnigan, FMI short-term missions coordinator
Email: cdunnigan@foursquare.org
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Pastors and Leaders Trip
Difficulty Level: 1-3
Dates: Many dates are in the planning stages. Please inquire
Trip Cost: TBD
Space Availability: 3-5 people max
About Trip: Pastors and leaders, we’re excited to connect you with global missions! Whether you’re new to missions or looking to expand your connections, our team will facilitate introductions to global associate directors, missionaries, national leaders, and international pastors. FMI is dedicated to organizing trips to Foursquare works around the world. This opportunity allows pastors and leaders to experience the field firsthand and primarily focuses on pastor and leadership training. If you’re a pastor or missional leader eager to network with peers and serve in new fields, this opportunity is ideal for you.
Contact:
Cheri Dunnigan, FMI short-term missions coordinator
Email: cdunnigan@foursquare.org
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Mexico Pastor Care Trip
Difficulty Level: 1-3
Dates: April 6-10, 2026
Trip Cost: $950 per person plus airfare
Training: All team training will be provided in advance via Zoom
About Trip: Join a team from the Northwest District as we partner with Foursquare Mexico in Central Mexico to serve and encourage pastors and their families.
This April 2026 opportunity centers on pastor care and renewal, supporting local leaders through pastor camps and retreats that create space for rest, encouragement, and spiritual refreshment. Together with Foursquare Mexico, we will come alongside pastors who are faithfully serving their communities.
If you have a heart for encouragement, pastoral care, and cross-cultural ministry, this trip offers a meaningful way to support church leaders and strengthen what God is already doing in Mexico.
Contact: Lilly Slender
Email:heartformx@gmail.com
Web: HeartForMexico.org
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Nicaragua Mission Trip
Difficulty Level: 1-3
Dates: July 8-17, 2026
Trip Cost: $1,250 per person plus airfare
About Trip: To work alongside our Foursquare Churches in Nicaragua to help them reach and touch their communities. This trip is for anyone who is interested in a hands-on mission experience.
Contact: Jeff Lamont
Email: jlamont@foursquare.org
Trip Application: Apply here
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Panama Medical Mission Trip
Difficulty Level: 1-3
Dates: July 19 – August 2, 2026
Trip Cost: $2,500 per person
About Trip: This is a medical missions trip that will serve the churches and people of Panama. The trip is open for anyone, but we are specifically looking for any type of medical professionals. The team will depart from Las Vegas, NV.
Contact: Richard Farris
Email: rfarris@foursquare.org
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Have specific questions? Contact our FMI team, and ask for short-term missions team coordinator Cheri Dunnigan.
Places That Have Requested and Need Short-Term GO Teams
So, you have your team. You know who’s going. You know what you can do. You are well-prepared and ready to minister in another culture in another country. But, where? We can help with that!
Below you will find a number of requests which have been made by the field. Consider these needs on the field and whether or not your church may be able to field a team that would meet these needs. If you would like more information on a particular short-term mission trip, please use our Contact Form and select “GO: Short-Term” to let us know.
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Korça, Albania
Are you ready for an unforgettable experience? We are seeking a dedicated team of six individuals to lead a vibrant Vacation Bible School (VBS) for approximately 40 elementary-aged children in Korçë, Albania. This opportunity is scheduled to take place between late June and mid-July. The VBS will run Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Before the program begins, you’ll spend two days in the beautiful city of Korçë. This time is designed to help you recover from jet lag and prepare for the exciting week ahead. Following this, you’ll engage in five rewarding days of activities with the children, with the option to extend your stay for an additional two days to relax, reflect, and explore the area.
Cost Overview
- Roundtrip plane ticket
- $25 per day for hotel accommodations in Korça (includes breakfast)
- $25 per day for meals
- $20 for transportation between Tirana and Korça (round trip)
Ideal participants should be self-sufficient, proactive, and friendly, with the ability to adapt quickly to new environments and cultures. You will collaborate with our field workers to plan and deliver a meaningful VBS experience, with support from translators and local volunteers throughout the process.
If you are interested in making a positive impact in Albania, please reach out to Vita Mason for more information about this exciting opportunity by emailing her at vitajan@gmail.com
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Japan
Evangelism teams needed. There is an open door in Japan for specific ministry, and we need teams with teaching gifts. We are looking for evangelism teams to host Vacation Bible Schools (VBS), evangelism for children, youth camps, and English camps. It is preferred that teams have at least one Japanese-speaking member.
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Kenya
Business as Mission / business training and pastors for leadership development. There is a huge need to help train and mentor our pastors and nationals on ways to save and make money to fund ministry. Most pastors are working bi-vocationally to support their families and churches. We need specialized teams, with business and training experience, to come and serve along with our leaders. We also need pastors to come and teach leadership development and seminary-style biblical teachings to our national pastors who are so eager to learn more.
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Middle East (Arab Region)
Teams needed for refugee care, Bible teaching for all ages, church development, basic work projects, business as mission (BAM), East/West music exchange, biblical history tours, and/or sports ministry. Ideal team size is 2 to 8 people. Basic training in cross-cultural ministry is recommended. Teams would most be needed from March through November (dates to be approved). Ground costs vary, upon location; please inquire.
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United States
Cross-Cultural Ministry Team Needed.The International Hope Center (ihopecenter.com), a Foursquare ministry, hosts church teams to Hamtramck, Michigan, one of the most diverse cities in America. In Hamtramck’s 2.2 square miles, you will find 23 languages spoken, over seven mosques, a Hindu temple, Buddhist garden, and Eastern and Western churches. Teams will receive training in cross-cultural and urban training, exposure to the many cultures of Hamtramck, and hands-on ministry that may include ESL, neighborhood park outreaches, kids and youth outreaches, ministry to at-risk girls, community gardens and much more. Costs: $35/day, per person, for housing and program fees, meals extra.
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Zimbabwe
Agricultural Projects + Discipleship Training Teams Needed. Zimbabwe needs teams to come and work with local teams in establishing/initiating local agricultural projects (building goat & chicken pens) Provide training in specific areas of support from communication, and planning to accounting systems and procedures. These teams can be instrumental in creating long-term partnerships between local churches and Foursquare Zimbabwe.
A 10 – 12 day trip would cost about USD 1,500 plus airfare which is approximately USD 3,000.
Please email Jason Abelo at jabelo@foursquare.org for more information.
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If you would like more information on a particular short-term mission trip here, please use our Contact Form and select “Short-Term.”
Intern Field Opportunities
This category includes missionary workers that desire a one-year learning experience on the field or those that desire a role as an intern or for a gap year before applying for a full role as a FMI missionary worker or mission team specialist. A missionary intern meets the following criteria:
- He or she has been a member of a Foursquare church for at least one year, or is a Foursquare licensed minister.
- He or she has made a commitment of a minimum of three months (renewable).
- He or she is sent out by a local Foursquare church, in partnership with FMI, as described in the sending agreement with the facilitating church.
To apply or ask questions, contact us through our Interest Form.
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Japan
- Tokyo, Osaka; youth workers; 12 months; $3,000 to be raised.
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Middle East
- Arab regions; Arab cultural and language immersion, humanitarian/refugee care, business as mission (BAM), trauma mediation, Bible teaching for all ages, church development, biblical history tours, organization/hosting of short-term teams, East/West music exchange, sports ministry, and/or college study abroad. Duration can include 2 months ($4,200 to be raised), 3 months ($5,000 to be raised), 1 year ($1,500/monthly to be raised), or 2 years ($1,500/monthly to be raised). All costs include travel, room and board, and Arabic language immersion.
- Seasoned/retired ministers, coaches and mentors needed. Can come for 2 weeks to over a year, anytime year-round (December-February limited). Expect to assist with (1) teaching and coaching FMI team members, interns, mission trip participants, expats, local Christians, refugees, and biblical pilgrims; (2) strategic church development; and/or (3) biblical study, Holy Land tours, and sabbatical opportunities. Costs: $1,500 (individual) or $2,000 (couple, or team of two) includes room and board, plus travel.
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Namibia
- Teacher helpers/teachers for a private school run by the headquarters church; 12 months; $600 to be raised.
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New Zealand
Missions Immersion 2024
Designed for young adults aged 19-29, this 10-month program invites young adults to dive deep into both personal discipleship and missions training! Each participant will have regular hands-on experience sharing Jesus and making disciples in cross-cultural settings. This program requires a high level of responsibility, as individuals will be living and working within the community while they live out their mission.
Highlights include:
- Personal Discipleship focus on Emotional Health
- A 2 Week Missions Trip to a Pacific Island
- Completion of Foursquare Missions: Career Missionary Training
- Disciple Making Movement Training and Hands-on Experience
- Hiking and Exploring the Nelson Tasman region of New Zealand
For more detailed information and application access, please visit:
www.harkinsonmission.com/missions-immersion.
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United States of America
- Hamtramck, Michigan – Minister in urban environment with a nonprofit.
We are looking for interns to spend anywhere between one month to a year volunteering, learning and ministering with us. Interns will be involved in a variety of cross-cultural and urban ministry and will receive one-on-one mentoring. Costs are $900 for housing and interns fees, food and other personal expenses not included. For more information call Sarah at 844.442.8624 ext. 2, or email sarah@ihopecenter.com. - Hamtramck, Michigan – Earn college credit while in the internship program. Students can earn a full-year of college credit through our partnership with Northwest University. There is also an option to spend half the year of this program traveling and studying in Europe, North Africa and Israel. For more information, call Sarah at (844) 442-8624 ext 2, or email sarah@ihopecenter.com, or visit ihopecenter.com.
Recommended Resources
- Across the Street and Around the World – Jeannie Marie
- Cultural Intelligence – David A. Livermore
- Disciples of All Nations – John L. Amstutz
- Foreign to Familiar – Sarah A. Lanier
- Missionary Methods – Roland Allen
- Sent Ones – John Overholt
- Serving With Eyes Wide Open – David Livermore
- Short-Term Missions Workbook – Tim Dearborn
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