Share your faith, pray out loud, and douse yourself in a new culture… Allow God to set you afire and redirect the course of your life.

Serving on an Ignite team allows you to experience missions with a tight group of friends. You'll make a difference in each other's lives and those you serve.

Child and youth ministries – Impact African youth

Child and youth-ministry teams work with local churches or schools to providing sports programming, day camp activities, and Christian education. Are the summer counselor type? Join a team that is both fun and exciting-- and most importantly building into the spiritual lives of youth.

Building and Maintenance – Serve communities in a practical way

These teams work with churches, colleges and orphanages to build new structures or maintain existing ones. Projects include (but are not limited to) construction, cement laying, brick laying, carpentry, painting, finishing, and laying. You need not necessarily be skilled in all the above crafts, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential.

Evangelism teams – Front-line impact

Evangelism teams on the front lines, directly influencing and impacting specific communities and unreached peoples while partnering and w
Quick Facts      

Length : The average team runs about six weeks, but can go from four weeks to three months.

Size : Teams range from four to 10 members.

Timing : While most trips occur between June and August, teams do run throughout the year.

orking closely with local churches. Members are stretched as they engage in evangelism that defies existing stereotypes.

Note: some Ignite teams offer a combination of two or three of the  above-mentioned ministries. An evangelism team, for example, may be heavily involved in a building project.

When should I apply?

Applications for 2011 teams are due four to six months prior to departure. The deadline for summer team applications is January 2011, though September 2010 is ideal.

Students looking for a summer mission opportunity should plan as far in advance as possible to avoid stress. Early applicants also have ample time to raise necessary prayer and financial support.