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mission trips by christ for the city international
our ministry For 20 years CFCI has been reaching out to people across the world with the message of hope, the hands of service, and the heart of Christ. At CFCI we do our best to facilitate an experience that utilizes your God-given gifts and gives you the opportunity to grow in the Lord. You will be led by, and serve with, CFCI missionaries who live and minister in the country you will visit. You will be stretched, challenged, and changed. You will give hope. You will change lives. You will see others meet God and you will be met by God. We invite you to join us! The next pages list information on our mission opportunities by country. Remember, we can customize a trip for you! The last pages cover “specialized� mission trips, such as Sports and Medical trips and our national mission trip program, the Urban Plunge. Let us know how we can serve you! In Him,
CFCI Shor t-term Missions Team (402) 592-8332, (888) 526-7551 missions@cfci.org www.cfci.org
your mission trip Here is what you need to know about your mission trip:
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Your trip is fully customizable. Let us know your strengths, abilities, time frame, and ministry passions and we will work with you to create a meaningful experience. We take care of all of the in-country logistics so you can focus on preparing for your trip. You will be led by CFCI missionaries serving and living in the country you choose. Most of our workers are nationals serving their own cities. You will work with local churches and ministries that have an on-going impact in the community long after you leave. CFCI works across denominational lines, both in ministry and with mission teams. If you’ve never led or been on a mission trip before, don’t worry. We send up to 50 mission teams to the field each year and we’ll walk you through every step.
The cost of your mission trip includes... In-country ground transportation Lodging and meals with host families or guest house (hotel lodging can be arranged at an additional cost) Translators Cost of your ministry project International trip and medical insurance Debrief and sight-seeing excursion
location: ARGENTINA is a land full of vibrant people, warm culture and breathtaking sights. Yet there is great spiritual thirst and need for the revelation of Jesus Christ. Join us in Cordoba, the second largest city and share the love and hope found only in Him.
this is how I give hope Bring hope to children living in poverty. Partner with our community center or with local
CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MINISTRY>> MINISTRY churches to share the love of God through feeding programs, VBS, dramas, puppets, music and games. Your time and love will warm the hearts of these little ones. Reach out to people living in urban areas of Cordoba. Feed the homeless, visit prisoners and serve the disabled. Take your ministry to the streets through art and music; reach out to the urban tribes of bikers and skaters. Work with us in Los Galpones, a shanty town in <<URBAN OUTREACH the middle of the city dump, and restore hope to over 200 families living in extreme poverty.
Pastors, lay leaders and congregations are in need of Biblical teaching and training.
EQUIPPING CHURCHES>> CHURCHES Bring your team of teachers and hold seminars on leadership development, evangelism, prayer, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry and more.
Bring your sports team to Argentina! Hold clinics for at-risk youth living in the slums and play <<SPORTS TEAMS competitive games against local leagues. Share your testimony everywhere you go.
location: BOLIVIA is one of the poorest and least developed countries in Latin America. Even though the government has tried to lift the spirits of the people, their efforts have only led to further unrest. Join us here as we bring the HOPE of Christ to the Bolivian people.
this is how I give hope In Cochabamba, Bolivia, a better life can be achieved by learning to speak English. Use your skills to teach ESL classes, help at the Conversation Club and host bilingual camps for youth. TEACH ENGLISH>> ENGLISH Share dramas, songs, games and Bible stories. You will be amazed at how many young people will be drawn by the chance to practice English with you, a native speaker.
Bring hope to the indigenous people in the jungle and Bolivian countryside. Use your construction skills to build homes or schools and your love for Christ to build <<INDIGENOUS OUTREACH bridges into hearts. Take your soccer, volleyball or basketball team to Cochabamba! Hold clinics for at-risk youth living in the slums and play competitive games against local professional teams. Share your SPORTS TEAMS>> TEAMS testimony everywhere you go. Join the Conectados â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Plugged Inâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; volunteer program. Partner with orphanages, shelters, clinics and other mercy ministries to reach the community. Use your skills of <<COMMUNITY OUTREACH teaching, cooking, medicine and more to share the love of Christ.
location: BRAZIL is the largest country in South America. The country boasts a booming economy, but Over 16 million people still live on less than $1.30 per day. In this culture of religious pluralism, most Brazilians practice a mixture of Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, Spiritism or no religion at all; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a people hungry for the HOPE only Christ can give.
this is how I give hope Your master carpentry skills are much needed! The Transforming Lives Institute is a 15,000 square foot building where tutoring, ESL classes, computer and Bible classes are held. There is <<CONSTRUCTION a sports facility, a dental care facility and space to feed 160 children inside. Minister to children in a leper community in Manaus. Teach Bible stories, put on a
CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MINISTRY>> drama, make crafts and love on the kids. See how you can make an impact in the MINISTRY lives of the little ones in this community.
In the impoverished neighborhoods of Manaus, very few people have access to affordable medical care. Bring your team of medical or dental professionals to provide <<MEDICAL OUTREACH necessary care through clinics and medical caravans. Take your soccer, volleyball or basketball team to Manaus. Hold clinics for at-risk youth living
SPORTS TEAMS>> TEAMS in the slums and play competitive games against professional local teams. Share your testimony everywhere you go!
location: COSTA RICA Amidst corrugated tin houses and dirt streets, hope is flowing through the
slums of Costa Rica. The hope of Jesus and hope of a better life. Be the hands and feet of Christ, spreading His Good News as you serve these communities.
this is how I give hope Bring hope to girls at the Renacer ‘Rebirth’ Home, recovering from life on the streets– drugs, sexual exploitation and brokenness. Communicate the love of Christ through Bible studies, games, crafts and other activities. AT-RISK GIRLS>> These young women voluntarily commit to an intense 18-month rehabilitation program so their GIRLS schedule is very regimented. Those with backgrounds in social work, youth ministry, marriage and family counseling, and those who can teach independent living skills, cosmetology or other specific trades are welcome! Join us in the beautiful province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Come alongside us to minister at our kid’s club or in local churches. Work with youth and women, do VBS, teach <<RURAL OUTREACH Bible studies and complete work projects. Share your testimony everywhere you go! Join us in La Carpio, a slum of San Jose, where CFCI has been working for over 18 years to meet the medical and educational needs of this mostly Nicaraguan immigrant community. Or partner with us in Tirrases, where you can serve in our COMMUNITY OUTREACH>> OUTREACH feeding program, help to grow the sewing program, or do street evangelism and construction.
location: EL SALVADOR The capital city, San Salvador, is the most prosperous city in the nation,
yet it is inundated with poverty stricken, gang-riddled neighborhoods. In the midst of these communities, the HOPE of Jesus Christ is rising and the people are responding. Come join us here!
this is how I give hope It is no secret that Latin Americans love soccer, and here in San Salvador our soccer school has been very successful at keeping youth out of the gangs that are so prevalent in <<SOCCER SCHOOL this city. Bring your soccer team to teach clinics, play games and share the love of God.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH>> OUTREACH
On the outskirts of San Salvador lies the tiny community of Bendicion de Dios, ‘Blessing of God’. The Lord has been doing much in this impoverished community, but there is still more to be done. Come here to offer the hope of Christ through VBS, construction, tutoring, English classes and Bible studies. Or, if you prefer ministering exclusively to youth, join our Faro Project and teach ESL at two of five church-led youth centers. In addition you can offer lessons in guitar, jewelry making, origami, card-making and much more! Share your testimony everywhere you go!
Travel to the tiny island of La Calzada. Though not visible on a map, the people living here have real and pressing spiritual, physical and educational needs. Bring a team of medical <<ISLAND MINISTRY professionals, help improve the agriculture and support the local church through seminars, children’s ministry and more.
location: GUATEMALA is a land of drastic contrasts. Breathtaking views from the mountain tops
give way to impoverished villages in the valleys. Here, over half of the population lives in poverty; yet, the church is strong and growing. Join us here to support the body of Christ and bring HOPE.
this is how I give hope Come alongside us as we serve the hungry children of Guatemala City through CFCI Guatemala’s feeding program. Minister to children in public schools and impoverCHILDREN’S MINISTRY>> MINISTRY ished neighborhoods as you share Christ through VBS, puppet shows, dramas, games and music. See how your time and love can open hearts for Christ. Your medical or dental team can provide much needed care to the people of Guatemala City. Work in our medical clinic or offer health fairs in impoverished <<MEDICAL OUTREACH neighborhoods. Share your testimony everywhere you go!
EQUIPPING CHURCHES>> CHURCHES
Minister in the local church and preach, preach, preach! Equip pastors and lay leaders of local churches by teaching seminars on leadership development, children and youth ministry, evangelism and prayer. Those with professional speaking experience may have the opportunity to speak on CFCI-Guatemala’s radio program. There are many opportunities to offer conferences for families on topics such as marriage, family values and raising children.
location: MEXICO Head across the San Diego border to Tijuana, Mexico. Join others who have a
passion to see the lost won for Christ. Will you be one who makes a difference in the lives of orphans and the hopeless?
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Tijuana:
Bring hope to abused and abandoned kids at Emmanuel Orphanage. Teach Bible lessons, play games, make crafts and love on these amazing kids. Take time to fix up the orphanage by ORPHANAGE WORK>> WORK applying a fresh coat of paint, repairing the roof, hanging pictures or doing other light construction projects.
El Nino:
Do you love to build things? There are plenty of opportunities to build homes and churches in the
CONSTRUCTION>> CONSTRUCTION El Nino community of Tijuana. Bring your carpentry skills here, to construct homes and houses of worship for families in the name of Christ. Share your testimony everywhere you go!
Join us in reaching out to the impoverished and forgotten of Tijuana. Feed the homeless, minister to men and women’s groups, offer a leadership conference, do children’s ministry, serve with the local worship team, offer medical clinics, or VBS. Share Christ everywhere you <<COMMUNITY OUTREACH go. Bring your sport to the kids of the El Nino community through games and clinics. Baseball and Soccer teams are welcome! Bring hope to abandoned kids at the Impacto de Amor, ‘Impact of Love’ orphanage, or
ORPHANAGE & HOSPICE>> minister to adult men at the Camp of Faith hospice. If you have a heart for those with HOSPICE terminal diseases you can serve at the local hospice for AIDS patients.
location: MEXICO:tuxpan Located on the sandy white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, Camp Kikomar is a beacon of light for the city of Tuxpan. The people struggle to live daily, and are in need of restoration. Be about His business and bring the hope of Christ to those in darkness.
this is how I give hope Not long ago, Camp Kikomar could hardly be called a camp after years of neglect. Now, many of the buildings have been restored and ministry is possible again. Join us in continuing to rebuild the camp. Construct buildings, do general repairs, work on CONSTRUCTION>> CONSTRUCTION landscaping and lay paths. Whether you are a jack of all trades or a specialist, you will be meeting needs. Travel into the heart of the city of Tuxpan and do evangelistic outreaches. Distribute food to needy families, do dramas, share your testimony and pray for the local <<COMMUNITY OUTREACH people. Any ministry or outreach activity you do will help our missionaries grow deeper relationships from which to share Christ with the nationals. Reach out to the local youth by hosting intercultural camps. Do Bible studies, VBS, lead worship,
DAY CAMPS>> CAMPS play games, do crafts and act out dramas. Show the love of Christ. Share your testimony everywhere you go!
Join us in ministering to a group of persecuted Christians who live just a few hours away from Tuxpan. Their decision to leave their folk religion has resulted in harsh <<PERSECUTED CHURCH persecution, ostracism and poverty. Reach out to this body of believers to provide spiritual and physical care.
location: NICARAGUA When you cross the border into Nicaragua the sense of despair is almost tangible. Yet, the Lord is doing a work and HOPE is rising up. Would you join us here and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ?
this is how I give hope Lack of training and resources for pastors and church leadership is a major problem. Most pastors have little to no formal or theological training. Bring your team of pastors, Sunday School teachers, children’s ministers or youth leaders and train up the local church. <<EQUIPPING CHURCHES Our missionaries’ desire is to have strong, lasting relationships with the local church in Nicaragua. Help CFCI to build and grow these relationships by offering VBS, day camps, Sunday School, games or crafts. Connect your women’s ministry with the women of Nicaragua. Teach Bible courses in family roles, self esteem, family relationships and more. You can also do crafts, make WOMEN’S MINISTRY>> MINISTRY jewelry, host a retreat, play games or give the ladies manicures and pedicures! Make a difference in the lives of these women as you build lasting relationships. Bring a team of medical professionals and serve Managua and its surrounding communities. Host medical clinics and provide care to impoverished communities. <<MEDICAL OUTREACH Share your testimony everywhere you go!
MEDICAL TEAMS Provide medical care to marginalized people living in city slums and rural villages. Bring medicine with you and work alongside national doctors. Don’t stop there though, share the Gospel and pray with every patient.
this is how I give hope Our medical clinic in the La Carpio slum of San Jose, Costa Rica has been faithfully serving this impoverished community for nearly two decades. The doctors at the clinic regularly see 100 or COSTA RICA>> RICA more patients per week. Your team can provide extended clinic hours and a larger staff to serve more members of this community. Work in CFCI-Guatemala’s clinic in Guatemala City. The clinic has both medical and dental facilities and is staffed by a Guatemalan doctor and a dentist. Consider joining us here to provide <<GUATEMALA not only much needed medical and dental care, but also the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every patient. CFCI-Nicaragua’s goal is to see all the churches in a city work together to sponsor medical outreaches for that city. Led by Nicaraguan doctors, your team can provide medical care to a NICARAGUA>> NICARAGUA community that has little or no access to doctors and medicine. More importantly, you will be training these churches on how to duplicate medical outreaches after you return to the States. Give us a call to learn about more medical outreach opportunities.
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SPORTS TEAMS Bring your team here to minister to children and families living in tin houses with dirt floors. Play against college and professional teams. Share your testimony everywhere you go!
this is how I give hope Travel to the slums of Latin America to work with CFCI’s soccer programs. These programs not only teach the fundamentals of soccer, but also teach the Gospel and fundamentals of life. Build relaSOCCER>> SOCCER tionships, share Jesus, compete in games and host clinics. See how you can impact lives. •Costa Rica•El Salvador•Guatemala•Tijuana•Nicaragua• Bring both your men’s and women’s teams to compete in tournaments and teach clinics. Play games against the best local professional teams. Teach clinics to kids in the slums. Share the <<BASKETBALL love and message of Christ wherever you go. •Bolivia• Use volleyball to minister to at-risk girls living in the slums or rehabilitation centers. Teach funda-
mental skills of the game and build relationships. Play against teams in the local competitive VOLLEYBALL>> VOLLEYBALL leagues. Give hope and share the love of Christ. •Costa Rica•Bolivia•El Salvador•
Join us in the slums of Costa Rica to reach out to marginalized Nicaraguan children through a sport their fathers love. Preach the Good News as you teach the basics of baseball, equipping <<BASEBALL these youth with the fundamentals of a life in Christ. •Costa Rica•Nicaragua• If your sport isn’t listed here, give us a call! We would love to give you a unique team bonding
OTHER SPORTS>> SPORTS experience through missions.
location: UNITED STATES:urban plunge
Leave the comfort of the suburbs and the safety of the small town to experience ministry in the inner-city for a weekend. Through the Urban Plunge, your group will discover how to use their passions and talents to make a difference for Christ in their community.
this is how I give hope Give your group hands-on experience with seven to nine different faith-based social service
WEEKEND agencies in one weekend. Go to jailâ&#x20AC;Ś feed the homelessâ&#x20AC;Ś hand out clothing. The Urban URBAN PLUNGE>> PLUNGE Plunge will help mobilize your church and plant seeds of passion for ministry and missions among your group.
Experience the intense weekend Urban Plunge, as well as a service project with an inner-city ministry or church. Help complete a light construction project, paint, clean, or do VBS with an <<WEEK LONG URBAN PLUNGE ethnic church. Build relationships as you instill a missional mindset into your youth.
THE EXPERIENCE>> EXPERIENCE
Our goal is not that you and your youth feel good or bad because they hung out with the HOMELESS. Our desire is that your youth start to see what GOD might be calling them to do back home, in their own neighborhood. The Urban Plunge is really a discipleship program; it is a catalyst to help your kids GROW in Christ.
Learn more about the Urban Plunge experience at www.urbanplunge.com
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christ for the city international Purpose CFCI is a multicultural fellowship of God’s people who share common values, theology and ministry philosophy. We are committed to strengthening churches that impact cities in strategic Our Service Before establishing a base in a country, CFCI centers and demonstrate God’s love by mobilizing is invited into a city by the pastoral association, which people to meet the practical needs of their city.
Christ For the City International (CFCI) began in 1983 as the urban outreach program of the Latin America Mission. CFCI became an independent organization in 1995 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
enables us to work across denominational lines. Each ministry base is then led by nationals and has its own Board of Directors. CFCI works in a very grassroots, organic way. We do not have one ministry strategy that we use in every country. Our ministries in El Salvador are much different than our ministries in Costa Rica because each location is experiencing different problems and has different needs.
Countries CFCI now conducts ministry in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mali, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Spain and the USA. We are currently expanding into Southeast Asia.
Missionaries Christ For the City has over 539 Mission Helping people transform cities by transforming missionaries and staff that help us fulfill our mission lives. and spread God’s Word. Over 68% of our workers are Vision No place without a witness. No church without a nationals ministering in their own countries and communities. vision. No person without hope.