Mission trips & youth ministry | Faith & Mission Series
Mission trips and service projects can be meaningful for students—but planning them well takes more than good intentions. Brad M. Griffin chats with Carlos Piñero of YouthWorks and youth leaders Dick Lee and Jen Bradbury about why mission trips still have value in youth ministry today, and what the caveats are to that statement! They share real-world examples of some of their best practices from over the years, and what they are continuing to learn. Â
Episode 1 / Apr 30, 2026
Show Notes
This season explores mission trips, serving local communities, and why these remain a valuable part of youth ministry. But planning them well takes more than good intentions. This season is brought to you by FYI’s On-The-Go youth leader resources Faith & Mission Collection (Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, Youth Leader Guides), and created through support from Tenx10.Â
Mentioned in today's episode:
- Get the free Youth Leader Guide on Intergenerational Mission Projects
- Faith & Mission Curriculum: Discussion Guides, Prayer Activities, & Youth Leader Guides
- YouthWorks: Immersive service experiences across North America
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