Our short-term mission trips, or what we call learning journeys or pilgrimages, are important and vital if done right. Our trips tend to be fast-paced with a lot of focus on “learning” as opposed to “doing.” We want you to enter into the story of the country you’re traveling to, connect with the community, build deep relationships, and understand how we can partner together to make a long-term impact. We desire for our trips to get away from the traditional missions model, seeking to follow our indigenous leaders advice and serve in a manner that is most beneficial.

“On a typical Mission Trip, participants feel a sense of accomplishment…afterward, they talk about what they DID and who they HELPED. On a Help One Now Pilgrimage, participants feel a sense of tension and unrest…afterward, they talk about what they LEARNED and what they HOPE to accomplish moving forward. They become advocates. The end of the trip becomes a starting line.” -Lamar Stockton, Help One Now International Director

As a Linchpin Partner church, this Pilgrimage Trip will be a special time for you to experience the tangible fruit of your labor. You will meet the children you sponsor, see the projects you funded, and gain first hand insight into the overall impact of your commitment to partnership.