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Church Group Trips

See Compassion in Action

Church Group Trips Foundational Principles

As you begin the journey of preparing to travel to a Compassion country on a Church Group Trip, we are excited to share with you these three Foundational Principles, as they are the pillars upon which we build the entire trip planning process, the execution of the trip itself and post-trip follow-up.

Church Group Trips Exist To Enhance The Ministry’s Model Of Partnership

Church Group Trips Are Based On Healthy Poverty Alleviation Principles

Church Group Trips Are Part Of A Long-Term Educational Experience

What Are Church Group Trips Like?

Sample Itinerary

While each Church Group Trip is unique, here is an example of a typical schedule:

Day 1: International travel and arrival in field country
Day 2: Orientation, welcome and tour of Compassion child development center and partner church, home visits
Day 3: Worship service, fellowship with church and Compassion leadership, cultural experience
Day 4: Ministry opportunity (example - Vacation Bible School with the children, relationship building activity with church, etc.)
Day 5: "Fun Day" with sponsored children
Day 6: International travel and arrival in the United States