Short-Term Missions Teams We are happy to facilitate outreaches for church groups, but availability is limited to needs of host ministries. We are happy to talk with you to see if there is a connection to be made with one or more of our Arizona Missions host churches.
Some of the best things about an Arizona mission trip:
you aren't doing a "drive-by" mission - rather you connect to on-going ministry that will be sustained when you go home
you don't have to learn another language
you don't need a passport
the food is good
it doesn't cost an arm and a leg
you can customize your trip (mix and match work crew, VBS, street evangelism and more)
How it works. Each team is responsible for their own transportation. Most often housing is in a church, or house facility, or motel. Some locations have a motel that are within 30 minutes to an hour away. VBS supplies and equipment, carnival and health screening equipment, and more is available through the OFMB inventory or can be arranged for rental prior to arrival.
Where will we go? That depends first on the needs identified by our AZ missions hosts. We are family and our relationships are very precious to us. The host churches and ministries call the shots! Next, we look at your team, your skills, your desires, age ranges, and the guidance from your leaders. Once we have reviewed and researched, the OFMB leadership team will connect you with an Arizona leader that has a desire to host a team to enhance the ministry they are already doing in their area. We work with churches in Arizona cities, as well as with our pastor-friends in the Navajo Nation and among the Apache tribes.