MexicoA place to get your hands dirty and your heart broken for the people of Ensenada, Mexico.
From building houses to community outreach. Come care for the least of these and your life will never be the same.
Mexico, often overlooked when it comes to overseas missions trips, is almost three times the size of Texas, with a population of 111 million people. Despite bordering the United States, crossing the border into Mexico brings one to a different world filled with people trying to survive. Nearly half of the population lives below the poverty line. Drug cartels are on a rise, causing fear* and government instability.
Mexico was hit hard by the economic crisis faced by the United States, leaving a quake of unemployment and severely low paying jobs for many. Fresh, clean water—something we take for granted in America—is a resource that many in Mexico don't have the privilege to access. The biggest issue Mexico faces is that its people live without the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as their Messiah. Catholicism is the unofficial religion of Mexico, with almost 90 percent identifying with the Roman Catholic religion.
If Mexico is a site of interest, you could find yourself working in Ensenada with C&MA missionaries to build homes and churches, build relationships between the community and the church, and help with VBS and other street evangelism ministries. If you come for an extended period of time, you could lead short-term teams.
* Despite the negative image that is often portrayed in the news and across American television about Mexico, it is actually much safer than many people think. Our missionaries (a family of 6) who currently live in Ensenada, have not come in contact with any drug cartels, and the area continues to remain clean of the "dangers" that are often shown on TV.
Trip cost includes ground local transportation, room, board, travel insurance and ministry experience and is based on 7 full days on the ground. If a trip extends longer than that, a charge of $50 per-person, per-day will be added.
A 20% non-refundable deposit for the total trip cost is due upon registration. The balance for all trips is due 60 days prior to the trip. Late payments are subject to a fee.
Group Leaders only! If you are interested in planning a 7 day trip for your church or fellowship group, choose from the available dates below and fill in the Event Registration Form to begin the process of scheduling your short-term excursion!
Trip cost includes ground local transportation, room, board, travel insurance and ministry experience and is based on 7 full days on the ground. If a trip extends longer than that, a charge of $50 per-person, per-day will be added.
A 20% non-refundable deposit for the total trip cost is due upon registration. The balance for all trips is due 60 days prior to the trip. Late payments are subject to a fee.