Kingdom Builders Teams
It is our desire for everyone that calls Emmanuel home to take the exciting step in their faith journey to be part of one of our Kingdom Builders Teams!
Las VEgas Big SEarch
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FULL
Date: January 28 - February 1, 2025
Trip Lead: Felisa Paschal
Approximate Cost: $1,250
Work alongside our Kingdom Builders Partner, FREE International, in canvasing and seeking out the lost and exploited during their Big Search in Las Vegas. If you are interested, please fill out the interest form below.
Note: This trip is only open for ages 18+.
Mexico City (ELC)
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FULL
Dates: May 16-24th, 2025
Trip lead: Dr. Lori Dykstra
Approximate cost: $1,950
*Open only to ELC Students
Join this team as they serve with Kingdom Builders Partners, Craig & Natalie Baumtrog, and their college ministry in Mexico City.
This team will have the opportunity to engage in various forms of ministry including evangelistic outreaches, university outreach, teaching English classes, organizing sports and games, participating in prayer initiatives and serving the local community.
New Orleans (YOuth)
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FULL
Dates: July 6-10th, 2025
Trip leads: Pastor Allie Erickson and Nathan Enge
Approximate cost: $1,450
Grades: 6-12th
Join this team as they serve with Kingdom Builders Partners, Wayne & Kristi Northrup, and their church Saints Community Church.
This team will have the opportunity to receive training in prayer and evangelism, serve the homeless alongside Saints Community Church partner the New Orleans Mission, and other ministries as needs arise during the time of our trip.
Nicaragua (Youth)
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FULL
Dates: July 12-19th, 2025
Trip leads: Pastor Donavan Morris and Michelle Kocak
Approximate cost: $2300
Grades:9-12th
Join this team as they serve with Kingdom Builders Partners, Don and Terri Triplett & Steve Sobey, and their ministry King's Castle.
This team will have the opportunity to do ministry such as evangelistic outreaches, kids services, sports/games, prayer, and other ministries in the local community as needs arise during the time of our trip.
Iowa (Youth)
Dates: July 13-18th, 2025
Trip Leads: Pastor Joelle Ferris and JD Hofler
Approximate cost: $750
Grades: 6-12th
Join this team as they serve alongside the staff at Wildwood Hills Ranch in Iowa to make a difference and create a supportive Christ-centered environment for at-risk youth.
This team will have the opportunity to help run a youth camp, sports/games, prayer, serve to meet various needs at the ranch, and other ministries as needs arise during our trip.
Mexico City
Date: August 19-26, 2025
Trip Lead: Pastor Nathan Grams
Approximate Cost: $2,000
This team will have the opportunity to partner with church plants in a vibrant community, engaging in evangelism and potentially contributing to some light construction projects. This hands-on mission experience goes beyond just service work—it’s also an incredible way to share God's love. You’ll explore the rich history and traditions of Mexico, visiting key landmarks such as the historic downtown area, the iconic Basilica of Guadalupe, bustling local markets, and even the ancient pyramids.
Note: This trip is only open for ages 16+.
Washington DC -
Dream center
Date: Late August 2025
Trip Lead: Pastor Jeff Ruch
Approximate Cost: TBD
On this trip to the Washington DC Dream Center, your team will have the chance to make a direct impact in one of the nation's most dynamic urban environments. You’ll help put on a Vacation Bible School, helping to lead activities, teach lessons, and build relationships with children from the local community. Your team will serve in various community outreach projects, providing support to families, distributing food, and meeting practical needs in the area.
We’re still finalizing the details for this trip, but if you're interested, please fill out the form below. We’ll be sure to email you as soon as registration opens!
ARgentina
Date: September 29 - October 6, 2025
Trip Lead: Pastor Tito Altoro & Mike Hinderscheid
Approximate Cost: $2,500
Join this team as they serve in Argentina with incredible partners. Between serving at the Bible Institute and doing ministry at the Sunrise Orphanage, the experience is life changing! We’ve served here yearly and look forward to it every year!
Guatemala
Date: October 3-10, 2025
Trip Lead: Pastor Bryan Talso
Approximate Cost: $2,000
We will be ministering in a village in a remote area of Guatemala with our Kingdom Builder partners, the Monson family. There will be a variety of ministry projects throughout the week including construction, food out reach, and children's ministry!
Gloucester, England
Date: October 2025
Trip Lead: Pastor Grant Barnes
Approximate Cost: TBD
This is an opportunity to carry the light of Christ into challenging and varied places around the City of Gloucester, a city that needs Jesus. This trip will be inspiring, equipping and fun. There will be different opportunities to work with kids, youth and various community outreach projects – working particularly with some of the most broken individuals in the city. Additionally the team will be of great value in putting on a large evangelistic event as well as experiencing church in a variety of Gloucester ‘One Church’ locations.
We’re still finalizing the details for this trip, but if you're interested, please fill out the form below. We’ll be sure to email you as soon as registration opens!
Please note:
All donations and payments received for Kingdom Builders missions teams receive charitable giving credit and thus are non refundable.
IF you overfund, any excess funds remaining will be allocated by Kingdom Builders to our missionary hosts, project expenses, or additional KB team expenses.
In the event you cancel or the trip is postponed any funds raised may be utilized towards a future Kingdom Builders team within 18 months, or the funds will be allocated to Kingdom Builder mission projects that specifically help our missionaries on the ground.