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Global Missions Trips

One of the greatest ways we can share the power of the gospel is to go to the places God sends us — to be a tangible, physical expression of His love.

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Upcoming Trips

Honduras
Men’s Mission Trip 2026

Men’s Mission Trip 2026

October 29 - November 1, 2026 Honduras

A men’s team from The Woodlands Methodist Church will travel to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to serve alongside Carpinteros para Cristo and our partners Jonathan and Heidy Rivas. The team will help construct homes while building relationships with local leaders, families, and the surrounding community. Through practical service, prayer, and encouragement, this trip will support the ongoing work God is doing through Carpinteros para Cristo in Honduras.

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Costa Rica
Women’s Ministry Costa Rica Mission Trip - February 2027

Women’s Ministry Costa Rica Mission Trip - February 2027

February 4-8, 2027 San Jose, Costa Rica

Experience beautiful Costa Rican culture while engaging in life-changing work! Serve alongside mission trip teammates as well as our friends at the Methodist Children's Home of Costa Rica. Each trip to our long-term partners there provides time for work and worship, connection and rejuvenation. Specifically, we will be participating in construction work on-site at the Children’s Home, building House #3. There will also be opportunities to interact with the children.

Partners: Ray and Lidia Zirkel / Methodist Church of Costa Rica

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Costa Rica
Costa Rica Medical Trip

Costa Rica Medical Trip

February 11-15, 2027 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Medical professionals from The Woodlands Methodist Church will come alongside Ray and Lidia Zirkel, the Methodist Church of Costa Rica, and the Wesley Clinic to help provide compassionate medical care to neighbors who may not have regular access to the Costa Rican healthcare system. The team will serve alongside local leaders and clinic staff through medical clinics, offering practical care while strengthening the ongoing ministry of the Heredia District of the Methodist Church. Through presence, prayer, and professional skill, this team will participate in the healing work God is already doing through the local church in Costa Rica.

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Honduras
Men’s Trip - April 2027

Men’s Trip - April 2027

April 8–11, 2027 Tegucigalpa, Honduras

A men’s team from The Woodlands Methodist Church will travel to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to serve alongside Carpinteros para Cristo and our partners Jonathan and Heidy Rivas. The team will help construct homes while building relationships with local leaders, families, and the surrounding community. Through practical service, prayer, and encouragement, this trip will support the ongoing work God is doing through Carpinteros para Cristo in Honduras.

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Colombia
Mesa Global Vision Trip

Mesa Global Vision Trip

May 13-17, 2027 Medellín, Colombia

A small team from The Woodlands Methodist Church will travel with Mesa Global to Medellín, Colombia, to see firsthand how theological education strengthens the local church and equips leaders for ministry. Together, we will visit Biblical Seminary of Colombia, engage with the Latin America Regional Training Hub, and spend time with pastors, educators, mentors, and local ministry leaders who are helping make biblical training more accessible across the region. This vision trip will help deepen TWMC’s partnership with Mesa Global as we listen, learn, pray, and discern how God is inviting us to continue serving and equipping the global church.

Optional Extension: Team members may also extend their trip through May 20 to visit additional TWMC global partners, including Conectar Global and Christian Sports United.

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Honduras
Hope for Honduras

Hope for Honduras

May 30 – June 5, 2027 Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Partner with Hope for Honduras (hope4honduras.org) in Tegucigalpa to build houses, assist in schools and help distribute food to those in the community who are in need.

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Tanzania
Zoe Empowers Vision Trip

Zoe Empowers Vision Trip

August 13-22, 2027 Near Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

A team from The Woodlands Methodist Church will travel near Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, to come alongside Zoe Empowers and witness how their locally led empowerment model is transforming the lives of vulnerable children and youth socially, economically, and spiritually. Participants will spend time with Zoe working groups, hear stories from young people who are moving from extreme poverty toward self-sustainability, and learn how community, business development, spiritual formation, and mutual support are helping families thrive. Through listening, prayer, encouragement, and relationship-building, this vision trip will deepen TWMC’s partnership with Zoe and renew our hope in the ways God is bringing dignity, resilience, and new life through local leaders.

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Costa Rica
Women’s Ministry Costa Rica Mission Trip - September 2027

Women’s Ministry Costa Rica Mission Trip - September 2027

September 23-27, 2027 Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Women from The Woodlands Methodist Church will come alongside Ray and Lidia Zirkel and the Methodist Church of Costa Rica to encourage women, deepen relationships, and share the love of Christ. The team will participate in a Women’s Conference and Prayer Retreat, join in neighborhood evangelism, and gather for coffee, devotion, prayer, and fellowship. Together, we will listen, learn, serve, and celebrate the work God is already doing through our partners and the local church.






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Honduras
Men’s Trip - November 2027

Men’s Trip - November 2027

November 4-7, 2027 Tegucigalpa, Honduras

A men’s team from The Woodlands Methodist Church will travel to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to serve alongside Carpinteros para Cristo and our partners Jonathan and Heidy Rivas. The team will help construct homes while building relationships with local leaders, families, and the surrounding community. Through practical service, prayer, and encouragement, this trip will support the ongoing work God is doing through Carpinteros para Cristo in Honduras.

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India
Global Hope Partners Teaching Trip

Global Hope Partners Teaching Trip

March 2–11, 2028 Delhi and Hyderabad, India

A team from The Woodlands Methodist Church will travel to Delhi and Hyderabad, India, to serve alongside Global Hope Partners by teaching, encouraging, and equipping local leaders. The team will participate in a women’s empowerment conference and a church planter Bible training conference, offering biblical teaching, prayer, and encouragement to women, pastors, and church planters. Together, we will listen, learn, teach, and support the work God is already doing through Global Hope Partners to strengthen the church in India.

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Europe/Egypt
International Leadership Institute Teaching Trip

International Leadership Institute Teaching Trip

April 17–26, 2028 Europe or Egypt

A team from The Woodlands Methodist Church will serve alongside the International Leadership Institute by helping teach and encourage Christian leaders through ILI’s leadership training. Together, we will help equip pastors, ministry leaders, and community influencers with biblical teaching, practical leadership tools, and renewed vision for making disciples in their own communities. Through prayer, teaching, and relationship-building, this trip will support leaders who are being formed to strengthen the church and multiply the work of the Gospel.

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Mission Trips FAQ

These FAQs apply to all TWMC mission trips. Each individual trip page includes additional FAQs specific to that destination.

Before You Go

Yes. Your passport must not expire within six months of your return date.

Yes, you will have at least one pre-trip meeting. Some trips require additional training as well. Meeting dates and requirements will be listed on your specific trip page.

While each trip is different, we do not take participants under 18 without a parent or guardian also attending. NextGen trips have separate age guidelines.

Yes, these will be provided at the pre-trip meeting.

Deposits are non-refundable. If your airline ticket has already been purchased at the time you need to cancel, we'll work with you to discuss your options.

Health & Safety

Safety is our number one concern. The ministries we partner with know their culture well and do everything possible to help us avoid difficult situations. It's important to follow instructions from ministry staff at all times. You can also review the U.S. State Department Travel Information and Advisories for your destination.

This varies by trip and destination. Contact your doctor or a travel clinic for accurate, up-to-date guidance. They'll often consult CDC recommendations for your specific country. You may also want to ask your physician about a precautionary traveler's diarrhea regimen in case of stomach illness on the trip.

The church provides the following coverage for each participant, included in your trip fee:

  • Accident & Sickness Medical Expenses up to $100,000
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation, Medical Repatriation & Return of Remains up to $1,000,000
  • Trip Cancellation up to 100% of non-refundable trip cost
  • Trip Interruption up to 150% of non-refundable trip cost
  • Missed Connection up to $1,500
  • Travel Delay (up to $150/day) up to $750
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment up to $50,000
  • Baggage and Personal Effects up to $1,500
  • Baggage Delay (up to $150/day) up to $750
  • Political, Security & Natural Disaster Evacuation up to $25,000

If you'd like additional coverage beyond this, you're welcome to purchase it independently.

Our hosts do their best to accommodate dietary requests and allergies with the hospitality available to them. If you have a life-threatening allergy, please notify the Missions Staff before you register, as some locations may not have the resources to guarantee your safety.

Each participant will be asked to sign a code of conduct. This will include no alcohol, following the rules and boundaries of our host, respecting separate male and female lodging, etc.

Money & Packing

Pack lightly. You're allowed one checked bag under 50 pounds and, depending on the airline, sometimes a carry-on plus a personal item (purse or backpack).

Pack comfortable, modest clothing and shoes (no short-shorts or low-cut/revealing clothing). Bring an extra pair of shoes in case one pair gets wet or muddy, and plan a change of clothes for each day. Men often wear dress shirts for Sunday worship; women often wear nicer outfits or skirts. Dress norms can vary by culture and climate. Check your specific trip page for additional guidance.

Some countries run on 220–240 volt current, while the U.S. uses 110 volts. Check whether your appliance can safely handle the higher voltage:

  • If yes, you'll just need a plug adapter for the outlet shape.
  • If no, you'll need a power converter AND an adapter. North America and Central America typically use 110-volt, type A outlets. These usually don't need a converter, but if your appliance has a three-prong plug, you may still need an adapter. A universal adapter that covers multiple countries/configurations is a safe bet if you travel internationally often.

A good rule of thumb is to bring $100 to $200 in cash, though you may need to exchange it for local currency depending on your destination. Most countries accept credit cards, but call your card company before departure to let them know you're traveling.

Travel Logistics

Most trips depart from and return to IAH (Houston Intercontinental), and TWMC provides transportation to and from the airport via church vans from the Loft Building parking lot. If you'd prefer to ride with family instead, let your trip leader know.

Most teams travel together as a group for the full trip. On some trips, you may be able to arrange additional travel time, as long as you arrive and/or depart with the group otherwise. Any alternate travel plans must be approved and communicated to your trip leader before airline tickets are purchased.

Many of our lodging locations have WIFI. Check with your wireless carrier about an appropriate international plan for your destination. In an emergency, your trip leader will be your point of contact for reaching your family.

While You're There

Spiritual preparation is a key part of getting ready to serve well. We encourage you to:

  • Commit to daily prayer for your team, your host ministry, and the people you'll meet, beginning as soon as you're accepted onto a trip.
  • Work through the mission trip training videos and discussion guide in the weeks leading up to departure: twmc.org/mission-trip-training.
  • Reflect on your own posture as a guest and learner in someone else's culture and ministry context.

Your trip leader will share additional spiritual preparation resources specific to your team at your pre-trip meeting.

Have a question not answered here? Contact Lauren Burnham