OVERVIEW

Our team of committed high school students and adult leaders will serve in Salt Lake City from June 14-22, 2026, partnering with Plant for the Gospel's (plant4thegospel.com) annual Plant Camp. This mission experience will equip students to share their faith effectively, engage with the local community, and develop a heart for gospel ministry that extends beyond our week in Utah.

WHY SALT LAKE CITY?

Utah is a  pre-Christian  context and represents one of America's most significant mission fields, with less than 2% of its population identifying as evangelical Christian. Despite being English-speaking, the region meets many criteria for an unreached people group. Most residents have never heard the clear message of the gospel and probably never will,unless something changes.

OUR TEAM

We'll be taking a team of highly committed students who have a heart for sharing Christ and seeking to grow in their knowledge and heart for the gospel.  

Rising juniors-graduating seniors (10th-12th) are invited to apply for a spot on the team. If there are spots still left, we will open it up to rising sophomores and then to freshmen.

The team will be led by 3 to 4 adult leaders.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

SESSIONS

• Equipping - Learn to share the gospel effectively across different worldviews

• Expositional - Study biblical teaching from God's Word

• Exhortational - Be challenged to advance God's kingdom

OUTREACH

• Informing - Distribute church information throughout the community

• Proclaiming - Share the gospel through face-to-face conversations

• Serving - Show Christ's love through community events and service projects

EXPERIENCES

• Religious Exposure - Learn about Utah's unique cultural and spiritual landscape

• Church Involvement - Partner with local churches for community impact

• Group Activities - Build team unity through hikes, games, and prayer walks

TRIP DETAILS

Our team will fly together to Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 14th, and use rental vans for transportation throughout the week. We'll be staying in a local rental house that will serve as our home base. Beyond our ministry activities, we'll take time to explore Utah's stunning natural beauty and unique landscapes during designated recreation periods. We’ll fly back on Monday, June 22nd.

COST

Approximately $1,300 - 1,500 / person

Includes airfare, lodging, food, transportation, ministry supplies, team activities, etc.

FUNDRAISING

• Support Letters 

  • Team members will write letters to friends and family to ask them to pray and consider supporting our team financially. We will provide resources to help you do this well!

• Fundraising Event 

  • Team members will plan and execute a significant fundraising event in the Spring. 

TEAM MEETINGS

This trip will challenge our team members in significant ways. We want to ensure that we are all on the same page well before we board a plane in June. We’ll meet as a team regularly to bond, prepare for the experience, and plan. These team meetings are mandatory for each team member. The first team meeting will be held on Sunday, December 7th at 9:00 am. The remaining meeting schedule will be determined once all applications have been received and the team is finalized. 

APPLICATION

Prospective student team members must submit an application by Sunday, November 16th. We are looking for high-caliber students to be a part of this mission with us. Please take the time to complete the application and submit it on time.

NEXT STEPS

1. PRAY! This mission trip is a big deal and should not be taken lightly. Take time to pray with your family about whether or not you are ready to be a part of this team. 

2. Attend the informational meeting on Sunday, October 19th at 9:00 am in Room 205. 

3. Parent / Legal Guardian completes the registration form (linked below), submits $100 deposit, and then the student (grades 10-12) fills out the online application by NOVEMBER 16TH.