Experience MissionReviews of experiencemission.org

The service component was excellent! Our group of 19 teens, 2 college and 3 adults had an amazing experience working with Kids Belong in Muskegon Michigan. Our 3 EM staff people were awesome. They problem solved in real time and led a meaningful worship at the end of each day. The only thing that could have been better was where we stayed. There were a lot of different people and groups coming and going daily throughout the week. I did need to stay on high alert because the space was not designated for us.

This is the best decision I have made in my 13 years of being a Youth Pastor. We've been to the Arizona Black Mesa location 5 times now, and each time it gets better and better. God shows up in miraculous ways every time. And every time our students come back having experienced a truer, deeper, level of Christian Community that is talked about in the Early Church. It's the real deal. Serving hard together beats the tar out of a Summer Camp. Also, Experience Mission's mission philosophy is top notch. The emphasis on people over projects is huge, and over the years we have learned to slow down, and to hear God's voice in the midst.

As a team leader it was nice to have someone else plan the logistics. We had the freedom to chose our focus for ministry. They provide great trainings for pretrip and even a devotional to follow while on the field.

Communication was major struggle. We did not know a 2nd group was joining us. Both groups bought supplies that were not used. It would have been helpful to prepare beforehand for kids club. In addition, we did not have an EM person on the ground to coordinate operations and nightly follow up. Some questions were left unanswered or responded to slowly. This includes not knowing the address we were going to in Belize leading to issues at immigration. Pastor Nelson and Pastora Jenny were great and the trip went well. However, the lack of communication impacted the overall experience at a rather high level.

This trip was so good! Experience Mission helped us pivot very quickly whenever it was needed, and they did a great job of making sure we were okay, even when things didn't go exactly as planned. I loved the community and my team so much. At first, it can seem a little scary to spend a month with complete strangers, but EM does a great job during training of helping everyone get to know each other. The only thing I wish there had been more of was prayer and conversations about Jesus because, no matter your denominational background, Jesus should be the one thing you all have in common. All in all, I loved this trip so much. It is a really great organization—they are organized, supportive, and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend Experience Mission to anyone considering a mission trip.

Say yes! EM is more than an opportunity to go on mission, it’s a family of Christians who genuinely put Christ first while simultaneously taking care of their missionaries. Even in the midst of chaos from events out of anyone’s control, EM was proactive and reactive at every step of the way. While staff might be a little slow to text back, the hard work and dedication they put in to make trips possible is astounding. I am so grateful I found EM.

The communication throughout the trip was excellent. Even when unexpected situations arose, the leaders kept us informed every step of the way. I always felt safe, cared for, and confident that everything was being handled well. It made the experience much more enjoyable and stress free.

The team I was able to serve with were some of the greatest people I have ever met. I love the emphasis on building relationships rather than building projects.