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I was a Missions Program Coordinator during the summer of 2019 and it was honestly one of the best experiences of my life! I was the construction coordinator at Pikeville, KY and I had 2 others leading with me. This was by far the most challenging and most rewarding summer that I have ever had. Some weeks we were more sad to see the teams leave than others, but even the most difficult teams did not take away from the joy I got from helping some people that really needed it. There were hard days, sad days, and plenty of days that I felt out of my depth, but through it all I was able to deepen my relationship with God because I could do nothing but trust in him. I am so glad that I took this opportunity and I would do it again if I could!

Finding a missions organization online that truly fit how I believe missions should be done left me skeptical. But going with EM to Cuba was one of the best decisions I ever made. They are a well run authentic organization that cares for people and the places they serve deeply. Like I did, you could be wondering if its all worth the hype but if your looking for a place that does missions through a culturally competent lens this is your place. EM has amazing values, take care of each trips every detail, and I do not know one person other person who went on a trip at the same time as me who felt any other way.

My 3-month journey to and in South Africa with EM was one of the most life-changing and most rewarding experiences I’ve had in my life to date. The sense of community and camaraderie I formed with my team uplifted and encouraged me in a way that made me feel at home, though I was thousands of miles away from what I knew to be my safe haven. Through EM’s leadership development and equipping of disciples, I was able to experience a move of God that was way bigger and way more important than me. Having my eyes opened to the vastness and goodness of God (outside our small American lens) was so humbling and a little shocking/uncomfortable but also helped me understand the gospel in a more meaningful and beautiful way. I still communicate often with my team and host family, and I truly wouldn’t trade those 3 months for anything. My only complaint is that I wish I could return to SA every 3 months forever. Your journey with Experience Mission will transform you, your character, and your view of God’s mission in the world in ways you didn’t even know you needed. Take the journey!

I went with them to South Africa for 3 months. It was a really good experience. All the logistics were handled well. Sometimes there was a bit of a sacristy mentally but we were always well feed and our needs were met. When a conflict arose during the trip, EM handled it well.

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Experience Mission is an unorganized, chaotic, muddled, company that leads you to believe you will actually be doing "mission work". They tell you all these great things and testimonials from their staff who were on teams at one time or another. You have "training" about your faith and how to bridge to cultural gap to be able to share your faith. But once you get to your "mission field" your only task is to live like the natives. But the natives that you stay with are hand-picked by the organization to make sure they are safe families for us to stay with, therefore, the families are already believers. If this is your goal and what you want to do, then, by all means, take this trip. But if you want to impact the culture, actually do work that is helpful, tell more than your house family, who already knows the Lord, about His goodness and salvation, then I would not recommend Experience Mission.

Through Experience Mission I went on the 6-month Caribbean Immersion program. EM gave me the tools and opportunities to experience what God needed me to in order to really see Him, see His people, and my place in all of that. And my time in the Caribbean changed my life and everything I learned impacts everything I do now, every conversation, every person I meet, and I’m so thankful! EM is passionate about teaching the groups of people they send to be willing to be open to the new culture(s) they will be experiencing, as well as to look upon every new face, in every economic situation, in every culture with respect and kindness. And in all of that, the hope is that people (missions groups) are challenged to not think of missions as a short-term project helping those in need, but rather an extension of their everyday lives to come alongside people that don’t need your help, but are happy and thankful to welcome generous, self-less, serving hearts ready to be whatever is needed, even if that is just a person building a relationship, and not a structure. Live Your Mission

I went on the 1 month Holy Land trip and it was awesome! It was amazing being able to hear God's word in the place it was written. It truly felt like I was walking in Jesus's footsteps. I recommend Experience Mission 100%. It was truly a life changing experience.