Touching Lives Across America and Around the World
"but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest parts of the earth." Acts 1:8
We have many members or former members of Second Baptist that have been called to the mission field. Please have your classes pray for them or "adopt a missionary" and pray for them once a month. Please click this link to see a full list of our missionaries.
Mission Trips
Second offers many opportunities to participate in mission trips designed with both single adults and families in mind, within the continental United States, as well as to international destinations. Trips focus on a variety of activities, including Vacation Bible School, community outreach, building projects, church planting and medical and/or dental services. Throughout the year, up-to-date information, trip costs and training dates are posted on this page.
Mission Trip Application Process
1. Click here to apply for a Mission trip.
2. Upon receipt of your application, an interview with be scheduled.
3. Once the interview has taken place and you have been approved to serve on a team, you will receive confirmation of your acceptance, along with a packet of information on how to build a team for financial and prayer support, the cost of the trip, trip guidelines and expectations, and a sample support letter.
4. Within 14 days of your approval, a $200 non-refundable deposit is due in the Missions Office. This deposit will secure your airline ticket for the trip.
5. After your deposit has been received, your name and contact information will be given to the trip leader who will contact you regarding mandatory training dates and other important trip details.
Get in Touch with the Missions Office
Sam Glass, Missions Pastor
713.365.2338, or sglass@second.org
Mission Trips 2013
The trips listed below will provide you with an opportunity to impact our world for Christ. Through the years, we have seen person after person step out of their comfort zone and embrace God's call on their life, never to be the same. This page will be updated frequently regarding trip dates, leadership and trip costs, so please check back often!
Zambia- Trip Full
July 18-28, 2013
Trip Cost: $4700
Staff Leader: Brennin Brock
This year we are partnering with Family Legacy to serve orphaned and vulnerable children in Lusaka. Each team member will be responsible for teaching a group of 10-12 children through songs, evangelism and personal attention.
Dominican Republic
June 15-22, 2013
Trip Cost: $1500
Staff Leader: Kathryn McCall Team Leader: Melanie Hilburn
In partnership with Buckner International, this women-only team will serve alongside their Dominican staff at a community center just outside Santo Domingo to provide humanitarian aid, distribute shoes, educate, encourage and evangelize.
Kenya-Trip Full
June 19-29, 2013
Trip Cost: $3600
Staff Leader: Lindsey Daniels Team Leader: Zack Parrish
Our teams will serve with Buckner International’s staff at a community center just outside Bungoma, near Uganda. We will provide humanitarian aid, distribute shoes, educate, encourage and evangelize.
Mexico- Trip Full
July 6-14, 2013
Trip Cost: $1275
Staff Leader: Brennin Brock Team Leader: Lauren Boyd
This trip will serve 120 orphans at Casa Hogar Alegre in Tuxtla Gutiérrez by hosting VBS for the children, organizing special events and providing light maintenance and repair of the orphanage.
Alaska- Trip Full
July 9-17, 2013
Trip Cost: $1500
Staff Leader: Brian Milinski Team Leaders: David and Mallory Meier
Following orientation and training, our team will speak face-to-face with residents, sharing the Gospel in fishing areas around Kenai.
China/Houston
July 13-31, 2013
Experience a mission trip without leaving home. Through the American Exposure Program, Chinese teens enhance their English language skills, learn about a different culture and experience our American lifestyle. Moreover, host families model and share their Christian values with the students.
Honduras
August 1-4, 2013
Staff Leader: John Card Team Leader: Jeff Venghaus
This men-only group will partner with Buckner International to provide humanitarian aid, work on light maintenance and repairs, educate, evangelize and encourage the men of Tegucigalpa.
Colombia
August 10-17, 2013
Trip Cost: $2750
Staff Leader: Brian Harris
On this church-planting trip in cooperation with e3 Partners in Bogota, the team will go door-to-door sharing the Gospel and participate in late-afternoon worship services.
Guatemala
September 7-14, 2013
Staff Leader: Brennin Brock Team Leader: Logan Hull
Our teams will serve alongside Buckner International’s staff at a community center just outside Guatemala City. We will provide humanitarian aid, distribute shoes, educate, encourage and evangelize.
India
September 21-28, 2013
Staff Leader: Bob Boyd
Many of the men who have come to Christ in Dubai are now starting their own churches in India. In partnership with For All Mankind in southwestern India, this team will distribute compassion kits and hold evangelism events in the villages of these new church plants.
Dominican Republic
October 5-12, 2013
Staff Leader: Jonathan Gray
This team will serve alongside Buckner International’s staff at a community center just outside Santo Domingo to provide humanitarian aid, distribute shoes, educate, encourage and evangelize.
Colombia
October 26-November 2, 2013
Trip Cost: $2750
Staff Leader: Tyler Newberry
On this church-planting trip to Baranquilla, in cooperation with e3 Partners, the team will go door-to-door sharing the Gospel and participate in late-afternoon worship services.
United Arab Emirates
November 9-16, 2013
Staff Leader: Curt Taylor
In partnership with For All Mankind, this group will distribute compassion kits and hold evangelism events in the housing areas of day laborers in Dubai.
For more information, please call 713.365.2338.