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" to pray for once a month. Please click this link to see a full list of our missionaries.
Mission Trips 2012
There are many opportunities to participate in a mission trip in 2012. There are trips to locations within the continental United States, as well as multiple trips to international destinations. The trips are designed with both single adults and families in mind. 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 about trip costs and training dates is posted on this page.
Mission Trip Application Process:
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Click here to apply for a Mission trip.
- Upon receipt of your application, an interview with be scheduled.
- 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.
- 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 trp.
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:
Missions Office
Sam Glass, Missions Pastor
713.365.2338, or sglass@second.org
Mission Trips 2012
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 cost so please check back often!
Dallas
March 15-16, 2012
Staff Leader: Amy Weir
We will be partnering with Buckner International to help with the organization, packing and shipping of all collected shoes from previous shoe drives.
Colombia
March 31-April 7, 2012
Trip Cost: $2650
Team Leader: Paul Duncan
This is our sixth year to partner with E3 Partners. This is a church-planting trip where the team will be going door to door to share the Gospel and participating in late afternoon worship services in Cali, Colombia.
Syria- TRIP CANCELED
June 2012
Trip Cost: TBD
Staff Leader: Brian Jones
This team will be providing a summer camp for the Iraqi war refugee children and teens in Damascus.
Dominican Republic
June 16-23, 2012
Trip Cost: TBD
Staff Leader: Lindsey Daniels
In partnership with Buckner International, our teams will serve alongside Buckner's Dominican staff at a community center just outside Santo Domingo. We will provide humanitarian aid, distribute shoes, educate, encourage and develop evangelism opportunities there.
Mexico
July 2012
Trip Cost: TBD
Staff Leader: Amy Weir
This team will serve 120 orphans, at Casa Hogar Allegre Orphanage in Tuxtla Gutierrez, by hosting VBS for the children, organizing special events, and providing light repair and maintenance of the orphanage.
China/Houston
July 13-29, 2012
Experience a "mission trip" without leaving your own home through the American Exposure Program, a Chinese Student Exchange Program sponsored by the Department of Education of Sichuan Province . In the course of daily interaction with their host families and others, the students will enhance their English language, learn the values of a different culture and gain experiences in our American lifestyle. Moreover, the host family will be able to model and share their Christian values with the students.
Colombia
August 11-18, 2012
Trip Cost: $2650
Team Leader: Glenda Ramos
On this church-planting trip, in cooperation with E3 Partners in Bogota, the team will go door to door to share the Gospel and participate in late afternoon worship services.
Guatemala- NEW DATES!!!
September 1-8, 2012
Trip Cost: TBD
Second Baptist will partner with Buckner International to help distribute shoes, humanitarian aid, and participate in evangelism events for the people of the Guatemala.
India- NEW DATES!!!
September 22-29, 2012
Trip Cost: TBD
Staff Leader: John Card
We are partnering with For All Mankind in reaching India for Christ. Our teams will distribute compassion kits, work in evangelistic events and develop leadership in Southern India.
India- TRIP FULL!!!
October 2012
Trip Cost: TBD
Second Baptist will be returning to India to partner with Operation Mobilization. In 2005, SBC funded three Dalit Education Centers. We will be working with students, teachers and community members through ESL classes and medical clinics.
Dominican Republic- NEW DATES!!!
October 6-13, 2012
Trip Cost: TBD
In partnership with Buckner International, our teams will serve alongside Buckner's Dominican staff at a community center just outside Santo Domingo. We will provide humanitarian aid, distribute shoes, educate, encourage and develop evangelism opportunities there.
Colombia
October 27-November 3, 2012
Trip Cost: $2650
This is a church-planting trip with E3 Partners, in Barranquilla, where the team will be going door to door to share the Gospel and participating in late afternoon worship services.
United Arab Emirates- Trip Full, now taking Wait List!!!
November 10-17, 2012
Trip Cost: TBD
Staff Leader: John Card
We are partnering with For All Mankind in reaching the Middle East for Christ. Our teams will distribute compassion kits, work in evangelistic events and develop leadership in Dubai.
Natural Disaster Response Team
As needed in 2012
Medical Missions Opportunities through Second Baptist Church in Kenya:
Steve Letchford and Mark Newton are part of the Second Baptist family serving in the AIC Kijabe Hospital just north of Nairobi. The needs of the Kijabe hospital are as follows:
Long term needs:
- Orthopedics - a very big need
- Internal Medicine
- Family Practice
- Radiologist - 2012 - We should have a CT scanner by that time.
- Pathology
Short term needs:
- Orthopedics - anytime during 2012
- OB/GYN - Sep 2011-Feb 2012
- General Surgery - May 16-28, Aug - all month, Sep 3-10, Nov 5-12, Dec - all month
- Internal Medicine or Family Practice - anytime during the year, especially Aug - all month, Dec - all month
- Anesthesia (must be educators) - Jun-Aug 2012
Medical Missions Opportunities through Second Baptist Church in Texas:
Las Colonias, Texas
Buckner International-Medical clinics
Dates TBD
Second Baptist Church has partnered with Buckner International to provide medical care for the families of Las Colonias Texas. Team members will leave Wednesday after work for south Texas. Clinics begin first thing Thursday morning, returning Saturday evening. Buckner estimates that approximately 600 patients could be seen over three days of ministry.
For more information, please call 713.365.2338.