Short-term Missions

We believe sending God’s people on short-term trips is vital for Kingdom impact, missionary support, and the believer’s discipleship. People from all walks of life can serve. Please pray about how God can use you, your skills, and passions on a short-term mission trip.

2026 Short-Term Mission Trips

Application Process for Senior High/Adult Trips

  • The application period begins Sunday, November 9. Early bird and final deadlines vary by trip.
  • Complete an application—allow one hour to gather information and fully answer questions. Be sure to include all required information, ID, initials, signatures, and deposit.
  • Colombia, LEAP, Easton, Yakama/Lapwai, & Kenya Trips: Submit hard copy application and ID in person* at the church office during one of the listed times. Please allow a few minutes for your application to be reviewed for completeness; it will be returned back to you if information, ID, initials, signatures, or deposit are missing. (*Emailed/Mailed applications will be accepted for out-of-town applicants only.)

 Submit applications to the church office in person.

SUNDAYS: 9:15‒10:45 AM | Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, and Dec. 7

WEDNESDAYS:  6‒7:45 PM | Nov. 12, 19

WEEKDAYS:  8 AM‒4:00 PM | Monday-Friday

  • Non-refundable deposit submitted with the application or paid online by the time application is submitted: $75 by the early bird deadline; $100 by the final deadline. Both a complete application and deposit must be received to be considered for a trip.
  • Applicants are reviewed, interviewed, and approved by the Great Commission Committee and Session. Applicants will be approved based on trip needs/skills, applicant’s prior missions experience and demonstration of Christian maturity and responsibility, and the order in which applications are received. Teams may reach capacity prior to deadlines.

Deadline for Senior High/Adult Trips: November 23 (Early bird) | December 7

Deadline for Kenya trip: December 14 (Early bird) | December 28

Deadline for Kingdom Builders: April 26 (Early Bird) | May 24

Non-refundable $75 deposit unless trips are canceled:

Deadline for Colombia, London (LEAP), and Easton trips has been extended until December 29.

Senior High/Adult Trips are closed.

Deadline for Kingdom Builders: April 27 (Early Bird) | May 25

Senior High/Adult Trips

Application Period Has Closed

Lord willing, Westminster plans to send teams to:

  • Colombia, June 20–27
  • London (LEAP), June 27–July 6
  • Yakama/Lapwai, July 25–August 1
  • Easton, July 26–August 1
  • Kenya, September 3–13

Colombia
Cali, Colombia

June 20–27

We return to Cali, Colombia, with e3 Partners (Equip, Evangelize, Establish), a worldwide church planting ministry. Our team will join other U.S. churches to minister alongside Cali churches in reaching their communities with the gospel message through street evangelism, outreach, and discipleship ministries. Learn more HERE.

  • Approx. Cost: $3150
  • Team Size Limit: 12
  • Who Can Apply: Grade 11 & older (Youth should preferably have prior short-term missions experience, not counting KB)
  • Contact: Emmanuel Williams
 
 
 

LEAP
London, England

June 27–July 6

London Evangelism And Prayer (LEAP) week is a chance to leap out of your comfort zone and into a different world! With Serge missionaries, including Matt and Jenn Irvine, we will explore what God is doing among London’s South Asian communities. We will visit temples and mosques, engage in prayer and structured training, and witness through street and door-to-door evangelism. Learn more HERE.

  • Approx. Cost: $3200
  • Team Size Limit: 8
  • Who Can Apply: Age 18 & older (Youth should preferably have prior short-term missions experience, not counting KB)
  • Contact: Tucker York

 

 

Yakama/Lapwai
Washington & Idaho

July 25–August 1

The Yakama/Lapwai team will train and travel together to serve with Sacred Road Ministries (SRM) in Washington and Idaho. SRM has slowly built trust with the Yakama Nation in WA, and its church plant, Hope Fellowship, now has over 400 in weekly attendance. WPC has been blessed for many years through partnership with SRM in serving this “first neighbors” community through Bible clubs and home repairs. We are honored to have been asked once again to send part of the team to a second site in Lapwai, Idaho, for the purpose of expanding SRM’s ministry to the Nez Perce Tribe. Learn more HERE.

  • Approx. Cost: $1900
  • Team Size Limit: Yakama 20 / Lapwai 15
  • Who Can Apply: Age 16 & Older (youth applicants must have previously served at Yakama to apply for Lapwai)
  • Contact: Mark Thudium or Dan Rogers

EASTON
EASTON, PA

July 26–August 1

Kids in Motion sports and arts camp is an urban outreach ministry of Bridge Community Church in Easton, PA. WPC youth, along with youth from area churches, will serve as counselors to elementary-age children as they seek to build relationships and assist them in arts, crafts, and various sports. This is an overnight trip; accommodations are at a local church.

 

 

 

Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

September 3–13

We hope to send a team of medical professionals to partner with Kibera Reformed Presbyterian Church (KRPC, pastored by Imbumi Makuku) to provide medical care to residents of the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya, the largest urban slum in Africa. For many years, KRPC has utilized medical clinics to make inroads for the gospel in Kibera.

  • Approx. Cost: $3400
  • Team Size Limit: 8
  • Who Can Apply: Doctors, Nurses, & Medical Professionals
  • Additional vaccines for this trip are required. View list HERE
  • Contact: Patrick Rohal

 

 

 

Junior High Trip

Application Period Has Closed

Kingdom Builders
Lancaster, PA

July 8–11

Kingdom Builders is designed to introduce junior high youth to short-term missions at the local level. Participants are given opportunities to put their faith into action by engaging in service projects throughout Lancaster and Westminster Church while receiving ministry training and hearing missions trip testimonies from older youth and adults.

  • Cost: $100. WPC Members Pay Deposit Only (Great Commission covers any remaining amount)
  • Team Size Limit: 30
  • Who Can Apply: Grades 6–8
  • Contact: Matt Collins or Lydia Fiol

Deadline for applications: April 26 (early bird) | May 24

There are team size limits. Teams may reach capacity prior to deadlines.

Eligibility & Requirements

  • Be a Christian with a desire to grow and share your faith with others, having a servant’s heart and flexible spirit.
  • Trips are open to Westminster members. Regular attenders of Westminster and members of other PCA churches may apply. Priority is given to WPC members.
  • Each applicant should consider his/her physical ability for the nature of the trip and review international health and travel information/advisories prior to applying. www.cdc.gov/travel (traveler’s health) www.travel.state.gov (passports, international travel information/advisories)
  • Grades indicated refer to the grade that a student will complete in the 2025–2026 school year. Age refers to the participant’s age on the first day of the trip.
  • Be up to date on required immunizations (including DTaP/Tdap, MMR, IPV) for all trips within 30 days of the start of the trip; additional immunizations or anti-malaria medication may be recommended or required.
  • Have personal health insurance coverage during the dates of the trip, including coverage for emergencies outside the U.S. if participating in an international trip.
  • Attend at least 75% of team meetings and events. On average, teams meet 4–6 times.
  • Travel and participate with the team for the full duration of the trip (departure from PA through return to PA).
  • Submit to the team leadership.
  • Enlist a minimum of ten prayer partners.
  • Colombia, LEAP, Easton, Yakama/Lapwai, & Kenya Trips: Participate in raising financial support with the team. Some financial assistance may be provided by WPC to its members, but team members are ultimately responsible for raising the full amount needed. All Trips: Non-members must raise the entire trip cost. Trip costs are estimates and may change.
  • Complete a background check, as required by Pennsylvania State law, and a WPC volunteer application.
 

Questions? Contact Jen Barrall or Eric N with any questions.