Are you ready for an adventure?
Romania offers a powerful two-week or three-week mission experience where you’ll step into a culture of striking contrasts, from historic cities to rural villages facing real challenges like poverty and limited opportunities. This trip is centered on sharing the Gospel and investing in the lives of children who are especially open to God’s love, as teams partner with local churches and ministries to lead engaging programs in places like churches, camps, and underserved communities. Through games, activities, and intentional outreach, you’ll build meaningful connections while pointing kids toward hope and truth. Open to students and young adults with a heart to serve, this experience is ideal for those who want to grow spiritually while making a lasting impact, deepening their faith as they step into a place where the need is great and the response is eager.
Explore new culture
Build lasting friendships
Push yourself to find new limits
Bring the Gospel to the lost
Make an impact on children in need
Be the joy and light of Christ
Start living a life of significance
Step 1.
Apply Today
Step 2.
Planning and Training
Step 3.
Get on a Plane
Two Weeks
June 20-July 5, 2026
TRIP DATE:
Three Weeks
June 20-July 12, 2026
May 9, 2026
APPLY BY:
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SPACES OPEN:
Two Weeks
PRICE:
$1695*
Three Weeks
$2095*
* This includes food, housing, transportation, medical insurance, t-shirt, and ministry supplies. It does NOT include flights.
PREREQUISITES
At least 16 years old (15 if traveling with an older sibling)
Genuinely saved
In agreement with the Global Encounters statement of faith
Previous ministry experience with kids and teens is helpful, but not required.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN ROMANIA
Romania is a country of contrasts, with its beautiful landscapes and dark challenges. By joining this mission trip, you'll be part of a team that reaches out to those in need, especially children caught in difficult circumstances, like human trafficking or living in poverty.
SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH OPEN HEARTS
Romania has a real openness to the Gospel, and many kids are eager to hear about God's love and forgiveness. You’ll have the chance to directly impact lives by sharing the hope of Jesus with children who are ready to respond and change.
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH KIDS’ PROGRAMS
Expect to lead and be involved in various kids' programs—from working with churches to engaging with children in a Gypsy village or at a camp for impoverished kids. It’s a hands-on, relational experience that will be rewarding and full of opportunities to witness transformation.
CULTURAL IMMERSION AND GROTH
You'll experience Romania in all its beauty and complexity, from its rural countryside to its struggling urban areas. This trip will challenge you in ways you never expected, while offering a deeper understanding of God's global mission.
DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
As you interact with the children and locals, you’ll develop new skills—both in ministry and in cultural understanding. The relationships you form will leave a lasting impact, not just on the people you meet, but on your own life as well. This trip will stretch you spiritually, emotionally, and personally.
Meet the Team
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Haley